Environment

Hundreds of Nantwich homes affected by burst water main

Hundreds of Nantwich homes affected by burst water main

Hundreds of homes in Nantwich were left without water today after a burst water main caused problems.

United Utilities say the burst has been located in pipes at the Audlem Road-Park Road junction in Nantwich.

August 18, 2014
RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA officers are investigating claims dog owners are encouraging animals to attack swans and cygnets at Nantwich Lake.

And they say they are “sickened” after receiving reports from a number of witnesses who have seen the attacks.

August 12, 2014
Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden designers and florists completed a successful RHS Flower Show Tatton Park by winning two top awards.

And the Reaseheath College team also helped one of Cheshire’s leading visitor attractions to achieve another.

August 1, 2014
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