Heavy snow causes problems for Nantwich schools and roads
Heavy snow is causing disruption and chaos across South Cheshire. Dozens of schools have closed or are closing early and many minor roads are barely passable.
Environment
Nantwich Litter Group team targets Barony Road rubbish
More than 25 volunteers turned out for Nantwich Litter Group’s first “Group Pick” of 2013. The hardy residents braved the cold January morning to target litter found on Barony Road to the River Weaver, Middlewich Road to Sainsbury’s and Beam Heath Way.
Met Office issues severe snow warning for Cheshire region
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for parts of South Cheshire as heavy snow is set to hit the region. Forecasters predict up to 15cm could fall in Cheshire tomorrow (January 18), with ice and strong winds also set to cause havoc.
Councillors meet Willaston residents over Malbank ‘walk-to-school’ fears
A senior Council Cabinet member met with Willaston residents over fears about a planned walk-to-school route in Nantwich. Cllr Rachel Bailey, leading the home-to-school transport review, attended a public meeting to listen to residents’ views on the proposed route to Malbank School.
Top Reaseheath College staff in Nantwich honoured at awards night
Star performers of Reaseheath College in Nantwich have been honoured for their efforts at an awards night. Teams and staff members judged to have “gone the extra mile” have received Awards of Excellence at an annual event.
Petition of 1,520 names against “Nantwich South” Stapeley plan
A petition signed by more than 1,500 people against the “Nantwich South” plan, is being handed in to Cheshire East Council and the Government. MP Edward Timpson joined with councillors and residents in Stapeley to form the petition.
Nantwich bus users launch Facebook group to fight service cuts
Angry bus passengers from Nantwich have set up a Facebook group to fight cuts to local services from the town. Many have hit out after key journeys like the number 44 from Nantwich to Shavington and Crewe before 9am were axed.
Millfields Primary in Nantwich earns East Africa twinning visit
Teachers from a Nantwich school will be swapping Cheshire for East Africa to take part in an international twinning scheme. Millfields Primary and Nursery earned a place on the Connecting Classrooms initiative for its commitment to teaching students about global issues.
Road users call Cheshire East pothole hotline 2,000 times in 3 weeks
Cheshire East’s new environment leader has declared war on potholes – after our disgruntled readers plagued the council’s hotline. The authority has revealed more than 2,000 calls have been made to its pothole hotline in the past three weeks.
More potholes plaguing Nantwich reported by angry residents
This 10cm-deep pothole in the Nantwich area has sparked a health warning to drivers by reader Andy Oakes. And it seems the hole, on Den Lane between Wrinehill and Blakenhall, could have gone unrepaired for nearly four years.
Cheshire East highways vow to repair potholes plaguing Marsh Lane, Nantwich
Highways chiefs have promised to fix the pot-hole problems plaguing residents and motorists on Marsh Lane in Nantwich. Cheshire East Council says it has sent a team to assess the road which has sparked complaints from residents, teachers and town councillors.
Residents demand action on potholes plaguing Marsh Lane, Nantwich
These are some of the potholes plaguing a busy road in Nantwich, leaving community leaders fearing for children’s safety. Residents, headteachers and town councillors are calling for Cheshire East to carry out urgent repairs to Marsh Lane.
Residents protest against housing plans for Regents Park, Nantwich
Angry residents called for plans to build 60 homes on land at the old bible college in Nantwich to be thrown out. They fear the development at Regents Park, between London Road and Crewe Road, will see the loss of over 100 trees.
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