Plans to build a new railway station in Cheadle are set to move forward as Stockport Council launches a public consultation on transport links in the district centre.
In addition to hearing residents’ views on the station proposal, the consultation will also put forward walking and cycling plans for the area to connect the station and a proposed low-carbon Eco Business Park with the wider area.
Plans for the station have been submitted as part of a successful awarding of £13.9 million of the Government’s Towns Fund. In November 2019, Cheadle was confirmed to be eligible for the funding, which aims to promote long-term economic growth in smaller settlements across England.
It is proposed the new railway station for Cheadle will be located on the Chester to Manchester (Mid Cheshire) rail line, approximately 100 metres north of Cheadle High Street and accessed from Manchester Road. The station will provide the area with a direct rail connection to Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly to the north, and Altrincham, Knutsford, Northwich and Chester to the south.
A package of walking and cycling measures have been developed that will provide access to the new railway station and High Street, while connecting to cycle route in Abney Hall Park and on Manchester Road.
Cllr David Meller, ward member for Cheadle Hulme North and cabinet member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said:
We really want residents in Cheadle to let us know what they think about these exciting plans for the area.
“As well as the potential station, the proposed innovative Eco Business Park and significant investment in walking and cycling this will help us build our future after COVID and support the council’s Climate Action Now work.
“Since before I was elected, members of the Cheadle Town Board and I have campaigned to improve public transport access for Cheadle – and we are potentially on the cusp of achieving that.
“But residents now need to fill in the consultation to make their voices heard and to back the need for better public and sustainable transport – so please get involved!
“This is a really exciting period of time for Cheadle and something that has the potential to bring a huge benefit for the whole borough.”
The consultation runs until November 7th; local residents can share their views on the plans via Stockport Council’s consultation site.
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