Environment

A500 dualling in South Cheshire under review after HS2 cancellation

A500 dualling in South Cheshire under review after HS2 cancellation

Plans to dual the A500 between Meremoor Moss roundabout and the M6 are back under review after the cancellation of the HS2 high speed railway.

Cheshire East says it is hoping to modify its plans for the dualling of the section in response to the decision to axe the HS2 section between Crewe and Birmingham.

March 27, 2024
Dairy apprentices graduate from University Centre Reaseheath

Dairy apprentices graduate from University Centre Reaseheath

Thirteen aspiring dairy professionals who have been studying at University Centre Reaseheath (UCR) in Nantwich have graduated at a ceremony held in Chester’s historic cathedral.

Members of Cohort 12 on UCR’s industry-focused Eden programme joined peers from the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise at the University of Chester for their graduation ceremony.

March 27, 2024
Nantwich residents’ concerns over plans for 60ft telecoms tower

Nantwich residents’ concerns over plans for 60ft telecoms tower

Nantwich residents have voiced concerns over plans to install a 60ft high telecoms mast close to their homes.

The telecommunication tower is planned for land at TG Builders on Beam Heath Way just a few yards from residential properties on the other side of Middlewich Road.

March 25, 2024
Plan for 53 new homes and pub at Acton set to be refused by CEC

Plan for 53 new homes and pub at Acton set to be refused by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for 53 homes and a pub in open countryside at Acton near Nantwich have been recommended for refusal.

The application, for the development on land south of Monks Lane and west of Chester Road, was originally submitted in 2019.

March 22, 2024
Cash-strapped CEC unveils “transformation” plan to save £100 million

Cash-strapped CEC unveils “transformation” plan to save £100 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is embarking on a “transformation programme” to change the way the council operates and try to save £100 million over the next four years.

The cash-strapped council was recently granted exceptional financial support from the government to the tune of £17.6 million.

March 22, 2024
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekend

Families flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekend

Thousands of visitors enjoyed early spring-time experience when Reaseheath College in Nantwich opened its lambing sheds and zoo to the public.

The sell-out family event, a major draw to Nantwich for the past 27 years, saw 5,000 visitors from across the region flocking to the college over the two days.

March 21, 2024
Historic Dorfold Hall in Nantwich put up for sale for £10.75 million

Historic Dorfold Hall in Nantwich put up for sale for £10.75 million

The owners of historic Dorfold Hall in Acton, Nantwich, have put the venue up for sale.

The 400-year-old manor house, which has been home to many weddings and large community events such as Nantwich Show and Spooktacular on its Showground, is now on the market for £10.75 million.

March 20, 2024
Cheshire East residents to gain access to more EV charging points

Cheshire East residents to gain access to more EV charging points

Residents across South Cheshire without off-street parking will have greater access to electric vehicle charging points from next year.

It follows a funding boost of more than £2.17 million for Cheshire East Council from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund.

March 19, 2024
Aerial photo town centre and church

Confusion over £750,000 Sect 106 money for Nantwich town centre

Nantwich councillors are still not clear what they can spend £750,000 of Section 106 money on in the town – two and half years after receiving the funds.

The money comes from the planning conditions imposed on developers building the Kingsbourne housing development.

March 18, 2024
Plans submitted for new dog park on outskirts of Crewe

Plans submitted for new dog park on outskirts of Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted to use a field on the outskirts of Crewe as a dog park.

Paws n Play Ltd has applied for permission to use the field on land adjacent to the Leather Suite Warehouse on Middlewich Road at Minshull Vernon as an exercise area for up to eight dogs.

March 16, 2024
Nantwich councillor’s bid for Vapes ban backed by health chief

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Vapes ban backed by health chief

A Nantwich councillor is to table a motion calling for a voluntary ban on single use vapes in the town.

Town and Cheshire East Councillor Anna Burton is behind the motion which she says is supported by public health and environmental experts.

March 14, 2024
New Leighton Hospital campus takes big step forward

New Leighton Hospital campus takes big step forward

Leighton Hospital bosses have bought land next to the existing site in their next step to developing a major new hospital campus.

The areas of land, which surrounds the current hospital, will become part of the new Leighton site (pictured).

March 13, 2024
Cheshire Police chief’s pothole warning amid road collisions

Cheshire Police chief’s pothole warning amid road collisions

Cheshire motorists have been involved in potentially lethal collisions while trying to avoid potholes, the county’s police boss said today.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer issued the warning as he encouraged more people to report potholes to their local authorities.

March 7, 2024