Emailed comments as online form very complicated. I am not a politician or a lawyer and so do not feel qualified to comment on the actual building plan suggestions, use of green belt land or whether the area actually needs additional housing up to the numbers being proposed. My concerns are more based around how the proposed plan will impact the existing infrastructure and community, so once again I do not think it is appropriate that I fill out that form. As a person with dyslexia, I was pleased to see that the council has made the Local Plan 2021 more accessible to understand in a variety of formats, including a video presentation and broken-down written sections, based on the different areas to be developed. However, it remains a shame that Borough Council in-person consultation events could only happen in central Warrington and not in the local community areas which will be primarily impacted by the plan.

Given the increased profile of environmental improvement I was also heartened to see that the council has reduced the amount of green belt land to be included in the 2021 Local Plan and increased standards for both indoor and outdoor spaces to help improve the wellbeing of residents.

As a Warrington resident with a physical disability, I was also pleased that the council has committed to ensuring that all homes built as part of the local plan are accessible or can be adapted. However, given that the population of Warrington is getting older (stated in your presentation), and the numbers of town residents of all ages with a disability or long-term health condition is significantly higher than the national average in my opinion I feel that the council should commit to 20% of the homes being built to be wheelchair accessible by 2038.

Concerns about traffic on A49. Whilst improvements to the Cat & Lion junction are noted, the impact on air quality will be significant . The proposed downgrading of a section of Stretton Road will divide the village of Stretton in two and create a long diversion for some residents accessing existing services. The SEWUE does not address two of the key challenges which are to regenerate the town centre and increase public transport usage. Existing bus services are limited and expensive, there are no additional waterway crossings proposed. The total number of homes proposed (including that beyond the plan period) is the same as that in the 2019 plan but infrastructure proposals are less. Possible school sites marked on the indicative masterplan are on the edges of the development. The secondary school does not have land to expand in future. Concerns about health care provision and chronic shortage of GPs. Concerned about funding for additional healthcare services and where this will come from. No further or higher education provision south of the Ship Canal.