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Cheshire East chiefs rejected calls for free Christmas parking

Cheshire East chiefs rejected calls for free Christmas parking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council bosses refused to scrap parking charges until the end of the year to help high street shops because it can’t afford to lose an estimated £180,000.

Each town which has pay and display has four days free parking per year and the dates for this are decided by the relevant town or parish council.

December 22, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

Amateur photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the festive homes displaying eye-catching Christmas light shows.

Every year homes in towns and villages across south Cheshire bring a smile to the face with their extravagant displays adorning properties and gardens.

December 19, 2022
Christmas house lights up Wistaston for cancer charity

Christmas house lights up Wistaston for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston householder has decorated his house in Christmas lights to raise money for charity.

For the sixth consecutive year Allyn Nightingale has dressed up his bungalow and driveway on Rope Bank Avenue with bells, baubles, hundreds of different coloured lights, lit-up trees and illuminated characters.

December 18, 2022
Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have pulled together to help local people in need over the festive period.

All departments collected non perishable food, household items, toiletries and festive treats in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

December 18, 2022
Cheshire Police make 182 arrests in first festive weekend operation

Cheshire Police make 182 arrests in first festive weekend operation

Cheshire Police say they made 182 arrests across the county in its first weekend of a Christmas crackdown on crime.

Arrests were made for offences including assault, drunk and disorderly in a public space, drink driving, stalking, and domestic abuse.

December 7, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity launches Christmas fundraiser

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity launches Christmas fundraiser

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022 with activities for local businesses and families to get involved in.

The charity’s calendar of festive events kicked off at the first Christmas Fair at Crewe Market Hall on Saturday.

November 28, 2022
Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Independent shops in Nantwich have teamed up to produce this Christmas card which they hope will raise money for charity.

A number of shops – which also put on eye-catching festive window displays – hope the card will be as successful.

November 23, 2022
Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich will host several Christmas-themed events over the first weekend in December.

An indoor ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ takes place on Saturday December 3 (9am to 5pm) and Sunday December 4 (12pm to 5.30pm).

November 23, 2022
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre for the traditional Nantwich Christmas lights switch on.

The event in the town square last night (November 18) was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 19, 2022
Cheshire East Council blames Christmas for Beam Street re-surfacing delays

Cheshire East Council blames Christmas for Beam Street re-surfacing delays

Re-surfacing works to Beam Street in Nantwich have been delayed until 2023 because council chiefs say “it is the sensible option to postpone” before Christmas.

A section of Beam Street between Waterlode and Manor Road was shut for 18 weeks between June and October for a footway improvement scheme.

November 10, 2022
Christmas bin collection dates for Crewe and Nantwich residents

Christmas bin collection dates for Crewe and Nantwich residents

Cheshire East Council has announced its bin collection dates over the 2022 Christmas period.

Ansa, Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned environmental services company, will be placing information stickers on black bins of households whose normal collections fall on the bank holidays.

November 10, 2022
Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

The 66th “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane on Saturday November 19 from 10am to 3pm.

Children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£4 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to take place on Friday November 18, council bosses have confirmed.

Town Council staff have been busy preparing for the traditional start to the festive season.

November 5, 2022