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Active Travel campaigners want bigger “greenway” network in South Cheshire

Active Travel campaigners want bigger “greenway” network in South Cheshire

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Active travel campaigners are asking Cheshire East to work with HS2 to create a greenway network north of Crewe to Middlewich and Winsford.

Peter Foster, of Active Travel Crewe, said HS2’s environmental statement says “a key aim is to create a green corridor along the new railway, in particular through the provision of additional funds to help stakeholders realise their own green infrastructure projects”.

March 1, 2022 —
Cheshire pension fund reviews investments in Russian bank

Cheshire pension fund reviews investments in Russian bank

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A pension fund with almost 100,000 members across Cheshire said it is reviewing its investments in a Russian bank due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

The Cheshire Pension Fund is used by Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, Warrington and Halton councils, Cheshire Police, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and more than 200 other organisations across the county including schools, colleges and parish councils.

March 1, 2022 —
Man charged over fatal smash at Blakelow near Nantwich

Man charged over fatal smash at Blakelow near Nantwich

A man has been charged by police investigating a fatal collision on Haymoor Green Lane at Blakelow, near Nantwich.

Mark Taylor, 38, of Railway Street, Crewe was arrested and subsequently charged with assault, causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while driving without a licence and causing death by driving without insurance.

March 1, 2022 —

Nantwich Garden Guild

The next monthly meeting of the Guild will be on Tuesday, 8 March at 7.15, in the Parish Rooms opposite St Mary’s Church, Nantwich. The speaker for the evening will be Ken Black (as seen on BBC Gardeners’ World): “Clematis for Year Round Colour”. New members welcome.

March 1, 2022 —
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

READER’S LETTER: Balancing the Budget – time for a wider view

Dear Editor,
So the Cheshire East Council budget has now been set, a complex document that will bill residents another 2.99% council tax and describes which services will be delivered.

But the legal obligation of councils to deliver a balanced budget, inevitably results in the annual ‘turbulence’ of councillor, accountancy and political opinion as experienced this week.

February 27, 2022 —
Cheshire East Council rubber stamps 2.99% Council Tax rise despite opposition

Cheshire East Council rubber stamps 2.99% Council Tax rise despite opposition

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has rubber stamped a council tax rise of 2.99% during a heated debate at budget meeting.

The ruling Labour/Independent group said they had produced a balanced budget and highlights included an extra £19m being ploughed into highways maintenance over the next three years.

February 27, 2022 —
Betley and George & Dragon close in on Premier Division leaders

Betley and George & Dragon close in on Premier Division leaders

Betley and George & Dragon took advantage of the fact leaders The Lions had no fixture in The Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Betley beat Broadhurst 5-0 with goals from Kieran Duckers (2), Danny Lavalette, Simon Roberts and Nathan Cliffe.

February 27, 2022 —
South Cheshire firm joins campaign in aid of Ukraine families

South Cheshire firm joins campaign in aid of Ukraine families

A South Cheshire company is teaming up to help collections for Ukraine families suffering during the current invasion by Russia.

Organisers are setting up local collection points, and the Nantwich Clinic has joined forces to offer their new Health Hub centre in Willaston as one for the Nantwich area.

February 27, 2022 —
Nantwich Town sunk by hat-trick in 4-2 defeat at South Shields

Nantwich Town sunk by hat-trick in 4-2 defeat at South Shields

By Liam Price
A JJ Hooper inspired comeback helped South Shields to a 4-2 win over Nantwich Town at the 1st Cloud Arena.

A muted start to the game was broken 14 minutes in as Akiel Raffie led the Dabbers first real attack, a pacy and brilliant run that was ended with him brought down in the area for a penalty.

February 27, 2022 —
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio and “Evening of Pinter”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio and “Evening of Pinter”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio team presents an Evening of Pinter this weekend.

Directed by John Mackay, two Harold Pinter plays, A Slight Ache and The Lover are running at the Players Theatre until Sunday February 27.

February 27, 2022 —
Vinyl DJ set to take place at Nantwich bar Ebenezer’s

Vinyl DJ set to take place at Nantwich bar Ebenezer’s

By Jonathan White
A full vinyl DJ set will take place at Ebenezer’s Craft Beer & Gin in Nantwich on March 10.

DJ Woody (Steve Wood) will play a curated live DJ set – ‘Long Time Gone’ – featuring soul, folk funk flavours, and mountain grooves.

February 26, 2022 —
READER’S LETTER: Will CEC “rainy day” £8 million pot be used?

READER’S LETTER: Will CEC “rainy day” £8 million pot be used?

Dear Editor,
On Thursday (24/2/22) at Cheshire East Council, I sat listening with sadness to the pleas of my fellow Conservative Cllrs as they repeatedly asked the Labour and Independent Coalition to not vote through their 2.99% Council Tax proposed budget for 2022/23.

February 26, 2022 —
FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

Bake sales are a great way to raise some quick funds for charity, school events, community wellness, or any other purpose.

Everyone loves freshly baked goods from someone’s kitchen, and no one really minds paying a couple of bucks for a hearty snack if it’s supporting a cause.

February 25, 2022 —
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