Environment

Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can interrogate Cheshire East Council bosses on how robust they feel the new Local Plan is.

The Local Plan document sets out the council’s case for sustainable economic growth over the next 15 years.

August 1, 2014
Nantwich councillors angry over Audlem Road appeal ruling

Nantwich councillors angry over Audlem Road appeal ruling

Nantwich councillors have spoken out against a planning appeal ruling which will see another 40 homes built on green land.

Cllrs Andrew Martin and Peter Groves say they are “disappointed” at a planning inspector’s decision to uphold Wainhomes Ltd’s appeal.

July 26, 2014
Wainhomes appeal upheld for 40 homes off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Wainhomes appeal upheld for 40 homes off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Campaigners in Nantwich have lost their battle to stop 40 houses being built on green land off Audlem Road.

An appeal by Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd has been upheld by the Planning Inspectorate who granted permission for the development on land behind 144 Audlem Road.

July 25, 2014
Davenport Avenue in Nantwich closed after collapse

Davenport Avenue in Nantwich closed after collapse

A road in Nantwich has been closed to traffic after the carriageway collapsed.

Highways engineers were called out to Davenport Avenue earlier today (July 20).

July 20, 2014
Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

A community “Dog Watch” scheme has been launched in Wistaston near Nantwich to encourage owners to be more responsible. And the scheme, launched by Councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill, has been backed by Hillside Veterinary Centre in Nantwich.

June 27, 2014
Nantwich students eye victory at Reaseheath College potato show

Nantwich students eye victory at Reaseheath College potato show

Students in Nantwich were feeling chipper after taking part in a First Early Potato Show at Reaseheath College. Thirty Royal Horticultural Society students showed their skills at growing the world’s favourite root veg – and were rewarded with praise from one of the county’s top judges.

June 27, 2014
Cheshire East Council defends Nantwich tennis courts closure during Wimbledon

Cheshire East Council defends Nantwich tennis courts closure during Wimbledon

Council chiefs have defended a move to close Nantwich tennis courts during Wimbledon fortnight, for “health and safety” reasons. Town councillors and residents criticised the move this week to rip up the three hard courts at Barony Sports complex, during one of the busiest periods of the year.

June 27, 2014
Council leisure chiefs rip up Nantwich tennis courts at the start of Wimbledon

Council leisure chiefs rip up Nantwich tennis courts at the start of Wimbledon

Council leisure bosses in Nantwich have been ‘slammed’ – for ripping up the town’s tennis courts at the start of Wimbledon fortnight. Hundreds of residents have been denied a chance to play on the three courts at Barony Park Sports Complex during the busiest time of the year.

June 26, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe ‘Christmas Lights’ council row deepens

Nantwich and Crewe ‘Christmas Lights’ council row deepens

Crewe Town councillors have hit back in a row with their Nantwich rivals over a set of Christmas lights. They have called for them to be returned so they can be used in Crewe town centre, despite Cheshire East Council donating them to Nantwich.

June 25, 2014
Council chiefs use bollards to tackle Nantwich anti-social drivers

Council chiefs use bollards to tackle Nantwich anti-social drivers

Bollards are to be erected on a street in a Nantwich village to tackle “anti-social” motorists. Residents in Willaston have complained many times about the Meadow View development where drivers double park.

June 24, 2014
Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Councillors in Nantwich and Crewe are locked in a mid-summer wrangle – over a set of Christmas Lights! Nantwich Town Council says it now owns the lights, which were apparently offered as a gift by Cheshire East Council.

June 20, 2014
Nantwich councillor urges M&S to solve Beam Street store weed problems

Nantwich councillor urges M&S to solve Beam Street store weed problems

A councillor called on retail giant M&S to weed out a plant problem plaguing its Nantwich store. Nantwich Town Cllr Andrew Martin says unsightly weeds are turning Beam Street “Simply Food” store into an eyesore as the town prepares to welcome Britain in Bloom judges.

June 19, 2014
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College wins top stand prize at Cheshire Show

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College wins top stand prize at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College in Nantwich scooped a top award for its action-packed exhibition at this week’s Cheshire Show. The college won “Best Outside Education Stand” during the show which pulled in tens of thousands of visitors.

June 19, 2014