Environment

Community Orchard flourishes on Nantwich Riverside

Community Orchard flourishes on Nantwich Riverside

Green-fingered students are helping to expand a community orchard in Nantwich.

The orchard is located on Nantwich Riverside behind Shrewbridge Road, by the side of the path to Queens Drive which crosses over the River Weaver.

March 23, 2016
Nantwich Children’s Centre ‘closure’ could land Cheshire East with clawback bill

Nantwich Children’s Centre ‘closure’ could land Cheshire East with clawback bill

Campaigners fighting Cheshire East Council plans to close Nantwich children’s centre, claim the authority could face a big bill from the Government.

Cheshire East wants to de-designate the centre on Dog Lane in Nantwich and run it as a mobile service, as part of a measure to save £500,000 a year.

March 22, 2016
Rotary Club members plant hedge along Waterlode in Nantwich

Rotary Club members plant hedge along Waterlode in Nantwich

Rotary Club members in Nantwich put their backs into a project to plant a hedge along Waterlode.

The scheme, funded by Nantwich Partnership, saw 350 “whips” planted in a record time of two hours.

March 20, 2016
Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

A Roman coin hoard dating from the second century and found in Acton by a metal detectorist, has been acquired by Nantwich Museum.

The hoard includes five silver denarii (equal to ten asses) deposited in a distinctive lead cone-shaped container.

March 17, 2016
Councillor blasts Wain Homes for “back door” Nantwich housing plans

Councillor blasts Wain Homes for “back door” Nantwich housing plans

A councillor has accused developers Wain Homes of trying to pass plans for 104 houses in Nantwich “by the back door”.

Cllr Peter Groves hit out after it emerged the developer has submitted a second bid to build homes on land off Audlem Road at the rear of Brine Leas School.

March 8, 2016
MP joins Nantwich Litter Group ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign

MP joins Nantwich Litter Group ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign

Nantwich Litter Group’s latest recruit Edward Timpson pitched in as volunteers blitzed the town’s streets.

The Crewe & Nantwich MP donned his hi-vis vest and grabbed a bin liner to join other hardy team members for the latest clean.

March 7, 2016
Police Commissioner John Dwyer praises Nantwich Litter Group

Police Commissioner John Dwyer praises Nantwich Litter Group

Nantwich Litter Group had a new volunteer when they were joined by Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer.

Mr Dwyer joined the team of volunteers at Barony Park in Nantwich, following concerns raised by residents about the volume of litter in the town’s parks and surrounding areas.

March 3, 2016
Tour of Britain 2016 set to pass through Nantwich and Crewe

Tour of Britain 2016 set to pass through Nantwich and Crewe

Cycling fans in Nantwich and Crewe will get to see the Tour of Britain pass through their town for the first time.

Cheshire East has secured a stage in the 2016 premier cycling event in September.

February 27, 2016
New Lifestyle Centre handed over to Cheshire East Council

New Lifestyle Centre handed over to Cheshire East Council

Kier Construction has handed over the new £15million Lifestyle Centre in Crewe to owners Cheshire East Council.

A giant golden key was presented to Councillor Janet Clowes, Cabinet member for health and wellbeing, by Kier project manager Wayne Blair.

February 25, 2016
Campaigners in Nantwich say wrong type of housing being built

Campaigners in Nantwich say wrong type of housing being built

Campaigners say a new study shows the wrong type of housing is being planned or built in parts of Nantwich.

An extensive report, focusing on Stapeley and Batherton, shows only 77 of 630 houses planned or built since 2010 will suit future needs of residents.

February 23, 2016
Council approves plan to turn Acton’s Star Inn pub into housing

Council approves plan to turn Acton’s Star Inn pub into housing

Planners have passed proposals to turn a listed Nantwich pub into houses, despite objections from councillors and residents.

The Star Inn, on Chester Road in Acton, will be converted into three residential units after Cheshire East Council approved the scheme.

February 22, 2016
Drivers warned over A500 four-day closure

Drivers warned over A500 four-day closure

Thousands of drivers are being warned of a four-day closure of the A500 between Nantwich and the M6.

The single carriageway stretch between Meremoor roundabout at Weston and junction 16 of the motorway is set to close between 7pm and 5am next week.

February 20, 2016
Nantwich Litter Group to lead “Clean for the Queen” campaign

Nantwich Litter Group to lead “Clean for the Queen” campaign

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers are planning a right royal Clean for the Queen day next month.

Volunteers will fan out across the town for an hour of litter picking on March 5 after they meet at 10am in the town square.

February 18, 2016