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READER’S LETTER: Disappointed over MP’s sewage vote “bluster”

READER’S LETTER: Disappointed over MP’s sewage vote “bluster”

Dear Editor,
I was disappointed by the irrelevant bluster that Dr Mullan threw at us as justification for his voting to allow water companies to dump raw sewage onto our rivers and on to our beaches.

Under current laws many water companies have been fined for just this practice.

November 23, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Fight for your Parish Council to survive

READER’S LETTER: Fight for your Parish Council to survive

Dear Editor,
The Tory MP for Crewe and Nantwich has drawn attention on Facebook to the proposed abolition of the Leighton Parish and he has rightly requested residents to take part in the consultation.

He stated that the proposal is to merge Leighton with Crewe Town Council.

November 20, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Dorfold Hall Entertainment Licence

READER’S LETTER: Dorfold Hall Entertainment Licence

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Council followed the correct procedures in consulting with Acton Parish Council – Dorfold Hall lies within the Parish – on their application to extend the existing entertainment licence and with amendment approving it.

November 20, 2021
FEATURE: Unravelling mysteries of money: How to master important financial concepts

FEATURE: Unravelling mysteries of money: How to master important financial concepts

The world of finance can seem like a complex mystery to many.

Indeed, if you’re not familiar with certain ideas and processes, things like financial planning, saving, then investing can be filled with potential pitfalls.

November 20, 2021
FEATURE: Five tips for running a safe classroom science practical

FEATURE: Five tips for running a safe classroom science practical

Science is one of the few subjects in school that provides students with elements of practical learning.

Whether that is through handling experiments, developing an understanding of safety principles or gathering data and results, the importance of this subject should not be lost on pupils.

November 19, 2021
READER’S LETTER: The CEC parking charges conundrum!

READER’S LETTER: The CEC parking charges conundrum!

Dear Editor,
At its September meeting the Highways & Transport Committee rejected proposals for standardised parking zones across Cheshire East.

Whilst these might have introduced consistency across the borough, there were two main drivers

November 17, 2021
FEATURE: How to assess candidates’ skills during recruitment

FEATURE: How to assess candidates’ skills during recruitment

Hiring a new employee can be a stressful process, which is why it’s so important to have an efficient employee onboarding plan to make sure you’re hiring the right people.

Between picking through piles of CVs and deciding who to invite for a final interview, there’s so much to do and a lot of important decisions to make.

November 17, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Shocked to see Nantwich trees chopped down

READER’S LETTER: Shocked to see Nantwich trees chopped down

Dear Editor,
I had hoped that the few remaining mature trees, on the River Weaver riverbank and adjacent to the redevelopment of the former gasworks off Welsh Row in Nantwich, would be spared the cull.

November 16, 2021
READER’S LETTER: MP should justify Environment Bill sewage vote

READER’S LETTER: MP should justify Environment Bill sewage vote

Dear Editor,
None of us likes the thought of sewage in our rivers and on our beaches. It’s disgusting to look at, smelly and unhygienic.

It appears, however, that our MP, Keiran Mullan, disagrees with that, and presumably thinks that raw sewage in our rivers and coastal waters isn’t that bad.

November 16, 2021
FEATURE: Festive films on Disney Plus right now

FEATURE: Festive films on Disney Plus right now

With the dark night’s drawing in and Christmas just around the corner, cosy movie marathons are the way forward.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a night of self-care or getting your friends around for a gathering – festive films are a certified crowd-pleaser.

November 15, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Pay Morrisons shop floor workers fairly

READER’S LETTER: Pay Morrisons shop floor workers fairly

Dear Editor,
The sale of Morrisons shows how valuable the business is, yet the supermarket continues to undervalue its shop floor workers.

If Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are willing to invest £7.1 billion in the supermarket, clearly they believe in the strength of the business.

November 15, 2021
FEATURE: Industries in Nantwich that succeed due to technology

FEATURE: Industries in Nantwich that succeed due to technology

Technology is a constantly shifting application of knowledge that affects all areas of modern life.

Here in Nantwich, it has a bearing on every aspect of business and commerce.

November 14, 2021
FEATURE: 5 best wedding cars that show off your personality

FEATURE: 5 best wedding cars that show off your personality

The big day is approaching and all the small details must now be sorted out.

However, one that sometimes gets overlooked is how to make the right entrance.

November 14, 2021