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New direct bus from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital gets go ahead

New direct bus from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital gets go ahead

Local councillors and Crewe & Nantwich MP have welcomed the go ahead for a new direct bus service from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital.

Cheshire East Council’s Highways and Transport Committee voted unanimously to approve the service, which will come into service from April 2025.

September 20, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley cattery caring for “alarming” number of kittens

RSPCA Stapeley cattery caring for “alarming” number of kittens

RSPCA Stapeley Grange cattery staff in Nantwich are taking in stray and abandoned kittens at an “alarming” rate.

And they have today urged the public to do their bit by getting their pets neutered.

September 19, 2024
Councillors put spotlight on Cheshire East’s bus service review

Councillors put spotlight on Cheshire East’s bus service review

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council proposals for bus services show it wants to improve public transport not just for existing users but make it a valid alternative to car use, a councillor said.

Cllr Laura Crane (Lab) was speaking as councillors discussed the recent bus service review and consultation.

September 19, 2024
Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

The owners of the Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich are to close the pub at the end of September, they have announced.

The popular canalside pub in Barbridge, off the A51, will shut after Sunday September 29.

September 18, 2024
McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

A Nantwich councillor wants to lure fast food giant McDonald’s to open a new outlet in the town.

Nantwich is one of the few sizeable towns in Cheshire which does not have the famous “golden arches” outlet.

September 17, 2024
New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to set up a housing fund so registered providers can buy open market properties to rent out as social homes.

The cash will come mainly from developer S106 contributions which were given for off-site affordable housing.

September 15, 2024
New Pauline Quirke performing arts academy to open in Nantwich

New Pauline Quirke performing arts academy to open in Nantwich

A new performing arts academy under the name of TV actress Pauline Quirke is to open in Nantwich.

PQA Nantwich will be officially unveiled on September 20, based at Malbank School & Sixth Form College.

September 13, 2024
Cheshire East to sell off land for permanent travellers site

Cheshire East to sell off land for permanent travellers site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to sell off land it owns in Crewe so it can be used for a permanent residential Gypsy and Traveller site.

The land at Coppenhall Moss was allocated in the council’s site allocations and development policies document (SADPD) for seven permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches.

September 13, 2024
Consultation launched on household waste collections

Consultation launched on household waste collections

Residents are being urged to have their say on plans for weekly food waste collections across Cheshire East – and to reduce black bin collections to every three weeks.

The collections are part of the “Simpler Recycling Scheme” legislation announced by the Government in October 2023.

September 10, 2024
Nantwich Youth Club wins £20,000 National Lottery boost

Nantwich Youth Club wins £20,000 National Lottery boost

Nantwich’s revamped Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) has hit the jackpot.

The community hub has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.

September 9, 2024
Plans submitted for 650-home “village” near historic Crewe Hall

Plans submitted for 650-home “village” near historic Crewe Hall

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Outline plans for a new 650-home South Cheshire Growth Village on a greenfield site near historic Crewe Hall will be considered by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

The outline application, submitted by Bloor Homes, has been recommended for approval subject to conditions.

September 9, 2024
Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Residents in Nantwich have hit out at workers who are leaving vehicle engines idling, causing pollution in local streets.

Nantwich Town Council has been putting up “No Idling” signs at various locations in the town, including level crossings and the bus station.

September 7, 2024
Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police have praised Nantwich Food Festival goers who sprung into action when a young child went missing during the packed event.

The incident happened during the busiest day of the festival on Saturday.

September 6, 2024