Cheshire Fire Service praised in latest inspectors report
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for its “positive working culture” by independent inspectors.
But the report has also highlighted some areas for improvement.
Environment
Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme
A recruitment drive is underway to see the return of Street Angels in Nantwich as the nights draw in and the party season approaches.
South Cheshire women’s safety organisation Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, wants local volunteers who can act as Good Samaritans to vulnerable people at night this autumn and winter.
Cheshire East residents urged to air view on FlexiLink bus service
Cheshire East residents are being urged to air their views on proposals for the authority’s FlexiLink service.
The council says it wants to improve and modernise what it offers – but that includes charging some passengers for what is currently a free service.
Rail and HS2 Minister visits Crewe to discuss regeneration
Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Huw Merriman MP has visited Crewe to discuss the key challenges and opportunities for regeneration in the town.
Cheshire East Council secured commitments from HS2 Ltd and the Government earlier this year which it’s hoped will provide a better outcome for Cheshire East and its communities from the arrival of High Speed Rail.
New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich
A new inclusive roundabout has been installed at one of Nantwich’s popular parks.
Nantwich Town councillors and Nantwich Partnership secured funding for new equipment at Brookfield Park after previous equipment was removed for safety reasons.
Tory councillors formally challenge CEC £56 green waste charge
Tory councillors on Cheshire East Council have said they are “formally challenging” the authority’s plan to charge £56 for garden waste collections.
Labour-led CEC says the charge is necessary as the council is facing a £20 million funding gap and that other authorities already charge for the collections.
CEC bosses u-turn on crossing work on busy Nantwich road
CEC bosses are now set to carry out works to a busy zebra crossing where markings have worn out, despite initially saying it posed “no immediate risk”.
The u-turn comes after Nantwich News highlighted the concerns of resident Bill Pearson who was nearly hit a number of times bu vehicles seemingly unaware of the crossing.
Two schools near Nantwich part of Govt Fusion21 scheme
Two primary schools near Nantwich are among just seven in the UK to share an £18.6m decarbonisation makeover in Fusion21-backed pilot scheme.
Acton Primary and Calverley Primary have been selected to take part in the Department for Education (DfE) led project
Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations.
They want to visit the site and get more information before making a decision.
Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred a controversial application for a concrete processing plant near Nantwich – with some questioning why the applicant would build an expensive new facility without planning permission.
The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at Aston near Nantwich.
CEC chiefs defend plan for highest garden waste charges in North West
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has defended plans to introduce the highest charge in the north west for garden waste collections.
The council plans to start charging £56 a year to empty garden waste bins from January through its subscription service.
CEC refuses to improve worn out Nantwich crossing
A Nantwich resident who reported the lack of markings on a busy zebra crossing in Nantwich was stunned to be told the authority thinks it’s not an “immediate risk”.
Bill Pearson says he has been on the crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors several times when cars have driven through it, missing him by inches.
Cheshire East Council criticised by MPs over flood risk management
Cheshire East Council bosses say they are committed to tackling flooding in communities despite criticism from local MPs who accuse the authority of failing to take action.
A council report says future planning applications will adopt ‘best practice’ to surface water reduction and management.
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