Nantwich primary school pupils tackle Climate Change
Pupils at Highfields Academy in Nantwich are making recycling fun as part of their latest Climate Change classes.
They have been doing their bit as part of the topic being taught
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Reaseheath College sustainability champion wins national award
A graduate who has made a significant impact on Reaseheath College’s sustainability journey has been honoured with a national award.
Ross Fuller, former Chair of Reaseheath’s Conservation Society, has been awarded runner up “Student Green Commitment Award” – a category in the Association of Colleges (AoC) ‘Student of the Year’ awards.
Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A timber chalet in Wybunbury due to be demolished because it was built without planning permission can remain and be used for offices, the council has said.
Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee heard the building at Little Island Livery was originally built as accommodation for a groom.
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet
Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet which introduces readers to the town’s rich history.
“The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects” was written by a team from the museum’s Research Group.
Expansion of South Cheshire special school gets council go ahead
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.
Springfield School caters for children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
Stapeley footbridge to be rebuilt and opened in December
A wooden footbridge in Nantwich which has been out of action for months due to its dangerous condition, is to be finally rebuilt and open in time for Christmas.
The structure provides a popular route linking Massey Close in Stapeley and Beechwood Close where local shops and takeaways are based, as well as nearby Pear Tree Primary School and Cronkinson pub.
Cash-strapped council to review parking charges in Cheshire East
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Parking charges look set to be reviewed across Cheshire East as the council struggles to balance its books because of soaring inflation costs.
Plans to introduce pay and display in towns such as Middlewich, Sandbach and Alsager – which currently offer free parking – were scuppered last year when the highways committee voted against the plan.
Nantwich nursery La Maternelle rated “outstanding” by Ofsted
A nursery in Nantwich has been classed as “Outstanding” in its latest inspection by Ofsted.
La Maternelle, based on Barony Court in Nantwich, was visited by inspectors on October 17.
Cheshire East councillors debate plan to issue fines for idling engines
By Jonathan Sutton, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could soon start issuing fines to drivers who leave their engine idling as a review of the policy is taking place.
This could mean parents waiting to pick up their children outside schools in the borough who refuse to turn their engine off could face a £60 fine.
New Nantwich energy project to build hydro generators on Weaver
A new project launched by Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company aims to generate clean and green energy for the town – come rain or shine.
The not-for-profit Community Benefit Society has been awarded £100,000 by the North West Energy Hub’s Rural Community Energy Fund.
Students graduate at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich
More than 250 graduands who completed degrees at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich joined peers from the University of Chester for a spectacular graduation ceremony held in Chester’s historic cathedral.
The graduands were awarded degrees in agricultural science, animal management, canine clinical behaviour, equine science, zoo management, wildlife conservation and ecology, landscape architecture, adventure sports and coaching, rural events management, dairy technology and food science.
Nantwich families sign up for Cheshire East litter-pick campaign
More people in Nantwich than anywhere else in Cheshire East have registered to take part in a new “pick up litter and get fit” scheme.
The Cheshire East Council initiative encourages people to get active, spend time outdoors and help to keep local neighbourhoods litter free.
Nantwich in Bloom team receive awards from town council
Green-fingered volunteers for Nantwich in Bloom were honoured at a Nantwich Town Council presentation last night (November 17).
Councillors applauded the team after they scooped another North West in Bloom Gold medal at the recent awards ceremony in Bolton.
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