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Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters from Audlem called on Cheshire East Council to re-think plans to introduce parking charges, saying it would impact health workers and prevent businesses relocating to town centres, writes Belinda Ryan.

Placard-waving demonstrators turned up outside yesterday’s meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank to put their arguments to councillors before next month’s highways committee meeting, when a decision on the charges will be made.

December 14, 2023 —

Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises over £57,000 for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
The Poppy Appeal for Remembrance Day 2023 in Nantwich helped to raise thousands for the Royal British Legion.

Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion (Nantwich RBL) collections raised in excess of £57,000 from generous donations.

December 14, 2023 —

Nantwich firm Fabulosa named ‘International Exporter of the Year’

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has been awarded ‘International Company of the Year’ (£20-£40 million turnover category) at the Insider North West International Trade Awards.

It marks the end of two years of growth for the business in the UK, which has seen it forge an ambitious export strategy.

December 14, 2023 —

Cheshire East Council appoints Rob Polkinghorne as chief executive

Cheshire East Council has confirmed the appointment of Rob Polkinghorne as its new permanent chief executive.

The decision was taken at the meeting of full council on Wednesday (December 13). Mr Polkinghorne will start work as chief executive on January 3, 2024.

December 14, 2023 —

Bentley Motors electrifies its First Response Team fleet

Bentley Motors in Crewe has renewed its First Response Team fleet with two fully electric models to handle day-to-day activities.

The vehicles will be used for medical emergencies and off site events at the Pyms Lane headquarters.

December 14, 2023 —

Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

By Jonathan White
Wistaston won a Gold Award in the Town category at the 2023 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals, the country’s largest community gardening competition.

Wistaston in Bloom members Bill and Helen Heath and Diane Edge-Robinson and Wistaston Parish Council Cllr Diane Houston attended the ceremony at RHS Lindley Hall in London.

December 14, 2023 —

FEATURE: Top recipes to innovate in your cuisine

Cooking can become mundane when you fall into the trap of making the same recipes repeatedly.

There is a whole world of flavourful possibilities awaiting you in your kitchen if only you are willing to shake things up.

December 13, 2023 —

Nantwich Town slip to 2-0 home league defeat to Widnes

Nantwich Town suffered another disappointing league defeat just days after the high of beating York City in the FA Trophy.

It could have been different after just two minutes when Mo Ali almost deflected a corner in for the opener for the Dabbers.

December 13, 2023 —

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Poole near Nantwich

Fire crews spent almost six hours tackling a chimney blaze at a property in Poole, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out on Poole Hill Road on Monday night (December 11)

December 13, 2023 —

Christmas opening hours for household waste recycling centres

Cheshire East Council’s household waste recycling centres will be closed on certain dates over the Christmas and New Year period.

Below is a list of the opening days and times for residents to access Pyms Lane recycling centre and others run by CEC:

December 13, 2023 —

St Luke’s Hospice appeal to bring comfort to patients at Christmas

Doctors and nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are appealing for donations to fund equipment including a “cuddle bed” to bring comfort to patients this Christmas.

Staff have compiled a Christmas Wishlist of items which they would like to fund ranging from rise and recline chairs, wheelchairs and standing aids.

December 13, 2023 —

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December 12, 2023 —