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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Nick Statham

Controversial traffic scheme could be revived just months after residents' fury saw them ditched

Plans for a controversial traffic scheme could be revived despite being roundly rejected by residents last year.

People in Cheadle and Cheadle Heath gave a firm ‘no’ to proposals for an ‘Active Neighbourhood’ - which included road blocks in some places - aimed at improving road safety and cutting pollution in the area.

Consultation responses revealed 75pc opposed the trial, citing longer journey times, increased congestion and a flawed public consultation. More than 700 people also signed a petition opposing it.

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