Environment

Drop-in event for views on Crewe in “Mini-Holland” scheme

Drop-in event for views on Crewe in “Mini-Holland” scheme

Cheshire East Council is to host a drop-in session to outline how some urban areas of Crewe can be made more attractive as part of a “Mini-Holland” programme.

Plans include creating better routes for those walking, cycling, or using public transport.

January 16, 2023
£750,000 to be spent on “public realm” in Nantwich

£750,000 to be spent on “public realm” in Nantwich

Nantwich is being given a £750,000 pot of money to spend on improving the “public realm” in the town, councillors were told.

The money comes from the Section 106 agreements between developers and the council for the Kingsley Fields housing developments.

January 13, 2023
Council chiefs to discuss Swine Market traffic after building collision

Council chiefs to discuss Swine Market traffic after building collision

Council chiefs are to meet the owners of a building in Nantwich town centre after it was hit by a lorry.

The Hope House Hospice building on High Street has suffered a number of collisions over the years as vehicles struggle to negotiate the tight bend on Swine Market.

January 13, 2023
Nantwich willow weaver Cath stars on BBC TV show

Nantwich willow weaver Cath stars on BBC TV show

Nantwich-based willow weaver Cath Kelly brought a range of magical and mythical creatures to TV screens when she appeared on BBC1’s new series, Make it at Market.

Cath shared some of her creative willow-woven designs, from a life-size elfin musical band to dancing fairies, hares, unicorns and even a full sized rearing horse.

January 12, 2023
Busy Coole Lane to close for 10 weeks for culvert works

Busy Coole Lane to close for 10 weeks for culvert works

Busy Coole Lane connecting Nantwich and Audlem is to close for up to 10 weeks for culvert works.

Cheshire East says they need to close the road for essential works where Finnaker Brook flows under the lane.

January 11, 2023
Plans submitted to demolish former Nantwich restaurant on Welsh Row

Plans submitted to demolish former Nantwich restaurant on Welsh Row

The owners of a former restaurant in Nantwich have applied to Cheshire East Council to knock the building down.

Applicants the Schofield Brothers want to demolish what was the “Icon Thai” restaurant on Welsh Row, on the corner of Wych House Bank.

January 11, 2023
Warning over dumped batteries after fires in CEC bin lorries

Warning over dumped batteries after fires in CEC bin lorries

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East residents are being urged not to dump batteries in household waste after a number of fires in bin lorries and at Ansa’s depot in Middlewich.

Ansa tweeted danger warnings before Christmas after several fires were sparked by “dead” batteries

January 10, 2023
Town set to enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2023

Town set to enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2023

By Jonathan White
The town is preparing to host the ‘Battle of Nantwich’ in and around Nantwich town centre and Mill Island on Saturday January 21.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the first Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

January 7, 2023
Nantwich late night taxi marshal scheme hailed big success

Nantwich late night taxi marshal scheme hailed big success

A new taxi marshal scheme in Nantwich has been hailed a big success after running over the Christmas and New Year period.

The initiative was supported by Alpha Omega Securities Ltd in Crewe and the owners of Nakatchas nightclub on Welsh Row in Nantwich.

January 6, 2023
Temporary bus station in Crewe to operate from January 4

Temporary bus station in Crewe to operate from January 4

A temporary bus station will be in use in Crewe from Wednesday January 4 as work to complete the first phase of the Cheshire East Council’s Royal Arcade scheme enters the next stage.

The existing bus station will be closed and eight temporary bus stands will operate alongside temporary passenger shelters, cycle stands and facilities for bus drivers.

December 30, 2022
Cheshire Fire bids to raise Council Tax precept to plug £1m hole

Cheshire Fire bids to raise Council Tax precept to plug £1m hole

Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on its precept which it wants to raise by £5 per year for a typical band D household.

The authority says the amount would raise an additional £1.3 million in funding but comes as local councils and police forces are also raising precepts in a cost of living crisis.

December 28, 2022
Cheshire Fire Service taster sessions in January

Cheshire Fire Service taster sessions in January

Cheshire Fire Service is inviting people to January taster sessions for those looking to kickstart their 2023 in a new career.

The service is offering anyone who wants to see if this could be the role for them a chance to try out.

December 26, 2022
Even Santa Claus made to pay for parking in Nantwich!

Even Santa Claus made to pay for parking in Nantwich!

Cheshire East Council has come in for some stick this year over its car parking policy.

But it ‘snow’ joke when they ended up charging Santa Claus during his flying visit to Nantwich today!

December 23, 2022