By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors will decide next week whether to increase their allowances.
All CEC councillors currently have a basic allowance of £12,851, with the council leader having a special responsibility allowance (SRA) of £29,517 on top of that and the deputy an SRA of £17,820.
In the highly competitive business environment, growth requires more than ambition.
It depends on having a clear direction that guides decisions, aligns teams, and ensures consistent progress.
Crewe Vagrants Women team have been crowned county softball champions after a thrilling final over victory.
The Willaston-based team secured their place at the County Finals Day after winning the South One division of the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League last summer.
Nantwich Cricket Club returned to winning ways as the first team led a clean sweep of Saturday victories.
At promoted Bramhall, Ben Wright took 3-42 as the home side were bowled out for 177, five balls short of their 50-over allocation.
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express growing concern over the increasing threat to Cheshire’s green belt and open countryside as housing developers continue to target greenfield land ahead of suitable brownfield sites.
Dear Editor,
I am very concerned about an application to build 188 new houses with associated access and infrastructure on unspoilt pastureland in Willaston within the Strategic Green Gap between Crewe and Nantwich.
By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts have brought the Gang Show back to the Lyceum this week with an entertaining return for this much-loved traditional show.
Featuring Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, the production is a lively variety show with song, dance and comedy with an infectious sense of enthusiasm.
The triumphant Nantwich Town Women’s team held its end of season awards after securing a second successive promotion.
Katie Greenwood scooped the big award of the evening, awarded “Player of the Season” among other deserving winners at the event.
A support service for people in Nantwich and a dog rescue charity have each received a funding boost.
Re-Enabled Support Services and Pawprints to Freedom each received a £300 community donation from David Wilson Homes.
Three of the RSPCA’s top equine and large animal rescue experts are to speak at the Understand Horses Live 2026 event at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Leading equine welfare, behaviour and large animal rescue specialists for the charity will be sharing their expert knowledge at the annual event in June.
Organisers have now opened voting for the Nantwich Food Festival Awards for 2026.
The free to enter annual awards – which Nantwich News has helped sponsor in recent years – celebrates the best food outlets in and around Nantwich.
How long do you spend scrolling social media or news sites in bed before you try to sleep?
Whether you’re staring at a mobile screen for five minutes or an hour, late-night screen use could impact your sleep.
The popular vintage car rally Weaver Wander returns to Nantwich this month with more than 130 vehicles already lined up!
The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver, will take place on Saturday May 16th.
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