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New Sainsbury’s Local store for Shavington to create 20 new jobs

New Sainsbury’s Local store for Shavington to create 20 new jobs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A planned new Sainsbury’s Local which will create about 20 jobs in Shavington has been granted a licence to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm every day.

The new store, which is still going through the planning process, is earmarked for land south of Newcastle Road, close to the Shavington Park development.

November 18, 2025
Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

More than 160 graduates from Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich celebrated their academic achievements at a memorable ceremony.

The event was held in the historic surroundings of Chester Cathedral and brought together students, staff, families, and guests of the University of Chester.

November 18, 2025
aerial pic of Wistaston Brook housing estate

Angry Cheshire East councillor claims they do MPs’ “dirty work”

Cheshire East Council is being forced to do MPs’ “dirty work” and produce a future “environmentally damaging” local plan to tackle the housing crisis, an angry councillor claimed.

Cllr Mark Goldsmith launched a blistering attack on the MPs saying both the Conservatives and Labour were responsible for the planning and housing “mess”.

November 17, 2025
A51 at Reaseheath back open after flood waters cleared

A51 at Reaseheath back open after flood waters cleared

The major A51 route at Reaseheath in Nantwich was finally re-opened this morning (November 17th) after a 48-hour closure caused by flooding from Storm Claudia.

The closure has caused traffic problems in and around the town all weekend.

November 17, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Cheshire East Council wants more sites for Local Plan development

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is making a call for sites which could potentially be included in the local plan for future development.

Several sites were submitted as part of the call for land last year.

November 16, 2025
Police attend flood incidents in and around Nantwich

Police attend flood incidents in and around Nantwich

Police are dealing with a number of flooded road incidents after 24 hours of heavy rain hit the area.

Storm Claudia dumped several inches of rain across South Cheshire yesterday and in early hours of today.

November 15, 2025
Nantwich wins Gold in North West in Bloom Awards

Nantwich wins Gold in North West in Bloom Awards

Hard-working volunteers for Nantwich In Bloom are celebrating after the town scooped GOLD in the North West in Bloom awards.

Judges praised the town once more and all the helpers who work to bring colour to the town.

November 11, 2025
Nantwich Town Council backs scheme to tackle allotment flooding

Nantwich Town Council backs scheme to tackle allotment flooding

Volunteers behind a scheme to resolve flooding on a Nantwich allotment site have received extra backing from town councillors.

The Brookfield Allotment Association team has already completed some work on a project to improve the site and attract more tenants.

November 11, 2025
Nantwich councillors clash over town parks funding

Nantwich councillors clash over town parks funding

Town councillors have clashed over funding for two of Nantwich’s parks which both need a serious upgrade after years of neglect.

Cllr Anna Burton unveiled plans for a potential £100,000 major refurbishment of Barony Park play area last month.

November 8, 2025
Nantwich Youth & Community Centre appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich Youth & Community Centre appeals for more volunteers

The popular Nantwich Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) is appealing for more volunteers to join its team.

The centre – on Birchin Lane – was opened in October last year after months of refurbishment work at the former Guy Harvey Youth Club.

November 6, 2025
Nantwich projects benefit from share of £150k police fund

Nantwich projects benefit from share of £150k police fund

Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club in Nantwich is among the local projects to benefit from a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s £150,000 fund.

The club, based on Welsh Row, is one of 40 across Nantwich and Crewe which will get a share from Dan Price.

November 6, 2025
New six-storey Leighton Hospital plans include huge car park

New six-storey Leighton Hospital plans include huge car park

The new six-storey Leighton Hospital due to open in 2031 will include a new 1,000-space car park, plans have shown.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust is set to submit an outline planning application to Cheshire East Council for the new hospital in December.

November 3, 2025
Hundreds gather for Tree of Light ceremony in Nantwich

Hundreds gather for Tree of Light ceremony in Nantwich

Hundreds of people gathered in Nantwich town centre today to remember loved ones at a moving Tree of Light ceremony.

It has become a popular and loved event in the town, organised by Nantwich Town Council, giving families and friends a chance to remember the loss of loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

November 2, 2025