Environment

Cheshire Basin project could provide UK geothermal power

Cheshire Basin project could provide UK geothermal power

A study is to take place into whether the Cheshire Basin near Nantwich could generate long-term, renewable energy from geothermal power.

Keele University is to carry out major research into whether land north of Nantwich and west of Crewe could be viable.

January 6, 2015
Dog Watch scheme launches in Stapeley to tackle rise in dog fouling

Dog Watch scheme launches in Stapeley to tackle rise in dog fouling

A community Dog Watch scheme has been launched in Nantwich, with the backing of a local veterinary centre.

Nantwich South and Stapeley councillors Peter Groves and Andrew Martin hope it will encourage responsible dog ownership and crackdown on fouling on streets and footpaths.

January 5, 2015
Cheshire East gets £10.4 million to tackle pothole problem

Cheshire East gets £10.4 million to tackle pothole problem

More than £10 million of extra funding will help tackle pothole-ridden roads across Nantwich and Crewe.

Cheshire East Council has received it as part of a £54.5 million Government allocation to improve roads over the next six years to 2020/21.

December 30, 2014
Nantwich RSPCA centre cares for seal found stranded in field

Nantwich RSPCA centre cares for seal found stranded in field

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are nursing a seal back to health after it was found stranded in a field.

The sea mammal, which was discovered “exhausted” near Newton-le-Willows, is now at the Stapeley Grange wildlife centre on London Road.

December 22, 2014
A530 Whitchurch Road in Aston to close for 10 days

A530 Whitchurch Road in Aston to close for 10 days

One of the busiest roads in and out of Nantwich is to close for 10 days so engineers can remove two manholes.

The A530 Whitchurch Road, in Aston, will be shut to all traffic when the project starts in February.

December 22, 2014
Plans for new recycling depot for South Cheshire unveiled

Plans for new recycling depot for South Cheshire unveiled

A new recycling and refuse plant is to be built in South Cheshire, replacing Pyms Lane which is to be sold to Bentley.

Cheshire East Council wants to build a multi-purpose depot on the site of the disused Ideal Standard factory in Middlewich.

December 20, 2014
Two new Street Pastors to patrol Nantwich town streets

Two new Street Pastors to patrol Nantwich town streets

Two new Street Pastors have started patrolling Nantwich town centre to work alongside police keeping revellers safe.

The pastors were welcomed by Nantwich Mayor Cllr Christine Farrall at a St Mary’s Church ceremony.

December 20, 2014
High Street water leak repairs in Nantwich to cause delays

High Street water leak repairs in Nantwich to cause delays

Emergency works to repair a leak is set to cause some Christmas disruption in Nantwich town centre.

United Utilities engineers will be working outside 6 High Street in Nantwich tomorrow and Monday (December 21 and 22).

December 20, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

By Jonathan White
Houses across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up in time for the festive season.

These pictures show just a selection of homes where residents have gone to town with their Christmas lights.

December 19, 2014
Nantwich Town Council looks at potential ‘transfer’ of The Gables venue

Nantwich Town Council looks at potential ‘transfer’ of The Gables venue

Town councillors could reconsider buying The Gables venue in Nantwich to stop it being sold off to private buyers.

Cheshire East Council has revealed its intent to sell off the Beam Street asset in the new year, putting the town’s popular luncheon club at risk.

December 16, 2014
Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich gained advice on planning their futures at an inspirational session with industry experts.

Eighty students attended the event, sponsored by the Food, Drink and Agricultural Group of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

December 16, 2014
Nantwich town centre “chuggers” face crackdown

Nantwich town centre “chuggers” face crackdown

Nuisance street “chuggers” in Nantwich are facing a crackdown, council bosses have claimed.

It follows a number of complaints from shoppers and visitors in the town about aggressive ‘hard sells’ by some fundraisers.

December 11, 2014
Nantwich councillor blasts Cheshire East for blocking Local Plan motion

Nantwich councillor blasts Cheshire East for blocking Local Plan motion

Independent councillors say a motion calling for Cheshire East Council leaders to quit over the Local Plan fiasco has been blocked.

Councillor Arthur Moran, of Nantwich North, and Cllr Brendan Murphy constructed the motion to be tabled at a full council meeting this Thursday.

December 10, 2014