Many residents across Chester South and Eddisbury have been in touch with Aphra Brandreth MP about the proposed Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline. The project would transport captured carbon dioxide from industrial sites in the Peak District through parts of Cheshire before it is stored beneath the Irish Sea.
Residents have raised concerns about what the plans could mean for homes, farmland and the Cheshire countryside, as well as the disruption construction could cause for communities along the proposed route. Given the level of concern locally, Aphra has been working to ensure those views are heard as the project develops.
In recent months, she has met with the Peak Cluster team to raise issues on behalf of residents and press for answers on the questions many local people still have about the proposals.
On 15 June, Aphra secured a debate in Parliament on the proposed pipeline. With the Government ultimately responsible for deciding whether the project goes ahead, she felt it was important that the concerns being raised across Cheshire were heard in Westminster.
During the debate, Aphra highlighted many of the issues residents have raised with her, including the potential impact on homes, farmland and rural communities, and explained why she does not believe the proposal is right for Cheshire. You can watch the full debate here.
On 19 June, Aphra hosted a public meeting in Wavertonwith representatives from the Peak Cluster team. The meeting gave residents the opportunity to hear more about the plans, ask questions directly and put their concerns to the developers during several hours of discussion.
The strong turnout reflected the level of interest in the project locally. While the meeting provided a valuable opportunity for residents to engage directly with the Peak Cluster team, many people feel important questions remain unanswered, particularly around the impact on individual properties, agricultural land and local communities.
Aphra will continue meeting with residents, engaging with the Peak Cluster team and pressing for answers as the project progresses. She remains committed to ensuring local views are properly represented throughout the process.
There is still time to have your say. If you have not yet completed the survey below, Aphra would be very grateful to hear your views.
