Cheshire East Council is developing proposals to improve transport connections along the A500 Corridor and around Crewe Railway Station. The A500 Corridor Improvements Scheme aims to make journeys safer, easier and more attractive for people walking, wheeling, cycling and driving, while improving connectivity, supporting future growth and encouraging more sustainable travel. 

Public engagement events will take place on:

• Friday, 11 September 2026, 10am-6pm: Crewe Railway Station, Nantwich Road entrance foyer, Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6HR.
• Thursday, 17 September 2026, 11am-3pm: Crewe Market Hall, stage area, 27 Earl Street, Crewe, CW1 2BL.

Or provide your feedback on the online engagement form below. 

Cheshire East Council is reviewing its current Compulsory School Age Education Travel Policy to ensure it remains fair, sustainable and in line with current legislation and guidance. We want to ensure it continues to support eligible children and young people effectively, while making best use of public funds and meeting our legal responsibilities. 

As part of this process, we are consulting on two proposed changes that could affect eligibility for travel assistance:

• Free travel assistance would no longer normally be provided for children below compulsory school age, including some children in Reception. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may still receive assistance where exceptional circumstances are evidenced.
• Home-to-school distances would be measured using digital mapping, from where the home property meets the adopted highway to the nearest available school gate or entrance. This could affect whether some children qualify for free travel assistance.

The proposed changes also include updates to reflect current legislation, national guidance and existing practice. These updates explain the policy more clearly and do not change who is eligible for travel assistance.

Your feedback will help the Council understand how these proposals may affect children, families, schools and communities. All responses will be considered alongside equality impact assessments, financial information, relevant legislation and statutory guidance before any decision is made.