By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council proposals for bus services show it wants to improve public transport not just for existing users but make it a valid alternative to car use, a councillor said.
Cllr Laura Crane (Lab) was speaking as councillors discussed the recent bus service review and consultation.
The owners of the Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich are to close the pub at the end of September, they have announced.
The popular canalside pub in Barbridge, off the A51, will shut after Sunday September 29.
A Nantwich councillor wants to lure fast food giant McDonald’s to open a new outlet in the town.
Nantwich is one of the few sizeable towns in Cheshire which does not have the famous “golden arches” outlet.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to set up a housing fund so registered providers can buy open market properties to rent out as social homes.
The cash will come mainly from developer S106 contributions which were given for off-site affordable housing.
A new performing arts academy under the name of TV actress Pauline Quirke is to open in Nantwich.
PQA Nantwich will be officially unveiled on September 20, based at Malbank School & Sixth Form College.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to sell off land it owns in Crewe so it can be used for a permanent residential Gypsy and Traveller site.
The land at Coppenhall Moss was allocated in the council’s site allocations and development policies document (SADPD) for seven permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches.
Residents are being urged to have their say on plans for weekly food waste collections across Cheshire East – and to reduce black bin collections to every three weeks.
The collections are part of the “Simpler Recycling Scheme” legislation announced by the Government in October 2023.
Nantwich’s revamped Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) has hit the jackpot.
The community hub has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Outline plans for a new 650-home South Cheshire Growth Village on a greenfield site near historic Crewe Hall will be considered by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.
The outline application, submitted by Bloor Homes, has been recommended for approval subject to conditions.
Residents in Nantwich have hit out at workers who are leaving vehicle engines idling, causing pollution in local streets.
Nantwich Town Council has been putting up “No Idling” signs at various locations in the town, including level crossings and the bus station.
Police have praised Nantwich Food Festival goers who sprung into action when a young child went missing during the packed event.
The incident happened during the busiest day of the festival on Saturday.
Police chiefs have backed plans for a new boxing gym in South Cheshire which aims to help local children stay out of trouble.
Cheshire Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts visited the site of the new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club.
Tens of thousands of visitors basked in sunshine and revelled in food, drink, music and exhibitors as organisers hailed the 2024 Nantwich Food Festival a huge success.
There were more than 200 exhibitors across the various town centre locations
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