Environment

Nantwich clubs and food outlets could face night-time “levy”

Nantwich clubs and food outlets could face night-time “levy”

Nantwich pubs, clubs and takeaways could face a “levy” for opening after midnight to help clean-up and police the town’s streets. The plans have been mooted as part of Cheshire East Council’s consultation on its licensing policy.

September 10, 2013
Cheshire East Council lifeline for empty Nantwich and Crewe homes

Cheshire East Council lifeline for empty Nantwich and Crewe homes

A scheme to help bring empty homes across Crewe and Nantwich back into use has been backed by Cheshire East Council. The aim of the newly-launched National Empty Homes Loan Fund (NEHLF) is to help tackle the country’s housing shortage.

September 6, 2013
Nantwich firms faced roadwork chaos during Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich firms faced roadwork chaos during Food and Drink Festival

Retailers on Welsh Row have forced United Utilities to postpone planned sewer works – due to start on the first day of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival. The water company wants to carry out “urgent” repairs to a collapsed sewer under a section of the busy street.

September 6, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group volunteers target rubbish in Beam Street

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers target rubbish in Beam Street

More than 20 Nantwich Litter Group volunteers targeted areas off Beam Street in their latest crackdown on the town’s litterbugs. Volunteers young and old covered a wide area off Beam Street from Manor Road to Volunteer Fields and routes in between.

September 2, 2013
18,420 Nantwich potholes repaired in 2013, says Cheshire East

18,420 Nantwich potholes repaired in 2013, says Cheshire East

More than 18,000 potholes on Nantwich roads have been repaired so far in 2013, according to Cheshire East Council figures. And 50,000 repairs across the borough have been carried out since January as part of a major funding injection.

August 30, 2013
Wellington Road in Nantwich to reopen by Sept 23, say United Utilities

Wellington Road in Nantwich to reopen by Sept 23, say United Utilities

The Wellington Road sewer scheme in Nantwich has been delayed because engineers found an old sewer not on their records. United Utilities had hoped the busy route would re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 29, 2013
Stapeley Parish Council stage debate on Muller plan and village hall

Stapeley Parish Council stage debate on Muller plan and village hall

A parish council in Nantwich is to hold a public debate so residents can air views on topical issues. Stapeley Parish Council is staging the event as it prepares for a public inquiry into the controversial Muller Property “Nantwich South” planning application.

August 29, 2013
Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

A busy route in and out of Nantwich will be closed for a further three weeks due to delays to a United Utilities sewer scheme. Wellington Road was due to re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 28, 2013
RSPCA cattery in Nantwich facing crisis over rising numbers

RSPCA cattery in Nantwich facing crisis over rising numbers

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange cattery in Nantwich is desperate for new homes to cope with rising numbers of abandoned and stray cats and kittens. Staff at the London Road facility fear the centre is reaching crisis point unless more people come forward to offer homes.

August 21, 2013
Volunteer group “Action Not Talk” to tackle Queen’s Park problems

Volunteer group “Action Not Talk” to tackle Queen’s Park problems

Volunteers have clubbed together to tackle problems facing one of South Cheshire’s most popular parks. Queens Park in Crewe is set to benefit from the new volunteer group A.N.T. (Action Not Talk).

August 13, 2013
“Hands off Wistaston” campaigners gain petition support in Nantwich

“Hands off Wistaston” campaigners gain petition support in Nantwich

Campaigners fighting to stop developers building on village land, took their battle to the streets of Nantwich. Members of Hands off Wistaston (HOW) held a street stall in the town square to highlight their fight to save Crewe and Nantwich “Green Gaps”.

August 12, 2013
Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

A Willaston and Rope councillor has urged residents to fight plans for almost 900 houses on green land near their villages. Himor Group Ltd has applied to build an 880-house “Gresty Oaks” development on land bounded by Rope Lane, Gresty Lane, Crewe Road and the A500 in Rope and Shavington.

August 9, 2013
Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Families in Nantwich have the chance to clown around – thanks to Reaseheath College’s circus-themed maze. The Nantwich college’s popular attraction is pulling in record numbers of visitors eager to make the most of the warm weather.

August 8, 2013