Closing statements heard at Mersey Gateway public inquiry after just six weeks
Closing statements were read out at the public inquiry into the Mersey Gateway Project today (Thursday 25 June) with Halton Borough Council summing up the plans as a ‘unique opportunity to transform the borough and help secure the future economic prosperity of the north west of England’.
Environmental boost for Mersey Gateway Project
Plans for a new bridge across the Mersey have been given a major boost today with the withdrawal of objections from the Environment Agency and Natural England.
Council rejects objectors alternative bridge plan
The Mersey Gateway Project team has rejected a proposal put forward by opponents to not build a new bridge at all but to put tolls on the Silver Jubilee Bridge instead.
Peel Holdings Join Economic Experts in Backing Case for New Bridge
Peel Holdings has provided strong support for the proposal to build a new bridge over the Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes in a letter to the inquiry into the project.
Special evening session announced for Mersey Gateway Public Inquiry
A special evening session of the public inquiry into the Mersey Gateway Project has been scheduled for 7pm at Runcorn Town Hall on Wednesday 3 June.