The reopening of the A530 Middlewich Road has been delayed until January 2023 due to a planning delay from one of Cheshire East Council’s partners on the project, it has emerged.
United Utilities discovered original pipework installed below ground in the affected area was not as recorded.
Cheshire East Council says it will stop some of its services on the Queen’s state funeral bank holiday.
But essential services like household wheelie bin collections will go ahead as normal on the day (Monday September 19).
By Jonathan White
A local football referee has paid tribute to the Queen by marking out “EIIR” on the football pitches on Barony Park in Nantwich.
Des Evans regularly referees on the park in the Crewe Regional Sunday Football League matches.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich hairdresser is the latest driver to be fined by Cheshire East Council after she paid to park on one of its car parks.
Jessica Ledwards paid the £3 fee to park all day on Snow Hill Car Park in Nantwich.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich traders say they are losing business because customers can’t find anywhere to park.
Hundreds of houses are being built in the town at the same time as about 100 spaces have been lost on the unofficial car park at St Anne’s Lane, which has closed permanently.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is updating the way it keeps track of section 106 financial contributions from developers and when the cash is allocated.
S106 agreements are legal agreements between the council and developers to secure financial or other contributions to mitigate the impact of development.
Community groups in Nantwich can apply for a slice of £100,000 available under Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s Community Action Fund.
The money is aimed at projects across Cheshire that help prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
RSPCA bosses in Nantwich are urging people to be on their guard after a swan was shot and killed on the River Weaver near Winsford.
The adult female bird was spotted on the river and taken to Stapele Grange wildlife centre where x-rays (pictured) confirmed she had been shot in the head by an air rifle.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe looks set to get a new smaller police station in town and a larger out-of-town base for CID officers, other departments and civilian staff.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said he was out and about in the town centre looking for possible premises with members of the Crewe Town Board last week.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused a scheme for five holiday lodges at Faddiley near Nantwich despite planning officers recommending it for approval.
Mark Wetton sought permission for four new holiday lodges and to convert an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane.
Business cases for two major projects in Crewe have been approved by government.
Project leaders say the approval marks a milestone as Crewe Town Board believes it “shows confidence in our vision for Crewe”.
Nantwich Food Festival returns tomorrow (September 2) after three years away due to the pandemic.
The three-day event starts at 11am on Friday with a quiet hour for those who want to browse the stalls without the crowds.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has 220 job vacancies – nearly 7.5% of its posts unfilled.
The council declined to comment on what impact the vacancies are having on services.
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