A project to set up and launch a table tennis centre for all in Nantwich has moved a step closer after securing funding from Cheshire East Council.
A facility at Elim Church on Regents Park, off London Road, is being repurposed and will be named the Bob Hope Centre.
Cheshire East is set to give the go ahead for two funding bids for the Nantwich Road enhancement schemes linked to the Crewe hub, writes Belinda Ryan.
The government launched the second round of bidding for the Levelling Up Fund, in March.
Four free car parking days are being offered in Nantwich and other towns in a bid to boost retailers emerging from the pandemic.
A previous parking incentive scheme is due to expire on August 31 2022.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three councillors have called on Cheshire East Council’s chief executive to drive the 10.6 mile diversion route caused by A530 Middlewich Road closure to see the havoc it is causing local people.
Rachel Bailey, who represents Audlem, Margaret Simon, of Wistaston, and Patrick Redstone, of Odd Rode ward, have written to Lorraine O’Donnell saying the road closure has blocked important ambulance routes, added delays to commutes and caused disruption throughout Crewe and Nantwich.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Firefighters have blasted a “ridiculous” decision to use pick-up trucks with a single fire extinguisher for some incidents – and several have refused to crew the vehicles on safety grounds.
Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS) says the rapid response rescue units (RRRUs) have operated safely from Holmes Chapel and Sandbach fire stations for the past 13 years.
Plans for a new £12,000 roundabout to be installed at Brookfield Park have been agreed by town councillors.
The new facility would be a modern roundabout also accessible for disabled and younger children.
Nantwich Town councillors have backed plans to refurbish and re-open Snow Hill public toilets in the town.
The plans include a pay-per-use scheme and provide two direct access toilets – one unisex and one disabled.
Cheshire East Council chiefs say “pre works” including deliveries and surveys on the A530 Middlewich Road meant it had to be closed on May 9.
It comes as many have observed a lack of ‘visible’ construction work taking place on the stretch between Pyms Lane and Smithy Lane.
Everybody Health and Leisure has been shortlisted for “New Concept, Build or Design of the Year” for the Nantwich Leisure Centre redevelopment project.
The organisation is also shortlisted in the “Business Continuity, Recovery & Success following on from Covid-19” category at the ukactive Awards.
Beam Street in Nantwich will be closed for 18 weeks to allow for footway improvement works.
Cheshire East is to carry out pedestrian and road safety enhancements and include an upgrade of the zebra crossing, new kerbing and central island improvements.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Proposed taxi fare increases in Cheshire East could force people to walk home from late night shifts posing a risk to their safety, two councillors said.
The new maximum fares suggested for Hackney carriages will be advertised publicly and consulted on, Cheshire East’s licensing committee decided on Monday.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A health worker doing 12-hour shifts says the A530 Middlewich Road closure is adding an extra one hour to her journey to Leighton Hospital every day if she uses the official diversion route.
The woman, who asked not to be named, says she is currently using the gridlocked Minshull New Road rat-run to save time and fuel.
Canal & River Trust has launched a new series of Let’s Walk programmes and social rambles across Cheshire.
The scheme aims to build on the success of the charity’s three-year “Active Waterways” project.
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