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Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station could reopen by 2022

Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station could reopen by 2022

Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station could be reopened as early as December 2022, it emerged today.

It is one of 50 proposals submitted from around the UK to the Government’s “Restoring Your Railway Fund”.

July 16, 2020
“Sad day” for Stapeley campaigners who fought Muller Property development

“Sad day” for Stapeley campaigners who fought Muller Property development

Campaigners who fought to stop the controversial Muller development in Stapeley have called it a “sad day”.

Muller has been granted planning permission by the Secretary of State for the first phase of it’s 1,000-home “Nantwich South” scheme on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Audlem Road and the A51 London Road.

July 15, 2020
Government GRANTS Muller Property appeal for “Nantwich South” development

Government GRANTS Muller Property appeal for “Nantwich South” development

Muller Property has been GRANTED permission to build the first phase of a potential 1,100-home “Nantwich South” development on land off Peter de Stapleigh Way, it was announced today.

In a 133-page decision notice, the Secretary of State said he agreed with a planning inspector’s report following a second public inquiry held over four days back in February 2018.

July 15, 2020
Barony Park fence part of “green space masterplan”, says council chief

Barony Park fence part of “green space masterplan”, says council chief

A Cabinet councillor at Cheshire East says the new fence around Barony Park in Nantwich is part of a “green space masterplan”.

And Cllr Mick Warren believes people will “quickly get used to it” as fencing rails of varying heights are set to be installed around the perimeter of the park.

July 14, 2020
Nigel Woodhouse at his new pop up Pub & Gin Bar

Nightclub boss in Nantwich calls on Government guidance for re-opening

A nightclub boss in Nantwich has called on the Government to issue a “roadmap” for when such venues can reopen.

Nigel Woodhouse, who runs and employs 20 people at The Studio nightclub on Castle Street in Nantwich, feels his industry sector has been “forgotten”.

July 14, 2020
Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases

Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases

Drivers across Cheshire East are being warned to expect more roadworks and delays as lockdown eases.

Authorities say they have received an increase in requests for roadworks from utility companies following the relaxing of lockdown measures.

July 13, 2020
Work on Barony Park perimeter fence starts in Nantwich

Work on Barony Park perimeter fence starts in Nantwich

Work on erecting perimeter fencing around Barony Park to prevent unauthorised traveller encampments is underway.

But concerned campaigners say the fence erected so far is higher than the one agreed in plans.

July 10, 2020
Cheshire Police plea to drinkers over second weekend of pubs reopening

Cheshire Police plea to drinkers over second weekend of pubs reopening

Cheshire Police have issued a plea for drinkers to “help keep themselves and others safe” when visiting re-opened pubs, bars and restaurants this weekend.

It’s the second weekend such venues have been allowed to open, and police expect thousands more people to be out.

July 10, 2020
Vehicle reg system back at Pyms Lane recycling centre

Vehicle reg system back at Pyms Lane recycling centre

Cheshire East Council has reintroduced a vehicle registration system at the Pyms Lane household waste recycling centre due to congestion.

July 10, 2020
Cheshire East given £340,000 of European cash for “welcome back” campaign

Cheshire East given £340,000 of European cash for “welcome back” campaign

Cheshire East Council has been offered up to £339,533 from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe reopening of its high streets.

The council is working to prepare the borough’s high streets for more visitors returning as shops, restaurants, cafes and bars begin to reopen.

July 8, 2020
Pavement parking crackdown promise by Cheshire East Council

Pavement parking crackdown promise by Cheshire East Council

Pavement parkers could face a crackdown under plans by Cheshire East Council.

The authority says it will target measures to ensure pedestrians, people with pushchairs, wheelchair users and the partially sighted are no longer impeded.

July 7, 2020
COVID-19 local outbreak plans launched by Cheshire East Council

COVID-19 local outbreak plans launched by Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council has published its plans on how it would handle local outbreaks of Covid-19 virus.

The plan is part of the Government’s national Covid-19 test, trace, contain and enable recovery strategy.

July 6, 2020
One arrest on pub reopening night in Nantwich, say police

One arrest on pub reopening night in Nantwich, say police

The first night of pubs being open for almost four months passed off successfully in Nantwich, police say.

Just one arrest was made of a man outside The Studio on Castle Street on Saturday night, officers confirmed.

July 6, 2020