New food waste recycling for Crewe and Nantwich to launch in January
A new food waste recycling service for Cheshire East residents will start in January 2020.
People will start to receive a small green food caddy from January 6.
Environment
Crewe Bus Users Group calls for more support for transport network
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A group championing bus users across Cheshire is determined to see better transport links made a priority by council chiefs.
Crewe and District Bus Users Group (CDBUG) was set up to challenge cuts proposed in Cheshire East Council’s 2017 bus review.
Vision for Nantwich scheme to transform gasworks site given go ahead
By Stephen Topping, local democracry reporter
A long-awaited development that will transform a busy part of Nantwich has been given the green light from councillors – despite some concerns over flood risk.
At Wednesday’s meeting, Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee voted to approve plans for 31 apartments plus a hotel, restaurants and shops at the former gasworks off Welsh Row.
Nantwich earns Gold award in Britain in Bloom
Nantwich has been presented top prize of Gold in the Town Category of the Britain in Bloom Awards.
The hard work and dedication of volunteers has paid off for the ninth year running after earning the award at the North West in Bloom Awards Ceremony in Southport.
Major Nantwich development will hit parking in town, warns Civic Society
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A major development in Nantwich could leave workers, shoppers and visitors struggling to park if more spaces are not found elsewhere in the town, council chiefs are being warned.
Reaseheath graduates celebrated at Chester Cathedral ceremony
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich have celebrated academic success at a graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral.
University Centre Reaseheath is a strategic alliance partner with the University of Chester and both education institutions shared a graduation ceremony in the historic building.
Queens Park in Crewe picks up prestigious national award
Queens Park in Crewe has scooped a prestigious national environmental award.
It has been recognised by the government as a national “Bees Needs Champion”.
Home Secretary Priti Patel visits Nantwich to meet Barony Park campaigners
Home Secretary Priti Patel was in Nantwich today to back campaigners fighting to protect Barony Park from unauthorised travellers.
Ms Patel met with Friends of Barony Park group, led by campaigner Rachel Cole.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust calls for one-hour daily nature boost for children
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is calling for every child to have a daily one-hour nature boost.
The conservation charity’s call follows a report into the impact experiencing nature has on children.
Residents reassured as towpath cracks emerge on canal embankment in Nantwich
By Jonathan White
Concerned residents and business owners have been urged not to worry despite towpath cracks appearing on the 200-year-old Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich
Cheshire East Council officers target private rentals in deprived areas
Council officers could soon have the power to inspect every private rented property in one of the most deprived areas of Crewe, writes Stephen Topping.
Cheshire East Council is considering introducing selective licensing in an area to the west of Crewe station – including parts of Nantwich Road, Edleston Road and Mill Street.
Councillors back Plastic Free Nantwich motion
Town councillors in Nantwich have backed a motion to support campaigners in reducing single use plastic.
Plastic Free Nantwich is part of the national movement Plastic Free Communities and was set up by Emilie Janman and Jeremy Herbert earlier this year.
Bridge plan for Crewe station adopted by Cheshire East Council
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new bridge south of Crewe station aimed at easing congestion in Nantwich Road have been adopted by Cheshire East Council.
Cabinet members approved a preferred route for the new Southern Link Road Bridge at a meeting this week, following consultation held over the summer.
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