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Nantwich Civic Society warns of “rising tide” of traffic problems

Nantwich Civic Society warns of “rising tide” of traffic problems

The loss of the old gasworks parking site in Nantwich will add to a “rising tide” of traffic problems, say concerned Civic Society members.

Development of the St Anne’s Lane site (pictured) will see the town lose 200 ‘free’ parking spaces each day.

October 26, 2015
£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

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More than £14 million from housing developers is sitting unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers, we can reveal today.

The staggering amount was uncovered in a Freedom of Information Act, which revealed only half of Section 106 contributions received from developers since 2010-11 has been invested.

October 21, 2015
Nantwich residents blast Holland & Barrett workmen for night-time noise

Nantwich residents blast Holland & Barrett workmen for night-time noise

Furious town centre residents in Nantwich were kept awake late at night – but workmen refurbishing a neighbouring shop!

Pictures and video footage by residents show noisy workers inside the Holland & Barrett store on High Street in Nantwich as late as 11.30pm- midnight.

October 21, 2015
Nantwich pub Red Lion could be demolished for housing

Nantwich pub Red Lion could be demolished for housing

A Nantwich pub and hotel could be demolished to make way for more housing, it has emerged.

Plans have been submitted to knock down The Red Lion Hotel on Barony Road to make way for 21 new properties.

October 12, 2015
Cheshire East Local Plan not in place until late 2016, says report

Cheshire East Local Plan not in place until late 2016, says report

Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan will not be in place before late 2016 at the earliest, a report says.

Campaigners in Nantwich fear this could pave the way for more developers to submit housing applications on green land.

September 18, 2015
Nantwich Aqueduct major revamp starts on September 14

Nantwich Aqueduct major revamp starts on September 14

Work to repair and restore Grade ll listed Nantwich Aqueduct will begin on September 14.

The £200,000 restoration project, which will take eight weeks, is being paid for mostly by public donations of £135,000 to the Canal and River Trust.

August 26, 2015
Nantwich woman, 32, guilty of £4,000 benefits fraud

Nantwich woman, 32, guilty of £4,000 benefits fraud

A Nantwich woman has been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work after fraudulently claiming benefits.

Elaine Dawson, of Cronkinson Oak, appeared before South and East Cheshire Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to two charges.

August 25, 2015
St Mary’s Church in Nantwich earns community grant

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich earns community grant

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has been awarded a £5,000 grant by Cheshire East towards its £126,000 refurbishment project.

The church applied for a community grant from Cheshire East Council to help fund new toilets and disabled access.

August 15, 2015
Wyche Primary pupils in Nantwich win wildlife posters competition

Wyche Primary pupils in Nantwich win wildlife posters competition

Pupils from Wyche Primary School in Nantwich are to have their imaginative posters displayed on country roads throughout Cheshire East.

Their designs won a competition to promote Cheshire East Council’s wildlife conservation policy.

August 4, 2015
New £7m Shavington-Crewe Jack Mills Way link road unveiled

New £7m Shavington-Crewe Jack Mills Way link road unveiled

The grandson of a driver attacked in the notorious Great Train Robbery, has described a road naming ceremony in Shavington as a “very proud moment”.

Ian Mills unveiled a street sign as part of the launch of Jack Mills Way – the new £7million road linking the A500 at Shavington with Gresty Road in Crewe.

July 27, 2015
Reaseheath College students wow RHS Flower Show judges

Reaseheath College students wow RHS Flower Show judges

Pupils and students enjoyed the limelight when they won prizes and appeared on Reaseheath College’s eye-catching garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

Thomas Atkinson, six, his seven year-old sister Beau, Poppy Beeson, eight, and seven year-old Ruby Deaville, who were dressed as ‘bug hunters’, posed on the garden with a giant aphid for photographers.

July 26, 2015
Over 85s in Nantwich to receive free telecare support

Over 85s in Nantwich to receive free telecare support

Over 85s living alone in Nantwich will get free telecare support while others could see charges for social care packages reduced, Cheshire East Council says.

Care charges and services were reviewed following a public consultation earlier this year under the new Care Act.

July 26, 2015
Marsh Lane in Nantwich to close for  bridge repairs

Marsh Lane in Nantwich to close for bridge repairs

Busy Marsh Lane in Nantwich is to close for a week for a damaged bridge to be repaired.

The lane will be shut by Cheshire East Council either side of Ravensmoor Bridge between August 10 and 14.

July 24, 2015