Respondent name
Elizabeth Newton
Responses
Respondent Type
Resident
Policy Name/Part of plan
Whole Plan
Summary of comments

I am personally particularly pleased to see the safeguarding of Moore Nature Reserve, the removal of the urban extension between Lower Walton and Moore and a commitment to tackle the climate change and biodiversity crisis. I am pleased to see the removal of the Port Warrington proposals. I support the need to make more of the river frontage and waterfront in the inner town centre, as long as this is done in a way that respects the natural habitats and landscapes of the river valley and creates an attractive, healthy place to live and work. However, some of the proposals remain contrary to Government policy and advice, especially the proposed removal of large swathes of green belt in South Warrington which the NPPF states should only be done in ?exceptional circumstances? and the continued prioritisation of new road based infrastructure over other forms of transport. The forecasts of economic growth feel unrealistic in the current economic climate and it is still not clear that the projected growth will provide a sustainable future for Warrington or ensure that enhanced public transport infrastructure and environmental mitigation will be properly funded.