Cheshire East moves closer to scrapping Cabinet system
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has taken a big step towards scrapping its cabinet – but there are concerns that coronavirus COVID-19 could delay the process.
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Nantwich Market open as town falls quiet in face of COVID-19
By Jonathan White
Stallholders on Nantwich Market are remaining open as most of the town shuts down in the face of the growing Coronavirus crisis.
The indoor market also has a number of stalls outside the main market hall at the junction of Market Street and Churchyardside.
Celebrity chefs line up for Nantwich Food Festival
Organisers have lined up celebrity chefs for this year’s Nantwich Food Festival, which they will be unaffected by current Coronavirus crisis.
The festival is scheduled for September 4-6, and attracts tens of thousands of people into the town each year.
Tatton Park CLOSED and Pride in the Park postponed
Tatton Park has been closed by Cheshire East Council amid the growing Coronavirus crisis.
They made the decision after visitors to continued to flock to the site, which meant “social distancing” guidelines could not be guaranteed.
COVID-19 “information hub” launched by Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of the pandemic.
The council is also launching ‘Cheshire East – People Helping People’ – a place for people to offer and request help.
Nantwich tearoom turns into Urban Farm shop to beat COVID-19
Nantwich tearoom Ginger and Pickles has been converted into an urban farm shop on the first full day of “lockdown” of venues.
Owners Andy and Bev and daughter Abbie will run their outlet today (March 21) as a shop, selling off produce to takeaway.
Cheshire East Council closes leisure venues and other services
Cheshire East Council is to close buildings and leisure facilities to protect “vital frontline services” and people from the risk of Covid-19.
Nantwich Pool and Barony Sports Complex are among the leisure facilities which will be closed from tomorrow (March 21).
Nantwich clubs to close as MP urges other venues to shut
Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan is urging residents to follow the Government’s social distancing advice to help save lives during the COVID-19 crisis.
South Cheshire Harriers 10k race in April postponed
The South Cheshire Harriers annual 10k race scheduled for April 12 has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The club said a rescheduled date for the race would be released in due course.
Equine students in Nantwich learn from showjumping designer
Equine students keen to join Reaseheath College’s arena parties have picked up top tips from national show jumping course designer Sue Barratt.
Nantwich Town will find it “difficult to survive” warns chairman
The chairman of Nantwich Town has warned the non league club may find it “difficult to survive” through the current COVID-19 crisis.
But Jon Gold is hopeful that support from government and football authorities will help to keep clubs afloat.
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Surviving Quarantine: Our guide from a local mental health expert
The times are unprecedented and uncertain. The effects of uncertainty on mental health can be profound.
We spoke to Michelle Clark, a mental health professional in both Nantwich and Crewe, who has some essential tips on coping.
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