Petition: Build the Middlewich by-pass first

Labour's council candidates for Middlewich have today launched a petition that calls on Cheshire East Council to immediately resume work on the Middlewich by-pass and complete it before new major developments are opened.

Sign the petition here

Labour's Rachel Pendleton says: "Middlewich cannot cope with any more major development until the by-pass is completed. It has now been delayed by over 30 years; in that time the town’s population has almost doubled.

"Congestion is a major issue for residents and local businesses. If the council wants Middlewich to take the burden of more major developments they must first complete the by-pass. That is Labour policy, we will not support any further planning applications for major developments in Middlewich that impact on traffic in the town and don't have substantial benefits for residents. 

"We are asking Middlewich people to support this position and if we can get 1,500 signatures the issue will be on the full council agenda straight after the election.

"We are not prepared to accept that there is no money for the Eastern By-pass. Future development in the town has to be sustainable and Middlewich has reached maximum capacity. It's time to draw a line in the sand and that is exactly what this petition does."

Labour's candidates are going door-to-door talking to residents and asking them to sign the petition. The response so far has been excellent. It is also available to sign online on Cheshire East Council's website

 

This petition is running alongside another petition calling on the Government to act to get the by-pass built. The organisers of both petitions have agreed to work together and combine them to present a united front to Cheshire East Council and the Government.

Please support both petitions:

Cheshire East Council

HM Government