Environment

A530 Nantwich to Wistaston  – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?

A530 Nantwich to Wistaston – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?

Angry drivers fear they are taking their lives in their hands negotiating the pothole-ridden A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.

The busy “A” road is now in such a state, motorists are regularly swerving in and out to avoid damage to their vehicles.

January 26, 2025
First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich

First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich

The first phase of a three-year programme to re-stock River Weaver in Nantwich has taken place.

It comes 15 months after the river suffered devastating pollution incidents in 2023 which led to the deaths of thousands of fish.

January 23, 2025
Trust boss says work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2027

Trust boss says work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2027

A Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust boss says they are pushing for work on a new Leighton Hospital to start in early 2027.

It comes after Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed this week that the rebuild would go ahead for seven hospitals build wholly or mostly from RAAC.

January 23, 2025
Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to consult residents on cost-cutting proposals for its CCTV provision which could see the service reduced or even axed completely.

The council’s service currently operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days of the year, including numerous cameras in around Nantwich town centre.

January 23, 2025
MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service

MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has slammed Royal Mail today for its “unacceptable” postal service in some parts of Nantwich and Willaston.

And he says he is still waiting for a reply from the communications company more than a month after he first contacted them.

January 22, 2025
£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads

£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads

More than £21 million is to be given to Cheshire East Council to fix the borough’s pothole-ridden roads.

The money is part of a £1.6 billion package of funding from the Government to local authorities around the country.

January 21, 2025
Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

The two-day closure of Waterlode in Nantwich is adding to the traffic delays and queues in the town.

Cheshire East highways have closed the road from the railway hotel roundabout to the junction of Shrewbridge Road.

January 21, 2025
More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital chiefs are creating 56 extra parking spaces for patients and visitors at the site.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is to expand the public car park located opposite the maternity department.

January 18, 2025
Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year.

The application is for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy scheme on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

January 16, 2025
Reaseheath College “requires improvement” in six areas, says Ofsted

Reaseheath College “requires improvement” in six areas, says Ofsted

Ofsted inspectors say Reaseheath College in Nantwich “requires improvement” in six areas.

Inspectors visited the college in October and released their latest report this week

January 15, 2025
University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich to stage open event

University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich to stage open event

University Centre Reaseheath is hosting its first open day of 2025 this Saturday January 18.

The Nantwich-based institution offers degrees and professional certificates for careers in agriculture, canine behaviour, veterinary nursing, environmental conservation, food science, zoology among others.

January 14, 2025
Nantwich honours 81st anniversary of airman Arthur Brown’s death

Nantwich honours 81st anniversary of airman Arthur Brown’s death

By Jonathan White
Nantwich gathered yesterday (January 12) to honour the 81st anniversary of Lieutenant Arthur L. Brown’s heroic sacrifice during World War II.

The memorial service, held at the Airman’s Grave near Shrewbridge Road, paid tribute to the 23-year-old United States Army Air Force pilot who gave his life to prevent a crash in the town.

January 13, 2025
Michael Flash Meakin, scrap metal collector

Memorial bench for scrap metal man “Flash” close to being finished

A memorial bench in honour of Nantwich scrap metal man “Flash” Meakin is close to being unveiled, councillors were told.

Nantwich Town Council said a local welder is currently putting the finishing touches to the bench which will placed on Mill Island, close to Queen’s Drive side.

January 11, 2025