Housebuilder to donate public defibrillator to Nantwich
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey wants to donate a public access defibrillator to Nantwich.
And the firm is appealing for help to find a home it in the town.
Environment
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.
Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre forges new partnership with police
A new partnership between Nantwich Youth and Community Centre and local police officers aims to build trust between young people and law enforcement, organisers say.
It’s hoped the partnership will provide youngsters with a chance to engage with police in a “positive and constructive manner” and break down barriers.
Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich
Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.
There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.
The current site comprises open fields and grassland.
New pedestrian crossing works to close road in Nantwich
A busy Nantwich road will be closed for up to five days next week to allow for an upgrade to a pedestrian crossing.
Motorists are being warned of the closure of Waterlode during the day between March 24 and 28.
More than 10,000 flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekends
Reaseheath College’s popular lambing and mini zoo weekends once again delighted thousands of visitors this month.
And with the sun shining on all four event days, more than 10,000 people flocked to the college’s Nantwich campus to experience the magic of spring on the farm.
Cheshire farms will go out of business, councillors warned
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Family farms in Cheshire will go out of business because of the government’s inheritance tax and the country will have to rely on lower quality imported food in a volatile world, a Cheshire East farmer warned.
Rob Brunt was one of two farmers who urged Cheshire East Council’s economy and growth committee to oppose the government’s planned new inheritance tax.
Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy
Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are being kept on their toes by seven hungry seal pups.
The orphans are recovering from the trauma of separation from their mothers and in some cases injury – arriving at the RSPCA centre underweight and needing TLC.
CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have clashed over which party was responsible for the loss-making £11 million multi-storey car park with one seeking assurances a decision like that can never be made again.
The £11 million car park, which was funded by Cheshire East Council, made a loss of nearly £70,000 in its first six months of operation.
Cheshire East denies reports it has more than 17,000 potholes
Cheshire East Council has refuted claims it has the most potholes waiting to be repaired than any other borough in England.
National newspapers carried reports this week that the authority had 17,197 potholes to repair, based on a study of reports on Fix My Street website.
Engineers start work on new Leighton Hospital site
Engineers are on site at Leighton Hospital this week to start critical ground investigation work.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plans to develop a health and care neighbourhood, which will include the new Leighton Hospital on a site north of the existing one.
A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints
EXCLUSIVE
The firm behind surface dressing works on the A500 Shavington Bypass has today apologised after months of complaints from drivers.
Eurovia EST said investigations are continuing and all remedial works would be paid for by contractors.
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