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Cheshire East Council to close its Westfields headquarters

Cheshire East Council to close its Westfields headquarters

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to press ahead with plans to close its Westfields headquarters at Sandbach.

The corporate policy committee voted unanimously yesterday (November 30) to close the building to save money.

December 1, 2023
All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

By Jonathan White
Youngsters are in for a treat on Santa steam train rides which are taking place every Saturday in December at Nantwich Methodist Church.

The train rides take place on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 1/4″ track adjacent to the church on Hospital Street between 10am-12pm.

November 30, 2023
Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

The Mayor of Nantwich has officially opened the newly refurnished Snowhill toilets in the town centre.

The opening comes two years after consultation results showed residents wanted the toilets back open after years of being closed.

November 30, 2023
Unleashing financial potential with credit passport: A paradigm shift

Unleashing financial potential with credit passport: A paradigm shift

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, information is power, and precision is paramount.

Enter Credit Passport by CRIF, a transformative solution that is reshaping the way businesses access financial data and make informed decisions.

November 30, 2023
Cheshire East appoints Rob Polkinghorne as new permanent chief executive

Cheshire East appoints Rob Polkinghorne as new permanent chief executive

Cheshire East Council is set to appoint Rob Polkinghorne as its new permanent chief executive, the authority has announced today.

The council’s appointments committee is due to recommend Mr Polkinghorne as the preferred candidate in a report to full council.

November 30, 2023
Former Reaseheath students honoured at inaugural awards

Former Reaseheath students honoured at inaugural awards

Six talented former Reaseheath College students were rewarded at the inaugural Land-based & Environment Learner Awards, hosted by the Nantwich college.

The ceremony was attended by Minster of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer MP, celebrity farmer Adam Henson and more than 200 guests from England and Northern Ireland.

November 29, 2023
Snow frills success for Nantwich Seals swimmers

Snow frills success for Nantwich Seals swimmers

Nantwich Seals swimmers made a big splash at the Snow Frills event in Sheffield where 13 club members competed in the long course meet at Ponds Forge.

And they returned a “spectacular” array of honours, with 55 personal bests and more than a dozen medals.

November 29, 2023
Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich despite one resident arguing if this site is appropriate then any rural location will be acceptable.

The five lodges will be sited on land at Fletchers Pool off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 29, 2023
Second-half - A-Jay Leitch-Smith on the ball

Nantwich Town cruise to important 4-1 away win at Witton Albion

Nantwich Town made it four unbeaten in all competitions with a 4-1 win away at Witton Albion on Tuesday night.

Connor Rankin curled wide after just two minutes, his pressing and physicality working well but not so well when he picked up a booking after just 15 minutes.

November 29, 2023
FEATURE: Best Northern coastal towns for families

FEATURE: Best Northern coastal towns for families

Being an island nation, the UK is blessed with an abundance of coastline.

These places are a draw for tourists. But many visitors might be tempted to relocate to certain sections of the coastline for good.

November 28, 2023
Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

By Jonathan White
Retailers in Nantwich have revealed their eye-catching Christmas window displays and frontages.

The shop window display at Wendy’s Florist on Hospital Street features a scale model of the frontage of their business and adjacent businesses.

November 28, 2023
Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

A Nantwich man has defied the odds to complete his first marathon.

Jack Maclennan, 22, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes six years ago which mum Lisa said badly impacted his health.

November 28, 2023
Wistaston Singers Christmas Carol Concert December 9

Wistaston Singers Christmas Carol Concert December 9

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers annual ‘Christmas Carol Concert’ takes place on Saturday December 9.

It will start at 3pm at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.

November 28, 2023