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Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

A sharp rise in Covid cases in Cheshire East has prompted a warning from health officials.

Figures released on March 21 show the rate of positive cases in Cheshire East has risen to 843 per 100,000 population.

March 24, 2022
“Quality assurance officers” to inspect Cheshire East road repairs

“Quality assurance officers” to inspect Cheshire East road repairs

New “quality assurance officers” are to be used by Cheshire East Council to inspect work carried out on the borough’s roads.

The authority said it aims to improve the quality of highways repairs after mounting criticism about the state of the area’s roads.

March 23, 2022
Cheshire Police launch new live location tracker to safeguard women

Cheshire Police launch new live location tracker to safeguard women

By Belinda Ryan
Cheshire Police are using new live streaming and location tracking software during emergency calls to help safeguard women in danger.

If a woman, or anyone in need of emergency help, dials 999 a call handler can use the GoodSAM software to text a message to the caller.

March 21, 2022
Harassed housing tenants urged to contact Cheshire East Council

Harassed housing tenants urged to contact Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tenants being harassed by private landlords who are trying to evict them illegally are being urged to contact Cheshire East Council.

The council has developed an unlawful eviction and harassment policy aimed at residents knowing their legal rights and the support they can access if they are threatened with eviction.

March 18, 2022
Cheshire East Council plans Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 events

Cheshire East Council plans Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 events

Cheshire East Council has announced plans for the extended Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70-year reign.

The Queen is the first British monarch in history to celebrate a platinum jubilee.

March 18, 2022
Four CEC party leaders unite in Crewe Great British Railways bid

Four CEC party leaders unite in Crewe Great British Railways bid

The four leaders of the main political groups on Cheshire East Council have united in backing Crewe’s bid to be the home of the Great British Railways headquarters.

A bid is currently being prepared for Crewe to be the location of the headquarters for the new public body, which will oversee and manage rail in the country.

March 15, 2022
Last phase of CEC “Say Hi” campaign launched to boost night-time economy

Last phase of CEC “Say Hi” campaign launched to boost night-time economy

Cheshire East Council has launched the third phase of its Say ‘hi’ campaign in a bid to support the night-time economy as it emerges from the Covid pandemic.

The campaign will be featured on social media, and includes a series of 11 films to support each of the council’s 11 towns including Nantwich.

March 9, 2022
Rise in passengers using new rural Nantwich on-demand bus service

Rise in passengers using new rural Nantwich on-demand bus service

Cheshire East Council’s new on-demand bus service is growing in popularity with rising passenger numbers, the authority says.

The “Go-Too” bus service has notched up more than 3,500 passenger journeys since its launch in October.

March 8, 2022
Revamped Queens Park unveiled by Cheshire East Council

Revamped Queens Park unveiled by Cheshire East Council

The refurbished flagship Queens Park has been unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

The unveiling ceremony was watched by local dignitaries including mayor of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Sarah Pochin, mayor of Crewe Town Council, Cllr Tom Dunlop, local MP Dr Kieran Mullan, and children from Edleston Primary School.

March 8, 2022
Families flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Families flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Families flocked from far afield to enjoy Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo event in Nantwich at the weekend.

Tickets for the popular event were sold out well in advance and the college welcomed a capacity crowd of 2000 visitors on each day.

March 7, 2022
CEC consider fines for drivers who leave engines running

CEC consider fines for drivers who leave engines running

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to consider whether it should adopt new legal powers to fine drivers for leaving their engines running while vehicles are parked.

The council’s highways and transport committee narrowly voted in favour of asking for a feasibility study to be undertaken into engine idling and enforcement.

March 6, 2022
Nantwich ultra-runner tackles gruelling 250km Marathon des Sables

Nantwich ultra-runner tackles gruelling 250km Marathon des Sables

A runner from Nantwich is to tackle one of the most gruelling races on the planet to raise money in memory of her dad.

Charlotte Logie, who lives in Aston, will compete in the Marathon des Sables later this month.

March 6, 2022
Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

Winter gritting cuts impacting Cheshire East district nurses, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
District nurses have been unable to reach some patients since Cheshire East stopped gritting certain routes and there have been several accidents on icy roads, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council axed a number of roads from its gritting schedule this winter following the introduction of new scoring criteria which adheres to national guidelines.

March 4, 2022