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Nantwich Scout group sets up temporary home at Reaseheath College

Nantwich Scout group sets up temporary home at Reaseheath College

Nantwich’s 38th South West Cheshire Scout Group has a new temporary home at Reaseheath College while the group prepares for the demolition and rebuild of its headquarters.

The scout troop and cub pack are now meeting in one of Reaseheath’s carpentry workshops while the beaver colony has a classroom in the construction department.

February 23, 2022
Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing weekends

Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing weekends

Reaseheath College will open its Nantwich campus to the public in March for its popular lambing and zoo weekends.

The events will be held on March 5-6 and March 12-13 and will include a farmers’ market and children’s fun activities.

February 22, 2022
Ten projects to use £22.9m funding to revitalise Crewe

Ten projects to use £22.9m funding to revitalise Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe residents have been given the chance to see how £22.9m of government funding will be spent on a package of projects to revitalise the town.

Ten schemes have been earmarked for funding through the Towns Fund – a national scheme designed to drive regeneration and economic growth.

February 21, 2022
More weather warnings as Cheshire East set for heavy rain and winds

More weather warnings as Cheshire East set for heavy rain and winds

More Met Office weather warnings are in place for Cheshire East over the next 24 hours as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the region again.

It comes hot on the heels of storms Dudley and Eunice in the past seven days, leaving trees down and River Weaver at very high levels.

February 20, 2022
Cheshire East towns and villages could soon host car-free days

Cheshire East towns and villages could soon host car-free days

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s cycling and walking champion is calling on the council to support towns and villages that want to host car-free days.

Cllr Suzie Akers Smith has put forward a motion requesting a communications plan which explains how residents and communities in towns and villages can host a car-free day.

February 18, 2022
Cheshire Police plan to close helpdesk at Nantwich police station

Cheshire Police plan to close helpdesk at Nantwich police station

Cheshire Police are proposing to close 11 helpdesks at stations around the county, including one in Nantwich.

They say the helpdesks – open five days a week – are “seldom used” as more people contact police in different ways

February 17, 2022
Cheshire emergency services urge care as Storm Eunice set to hit

Cheshire emergency services urge care as Storm Eunice set to hit

Cheshire Police are advising residents not to travel tomorrow (February 18) as Storm Eunice is set to hit the county.

An Amber weather warning has been issued for Cheshire for most of Friday as powerful winds of up to 80mph and torrential rain is forecast.

February 17, 2022
Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists in Nantwich are being warned about a number of roadworks on busy routes in and around the town next week (Feb 21-25).

Peter Destapleigh Way/Elwood Way in Stapeley will be closed in evenings and through the night all week, and Millstone Lane will also be closed for around two weeks.

February 17, 2022
Young Nantwich entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award

Young Nantwich entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award

A young entrepreneur from Nantwich has won a national award for an invention which helps visually impaired people.

Anthony Camu scooped the honour at this year’s Young Innovator Award winners, announced today by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

February 16, 2022
Dame Sarah Storey opens new-look Nantwich Leisure Centre

Dame Sarah Storey opens new-look Nantwich Leisure Centre

British Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey has officially opened the newly refurbished Nantwich Leisure Centre.

The centre and Barony Sports complex has recently undergone a £2.2 million investment in partnership with Cheshire East Council, with a new gym extension, indoor group cycling studio, new-look reception and Taste for Life café.

February 14, 2022
£7 million for Cheshire East roads in 2022-23 amid councillor warnings

£7 million for Cheshire East roads in 2022-23 amid councillor warnings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council needs to invest as much as it can now to improve its highways to avoid closing unsafe roads in the future, a councillor warned.

It comes as the authority has included £7 million in its capital programme in 2022/3 for highways.

February 13, 2022
Nantwich “Parkrun” moves step closer as Barony masterplan gathers pace

Nantwich “Parkrun” moves step closer as Barony masterplan gathers pace

A regular Nantwich “Parkrun” event on the Barony could be a few strides closer after councillors backed the idea amid the park’s “masterplan” consultation.

The “Barony Masterplan” includes a running/walking track around the perimeter of the park.

February 11, 2022
Councillors call for police action on Nantwich town centre parking

Councillors call for police action on Nantwich town centre parking

Nantwich Town councillors have called for more police action against inconsiderate and dangerous parking in the town centre.

The issue was raised by councillors at the town council meeting last night (February 10).

February 11, 2022