Business Matters: Councillor Craig Browne, Cheshire East Council | Episode 49

Transport for the North Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Transport for the North Podcast! Join our new Business Matters series, which looks at transport investment as an enabling force to encourage job creation, economic growth and increased access to opportunity for the 16 million people living here. This time Gemma speaks to Councillor Craig Browne, who is Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council, Leader of the Independent Group and represents the Alderley Edge ward. His past career has spanned across Local Government experience, as well as charity development. He tells us about Cheshire East's contrasting business environment, with a range of manufacturing and science industries and promising future transport connectivity with the arrival of HS2 in Crewe. He also talks about divides in opportunity across the local authority, and the importance of improving East - West connectivity across Cheshire East, as well as the wider North. Green transport is also on the agenda, with plans to deliver more electric vehicle charging stations and plans to deliver improved bus networks with the right investment. We also hear about the Crewe Hub Area Action Plan and hopes for a Crewe Hub Station, hearing about the benefits that could be delivered for businesses and residents.