Cheshire East launches public consultation on environment plan
Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on its environmental strategy.
Authority chiefs want residents to air their views on its priorities and vision for the future.
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Nantwich Show organisers delay “two-day” launch to 2021
Organisers of Nantwich Show have delayed the launch of their new-look two-day event until 2021.
In March, Nantwich Agricultural Society announced they were to change the show and start running it as a two-day event over weekends in July.
Tree of Light to be unveiled in Nantwich town centre
Residents will gather outside St Mary’s Parish Rooms in Nantwich for the unveiling of the Tree of Light on November 3.
There will be a short service of prayer, hymns and poetry at the event from 5pm.
Government steps up probe into Beechmere blaze in Crewe
Ministers have instructed building experts to investigate the Beechmere fire in Crewe.
The Building Research Establishment (BRE), a world leading independent organisation, has been asked by the Government to look into how the fire spread so quickly.
Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club unveils bid to build new centre in Willaston
A multi-million pound project to relocate Camm Street and build a new base for Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club has been unveiled.
Under the plan, in its early stages, a new 80x40m gymnastics building would be built, with land next to Vagrants in Willaston one of the possible locations.
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies project gets lottery go ahead
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies has received National Lottery Heritage Fund go ahead for the next stage of a project for its future.
The project aims to transform access to collections and ensure their preservation for future generations.
Bin collection days across Crewe and Nantwich set to change
Bin collection days in Crewe and Nantwich are set to change from November, Cheshire East Council has announced.
They say stickers will be fixed to bins during collections over the next few weeks to give notice of changes from November 4.
More fines dished out by Cheshire East to dog owners over fouling
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than 100 fines have been handed out to irresponsible owners for failing to control or clean up after their dogs since Cheshire East Council chiefs beefed up their powers.
Cheshire East launched a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle dog fouling and dog control issues on November 1, 2017, with the aim of encouraging responsible dog ownership.
Joint fire and police station plan for Crewe axed amid £18m bill
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a joint police and fire station in Crewe have been axed after it was discovered the project would have cost taxpayers £18 million.
Members of the Cheshire Fire Authority unanimously voted at a meeting today (September 18) to move forward with plans to build a station solely for the fire service instead.
Closed Nantwich car park to re-open under new operator
A popular car park in Nantwich is to re-open under a new operator, agents confirmed today.
The Bowers Row car park was closed off last week after Cheshire East Council refused to pay higher rental charges and declined to renew the lease.
Cheshire East to step up gully clearance after flooding problems
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work is being stepped up to clear gullies across parts of Cheshire East that were hit by flooding this summer.
Paul Traynor, head of highways at Cheshire East Council, told councillors two more gully clearing machines are being used in an attempt to clear as many grids as possible by the end of the year.
Beechmere: Probe into fire continues as 34 found new places
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Council chiefs say their top priority following the Beechmere fire is finding the right accommodation for its former residents.
The retirement home complex, in Crewe, partially collapsed following a fire on August 8, leading to its 150 residents being evacuated.
Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking
Cheshire East councillors are considering a clampdown on pavement parking to make walking around streets of Nantwich and other towns easier.
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