Environment Archives - Page 38 of 213

Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to expand a fishery and leisure park at Newhall near Nantwich so they can visit the site to assess the suitability of the access road.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park, on Coole Lane, applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for the siting of 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods

February 10, 2023 —

Beam Street delays for three weeks for re-surfacing works

Motorists in Nantwich town centre will face more delays as a three-week scheme to re-surface Beam Street begins on February 20.

The works are a follow up to the Footway Improvement Scheme which Cheshire East Council completed at a cost of almost £800,000 in late 2022.

February 10, 2023 —

Great British Railways HQ decision set for Easter, MP told

Crewe will find out before Easter if it is to be headquarters of the new Great British Railways (GBR).

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan says he met with the Rail Minister Hew Merriman to push the case for the town, and added than an announcement of where the headquarter will be is expected by Easter.

February 9, 2023 —

Award-winning Churches Mansion restaurant in Nantwich up for sale

The award-winning Churches Mansion restaurant in Nantwich is up for sale.

Real estate advisor Savills is selling the venue on Hospital Street as a going concern on behalf of its private owners.

February 9, 2023 —

Go-too rural bus service in Nantwich expands to more areas

The go-too bus service serving rural areas around Nantwich is expanding to meet fresh demand from customers.

Cheshire East Council is launching a campaign to promote the service being trialled in the rural area south of Nantwich, where residents have limited access to public transport.

February 8, 2023 —

Cutting CEC library hours will hit less fortunate, councillors warn

Plans to cut library opening hours will hit those who are less fortunate and need a warm and quiet space, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council has vowed not to close any libraries as it strives to find £20m in savings, but is looking at reducing hours to save on costs.

February 7, 2023 —

Cheshire East puppy farm inspectors faced threats, council reveals

CCTV has been installed at the homes of some Cheshire East Council staff who have been threatened and intimidated after inspecting puppy farms and breeders, writes Belinda Ryan.

One Cheshire East officer, who had been subjected to intimidation and abuse, admitted the council did not know how many unlicensed puppy farms were operating in the borough.

February 7, 2023 —

CEC now to cut back on leisure centre discounts in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East bosses are now planning to raise the age from 60 to 67 for its leisure centre discounted memberships.

And they also propose to scrap the two hours free parking at Nantwich and Crewe facilities.

February 6, 2023 —

Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
CEC councillors fear a rise in rats and increased fly-tipping if charges for emptying garden waste bins are brought in.

Proposals outlined in the mid-term financial strategy 2023-7 (budget) reveal Cheshire East could rake in up to £4m a year by introducing the charge.

February 6, 2023 —

Nantwich pub plan for pergola sparks neighbour complaints

A plan to build a pergola in a pub beer garden in Nantwich has sparked complaints from neighbours.

The owners of the Oddfellows Arms pub on Welsh Row have submitted proposals for the pergola at the rear of the venue.

February 3, 2023 —

Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a fishery and leisure park near Nantwich to create a new lake and 19 holiday lodges have been recommended for approval despite parish council objections.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park at Newhall has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods.

February 1, 2023 —

New police “safety buses” hailed big success in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire Police “safety buses” used in Nantwich and Crewe over Christmas and New Year have been hailed a success.

The buses were in Nantwich and Crewe for 12 nights and helped 377 people.

January 31, 2023 —

Green waste bin charges could net £4 million for Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Charging for green waste bin collections across Cheshire East could rake in up to £4 million a year.

The proposal to charge residents to empty their green waste (brown) bins is one of the measures councillors will be considering at Thursday’s meeting of the environment and communities committee.

January 31, 2023 —