Environment

Restoration of Guy Harvey Club in Nantwich marks milestone

Restoration of Guy Harvey Club in Nantwich marks milestone

The restoration of the Guy Harvey Youth Centre in Nantwich has reached a major milestone.

The facility, which is used several times a week by local community groups, needed a full refurbishment and refresh.

December 5, 2023
CEC highways boss says £110 million extra for road repairs “not enough”

CEC highways boss says £110 million extra for road repairs “not enough”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A highways boss at Cheshire East Council says there is a £200 million backlog of road repairs because of “inadequate” government funding.

And Cllr Craig Browne claims an extra £110m given to them by Rishi Sunak over the next 10 years won’t resolve the problem

December 4, 2023
RSPCA Stapeley Grange needs new home for pigeons

RSPCA Stapeley Grange needs new home for pigeons

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich is on the hunt for new homes for a large number of domestic pigeons.

More than 20 birds are currently being looked after at the charity’s centre on London Road.

December 4, 2023
Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers are to open their second store in the town on December 9.

Boss Neil Webb is planning a grand re-opening of the building on the corner of Pepper Street.

December 1, 2023
Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

The Mayor of Nantwich has officially opened the newly refurnished Snowhill toilets in the town centre.

The opening comes two years after consultation results showed residents wanted the toilets back open after years of being closed.

November 30, 2023
Former Reaseheath students honoured at inaugural awards

Former Reaseheath students honoured at inaugural awards

Six talented former Reaseheath College students were rewarded at the inaugural Land-based & Environment Learner Awards, hosted by the Nantwich college.

The ceremony was attended by Minster of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer MP, celebrity farmer Adam Henson and more than 200 guests from England and Northern Ireland.

November 29, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers held another successful pre-Christmas Drop-off and Go collection of donations for Nantwich Foodbank.

Generous residents donated more than one tonne of donations of food and gifts during the event held at Brine Leas School.

November 27, 2023
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Cheshire Police destroy more e-scooters amid Christmas warning to parents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police have seized and destroyed six e-scooters ridden on public highways in Crewe – and warn they will do the same in all towns if parents buy them for children at Christmas.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer also urged residents to report their neighbours if they had the vehicles and were riding them illegally on public roads or pavements.

November 25, 2023
More delays for 200 families living on contaminated land in Crewe

More delays for 200 families living on contaminated land in Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 200 families must continue living in homes with no planning permission after Cheshire East’s environmental health officer revealed there were ‘inconsistencies’ in a developer’s information about land contamination.

Environmental health officer Niall Martin told the council’s strategic planning board yesterday (November 22), although there was no evidence of hazard to human health at the recently built Coppenhall Place in Crewe, a check of some gardens this week had revealed there was rubble of a type which should not be there.

November 23, 2023
Nantwich Library opening hours to change from December

Nantwich Library opening hours to change from December

New library opening hours in Nantwich and across Cheshire East will come into effect from December 1.

The changes will be at all sites across the borough except for Alderley Edge library where the new opening hours will go live on Tuesday 5 December.

November 22, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

Bid to build Nantwich holiday lodges backed by CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build five holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich have been recommended for approval by planners, despite objections from residents and parish councillors.

The scheme is earmarked for land at Fletchers Pool, off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 21, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust gearing up for tree planting season

Cheshire Wildlife Trust gearing up for tree planting season

The Nature Recovery team at Cheshire Wildlife Trust are to embark on a tree planting season – and are appealing for local landowners to help.

The Trust has ambitious targets to create 2000 hectares of new woodland across Cheshire by 2030 in line with its 30 by 30 aims and objectives.

November 20, 2023
Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Organisers of the Battle of Nantwich Holly Holy Day event are calling for volunteers to come forward and help.

The event, held every January, is arguably one of the biggest single-day events held by the town.

November 20, 2023