Environment

CEC now to cut back on leisure centre discounts in Nantwich

CEC now to cut back on leisure centre discounts in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East bosses are now planning to raise the age from 60 to 67 for its leisure centre discounted memberships.

And they also propose to scrap the two hours free parking at Nantwich and Crewe facilities.

February 6, 2023
Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
CEC councillors fear a rise in rats and increased fly-tipping if charges for emptying garden waste bins are brought in.

Proposals outlined in the mid-term financial strategy 2023-7 (budget) reveal Cheshire East could rake in up to £4m a year by introducing the charge.

February 6, 2023
Nantwich pub plan for pergola sparks neighbour complaints

Nantwich pub plan for pergola sparks neighbour complaints

A plan to build a pergola in a pub beer garden in Nantwich has sparked complaints from neighbours.

The owners of the Oddfellows Arms pub on Welsh Row have submitted proposals for the pergola at the rear of the venue.

February 3, 2023
Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a fishery and leisure park near Nantwich to create a new lake and 19 holiday lodges have been recommended for approval despite parish council objections.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park at Newhall has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods.

February 1, 2023
New police “safety buses” hailed big success in Nantwich and Crewe

New police “safety buses” hailed big success in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire Police “safety buses” used in Nantwich and Crewe over Christmas and New Year have been hailed a success.

The buses were in Nantwich and Crewe for 12 nights and helped 377 people.

January 31, 2023
Green waste bin charges could net £4 million for Cheshire East

Green waste bin charges could net £4 million for Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Charging for green waste bin collections across Cheshire East could rake in up to £4 million a year.

The proposal to charge residents to empty their green waste (brown) bins is one of the measures councillors will be considering at Thursday’s meeting of the environment and communities committee.

January 31, 2023
CEC secures Government funds for clean air campaign

CEC secures Government funds for clean air campaign

CEC bosses say they have secured Government funding to step up its “Show the air you care” campaign.

It targets vehicle engine idling and wood burning stoves in the borough.

January 30, 2023
Cheshire East could turn off most of its 40,000 street lights to save money

Cheshire East could turn off most of its 40,000 street lights to save money

Plans by Cheshire East Council to turn off “a high proportion” of its 40,000 street lights to save money could increase crime and attacks on women, councillors warned.

The council is currently consulting in its budget proposals on plans to reduce the number and timing of street lighting in the borough from September.

January 29, 2023
CEC plans for parking charge rises will hit traders, councillors warned

CEC plans for parking charge rises will hit traders, councillors warned

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to hike up existing parking charges in Cheshire East and introduce fees on free car parks will cripple town centre traders and drive cars on to residential streets, councillors said.

Members of Cheshire East’s highways and transport committee were unhappy they were being asked to give feedback on budget proposals to increase charges when very little detail was given.

January 28, 2023
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.

Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.

January 26, 2023
Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion

Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.

The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.

January 26, 2023
Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.

It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.

January 25, 2023
Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Three former Barony Hospital buildings in Nantwich have been sold in a deal worth £1.85 million.

Cheshire property agency Legat Owen completed the deal for the Prince’s Court properties to Carlton Property Holdings.

January 24, 2023