Green Party campaigners share their vision for regeneration of Macclesfield town centre
New speed limits and safer cycling routes are needed in Macclesfield.
That is the view of local Green Party campaigners John Knight and Rachael Marlow, who have shared their ideas for how to improve the town centre.
It comes following the new public consultation launched by Macclesfield Town Centre Regeneration Working Group on Saturday (May 17).
John said: "We have been hearing from local residents that the decline of the town centre is of concern, and we agree.
"We thank the Working Group for inviting input from the community and we have today (May 19) submitted our recommendations.
"We look forward to working with them to implement a '20's Plenty' safer speed limit, improve the condition of the roads and create protected lanes for cyclists."
He added: "It's disappointing that our suggestions aren't new; we've been advocating for them for years.
"Now, they are urgently needed to transform Macclesfield into the safe, happy, and thriving town we believe it can be"
The consultation response submitted by John and Rachael starts by highlighting ways to improve the roads in Macclesfield, which they say residents describe as 'shocking'.
Ideas include a '20 is plenty' speed limit, fixing potholes, creating protected bike lanes and re-establishing the National Cycle Network Route 55.
"This initiative would significantly enhance the safety of both pedestrians and cyclists, fostering a more welcoming and secure environment for everyone in and visiting our community," reads their response.
It continues, calling for development plans to prioritise the preservation of Danes Moss.
Furthermore, they would like to promote the work of One Project Macclesfield, Scoop and Scales and the Repair Café.
"We envision a future where Macclesfield becomes a plastic-free town," they said.
When it comes to crime and anti-social behaviour, John and Rachael's main idea is to 'revitalise' the Town Hall and library, making them into spaces people can visit day and night.
They have also highlighted ways to make the town more accessible, such as wheelchair access at South Park, and improve public spaces.
This includes updating old street furniture, enhancing lighting and creating more green spaces.
John and Rachael have also supported the plans to convert parking spaces and derelict buildings into affordable housing.
They say this would 'attract more people to live in the heart of Macclesfield, further boosting its vibrancy, economy and community spirit'.
Residents and businesses are invited to share their views as well.
Paper copies of the survey are available at the Town Hall.
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