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Cash-strapped Cheshire East faces management restructure

Cash-strapped Cheshire East faces management restructure

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is to reorganise its senior management structure which, a report states, is ‘no longer considered fit for purpose’.

The council last reviewed its senior management team in 2019 and further changes were made in 2021.

August 15, 2024
Summer of hell for Nantwich and Crewe motorists continues

Summer of hell for Nantwich and Crewe motorists continues

Motorists in Nantwich have faced further gridlock today after CEC highways allowed road closures and roadworks on key routes at the same time.

Audlem Road has been closed since Monday for a week after CEC allowed private contractors to carry out sewer connection works for new housing off Peter De Stapleigh Way.

August 14, 2024
CEC leaders consider plans to celebrate local Olympic heroes

CEC leaders consider plans to celebrate local Olympic heroes

Civic leaders say they will decide in September how to honour local Olympic heroes such as Nantwich star Bryony Page.

Bryony won Gold at Paris 2024 with her stunning trampoline routine, which completed the set after winning silver and bronze at previous Olympics.

August 14, 2024
Nantwich band Unit 17 to perform at Vagrants

Nantwich band Unit 17 to perform at Vagrants

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 are to perform a live show at The Vagrants sports club in Willaston on Friday.

They will be headlining a gig which is being supported by Twitches Rats.

August 14, 2024
LETTER: Give Civic Reception to Olympic Gold winner Bryony

LETTER: Give Civic Reception to Olympic Gold winner Bryony

Dear Editor,
Below is an email I have sent to the Chief Executive of Cheshire East and the Clerk of Crewe Town Council.
“Crewe-born Bryony Page won an Olympic gold in the trampolining final.

August 14, 2024
Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1

Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1 in a pre-season friendly match at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers goal scorers were Amanda Fallon with a fine hat-trick, and other goals from Kitty Yin Tsui, Amy McDermott, Poppy Smith and Libby Bulkeley.

August 14, 2024
Choosing a perfect fit: An in-depth look at types of internal doors

Choosing a perfect fit: An in-depth look at types of internal doors

Needless to say, picking out the right internal doors for your home is a big decision.

After all, doors don’t just separate rooms. They can also add a lot of style and aesthetics to your home.

August 13, 2024
Latest rumours and release date for Apple iPhone 16

Latest rumours and release date for Apple iPhone 16

Drop your iPhone 15 pro max and get ready to welcome the iPhone 16 models.

While the release date is still months away, rumours are trickling in about what these models might look and operate like.

August 13, 2024
Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich gets 2am licence approval

Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich gets 2am licence approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich has been given the go-ahead to open until 2am every day.

The venue can also play music indoors and on the terrace outside until the same time.

August 13, 2024
Baby Club in Nantwich expands due to popular demand

Baby Club in Nantwich expands due to popular demand

A baby club launched by a Nantwich mum three years ago has become so popular she’s opening a second one in nearby Wrenbury.

Steph Tully launched “Baby Club Cheshire” in 2021 and its grown from one class with six mums to four classes with more than 12 in each.

August 13, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre to stage charity gala

Nantwich dog rescue centre to stage charity gala

A Nantwich dog rescue is staging its first fundraising gala at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

Pawprints to Freedom, the registered charity that runs Our Safe Haven Kennels on Mickley Hall Lane, is hosting a Black Tie & Tails gala on Friday September 13.

August 13, 2024
CEC paid out £700,000 on agency workers to cover staff sickness

CEC paid out £700,000 on agency workers to cover staff sickness

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council paid out more than £700,000 to agency workers in the last two full calendar years to cover for staff sickness.

Figures obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service through a freedom of information request also revealed 63,644 working days were lost at the council in the same period – between January 2022 and December 2023.

August 13, 2024
Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players are to perform a production of the comedy “One Man, Two Guvnors”.

The show, written by Richard Bean with music by Grant Olding, will run from September 6-14 at Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 12, 2024