Cheshire East Council councillors have voted to support plans to establish a Mayoral Combined Authority for Cheshire and Warrington.
At its full council meeting today (September 17th), councillors narrowly backed the proposed devolution proposals which supporters say could unlock significant new powers and funding for transport, housing, skills, and economic growth.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A planning application for the new Leighton Hospital will be submitted by the end of this year with construction expected to start in the spring of 2028.
Russ Favager, senior responsible officer, told a meeting of the Cheshire East health and wellbeing board the proposal is for a six-storey build, with space allocated for a multi-storey car park.
Crewe Vagrants CC second team clinched promotion in their penultimate match with a victory over local rivals Sandbach at home.
After winning the toss, Crewe decided to insert Sandbach and the visitors lost wickets regularly and finished 62 all out.
By Jonathan White
Members of South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club made a big splash at the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy Regional Gala.
The event, hosted by Aquadis Swimming Club, saw Seahorse SC put in outstanding performances to secure second place overall, just behind the hosts.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have given the go-ahead for officers to find sponsors for a new primary school which should be up and running by September 2028.
The free school proposed for Basford East on the outskirts of Crewe was originally due to have opened this month.
Private equity firms are making huge profits from children’s homes while council services are being slashed to pay the soaring costs for youngsters’ care, a councillor said.
Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake was speaking after hearing one provider is charging Cheshire East Council £11,000 a week to care for one 17-year-old with complex needs.
There’s still time to get in the running for the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 – but the message is ‘don’t delay’.
The Chamber Business Awards, taking place at Crewe Hall on Friday November 14, will celebrate the enterprise, achievement and innovation of businesses of all sizes.
Villagers have pulled together to produce a new book capturing the rich history of Shavington.
“A Step Back in Time” will be launched this autumn following a community-wide effort to gather and preserve photographs and stories of the village.
The annual Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day served up a thrilling showcase of tennis, writes Jonathan White.
Players battled it out on the club’s two courts behind Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.
The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!
Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.
Nantwich Town Women kept their stunning unbeaten streak alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chester FC.
The win means the Dabbers have now gone seven matches unbeaten this season – six in the league and one in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
By Jonathan White
Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought sparkle and song to Nantwich with a special visit to the newly relocated Applestump Records yesterday (Sept 14th).
She was on hand to sign copies of her new album Perimenopop to the delight of hundreds of fans who queued down Oat Market for the chance to meet her.
Nantwich Cricket Club legend Jimmy Warrington has announced his retirement from the game after an amazing 18 seasons with the club.
Warrington, now aged 42, said his body “isn’t what it used to be” and confirmed he’ll be hanging up his cricket whites for good.
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