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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a former Audlem farmhouse as a wedding venue until a noise assessment is done.
Cheshire East planning officers had recommended the scheme at The Parkes, off Monks Lane, be approved.
Nantwich Show is set to celebrate 125 years by moving to a new location in July – at nearby Reaseheath College.
This year’s show is set for Wednesday July 27 as organisers Nantwich Agricultural Society aim for an extra special celebration.
These pictures show how a bus driver was forced to disembark and hunt down the owner of a van left blocking its path in the centre of Nantwich.
Onlookers said the C84 became stuck on the tight left-hand bend on Swine Market in Nantwich because the van had been parked on double yellow lines.
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