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Willaston councillor calls for taxi law change to safeguard women and children

Willaston councillor calls for taxi law change to safeguard women and children

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Willaston councillor has called on Cheshire East leaders to safeguard women and children by lobbying for a change in the law around taxi drivers licensed elsewhere to operate in the borough.

Cllr Allen Gage says a report published by Baroness Casey last year noted taxis being used as a conduit and method for the systemic and organised rape of young and vulnerable girls across the UK.

July 8, 2026
Controversial plans for Wybunbury homes on field approved

Controversial plans for Wybunbury homes on field approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for up to three homes on a field in Wybunbury have been approved – two months after a proposal for six on the same land was refused.

Martin and Simon Poole already have permission in principle for up to six homes on the field off Bridge Street.

July 7, 2026
Food caddies rollout in Cheshire East

Outdoor food caddies to be delivered across Nantwich and villages

Residents across Nantwich and Crewe are set to receive new outdoor food waste “caddies” delivered as Cheshire East Council prepares for weekly food waste collections.

Thousands of the caddies will start to be delivered to residents from Monday July 6th ahead of the new service starting in September.

July 2, 2026
Anger grows as teachers and parents try “safe walking route” from Willaston to Malbank

Anger grows as teachers and parents try “safe walking route” from Willaston to Malbank

Teachers, governors, parents, pupils and local councillors joined forces today to walk the controversial new “safe walking route” between Willaston and Malbank School – and it took them almost 70 minutes!

The route has been put together by Cheshire East Council to justify axing a free school bus which has operated between the village and its feeder secondary school almost three miles away in Nantwich.

July 1, 2026
Councillor’s appeal to track down fly-tippers near Nantwich

Councillor’s appeal to track down fly-tippers near Nantwich

A councillor has appealed for help to trace fly-tippers who dumped two lots of waste in rural lanes near Nantwich.

Cllr Janet Clowes, of Wybunbury Ward, is leading the appeal after these two incidents.

July 1, 2026
Reaseheath College celebrates student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College celebrates student success at annual awards

Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight when Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich hosted its annual Presentation of Awards events.

It began with a celebration of students who entered and were published in the national Young Writers Stranger Sagas competition.

June 30, 2026
Dani with her garden at Arley Hall Festival

First-time garden designer from Wrenbury scoops festival prize

A first-time show garden designer has achieved the highest accolade at this year’s Arley Hall Garden Festival.

Dani Harrington, of Canalside Garden Centre in Wrenbury, was awarded the prestigious Best in Show honour.

June 29, 2026
French flag flies in Nantwich in honour of visiting bellringers

French flag flies in Nantwich in honour of visiting bellringers

The French flag was raised above St Mary’s Church in Nantwich this week in honour of a group of visiting bellringers from Vernet-les-Bains.

The town, close to the Spanish border, is home to France’s only tower of English change-ringing bells.

June 28, 2026
New Greggs takeaway outlet opens in Nantwich

New Greggs takeaway outlet opens in Nantwich

New fast food takeaway store Greggs has opened in Nantwich today.

The outlet is based at the Morrisons Daily store at their fuel station off Station Road.

June 25, 2026
FlexiLink bus service to merge with Go-Too with 33% fare rise

FlexiLink bus service to merge with Go-Too with 33% fare rise

Cheshire East’s current FlexiLink bus service is to operate under the Go-Too “on demand” brand from August, the authority has announced.

But users will be hit by a 33% fare hike, as journey fares will rise from current £3 a journey to £4 for over 16s.

June 24, 2026
New Chair appointed by 3 Counties Community Rail Partnership

New Chair appointed by 3 Counties Community Rail Partnership

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has appointed Joe Bickerton as its new Chair, succeeding Nicola Said.

Joe, currently destination manager for Wrexham County Borough, was elected at the Partnership’s annual general meeting.

June 24, 2026
Eden from Pear Tree Primary School has won a competition to draw the David Wilson Homes - Maylands Park pond sign. 

Pictured with sales adviser Penny

Stapeley pupil wins competition to design estate’s wildlife sign

A talented Nantwich pupil has won a competition to design a new pond and wildlife sign for a housing development.

Young Eden’s artwork has now been brought to life at the Maylands Park development in Stapeley.

June 22, 2026
New Hydromill on River Weaver could power dozens of Nantwich homes

New Hydromill on River Weaver could power dozens of Nantwich homes

A new hydromill on the River Weaver in Nantwich could power around 30 homes and is set to provide free energy to the town’s leisure centre.

Proposals have been submitted by Nantwich Mill Community Energy company to build the small hydromill.

June 21, 2026