Environment

Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

A new police station is to be built to serve Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire Police has revealed.

The station will be built on land off David Whitby Way, near to the A500 Shavington bypass.

November 4, 2023
Cheshire East Council fail to re-paint “danger” Nantwich road crossing

Cheshire East Council fail to re-paint “danger” Nantwich road crossing

Cheshire East Council has so far failed to fulfil its pledge to re-paint a busy Nantwich zebra crossing – three months on since its danger was highlighted.

We revealed on August 4 how local resident Bill Pearson was told the worn away crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors in Nantwich was “not an immediate risk”.

October 31, 2023
CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

Cheshire East Council bosses say they are pursuing “fair and equitable” compensation and investment from Government following the decision to scrap HS2 north of Birmingham

CEC politicians are demanding compensation for the loss of an “unprecedented economic opportunity”.

October 28, 2023
Clean-up of River Weaver in Nantwich continues after pollution incidents

Clean-up of River Weaver in Nantwich continues after pollution incidents

A clean-up of the polluted River Weaver in Nantwich has been carried out by Cheshire East Council.

It comes after a large number of dead fish, birds and debris were washed up along riverside park areas in the town due to several pollution incidents.

October 26, 2023
More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 11,300 households in Cheshire East have so far signed up to the council’s subscription scheme to have their garden waste bins emptied from next year.

Of those, 9,500 have already paid the annual £56 charge, which has boosted the council’s coffers by £532,000.

October 24, 2023
Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says matters relating to contaminated land have “almost been resolved” on a 263-home estate which is being lived in but doesn’t have planning permission.

The recently built Coppenhall Place, on the site of the former Crewe Works off West Street, was granted planning permission in 2018.

October 24, 2023
HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council should suspend proposed parking and green bin charges until it knows how it will be financially compensated for the scrapping of HS2, a councillor said.

Cllr Reg Kain (Lib Dem) said if the council had committed £11m to HS2, of which £8m had already been spent, then the additional £3m would be returned to the council budget.

October 23, 2023
Nine separate flood warnings for River Weaver including Nantwich

Nine separate flood warnings for River Weaver including Nantwich

NINE separate flood warnings along the River Weaver are today in place from the Environment Agency including areas in around Nantwich.

Heavy rain for over 24 hours from Storm Babet has seen huge amounts of water into the Weaver which has overflowed its banks in a number of places.

October 21, 2023
CEC issued just 22 fines for fly-tipping despite 4,456 offences

CEC issued just 22 fines for fly-tipping despite 4,456 offences

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Fly-tipping costs Cheshire East Council £239,000 a year but it has a “dismal” record for dealing with offenders and issued just 22 fixed penalty notices for 4,456 offences, councillors heard.

A national league table published by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs revealed Cheshire East was 211 out of 308 councils when it came to issuing notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping.

October 20, 2023
Nantwich firm Webb House Furnishers buy Bratts building

Nantwich firm Webb House Furnishers buy Bratts building

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers have bought the former Bratts store building in the town centre to convert it into a new second showroom.

The company, based on Mill Street, have revealed they have purchased the whole building and plan to open all three floors for retail.

October 19, 2023
Anger grows in Nantwich over River Weaver poisoning

Anger grows in Nantwich over River Weaver poisoning

Thousands more dead fish have been floating in the River Weaver in Nantwich, prompting fears of yet another massive slurry pollution incident.

Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Cllr Anna Burton said she alerted the Environment Agency to the latest incident.

October 19, 2023
Love Lane parking meter - no sign

CEC has not costed how much to introduce parking charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has not priced up the costs of introducing charges on its free car parks – including having to buy and install meters.

The council is currently consulting with the public on proposals to introduce charges on most of its free car parks and to hike up the fees on most of those which already have pay and display, including Nantwich.

October 17, 2023
Former Crosville Club in Crewe could be bulldozed for new care home

Former Crosville Club in Crewe could be bulldozed for new care home

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Crosville Social Club which now hosts live entertainment events and functions could be bulldozed to make way for retirement apartments for the over 60s.

McCarthy Stone wants to build the retirement living development on the site which now operates as The Crozzy.

October 17, 2023