Environment

Nantwich dog businesses team up to launch “Family Paw Club”

Nantwich dog businesses team up to launch “Family Paw Club”

Two Nantwich dog businesses are taking the lead to launch a new “Family Paw Club” in the area.

Owners of Nose to Trail and Unleashed at Wrenbury Hall Woods are joining forces to help the local community of dog owners.

July 31, 2021
Busy A530 near Nantwich to close for 8 days for canal bridge works

Busy A530 near Nantwich to close for 8 days for canal bridge works

The busy A530 Whitchurch Road near Nantwich is to be closed for up to eight days for major canal bridge repairs.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the route and follow diversions between July 31 and August 8.

July 30, 2021
Commemorative flower bed marks Reaseheath College centenary

Commemorative flower bed marks Reaseheath College centenary

A commemorative flower bed celebrating Reaseheath College’s 100th birthday has taken centre stage in Nantwich Town Square.

The project, in partnership with Nantwich in Bloom, marks the start of a year of events and celebrations the college wants to hold, subject to Covid, to mark its significant milestone.

July 26, 2021
Nantwich brine baths “quietest outdoor pool in UK” says study

Nantwich brine baths “quietest outdoor pool in UK” says study

Nantwich’s outdoor brine pool has been crowned one of UK’s best hidden gems in a study.

As the hot weather saw many flocking to outdoor swimming facilities, a study looked at social media and the number of times facilities around the country were hash-tagged.

July 25, 2021
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

Wybunbury councillor calls for youth projects fund to be shared

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has called for £2 million allocated in the council budget for Crewe youth projects to be shared across the borough following the announcement of Crewe’s £22.9m “Town Deal”.

Conservative group leader Janet Clowes, of Wybunbury ward, has called on the council to “share the success” after an announcement that Crewe is one of the latest UK towns to successfully secure a ‘Town Deal’.

July 25, 2021
Major gas mains works set for Nantwich town centre

Major gas mains works set for Nantwich town centre

Major gas works are to take place in Nantwich town centre, with residents warned of road closures and disruption.

The works by Cadent will begin on Monday (July 26) to install a new gas main in Nantwich town centre.

July 23, 2021
flood plain weaver reaseheath bypass works

Flood prevention measures built by major new Nantwich road

By Jonathan White
Work continues on the new spine road and Reaseheath bypass, with construction underway to clear the River Weaver floodplain.

Contractors McPhillips have also excavated a channel between the raised Kingsbourne spine road and Reaseheath bypass and the river next to Reaseheath roundabout.

July 22, 2021
Warehousing site plan set for approval near Weston

Warehousing site plan set for approval near Weston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East planners are recommending a warehousing site in countryside near Crewe is given the go-ahead to operate 24/7 despite objections from residents and local councillors.

The Weston Hall Commercial Complex on Main Road at Weston has a long-standing history of commercial use.

July 22, 2021
Cheshire East “extensive gaps” in electric vehicle charging points

Cheshire East “extensive gaps” in electric vehicle charging points

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have backed calls for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points across Cheshire East as a report shows there are “extensive gaps”.

They say installing more charging points in car parks would encourage people to buy electric vehicles, improve the environment and could be a money spinner for the council.

July 21, 2021
Cheshire East Council in bottom 10 in UK for people using buses

Cheshire East Council in bottom 10 in UK for people using buses

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is in the bottom 10 local authority areas for people using buses and the council is looking at ways to improve this.

The figure was revealed at a highways and transport committee meeting this week when councillors were discussing the national bus strategy (NBS).

July 21, 2021
Cheshire Police and CEC chiefs issue warning on “Freedom Day”

Cheshire Police and CEC chiefs issue warning on “Freedom Day”

Police, council and health bosses across Cheshire today urged residents to be “responsible” as “Freedom Day” marks the final easing of lockdown restrictions.

They say cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19 are continuing to rise across Cheshire East, with 1,222 more cases in week up to July 8.

July 19, 2021
LilaConnect begins fibre broadband work in Nantwich

LilaConnect begins fibre broadband work in Nantwich

Broadband company LilaConnect has started work on updating fibre connectivity in Nantwich and Crewe.

Construction is now underway in Stapeley with the aim of providing all homes and businesses access to a gigabit full fibre open access network by the end of 2023.

July 16, 2021
£22.9million Town Deal funding announced for Crewe

£22.9million Town Deal funding announced for Crewe

Crewe will benefit from a £22.9 million Government grant as part of the new Town Deal scheme.

Politicians welcomed the news today as further funding to help revamp the town, including transforming facilities like the former Flag Lane Baths, Cumberland Arena and Mirion Street Youth Club.

July 15, 2021