Environment

Nantwich Greenspaces CIC takes over Community Bungalow project

Nantwich Greenspaces CIC takes over Community Bungalow project

A Nantwich environmental group is working with school pupils to transform a garden area on a South Cheshire housing estate. Volunteers with Greenspaces South Cheshire CIC have taken up residence in the Community Bungalow on the Sherborne estate, in Crewe.

March 14, 2013
A500 Shavington bypass to close for emergency pothole repairs

A500 Shavington bypass to close for emergency pothole repairs

The pothole-ridden A500 Shavington bypass near Nantwich is to close for two days to allow for urgent repairs. The eastbound lane heading away from Nantwich towards the M6 will be closed between 9.30am and 4pm on Thursday March 14.

March 12, 2013
New 31-homes plan in pipeline near Brine Leas School, Nantwich

New 31-homes plan in pipeline near Brine Leas School, Nantwich

A developer wants to build 31 new homes on land off Audlem Road at the back of Brine Leas School in Nantwich. Initial proposals have been sent to Nantwich Town Council to ask for their views on the plans.

March 12, 2013
Reaseheath tributes paid after death of farming champion John Platt

Reaseheath tributes paid after death of farming champion John Platt

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has paid tribute to one of the area’s farming champions John Platt, who has died aged 82. Mr Platt was chair of Reaseheath’s College Board for 14 years, retiring two years ago, and was a long standing governor.

March 5, 2013
Families enjoy Reaseheath College lambing event in Nantwich

Families enjoy Reaseheath College lambing event in Nantwich

A record 2,500 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the lambing and zoo weekend. Excited youngsters like Francesca Forbes, Katy Wakeman, Cameron Forbes (pictured) were among hundreds keen to experience the live lambing event.

March 4, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group fill 30 bags in town centre clean up

Nantwich Litter Group fill 30 bags in town centre clean up

Volunteers with Nantwich Litter Group swept the town’s streets clean and collected 3o bags of rubbish. The group’s latest Litter Pick was also held to raise awareness of their activities among shoppers, retailers and residents.

March 4, 2013
Nantwich residents get two-year Council Tax freeze, says Cheshire East

Nantwich residents get two-year Council Tax freeze, says Cheshire East

Cheshire East is to freeze Council Tax rates for Nantwich residents for the next two years. And more than a quarter of council management posts are to be cut to save £5 million.

March 2, 2013
New Wrenbury housing scheme unveiled by Wulvern

New Wrenbury housing scheme unveiled by Wulvern

Bosses at Wulvern Housing have unveiled their latest development at a site in Wrenbury, near Nantwich. Sandfield Court is a new development of eight two-bedroom bungalows aimed at people over 55.

February 28, 2013
Willaston councillors call for village switch to Nantwich LAP

Willaston councillors call for village switch to Nantwich LAP

Willaston councillors are calling for the village to be switched into the Nantwich Local Area Partnership from Crewe. They say the village has a stronger connection to Nantwich, says Willaston Parish Council.

February 27, 2013
New Nantwich Partnership fights for town centre funding

New Nantwich Partnership fights for town centre funding

A new Nantwich Partnership has been formed to attract funds to boost town centre areas showing “wear and tear”. The Partnership has been formed by Nantwich Town Council, Nantwich Civic Society, Cheshire East Council and business and tourism groups.

February 27, 2013
HSE to target Cheshire construction sites amid injuries

HSE to target Cheshire construction sites amid injuries

Unsafe practices on Cheshire building sites  are being targeted in a campaign to reduce death and serious injury. HSE inspectors will make random checks on sites across South Cheshire during a two-month crackdown.

February 26, 2013
Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

The seventh sign has arrived along Nantwich’s Riverside – courtesy of Nantwich Civic Society and other local volunteers. The final signpost of seven was unveiled at the entrance to Mill Island on Waterlode yesterday to complete a town council funded project.

February 22, 2013
Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council has approved a controversial 240-homes plan for a greenfield site in Nantwich. Gladman Developments proposal for land off Queen’s Drive was passed by the Strategic Planning Board yesterday (February 20), despite objections.

February 21, 2013