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More than 2,000 children enjoy free holiday activities in Cheshire East

More than 2,000 children enjoy free holiday activities in Cheshire East

More than 2,000 children and young people across Cheshire East have participated in hundreds of free summer holiday activities.

Activities were funded by the government’s Holiday Activity Programme, coordinated by Cheshire East Council.

August 28, 2021
Business owners hit out over A51 16-week closure near Nantwich

Business owners hit out over A51 16-week closure near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Businesses affected by the 16-week closure of a stretch of the busy A51 at Wardle near Nantwich want to know why the work wasn’t done during lockdown.

A section of the main A51 route from Nantwich to Chester is to be closed between the junction of Bougheys Distribution and the Texaco Petrol Station from Tuesday August 31 for essential work to stabilise the road.

August 27, 2021
Planned Royal Arcade changes in Crewe out to public consultation

Planned Royal Arcade changes in Crewe out to public consultation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents have until September 10 to register views on changes made to the Royal Arcade development in Crewe.

And among the changes are the addition of two large panels of green wall of the car park facing Delamere Street.

August 26, 2021
Nantwich council chiefs seek public views – on our public loos!

Nantwich council chiefs seek public views – on our public loos!

Councillors in Nantwich want to hear the public’s view – on whether to re-open public loos!

The town council has launched a survey to see whether there is support for the refurbishment and reopening of the Snowhill public toilets in the town.

August 25, 2021
CEC reveals further plans for Crewe town centre regeneration

CEC reveals further plans for Crewe town centre regeneration

More detailed plans for regeneration Crewe town centre have been unveiled.

It includes major housing developing in the heart of the town, a new public open space for cultural events, and new pedestrian links and cycleways.

August 22, 2021
Controversial gypsy transit site for Cheshire East approved by council

Controversial gypsy transit site for Cheshire East approved by council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for a gypsy and traveller transit site on land off Cledford Lane in Middlewich.

Six councillors voted in favour, four against and one abstained following a two and a half hour debate at the heated strategic planning board meeting.

August 20, 2021
Nantwich and Crewe vaccination centres prepare for Covid “booster” jabs

Nantwich and Crewe vaccination centres prepare for Covid “booster” jabs

By Jonathan White
Two key Covid vaccination centres in Nantwich and Crewe are preparing for the rollout of a proposed “booster” jab.

The centres at Masonic Hall in Willaston and Crewe Honda Centre on West Street have already administered up to 55,000 jabs between them.

August 18, 2021
Paddleboarders pass through Nantwich on 1,600km challenge

Paddleboarders pass through Nantwich on 1,600km challenge

A couple aiming to become the first to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) from Land’s End to John o’Groats passed through Nantwich on their journey yesterday (August 14)

David Chant and Sophie Witter are paddle-boarding the whole 1,600km journey in a bid to raise more than £24,000 for three charities RNLI, Wilderness Foundation UK, and Frontline Children.

August 15, 2021
Nantwich residents hail “Community Gem” for brightening neighbourhood

Nantwich residents hail “Community Gem” for brightening neighbourhood

By Hannah Youds
Residents in one part of Nantwich are celebrating the wonderful achievements of a pensioner who has made a big difference.

Jenny Brown, 72, moved to the Mansion Gardens area 14 years ago.

August 15, 2021
A51 at Wardle to be closed for 16 WEEKS, says council

A51 at Wardle to be closed for 16 WEEKS, says council

Motorists are being warned of long diversions and disruption with the closure of the busy A51 at Wardle near Nantwich for up to 16 WEEKS.

The closure announced by Cheshire East Council is for major repair work to the road.

August 12, 2021
Developer amends plans for 149 new homes in Crewe Green

Developer amends plans for 149 new homes in Crewe Green

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer has amended plans to build 151 homes on a site in Crewe after the application was deferred by the council’s strategic planning board.

David Wilson Homes and the Duchy of Lancaster are now asking for permission to build 149 homes on the greenfield site off Sydney Road.

August 12, 2021
Councillors urged to approve new Cheshire East traveller transit site

Councillors urged to approve new Cheshire East traveller transit site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Planning officers are recommending Cheshire East councillors give the go-ahead for a gypsy and traveller transit site.

Cheshire East Council has applied for permission to site 10 gypsy and traveller transit pitches and an amenity block on land at the former Cledford Hall Farm on Cledford Lane, Middlewich.

August 11, 2021
Nantwich care home opens “Taylor’s Walk” in honour of couple

Nantwich care home opens “Taylor’s Walk” in honour of couple

A care home in Nantwich has unveiled a new pathway thanks to a family of a couple staff cared for.

The pathway, known as “Taylor’s Walk”, is installed at St Catherine’s Care Home on Barony Road.

August 9, 2021