Environment

Rat problem back in Nantwich care home, claim residents

Rat problem back in Nantwich care home, claim residents

A housing association say they are tackling a “rat” problem at a residential home in Nantwich, despite residents claiming more needs to be done.

Residents say vermin are finding their way back into Mill House on Queens Drive, months after the problem first surfaced and was tackled.

November 20, 2025
Sex shop licence approved on Nantwich Road despite objection

Sex shop licence approved on Nantwich Road despite objection

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has renewed the licence for a sex shop on Nantwich Road in Crewe despite objections from a councillor.

Kim Evans, the council’s licensing team leader, told a licensing sub-committee that the licence for Temptations Adult Shop was renewed annually and there had never been an objection from anyone previously.

November 19, 2025
Baddington Bridge weight limit

MP raises concerns over diverted HGV traffic from Baddington Bridge

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has raised concerns with Cheshire East over the diversion routes set up to prevent heavy vehicles using Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

A temporary 7.5 tonne structural weight limit was implemented on the bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road after inspections found it was no longer safe for vehicles above that weight.

November 19, 2025
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