Letters & Opinion

LETTER: “Alarming state” of roads should not be brushed aside

LETTER: “Alarming state” of roads should not be brushed aside

Dear Editor
As a local resident, I know potholes are a widespread problem, but the situation on Wistaston Green Road in Wistaston has reached a truly alarming state and can no longer be brushed aside as “just one of those things”.

From Middlewich Road right through to Valley Road, the surface of Wistaston Green Road is riddled with potholes.

February 11, 2026
LETTER: Five weeks to construct a crossing?

LETTER: Five weeks to construct a crossing?

Dear Editor,
While I welcome the long-overdue decision to install a toucan crossing at the Peacock roundabout — a notoriously busy junction with fast-moving traffic — I am completely baffled as to why this relatively straightforward piece of work is expected to take up to five weeks.

February 2, 2026
LETTER: Oafish Trump has insulted our armed forces

LETTER: Oafish Trump has insulted our armed forces

Dear Editor,
Four hundred and fifty seven British servicemen were killed in Afghanistan.

That’s 457 coffins covered with the Union Jack, carried down the back ramp of an RAF transport aircraft and driven through the streets of Royal Wootton Bassett past grieving relatives and silent respectful crowds.

January 30, 2026
LETTERS: Finding time to give back

LETTERS: Finding time to give back

Dear Editor,
Many people want to give back to their communities, but sometimes finding the time to volunteer can be a real challenge.

It’s not always easy to commit to a traditional volunteering shift, at a specific time or on a regular basis. Balancing giving back with work, family, and other responsibilities can be difficult.

January 13, 2026
LETTER: Serious concern over long-delayed A51 Reaseheath spine road

LETTER: Serious concern over long-delayed A51 Reaseheath spine road

Dear Editor,
I am writing as a deeply concerned member of the public regarding the continued and extraordinary delay to the A51 Reaseheath spine road — the new north–south bypass intended to serve the Kingsbourne development in Nantwich and connect the A51, B5074, Nantwich Bypass and Barony Road near Reaseheath College.

December 21, 2025
LETTER: Is Income Tax being raised by 2% before Budget?

LETTER: Is Income Tax being raised by 2% before Budget?

Dear Editor,
Income Tax is raised by 2% before the Budget announcement.

Just received my notification of the fuel allowance so checked on the Government website as I have an employment pension which I paid into from the age of 18.

November 3, 2025
LETTER: Why can’t roadworks all be planned correctly?

LETTER: Why can’t roadworks all be planned correctly?

Dear Editor,
Enough is enough! Today we’ve had another letter from the Council saying “we are pleased to inform you we will be carrying out carriageway improvements to Mill Street Crewe” whilst at present there are still four- way traffic lights and roadworks which have been going on for the last few weeks, in Mill Street, Crewe, last year road works were carried out from early September until the end of November!

October 20, 2025
LETTER: The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War

LETTER: The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War

Dear Editor
I don’t often write in about events outside South Cheshire, but I felt compelled to share news of a truly remarkable exhibition taking place just down the road in Stoke-on-Trent.

Until the end of this month (October), The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War is on display at Stoke Minster, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (ST4 1LP).

October 18, 2025
LETTER: A tale of two markets

LETTER: A tale of two markets

Dear Editor
Nantwich Market is officially ‘Top of the Pops’. It has been named among the top ten in the country at the Great British Market Awards 2025.

Farmer Andrew Hollinshead, owner of Real.Raw.Milk, has been selling produce at markets in Nantwich for eight years.

October 16, 2025
LETTER: Wistaston must not be sacrificed to Redrow’s profits

LETTER: Wistaston must not be sacrificed to Redrow’s profits

Dear Editor,
As a lifelong Wistaston resident, I am writing with utter disgust and deep concern at the news that Redrow Homes are preparing to build around 190 houses on 12.6 acres of our open fields and grassland off Crewe Road.

September 28, 2025
LETTER: Another Reaseheath bypass delay is frustrating

LETTER: Another Reaseheath bypass delay is frustrating

Dear Editor,
31st August – the final day of the meteorological summer – has now passed, yet the long-promised opening of the Reaseheath Bypass did not take place during August as previously indicated.

A new date for its opening has not been announced, and many local people, myself included, are increasingly concerned.

September 1, 2025
LETTER: Concern over patchy road markings after utility repairs

LETTER: Concern over patchy road markings after utility repairs

Dear Editor,
I would like to raise a concern that I am sure many local road users will have noticed.

A utility company recently carried out works in our area, digging up several sections of road to repair underground pipes.

August 28, 2025
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LETTER: Business and community leaders back Cheshire devolution

Dear Editor,
As committed business leaders across Cheshire and Warrington, we support the proposed devolution deal as a vital step toward securing a brighter, locally driven future.

Devolution offers the chance to boost jobs, unlock investment, and improve public services – ensuring decisions are made by those who know our communities best.

August 27, 2025