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Developers of B&M store in Nantwich hit back at HMO claims

Developers of B&M store in Nantwich hit back at HMO claims

EXCLUSIVE
Developers who plan to convert the former B&M store in Nantwich into apartments, said they are NOT creating a HMO for asylum seekers.

Suraj Gangani and Anshul Raja, of Apavi Group Holdings, bought the building on Swine Market in May.

July 17, 2025
Plans for 80-bed care home in Nantwich set for approval

Plans for 80-bed care home in Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for an 80-bed care home on land previously identified for a school in Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Muller Property Group is seeking outline permission for the three-storey care home at Maylands Park, together with public open space, access, layout and appearance.

July 15, 2025
Motor Fuel Group wants to open Burger King and Greggs in Nantwich

Motor Fuel Group wants to open Burger King and Greggs in Nantwich

A petrol station in Nantwich could soon have a Greggs and Burger King outlet.

Motor Fuel Group, who run the filling station at Morrisons in Nantwich, has applied for planning permission to build the food outlets.

July 15, 2025
Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Nantwich rail passengers and motorists will face delays and disruption this weekend when major railway works are carried out on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Renewal works will be taking place from 1am on Saturday (July 19) to 4am on Monday (July 21).

July 15, 2025
Town councillors object to apartment plan for B&M Store in Nantwich

Town councillors object to apartment plan for B&M Store in Nantwich

Nantwich Town councillors have objected to plans to turn the former B&M store in the town centre into 20 new apartments.

A planning application has been submitted by Mr Anshul Raja of Apavi Group Holdings for a change of use for the Swine Market building.

July 12, 2025
Reaseheath bypass to open by end of summer, says council boss

Reaseheath bypass to open by end of summer, says council boss

The long-awaited Reaseheath Bypass road is set to open by end of August, highways bosses said today.

Work has finally been underway over the past few months to complete the bypass, which will also connect the Kingsbourne housing development to the A51.

July 9, 2025
Nantwich care home rated as “inadequate” is improving, says CQC

Nantwich care home rated as “inadequate” is improving, says CQC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich care home which was rated ‘inadequate’ and placed into special measures to protect people is now improving, the Care Quality Commission has said.

St Catherine’s Care Home, which provides accommodation and nursing care to older people, some with dementia, was found to have breached the legal regulations in five areas during an earlier inspection by the CQC in October last year.

July 8, 2025
Bus service changes affecting Nantwich start in July

Bus service changes affecting Nantwich start in July

A number of changes to bus routes in and out of Nantwich are taking place in July.

The changes are to the services 51, 52, 53, and 84 and come after community feedback.

July 8, 2025
Garden designer from Reaseheath wins at Arley Hall Garden Festival

Garden designer from Reaseheath wins at Arley Hall Garden Festival

A former Reaseheath College student picked up two major accolades at the Arley Hall Garden Festival.

Harry Dean, 20, was awarded a silver medal and the overall award for innovation in the ‘Creative Corners’ competition.

July 5, 2025
Drivers warned of A530 road closure between Nantwich and Crewe

Drivers warned of A530 road closure between Nantwich and Crewe

Drivers face more disruption this week as the A530 Middlewich Road between Nantwich and Crewe is to close for surface dressing.

The road will be fully closed at various times between July 3 and 6 for works across the entire carriageway.

July 2, 2025
Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Engineers are carrying out investigations on the embankment of the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The work is taking place between the Nantwich Aqueduct over Chester Road and Bridge 92 near Nantwich Marina, and is being carried out by Arcadis on behalf of the Canal & River Trust.

July 1, 2025
New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

A new purpose-designed dementia garden has been unveiled at Leighton Hospital.

It’s designed to be a therapeutic outdoor space specifically to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

June 28, 2025
Phase One work on St Mary’s Church Nantwich nears completion

Phase One work on St Mary’s Church Nantwich nears completion

The first phase of major external renovations to St Mary’s Church in Nantwich are nearing an end.

We can reveal the estimated completion date of phase one is now August 8, a little over a month away.

June 27, 2025