PUBLIC consultation processes for two major Middlewich projects close at the end of this weekend.

Plans for the Middlewich eastern bypass and Neighbourhood Plan are available to view and comment on until Sunday, April 29, and Friday, April 27, respectively.

While the latter will help shape development in the town by informing planning decisions and letting residents have their say, the bypass seeks to relieve congestion in the town and has been granted central government funding.

Sean Hannaby, Cheshire East Council director of planning and environment, said: “Middlewich town centre suffers from severe traffic congestion due to the growth in heavy vehicle traffic using the A54 and A533, which meet in the town centre.

“We are fully aware of the disruption and inconvenience suffered by residents and businesses in Middlewich as a result of this long-standing issue, which has been worsening over many years.

“Cheshire East Council is determined to address this problem through a bypass option to the east of the town and we would like the views and feedback of as many people as possible in order to arrive at a scheme that the council, local residents and the businesses of this busy town.”

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