Transport Infrastructure Cheshire 2021-11-29
2021-11-29
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to discuss how transport infrastructure can contribute to regional development, specifically in Cheshire.
What recent discussions have occurred between the Secretary of State for Transport and the Levelling Up Secretary regarding the potential contribution of transport infrastructure to levelling up in Cheshire?
Levelling up is an ambition that runs right across the Government. Ahead of the White Paper, the Transport Secretary and the Levelling Up Secretary met in recent weeks to discuss the critical contribution of transport to levelling up.
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Winnington bridge is crucial for access to thousands of homes and businesses. It needs rebuilding to accommodate current demands and planned housing expansion.
Winnington bridge provides vital access to thousands of homes and businesses in Cheshire. It needs completely rebuilding to cope with the current demands and the increased housing scheduled for the area. May I urge the Government to provide funding for that as part of their levelling-up agenda?
I know that this is something that my right hon. Friend has been campaigning very hard for. The next round of the levelling-up fund will be open in spring next year, and I am sure that, with her help, her local councils will be able to develop a strong bid for that important bridge.
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