Environment

Nantwich Town Council cancels series of events and bookings

Nantwich Town Council cancels series of events and bookings

Nantwich Town Council has cancelled a host of events and bookings due to the current COVID-19 crisis.

A spokeswoman said that in line with guidance from the Government, the council has taken precautionary measures.

March 18, 2020
Nantwich Jazz Festival postponed + more events and venues closed

Nantwich Jazz Festival postponed + more events and venues closed

Nantwich Jazz Festival which brings tens of thousands of people to the town has been postponed, organisers confirmed today.

In a statement, they said it was the only course of action given the Government’s latest advice on tackling the spread of Coronavirus.

March 17, 2020
Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million

Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million

Fire chiefs have been given the green light to continue a £8.5 million station upgrade scheme – although the final cost could be closer to £12 million, writes Stephen Topping.

Cheshire Fire Authority agreed to renovate 21 of the county’s ageing fire stations back in September 2018.

March 14, 2020
Petition launched to support Nantwich market traders facing 10% rent rise

Petition launched to support Nantwich market traders facing 10% rent rise

A petition has been launched to oppose plans to rise rents for Nantwich market traders by up to 10%.

Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and Nantwich councillors have joined forces with Nantwich Market traders to launch the petition.

March 11, 2020
£5 million to improve three Cheshire East danger roads

£5 million to improve three Cheshire East danger roads

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than £5 million is to be spent on improving three dangerous Cheshire East roads including one in Crewe.

Cheshire East Council is to secure £1.1 million from the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve the A532 at West Street, in Crewe.

March 10, 2020
More than 6,000 trees to be planted across Cheshire East

More than 6,000 trees to be planted across Cheshire East

More than 6,000 trees are being planted across the borough, Cheshire East Council has said.

It follows a motion backed by a unanimous vote at full council last May which called for a commitment of being carbon neutral by 2025.

March 7, 2020
Traveller site near Nantwich to expand after council approval

Traveller site near Nantwich to expand after council approval

A gypsy and traveller site near Nantwich is set to expand from four pitches to 10, writes Stephen Topping.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee unanimously approved plans to increase capacity at Baddington Park, off the A530 in Baddington, at Wednesday’s meeting.

March 5, 2020
Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing event of year

Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing event of year

Visitors to Reaseheath College in Nantwich enjoyed an early taste of Spring over the weekend despite the wintry weather.

Although Storm Jorge forced the cancellation of Saturday’s Lambing and Zoo event, the Nantwich college was able to open its new lambing sheds to the public as planned on Sunday.

March 2, 2020
Drivers face delays amid road closures and works around A530 near Bentley

Drivers face delays amid road closures and works around A530 near Bentley

Drivers are being warned of potential long delays as major road closures and works on and near the A530 Middlewich Road coincide over the next few months.

And many fear it will cause chaos for people and emergency vehicles trying to get to Leighton Hospital.

March 1, 2020
Retail giant AO sets vehicle challenge for South Cheshire schools

Retail giant AO sets vehicle challenge for South Cheshire schools

Online electricals retailer AO are calling on young minds across South Cheshire to help reduce their carbon footprint.

The Big Bang Green Logistics Challenge is a competition for schools across the borough to design an environmentally friendly vehicle for the AO logistics team.

February 29, 2020
Reaseheath lambing event cancelled on February 29

Reaseheath lambing event cancelled on February 29

Reaseheath College has been forced to cancel tomorrow’s lambing event due to forecast stormy weather.

February 28, 2020
Floods in Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP hits out at Cheshire East Council over flood funds delay

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on Cheshire East Council to speed up a funding scheme to help residents hit by flooding.

Government grants of between £500 and £5,000 have been available since November for householders affected by flooding.

February 26, 2020
Pupils and staff to return to Brine Leas amid latest Coronavirus guidance

Pupils and staff to return to Brine Leas amid latest Coronavirus guidance

Pupils and staff from Brine Leas School in Nantwich showing no flu-like symptoms after a ski trip to Northern Italy can return to school, latest guidance has said.

A number of teachers and around 95 students were sent home today by headteacher David Cole as a precaution against potential Coronavirus after they had spent a week on their ski trip in Northern Italy.

February 25, 2020