Environment

High Court throws Muller lifeline in ongoing Stapeley housing battle

High Court throws Muller lifeline in ongoing Stapeley housing battle

A High Court judge has thrown Muller Property a lifeline in its bid to build a controversial 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ village in Stapeley.

The judge has quashed a decision by the Secretary of State last August which had refused Muller’s attempt to overturn Cheshire East Council’s original rejection of the development’s first phase.

April 15, 2017
Rare ring-tailed coati cared for by RSPCA staff in Nantwich

Rare ring-tailed coati cared for by RSPCA staff in Nantwich

Staff at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich are caring for an exotic patient – a South American or ‘ring-tailed’ coati.

The mammal, native to South America, was picked up by an RSPCA inspector in North Yorkshire after he was found wandering loose in a street on April 2.

April 13, 2017
Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead

Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead

Two teenagers have been arrested after a number of lambs were found dead near Nantwich.

Police spotted a suspicious vehicle next to the disused Redsands Centre off Crewe Road, in Willaston.

April 10, 2017
Drivers warned of delays over Crewe Green Roundabout works

Drivers warned of delays over Crewe Green Roundabout works

Motorists are being warned about delays as preparation works at Crewe Green Roundabout begin on Monday (April 10).

Contractors working for Cheshire East Council will be carrying out site investigations ahead of a major scheme to re-shape one of South Cheshire’s busiest junctions.

April 8, 2017
Nantwich cubs in conservation work at Coed Wen community woodland

Nantwich cubs in conservation work at Coed Wen community woodland

Cubs from 7th SWC Millfields in Nantwich have continued their community conservation work at Coed Wen Community Woodland in Nantwich.

As part of their DIY badge, the Cubs built four bird houses but with no confirmed location to put them up.

April 7, 2017
Nantwich residents call on council help to ban travellers from Barony Park

Nantwich residents call on council help to ban travellers from Barony Park

Residents called on councillors to take action after the latest case of travellers illegally setting up camp on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Families on Park View and surrounding streets have complained about anti-social behaviour of travellers, including fires being set alight, indecent exposure, and criminal damage.

April 6, 2017
Crewe Engineering & Design UTC new building nears completion

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC new building nears completion

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC is to open a new building ready for an intake of students in September.

The expansion will offer a new modern learning environment designed to motivate and inspire students at the new centre.

April 5, 2017
Free transport for South Cheshire College students under new scheme

Free transport for South Cheshire College students under new scheme

Students travelling to study at South Cheshire College from September 2017 will receive free transport in a new sustainability scheme.

All 16-19 year old students enrolled on a full-time course will be eligible to access free transport throughout the academic year.

April 4, 2017
65,000 cigarettes found dumped in South Cheshire lane

65,000 cigarettes found dumped in South Cheshire lane

A haul of 65,000 illegal cigarettes has been found dumped in a lane in South Cheshire.

Cheshire East Council’s trading standards team wants the public to help track down those who dumped the haul in a field off Clay Lane, Crewe.

April 3, 2017
Developers welcome care home scheme for former Nantwich pub

Developers welcome care home scheme for former Nantwich pub

Developers have welcomed the approval of plans to build a 60-bed care home on the site of the Red Lion pub in Nantwich.

Renewland Developments Ltd has secured planning permission from Cheshire East Council, on behalf of LNT Care Developments.

April 3, 2017
Nantwich apprentices renovate Leighton Hospital garden

Nantwich apprentices renovate Leighton Hospital garden

Green-fingered Nantwich apprentices helped to renovate a garden for patients at Leighton Hospital.

The Reaseheath College students teamed up for the project as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

March 17, 2017
Residents in Richmond Nantwich bloom thanks to Sainsbury’s donation

Residents in Richmond Nantwich bloom thanks to Sainsbury’s donation

Residents at Richmond Nantwich care village had their day brightened thanks to a donation of flowers from town’s Sainsbury’s store.

Bunches of daffodils brought a sea of yellow to the village off London Road.

March 15, 2017
Cheshire Search and Rescue awarded share of Government grant

Cheshire Search and Rescue awarded share of Government grant

Cheshire Search and Rescue team has been awarded a share of a £913,000 grant by Maritime Minister John Hayes.

The grant supports charities running local lifeboat and rescue services.

March 15, 2017