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Beam Heath Trust claims day in Nantwich set for July 3

Beam Heath Trust claims day in Nantwich set for July 3

Nantwich residents entitled to Beam Heath Trust dividends can claim their payment this year on July 3.

The modest annual dividend is from an ancient trust, which was updated by the Beam Heath Act, 1823.

May 6, 2024
Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans

Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a car wash on vacant land near Nantwich Town’s stadium have sparked noise and environmental concerns as well as traffic-related fears.

A total of 34 residents – mainly neighbours – have objected to the proposal earmarked for land which is sometimes used as an overspill car park on match days.

May 4, 2024
Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling

Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling

Workers refurbishing a Nantwich building set to be the new Costa Coffee outlet have uncovered this amazing copper ceiling.

The developers have been stripping out the former M&Co outlet on High Street.

May 4, 2024
July completion date for highways scheme around Leighton Hospital

July completion date for highways scheme around Leighton Hospital

The completion of the long-running and often criticised road infrastructure works around Leighton Hospital will not be finished until at least July.

Cheshire East Council confirmed today that the North West Crewe Package highways scheme is in the final stages of works.

May 3, 2024
JDL mini market comes to Nantwich town centre May 4

JDL mini market comes to Nantwich town centre May 4

Nantwich town centre will host a family artisan market on the town square tomorrow (Saturday May 4) between 9am-3pm.

It is being run by Nantwich resident Claire Lloyd, who set up JDL Mini Markets three years ago.

May 3, 2024
Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

New “Calm Bags” are now being provided in 16 Everybody’s leisure centres across Cheshire East, including Nantwich.

It’s part of a scheme with Ruby’s Fund to help neuro-diverse people using the leisure facilities.

May 3, 2024
CEC to scrap cash payments on all but one car park in Nantwich

CEC to scrap cash payments on all but one car park in Nantwich

Nantwich Town councillors are to discuss plans by Cheshire East to scrap cash payments on all but one of the council-run car parks in the town.

Cheshire East highways committee agreed back in January to going “cashless” on its car parks.

May 2, 2024
Anti-Violence Bee Monument arrives in Crewe town centre

Anti-Violence Bee Monument arrives in Crewe town centre

The eye-opening Anti-Violence Bee Monument has got the area buzzing after arriving in Crewe town centre.

From today (May 1), the impressive structure made from guns and knives seized by police, will be on display on Memorial Square until May 30.

May 1, 2024
Nantwich Town councillors object to 75ft mast plan off Welsh Row

Nantwich Town councillors object to 75ft mast plan off Welsh Row

Town councillors in Nantwich have unanimously objected to plans for a 75ft telecoms tower on Second Wood Street, off Welsh Row.

They say a number of residents have written to complain about the plan for the mast.

April 27, 2024
WI groups join councillor to highlight River Weaver problems in Nantwich

WI groups join councillor to highlight River Weaver problems in Nantwich

South Cheshire WI groups teamed up with a Nantwich councillor to highlight the pollution problems in the River Weaver in the town.

Members of the Hough & District, Middlewyches, Woodnoth-cum-Shavington and Warmingham WI wanted to highlight the national “Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife” campaign.

April 25, 2024
Plans submitted for car wash and valeting site at Nantwich Town

Plans submitted for car wash and valeting site at Nantwich Town

Plans have been submitted to build and open a new car wash and valeting service on land at Nantwich Town FC.

The site, which would employ six people, is for land at the junction of Waterlode and Reaseheath Way, to the south of the football club’s car park.

April 24, 2024
Cheshire firefighters head to Ukraine to deliver vital supplies

Cheshire firefighters head to Ukraine to deliver vital supplies

Cheshire firefighters have joined the latest convoy to Ukraine to deliver vital vehicles and equipment.

Three fire engines and a midi fire engine, donated by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, join the largest UK fire and rescue convoy yet.

April 23, 2024
Costa Coffee set to move into former M&Co outlet in Nantwich

Costa Coffee set to move into former M&Co outlet in Nantwich

Costa Coffee are applying to move their Nantwich outlet to the former M&Co store on the High Street.

The company is set to relocate from its current position on Church Lane in Nantwich.

April 20, 2024