Environment

Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council chiefs dismissed potential shale gas “fracking” sites – hours after David Cameron claimed it was the future for energy. Oil and gas companies leading the charge for shale gas plan to expand drilling sites in the UK – with Crewe and Nantwich area a potential rich source.

January 14, 2014
Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston residents are celebrating after a planning application to build up to 300 homes on “Green Gap” land was thrown out. Gladman Homes wanted to develop on the land off Church Lane, known locally as “Witters Field”.

January 11, 2014
Barony fields in Nantwich given all clear in contamination study

Barony fields in Nantwich given all clear in contamination study

Work to probe potential contamination at the Barony playing fields in Nantwich has been completed, council chiefs say. Cheshire East Council carried out tests on potential land contamination with more extensive soil sampling on the former clay pit and domestic refuse tip.

January 10, 2014
Work starts on Wulvern housing site at former Nantwich pub

Work starts on Wulvern housing site at former Nantwich pub

Construction work has started on a £1.7 million development on Blagg Avenue in Nantwich. The scheme, by housing provider Wulvern, aims to provide more affordable homes in the historic town where house prices are higher than many areas in Cheshire.

January 8, 2014
Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police have warned residents of a Nantwich village their cars could be towed away if they continue to park badly. A letter from Nantwich Police has been delivered to residents in Willaston in a bid to tackle the growing problem of parked vehicles causing obstruction.

January 8, 2014
Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Proposals to build 40 homes at the rear of a secondary school in Nantwich have been recommended for rejection by planners. Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd want to build the development on grass land at the rear of Audlem Road, close to Brine Leas School.

January 7, 2014
Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College has acquired a specialist private training provider. DART Training is based in Derbyshire and works with small and medium businesses throughout the Midlands.

January 4, 2014
River Weaver levels in Nantwich rise with more rain to come

River Weaver levels in Nantwich rise with more rain to come

River Weaver levels in Nantwich are continuing to rise after heavy rain and strong winds over the last week. These pictures by reader Jonathan White show the storm damage to trees by the river around Mill Island, Queen’s Drive and Waterlode.

January 4, 2014
Nantwich resident benefits from new “Wheels to Work” scheme

Nantwich resident benefits from new “Wheels to Work” scheme

A new moped loan scheme is proving its worth for Nantwich resident Darren Rivers. Darren spent two hours a day walking to and from work before he getting help with a moped.

January 2, 2014
Council chiefs to study parking problems in Nantwich village

Council chiefs to study parking problems in Nantwich village

Council chiefs have pledged to study traffic problems affecting the village of Willaston near Nantwich. An on-street parking review costing £5,000 will take place in 2014 after dozens of complaints from residents and local councillors.

December 31, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group to stage public meeting

Nantwich Litter Group to stage public meeting

Nantwich Litter Group will be holding a public meeting in a bid to highlight issues affecting the town. The meeting will take place on Wednesday January 8 at Brookfield Hall, on Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich at 4pm.

December 31, 2013
Cheshire East £5.3 million New Homes Bonus sparks criticism

Cheshire East £5.3 million New Homes Bonus sparks criticism

Cheshire East Council is to receive more than £5 million in a “New Homes Bonus” grant from the Government in 2014. It’s one of the largest payouts in the North West – and has sparked criticism from campaigners fighting over-development in areas like Nantwich.

December 27, 2013
Lorry crash damages bridge at Poole near Nantwich

Lorry crash damages bridge at Poole near Nantwich

A lorry crashed into a bridge which forced a road to be closed near Nantwich. The accident happened on Wettenhall Road in Poole last night (December 19) at about 10pm.

December 20, 2013