Cheshire East Council chiefs have approved a £6 million care fund earmarked for proposals – but maintaining sustainability of the schemes remains an “ongoing challenge”.
Nine schemes will benefit from the improved better care fund, which was passed by Cheshire East Council’s cabinet.
By Stephen Topping
Former Cheshire East Council employee Sue Wallace fought back tears as she asked why she would put herself through “18 months of hell” just to lie at her employment tribunal.
The former HR officer, of Connah’s Quay, has taken Cheshire East Council to an employment tribunal after her employment came to an end on December 31, 2016 – just weeks after trying to raise concerns through the whistle-blowing procedure.
Rapid MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith earned his long-awaited first victory of the 2018 season at Silverstone.
Nantwich driver Smith and his team are now hopeful the success will mark a watershed moment for his championship bid.
Nantwich-based Reaseheath College has secured a £15 million funding facility from the education division at Santander Corporate and Commercial.
The deal will help the college increase the number of courses it offers, expand student accommodation and grow the college’s reputation nationally and internationally.
An exhibition called “Nantwich Buildings” by local artist Simon Bowler is now open at Nantwich Museum.
His artwork looks at buildings and architecture of some Nantwich streets as well as other nearby locations familiar as places of work and leisure.
Nantwich schoolchildren are on song as they prepare for a massive celebration of music and art in the town’s annual Schoolsfest event.
And this year family-owned milling business Mornflake is throwing its weight behind the celebration which will involve more than 500 youngsters from schools across the town on July 7.
Legendary West Indian cricketer Michael Holding will be special guest at a Nantwich Civic Hall event organised by Nantwich Cricket Club.
The fast bowler, known as Mikey or “Whispering Death”, was one of the most feared pacemen in the game in the 1970s and 80s.
The dualling of the A500 between Crewe and the M6 motorway has moved a step closer.
It is one of three major highways schemes planned for Cheshire East which the authority’s Cabinet has agreed.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has quit as Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office to vote against remaining in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Laura Smith, MP for Crewe and Nantwich, announced her decision to resign in order to vote against remaining in the EEA after the UK leaves the European Union.
Burglars have broken in to Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium and stolen equipment worth thousands of pounds.
The break-in happened in the groundsman’s store overnight, the club said.
ACTON CHURCH: ‘Tea at The Tower’ – Guided SUMMER WALKS Nick Harley is an experienced Walk Leader and will Lead our walks throughout the SUMMER months. The walks commence at Acton Church at 1pm with a duration of approx 2 hours. We have a selection of lovely walks and guidance leaflets are available. If a walk in the countryside followed[Read More…]
A history teacher from Nantwich turned back the clock to take part in a vintage scooter ride for charity.
Sarah Vaughan, Malbank School and Sixth Form College Head of History, let her hair down and rode her scooter from Nantwich to Tenby and back to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.
More than 80 Crewe & Nantwich AC athletes took part in the annual Cheshire Track Relays at Crewe’s Cumberland track.
And dozens came away with medals after another strong performance by the host club.
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