Environment

Flood warning issued for River Weaver in Nantwich

Flood warning issued for River Weaver in Nantwich

A Flood Warning has been issued for the section of River Weaver at Shrewbridge Lodge in Nantwich.

The Environment Agency says rising river levels are expected to cause flooding into today (October 1) until 10am.

October 1, 2024
More than 50 farms near river probed after Nantwich pollution cases

More than 50 farms near river probed after Nantwich pollution cases

The Environment Agency has investigated 54 farms as part of their probe into slurry pollution incidents which hit the River Weaver in Nantwich in 2023, it has emerged.

And they have taken 40 actions in total – including eight site warnings, four warning letters and one notice as part of the long-running probe.

September 30, 2024
Former Nakatcha venue in Nantwich to re-open, bosses confirm

Former Nakatcha venue in Nantwich to re-open, bosses confirm

The venue formerly known as Nakatcha bar and club in Nantwich is set to re-open later this year, its owners confirmed today.

It comes three months after the popular nightspot on Welsh Row closed suddenly in July when previous publicans said it was “unsustainable to continue”.

September 30, 2024
Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Middlewich residents have to drive past their local waste centre to take rubbish to the Pyms Lane tip in Crewe – only for it to be then transported back to Middlewich!

Cllr Garnet Marshall spoke of the irony of Cheshire East’s decision to close the Croxton Lane site at Middlewich and not allow residents access to the Ansa waste transfer site on Cledford Lane, where the entire borough’s rubbish is dumped.

September 28, 2024
Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have rubber-stamped a move to scrap plans to transform Flag Lane Baths into a community hub and seek permission to use the site for a school.

The economy and growth committee was told the cost of the proposed community hub scheme, put forward by Always Ahead charity, has spiralled because of delays due to concerns about the building’s structure.

September 28, 2024
CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.

The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.

September 26, 2024
Boaters angry at Nantwich Marina shower facility closure

Boaters angry at Nantwich Marina shower facility closure

Canal boaters in Nantwich have hit out at a decision to remove showering facilities at Nantwich Marina.

They have lobbied Nantwich councillors in a bid to reverse the decision by the Canal and Rivers Trust (CRT).

September 25, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Brookfield Park funds voted down

A councillor’s bid to earmark £90,000 for improvements to Brookfield Park in Nantwich next year was voted down.

Cllr John Priest put forward a notice of motion to set aside the funds for improvements to the park’s playground.

September 25, 2024
Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

A father and his son from Nantwich have launched a petition in a bid to improve playground facilities in the town.

Jonathan Jackson and his son Arthur say the lack and state of current facilities on Barony Park are “not safe” and are calling for action.

September 24, 2024
flooded allotments at Brookfield in February 2017

“Toxic” herbicides ruled out in tackling invasive marestail on Nantwich allotments

A bid to use a “toxic” herbicide to kill the invasive weed marestail on a Nantwich Allotment site has been thrown out by councillors.

Some tenants at Brookfield Allotments off Shrewbridge Road wanted external contractors in to use a glysophate-based weedkiller to zap the pesky plants.

September 23, 2024
Cllr Mick Warren

Cheshire East ignore public views and plan to close three tips

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council looks set to permanently close three tips at Middlewich, Bollington and Poynton – despite overwhelming opposition in a public consultation.

A report to the council’s environment committee simply “notes” the consultation outcome but still recommends councillors “approve permanent closure of the HWRC sites at Bollington, Middlewich and Poynton”

September 21, 2024
Cheshire East to bring in new car parking app for drivers

Cheshire East to bring in new car parking app for drivers

Drivers who pay by phone to use Cheshire East Council car parks will need to download a new app as the authority is switching providers and returning to RingGo.

RingGo will replace the council’s current provider PayByPhone from October 1, when the existing contract ends.

September 20, 2024
Nantwich Show signs 10-year deal with Reaseheath College

Nantwich Show signs 10-year deal with Reaseheath College

Nantwich Show organisers have signed a 10-year contract to stage the event at Reaseheath College, securing its future for at least another decade.

Town councillors heard how this year’s show had been a huge success, with almost 10,000 people through the gates

September 20, 2024