Everybody launches Cheshire East sports and health awards
Everybody Health and Leisure have launched this year’s Sports Awards.
Nominations are now open ahead of the awards presentation night set for October 7 at Crewe Hall.
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Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A village pub which has been renovated added an outdoor dining area to cater for any customers’ concerns following the Covid pandemic, a licensing committee heard.
The Royal Oak at Worleston near Nantwich has recently reopened after undergoing a full refurbishment.
READER’S LETTER: Why are Middlewich Road works taking 80 weeks?
Dear Editor,
The closure of Middlewich Road is causing total traffic chaos and gridlock in Crewe.
This can’t be allowed to continue for 80 WEEKS. Why will it take so long?
Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal
Cheshire East Council has launched an urgent appeal for more local people to consider fostering.
It comes as a national fortnight celebrates the work of foster carers across the borough.
Cheshire Police launch two-week firearms surrender
People in Cheshire who have firearms are being urged to hand them in to police as part of a two-week surrender.
The firearms amnesty, from May 12-29, means all guns can be handed over anonymously at police stations throughout Cheshire.
Nantwich teenager bid to play for England amputee team abroad
The family of a Nantwich teenager born with a leg and part of his arm missing, are raising funds to help him play for the England amputee team in a European tournament.
Talented Jack Wimpenny is in the England junior amputee squad set to play a competition in Tbilisi, Georgia, in July.
Nantwich “Salt of the Earth” 2022 winners unveiled
Nantwich “community” heroes were honoured last night when the winners of the annual “Salt of the Earth” awards were unveiled.
In his final meeting before retiring as Mayor, Cllr Stuart Bostock presented some of the town’s unsung heroes with accolades.
New Mayor of Nantwich Peter Groves formally elected
The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Peter Groves has officially taken over the chains of office for 2022-23.
Cllr Groves was formally elected as the new Mayor of Nantwich to take over from Cllr Stuart Bostock at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony last night (May 12).
Residents object to venue licensing plans by Combermere Abbey
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty local residents have objected to plans to extend the licensing hours at Combermere Abbey Wedding Venue near Wrenbury, saying they are already disturbed by the late night noise.
The venue on Combermere Park Drive is currently licensed for events such as plays, dance performances, films, live and recorded music, as well as late night refreshment and the supply of alcohol.
More than 170 CEC families offer homes to Ukraine refugees
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 170 families in Cheshire East have now offered a place in their homes to Ukrainian refugees.
Latest available figures released by Cheshire East Council – up to May 4 – show the number of residents who applied for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme increased by 33% in a week.
CEC paid out £37,000 of Covid-related support to fraudsters
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East paid out more than £160 million in Covid-related support – and £37,000 has been identified as going to fraudsters.
Councils across the country fell victim to fraudulent claims related to the pandemic as they dealt with millions of pounds of government grants.
New Nantwich mental health drop-in centre to improve children’s wellbeing
A new Nantwich mental health drop-in centre is being launched in the town.
The aim of the centre is to offer wellbeing support, advice and practical solutions.
Former world darts champion Hankey jailed for Cheshire sex assault
Former world darts champion Ted Hankey has been jailed after he admitted sexually assaulting a woman in Cheshire.
Hankey appeared at Chester Crown Court today (May 12) where he was sentenced to two years in prison.
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