Environment

Overwater Wheelyboat Project set to launch in Nantwich

Overwater Wheelyboat Project set to launch in Nantwich

A marina in Nantwich will soon be hosting free boat trips and water activities for disabled and mobility impaired residents.

The Overwater Wheelyboat Project aims to buy a specially-built boat with wheelchair, walking frame and walking stick access for people.

February 26, 2015
Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers fighting plans for 146 homes in Willaston are celebrating after a High Court overturned an appeal.

A judge has ruled that proposals by Richborough Estates for the homes off Moorfields should be thrown out.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents have re-issued their plea for more road safety measures on the A51 at Reaseheath as part of a new Cheshire East Council initiative.

The council says it is to target resources to “address local community concerns about road safety” under the new scheme.

February 24, 2015
Thousands to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekends

Thousands to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekends

Thousands of people will be gathering in Nantwich for the popular Reaseheath College lambing weekends.

For the next two weekends, the college will be opening its doors for people to enjoy the lambing and the campus zoo.

February 23, 2015
Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

South Cheshire farmers, food growers and suppliers could benefit from a successful bid to secure Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) status, aimed at boosting the rural economy.

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been chosen to pilot a scheme along with ten similar pathfinder projects in the UK.

February 22, 2015
Fly-tipping is turning streets into an eyesore, say Nantwich residents

Fly-tipping is turning streets into an eyesore, say Nantwich residents

Angry residents in Nantwich are calling for a crackdown on tenants dumping and fly-tipping junk in their streets.

Families in Albert Street and Arnold Street area of the town say items like pushchairs, freezers, shopping trollies, an oven and rubbish bags have been dumped.

February 19, 2015
Fire chiefs in Cheshire say £1.9m cuts will not impact service

Fire chiefs in Cheshire say £1.9m cuts will not impact service

Fire chiefs in Cheshire say they can maintain improvements in public safety, despite having to find £1.9 million savings.

Members of the Fire Authority were told to expect ongoing cuts of 8% a year from central Government funding – savings of nearly £8 million over the next four years.

February 16, 2015
Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Plans to build a massive solar park on farmland near Nantwich will go before councillors this week.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, has applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road.

February 16, 2015
Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to run a ground-breaking scheme to crackdown on nuisance parking in the town.

The town council has signed up to a pilot scheme after receiving scores of complaints about on-street parking.

February 14, 2015
Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police have been hitting the town’s busiest roads to clamp down on rogue drivers.

PCSOs have been out and about at various “hot spots” in response to concerns about traffic from residents.

February 12, 2015
Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Council chiefs claim they are winning the battle against potholes – despite criticism over the amount of compensation paid to drivers.

Cheshire East Council says reports or complaints about potholes have fallen to 2,849 in 2014/15 – down from 17,241 in 2012/13.

February 12, 2015
Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

A public open day is being held in Nantwich to unveil the planned £200,000 restoration of Nantwich Aqueduct, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The 10-week project is due to start at the end of March and will involve the temporary closure of the A534 Chester Road which runs underneath the aqueduct.

February 11, 2015
Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

One of the busiest stretches of road in Crewe and Nantwich is to close for all of half-term week for electrical work.

Nantwich Road outside Crewe railway station will be closed for five days to allow Scottish Power Energy Networks to carry out the works.

February 11, 2015