By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
Staff and pupils at Wybunbury Delves Primary have been given a play areas boost by Crewe-based Wickes.
The store has donated paint and equipment to help freshen up the village school’s play area later this year.
Barony Park play area in Nantwich is among 15 run by Cheshire East Council which will re-open on July 6 as lockdown restrictions ease further.
Along with Queens Park in Crewe, the Barony will be open again for families and children with measures in place to make them as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police are investigating vandalism on a play area in Willaston.
Criminal damage in the form of graffiti has been reported on the recreation park off Wybunbury Road.
A children’s play area in Nantwich looks set to be upgraded after a two-year battle for funding and planning permission.
Youngsters have helped planners put together new ideas for the recreation area on the development of Canalside Close, off Marsh Lane.
Thirty workers from Jaguar-Landrover visited Wybunbury Delves Primary to help youngsters revamp their play area and library.
Wybunbury Delves was nominated by a parent to be the recipient of the annual Jaguar-Landrover charity event.
Signs are being erected in all Nantwich play areas in a bid to discourage people from smoking. They will promote a new voluntary “Play Smokefree” code in all Cheshire East Council run playgrounds.
Families in Stapeley braved the cold to watch Nantwich TV star Ben Miller officially open the second phase of a new recreation area. Youngsters, mums, dads, and grandparents gathered next to Pear Tree Primary School to watch the comedian and actor cut the ribbon at the ceremony.
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