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New baby beavers born at Hatchmere Reserve in Cheshire

New baby beavers born at Hatchmere Reserve in Cheshire

Three new beaver kits have been born at Hatchmere Nature Reserve near Delamere Forest, says Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Original beaver pairing Rowan and Willow have successfully bred for a second time, increasing their family by another three.

July 20, 2023
Nantwich residents face £56 fee for garden waste collections

Nantwich residents face £56 fee for garden waste collections

Residents in Nantwich and across Cheshire East face paying a £56 “subscription” fee to have garden waste bins collected from January, the council announced today.

Details of the proposed subscription service were unveiled as the council desperately tries to plug a £20 million funding gap in its coffers.

July 19, 2023
CEC Conservative leader says parking charges report “short on detail”

CEC Conservative leader says parking charges report “short on detail”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Conservative group leader has asked what the council will be consulting on over parking charges because the report is “so short on detail”.

Cllr Janet Clowes also believes the council is missing a big opportunity if it does not explore the option of joining the national parking platform (NPP).

July 19, 2023
Nantwich butchers H Clewlow announces closure this month

Nantwich butchers H Clewlow announces closure this month

Family-run Nantwich shop H Clewlow Butchers is to close after almost 100 years, the owners announced today.

The Pepper Street store which has been in the town centre since 1929, is to close for the final time this Saturday July 22.

July 18, 2023
Nantwich Show set for Reaseheath return on July 26

Nantwich Show set for Reaseheath return on July 26

Thousands of people are expected to descend on the Nantwich Show which returns to Reaseheath Old Hall for a second year next Wednesday (July 26).

Organisers Nantwich Agricultural Society say 75% of traders from last year are returning and there will more than 250 trade stands packed into the one-day event.

July 17, 2023
Public electric vehicle charging points must double by 2025 in Cheshire East

Public electric vehicle charging points must double by 2025 in Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The number of public electric vehicle charging points in Cheshire East will need to double by 2025.

Government figures show there are currently just 153 publicly available charge points in the borough.

July 16, 2023
Residents using free Flexilink “dial a ride” in Cheshire East could be charged

Residents using free Flexilink “dial a ride” in Cheshire East could be charged

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Fares could be introduced for bus pass holders in Cheshire East who currently travel free on a FlexiLink ‘dial-a-ride’ service for elderly and disabled people.

That is one option Cheshire East Council is considering in a bid to keep the FlexiLink service running as passenger numbers drop.

July 16, 2023
Cheshire East Council to switch off the lights to save £450,000 a year

Cheshire East Council to switch off the lights to save £450,000 a year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to switch off some street lights to save energy and £450,000 a year.

But bosses say assessments will be done because some options carry a greater risk of falls and traffic collisions.

July 15, 2023
Cheshire East may raise “personal travel budgets” to cut taxi costs

Cheshire East may raise “personal travel budgets” to cut taxi costs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to increase the mileage rate for families whose children qualify for free home-to-school travel in an attempt to slash nearly £450,000 off school transport costs.

The council offers personal travel budgets (PTB) to some parents whose children are eligible for free transport.

July 13, 2023
Nantwich Town Council could operate car parking charges, says CEC

Nantwich Town Council could operate car parking charges, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Town councils like Nantwich could be given the option of taking on some car parks if they don’t want to see charges introduced, the deputy leader of Cheshire East has said.

The council is also looking at piloting a system of “demand responsive parking charges” at a number of locations

July 13, 2023
Loungers set to open new Navio Lounge in Nantwich this month

Loungers set to open new Navio Lounge in Nantwich this month

Loungers plc is set to open Navio Lounge in Nantwich this month in the former Barclays Bank building.

The firm has transformed the Grade II listed site on Churchyardside and is due to open for the first time on Wednesday July 26.

July 12, 2023
Councillor tables motion to reopen Nantwich Police Station

Councillor tables motion to reopen Nantwich Police Station

A long-standing Nantwich councillor has called on Cheshire Police to re-open the town’s police station helpdesk as the local population continues to rise.

Cllr Arthur Moran has tabled a “notice of motion” which will be discussed by town councillors at their monthly meeting this week (July 13).

July 10, 2023
Cheshire East Council considers closing HQ in Sandbach to save money

Cheshire East Council considers closing HQ in Sandbach to save money

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is considering plans to close its headquarters in Sandbach and operate out of its offices at Crewe and Macclesfield.

The council is also looking at proposals to move Macclesfield Library into the town hall.

July 8, 2023