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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cheshire Police have recruited three more Domestic Violence Advocates (DVAs) in its fight against domestic abuse.
DVAs provide specialist support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Cheshire.
Bratts department store in Nantwich is to close for good next month, ending more than 180 years association with the town.
Shocked staff have been told the store on the corner of Pepper Street and Churchyardside will cease trading on December 23.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to part demolish and convert barns at Baddiley Hall Farm near Nantwich to provide three homes have been recommended for approval.
The application has been “called in” and will be decided by the southern planning committee, rather than delegated to a planning officer, as the applicant’s agent is related to a staff member in the council’s development management service and there have been objections to the scheme.
A couple who have run the popular Railway Hotel in Nantwich for almost 30 years have announced they are leaving.
Regulars were shocked to read the announcement made by Nigel Humphreys and partner Jane Hobson.
A new ‘Warm PlaCEs’ scheme to help people facing the cost-of-living crisis has been launched by Cheshire East Council.
Warm PlaCEs are spaces where people can go for free to spend time to keep warm if they are struggling to heat or keep their homes warm.
Two anxious moggies found under floorboards of a house are seeking new homes after being nursed back to health by staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich.
Named after Star Wars characters, Luke (left) and Leia have come on leaps and bounds with foster carers and a stay at the Nantwich cattery on London Road.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East planners have given the go-ahead for a 104-home affordable scheme in Crewe.
The development, a mix of one, two, three and four-bed homes, including apartments, maisonettes, semi-detached and terraced dwellings, will be built by Breck Homes on land east of Broughton Road and north of Bidvale Way.
A Nantwich agricultural law firm has again been re-appointed to the National Farmers Union’s Legal Panel.
Bowcock Cuerden LLP took part in a review by the NFU and were praised for commitment to NFU members and the quality and breadth of service provided.
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