Environment

Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Charity collectors known as “Chuggers” will be limited to two days a week in Nantwich town centre.

A new agreement will mean collections will be limited to two fundraisers, and two visits per week.

April 17, 2015
Nantwich tourism boost with new ‘coach-friendly status’

Nantwich tourism boost with new ‘coach-friendly status’

Nantwich has been awarded “coach friendly status” by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

It could provide a big boost to the town’s tourism trade, with many travel companies now able to promote Nantwich as a destination for coach trips and tours.

April 14, 2015
Police hail Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after nine arrests

Police hail Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after nine arrests

Nantwich Police say this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival was staged successfully.

Just nine arrests were made during the festival which attracted around 20,000 people to the town.

April 11, 2015
Nantwich Pool users to get free parking after Everybody Sport deal

Nantwich Pool users to get free parking after Everybody Sport deal

Nantwich Pool users will soon benefit from free parking on Snow Hill car park.

Everybody Sport & Recreation, the trust which runs the pool, has agreed to the deal after it emerged other towns in Cheshire East already offered free parking for leisure users.

April 10, 2015
New signs and sculpture unveiled to Nantwich Lake users

New signs and sculpture unveiled to Nantwich Lake users

By Kirsty Rollings
New signs and a wooden swan sculpture have been unveiled to the public at Nantwich Lake.

The project was a joint venture between Cheshire East Council, Ansa Environmental Services Ltd, RSPCA and the Dog’s Trust.

April 8, 2015
Inspectors set new Local Plan deadline for Cheshire East Council

Inspectors set new Local Plan deadline for Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East has until end of July to submit more evidence in its fight to get a Local Plan recognised.

The new deadline has been set by planning inspectors to take account of the general and local elections.

April 7, 2015
Nantwich Independent hits back at riverside car park plan

Nantwich Independent hits back at riverside car park plan

An Independent councillor in Nantwich has hit back at initial plans to build a car park on green space near the River Weaver.

Conservative councillors David Marren and Peter Groves say the site, behind Nantwich Pool off Wall Lane, is viable despite flood fears.

April 3, 2015
The Gables to be transferred to Nantwich Town Council for £1

The Gables to be transferred to Nantwich Town Council for £1

The historic building known as The Gables in Nantwich looks set to be transferred to town council control – for £1.

A report to be discussed by current owner Cheshire East Council recommends the asset transfer of the three-storey building and car park on Beam Street.

April 3, 2015
New Nantwich car park by River Weaver viable, say councillors

New Nantwich car park by River Weaver viable, say councillors

A new car park on the River Weaver flood plain in Nantwich could work, councillors say.

The town council has looked at different sites amid plans to build more parking space for Nantwich town centre visitors.

April 2, 2015
Nantwich Pool users worse off over parking fee anomaly

Nantwich Pool users worse off over parking fee anomaly

Nantwich Pool users are worse off than swimmers across Cheshire East – because of a car parking anomaly.

Now a town councillor is pushing for Cheshire East Council and leisure bosses to redress the balance.

April 1, 2015
Nantwich Partnership unveils future town projects

Nantwich Partnership unveils future town projects

The chairman of the Nantwich Partnership has hailed the “teamwork” which has secured a £1 million investment in the town centre.

Now Jeff Stubbs has unveiled future projects being identified around the town.

March 31, 2015
Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads

Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads

Drivers across South Cheshire are being warned after strong winds overnight blew down a number of trees.

Some rural roads are blocked, including this one near Beeston.

March 31, 2015
St Anne’s gasworks in Nantwich to be developed after £400k bill waived

St Anne’s gasworks in Nantwich to be developed after £400k bill waived

A derelict gasworks in Nantwich used as a town car park will be built on after ministers waived a £400,000 bill owed by Cheshire East Council.

The St Anne’s Lane Gasworks, off Welsh Row, has stood derelict for a quarter of a century, and used by many residents and local employees as a car park.

March 26, 2015