Environment Archives - Page 43 of 213

Councillors back calls for sprinklers rule in Cheshire East buildings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has backed calls for law changes to make sprinklers mandatory in some buildings and heard from a fire officer how ‘it’s tantamount to having a firefighter in each room’.

The council’s environment and communities committee voted unanimously to back Cheshire Fire Authority in its fight to make sprinklers compulsory in buildings such as care homes, houses in multiple occupation, schools and apartment blocks.

November 15, 2022 —

Otter cubs recover at RSPCA Nantwich after being orphaned

These cute otter cubs are undergoing specialist care at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich after being orphaned when rivers overflowed in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

One of the juvenile otters arrived at RSPCA Stapeley Grange along with her sibling last month after they were both rescued near the River Witham at Grantham in Lincolnshire.

November 15, 2022 —

Nantwich Museum launches booklet mapping town’s development

Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet called “The Making of Nantwich in Six Maps”.

The initiative aims to address the dearth of town maps before 1794.

November 15, 2022 —

Former Wesleyan Chapel project completed in Nantwich

The former Wesleyan Chapel in Nantwich has been converted into eight exclusive apartments, ending a project that has taken years to complete.

“The Wesleyan” on Hospital Street was originally constructed as a dedicated Chapel in 1808 and served the community in Nantwich for many generations.

November 12, 2022 —

Cheshire East Council blames Christmas for Beam Street re-surfacing delays

Re-surfacing works to Beam Street in Nantwich have been delayed until 2023 because council chiefs say “it is the sensible option to postpone” before Christmas.

A section of Beam Street between Waterlode and Manor Road was shut for 18 weeks between June and October for a footway improvement scheme.

November 10, 2022 —

Christmas bin collection dates for Crewe and Nantwich residents

Cheshire East Council has announced its bin collection dates over the 2022 Christmas period.

Ansa, Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned environmental services company, will be placing information stickers on black bins of households whose normal collections fall on the bank holidays.

November 10, 2022 —

Duke of Gloucester visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has officially opened two sustainability projects in ceremonies marking the end of Reaseheath College’s centenary year.

The Duke, cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, opened a Heritage Trail and Centenary Bridge and a state-of-the-art Vertical Farm at the Nantwich college and university centre.

November 10, 2022 —

Broad Lane Coffee Club secures National Lottery funding for three years

A Nantwich coffee club has secured funding from the National Lottery to keep running for another three years.

Broad Lane Coffee Club, in partnership with Audlem and District Community Action(ADCA), Overwater Wheelyboat Services and The Wingate Centre, is celebrating the awarding of a National Lottery Community Fund grant.

November 10, 2022 —

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony on Sunday.

Several hundred people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

November 8, 2022 —

Councillor seeks change to impose 20mph limits on housing estates

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Attempts to impose 20mph limits on new housing developments in Cheshire East often fail because the wording of the council’s speed management strategy means efforts can be blocked, a councillor said.

Cllr Suzie Akers Smith is now meeting with the head of highways to ask if the document can be re-worded so officers can’t stop attempts by councillors at the planning stage to have 20mph limits designated for new residential developments.

November 5, 2022 —

CEC draws up 78-point “action plan” to improve planning service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has drawn up a 78-point action plan to modernise its planning service following a backlog in applications and increase in complaints.

A resident survey revealed only 20% of customers are happy with the service.

November 2, 2022 —

The Swan at Marbury raises glass to ‘Best Pub’ honour

The Swan at Marbury village inn is celebrating after being crowned “Best Cheshire Pub” at the Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Awards.

The venue, near Wrenbury, which dates back to the 18th century, was reborn just four years ago by Jerry Brunning’s Pubs Ltd group following a major restoration and refurbishment.

November 2, 2022 —