Environment

Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal

Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal

A documentary by a young filmmaker has set the spotlight on one of Nantwich’s rarest creatures, the water vole. Simon Goodall approached Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who have been monitoring the rare mammals on the Shropshire Union Canal.

June 26, 2013
Picture special: Nantwich swans welcome new-born on Mill Island

Picture special: Nantwich swans welcome new-born on Mill Island

Two well-known Nantwich residents are celebrating the arrival of a newborn! The River Weaver at Mill Island in the town has played home to two mating swans over the past few weeks.

June 24, 2013
Families fight homes plan for Regents Park land in Nantwich

Families fight homes plan for Regents Park land in Nantwich

Angry residents in Nantwich have accused developers of “land snatching” in plans submitted for a 60-home site off Crewe Road. Stewart Milne Homes wants to build the development on land surrounding the former Elim bible college at Regents Park.

June 21, 2013
United Utilities display plans for major Nantwich drainage scheme

United Utilities display plans for major Nantwich drainage scheme

An exhibition is being held today (June 21) to show Nantwich residents plans for a new drainage system in part of the town. Nantwichnews revealed how the proposed works could see the closure of Wellington Road for up to six weeks this summer.

June 21, 2013
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College scoops Cheshire Show honours hat-trick

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College scoops Cheshire Show honours hat-trick

Reaseheath College scored a Cheshire Show hat-trick after its visitor friendly exhibition was voted “best outside trade stand” for the third year running. The Nantwich college took top honours after judges gave it full marks for enthusiasm of staff and students and diversity of activities.

June 21, 2013
Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors have “rejected” Muller Property’s controversial bid for an access road to a planned 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village. The access route off Peter de Stapleigh Way in Stapeley, was considered by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board.

June 19, 2013
Contamination fears over Barony playing fields in Nantwich

Contamination fears over Barony playing fields in Nantwich

Tests are being carried out on The Barony playing fields in Nantwich amid fears of potential land contamination. The risk and screening assessment comes after initial tests showed part of the Barony needed further investigation, including more extensive soil sampling.

June 19, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council spends £12,000 fighting Muller housing plans

A parish council in Nantwich is to spend £12,000 on a barrister to fight controversial housing plans. Stapeley Parish Council is to plough thousands of taxpayers’ pounds into the battle with Muller Property.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich Civic Society members were joined by volunteers for the town’s third annual Spring Clean. People from groups like Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Litter Group, Reaseheath College Horticultural Students and Barclays Bank Knutsford staff, took part.

June 14, 2013
South Cheshire Ramblers enjoy Nantwich Riverside Loop

South Cheshire Ramblers enjoy Nantwich Riverside Loop

South Cheshire Ramblers enjoyed an evening walk around the Nantwich Riverside Loop. The walk around the three-mile ‘Loop’ was led by Paul Boniface, the group’s publicity officer.

June 13, 2013
Nantwich town councillors consider free parking after 3pm plan

Nantwich town councillors consider free parking after 3pm plan

Nantwich town councillors may lobby for free parking in the town centre after 3pm to help boost local businesses. The proposal comes after many traders in areas such as Beam Street predicted a gloomy future for the town’s economy.

June 11, 2013
Plans to extend St Mary’s Church in Nantwich divide councillors

Plans to extend St Mary’s Church in Nantwich divide councillors

A controversial plan to extend Nantwich’s historic St Mary’s Church has divided town councillors. The PCC of St Mary’s has lodged an application to build a one-storey extension to the south side of the church for a new kitchen and cafe area.

June 11, 2013
Willaston councillor calls for action at A500 danger roundabout

Willaston councillor calls for action at A500 danger roundabout

A councillor has called for a change in the layout near a busy Nantwich roundabout after a series of accidents. Willaston and Rope Cllr Brian Silvester says bent and twister fencing around Willaston Cheerbrook roundabout on the A500 makes it look like a “speedway track”.

June 10, 2013