By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Residents with non-visible disabilities are treated the same as those with visible conditions when it comes to blue badge applications, according to Cheshire East Council.
The council has defended its record on the parking permits after a BBC investigation shows a disparity in approval ratings between those with non-visible and visible conditions.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A war of words has emerged after an Cheshire East Independent councillor says she is “recruiting candidates” for the authority’s next election in 2023.
Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the borough’s cycling and walking champion, claims she is “starting so early” with her election preparations following a farcical debate over 20mph speed restrictions last month.
By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire photographers have been showing off their skills in Queens Park in Crewe.
Several photographers have turned their focus to the abundance of wildlife in the park.
Nantwich residents can air their views on local transport and parking plans unveiled for the town.
The consultations, which end on 31 January, seek the views of people, communities, elected members and other stakeholders.
By Hannah Youds
The leader of a Nantwich litter picking group says scenes like these are becoming all too common.
And mounting debris and rubbish dumped by people has prompted Nantwich Litter action to issue a plea for help – despite already having 106 members.
Nantwich Civic Centre is being turned into the main vaccination hub for the town.
The venue’s main hall on Market Street is being taken over by NHS ready to start the mass vaccination rollout programme.
Cheshire Police teams have today warned residents to adhere to Tier 4 restrictions after officers were forced to embark on a 3-hour rescue of families stuck in snow in the county.
Cheshire East Council says it is helping schools and colleges to put arrangements in place for the return of pupils to school in the New Year.
It follows latest Government guidance issued yesterday, which will see many students not back in the classroom until January 18.
A project by Reaseheath College equine students in Nantwich to identify safe off road routes for horse riders has been recognised with a British Horse Society (BHS) national award.
The students plotted more than 300 bridleways or footpaths with bridleway rights in Staffordshire which could be lost if not officially re-recorded on new maps by 2026.
A Flood Alert has been issued for the river Weaver catchment area in Nantwich, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich areas.
Heavy rain from Storm Bella after previous rain over the past week has left levels very high in Nantwich, flooding footpaths close by.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has welcomed more than £14 million of Future High Streets Fund money for Crewe.
The Government has announced a multi million pound investment as part of its attempt to “level up” across the country.
Cheshire East is to move into tier 3 – the Covid ‘very high alert’ level.
The change will apply from one minute past midnight, in the early hours of Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December.
The historic canal lift bridge in Wrenbury, near Nantwich has undergone a £150,000 upgrade to give it modern safety controls.
The work has taken two months to complete and means easier operation for boaters on the Llangollen Canal.
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