Community leaders in Nantwich want new direction for youth club
Community volunteers in Nantwich are stepping up to create more opportunities for youngsters in the town.
And they see Guy Harvey Youth Club on Birchin Lane as key to better provision.
Environment
Lessons needed after woman killed by partner, say CEC councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Lessons must be learned following the tragic death of a mother-of-four who was killed by her partner, Cheshire East councillors have said.
The 53-year-old woman, referred to as Pam, died in August 2019.
Reaseheath College wins major trophy at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath College’s action-packed stand won the Best Speciality Stand in the Rural Life Area at the Royal Cheshire Show.
The Nantwich college’s range of educative and interactive displays impressed judge Richard Blackburn, NFU Council Representative.
Cheshire Police Commissioner’s warning to e-scooter riders
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner has warned anyone riding a privately-owned e-scooter on the roads or in a public space faces having the vehicle seized.
E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles and riders need to have a licence and insurance.
Flowers Lane closes for 22 weeks for North West Crewe Package
Flowers Lane near Leighton Hospital is to close for 22 weeks from Monday June 26.
It’s the next phase of the ongoing North West Crewe Package of works which has seen a section of the A530 Middlewich Road by the hospital closed since April.
Popular sports shop “Running Bear” to open in Nantwich
The popular running and sportswear shop Running Bear is set to open a new store in Nantwich town centre.
The store is opening in the former Hays Travel and Thomas Cooke unit on the corner of Oat Market.
New youth facility on Crewe car park backed by CEC planners
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a state-of-the art youth facility on a Crewe car park have been recommended for approval.
The two-storey building will house a sports hall, illuminated roof-top sports pitch (MUGA), changing and showering facilities, a café/coffee shop and kitchen and a range of meeting rooms and activity areas.
Councillors urge MP on action to stop Cheshire East library cuts
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors have called on Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to lobby the chancellor for funding to stop library services being slashed.
Cheshire East Council faces a £20m funding gap because of soaring inflation and the increasing pressure on services.
Cheshire East to scrap planning committee for efficiency
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to scrap one of its three planning committees to save money and make the system more efficient.
At present the authority has two “area committees” – northern and southern planning – which both have the same functions and responsibilities, but deal with planning matters on a geographical basis.
RSPCA Stapeley Grange team to tackle Three Peaks Challenge
A team from the RSPCA in Nantwich are taking on the infamous Three Peaks Challenge to raise much needed funds for Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre.
The centre is one of four RSPCA wildlife centres in England that supports the rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and confiscated wildlife.
Public consultation launches on controversial Maylands Park in Nantwich
Developers are staging a public consultation for views on its controversial Maylands Park site in Stapeley, Nantwich.
Muller Property Group has planning permission the first phase of its Maylands Park site, on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way and Audlem Road.
Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme
A £3.5m renewable energy scheme is underway at two Nantwich primary schools.
Acton CE Primary Academy and Calveley Primary Academy are the first schools in the North West to benefit from heat extracted through boreholes, in a drive to reduce their environmental impact.
Environment Agency probe hundreds of dead fish in River Weaver
Hundreds of dead fish found in River Weaver in Nantwich could be caused by low oxygen and high temperatures, says the Environment Agency. And they say similar events are happening in rivers all over the North West. People reported seeing lots of dead fish and many struggling to survive along various stretches of the river in and around Nantwich. Today,[Read More…]
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