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Metal detecting gang who targeted Beeston Castle sentenced in court

Metal detecting gang who targeted Beeston Castle sentenced in court

A “nighthawking” gang has been sentenced after admitting metal detecting at historic Cheshire monument, Beeston Castle.

The men appeared at Chester Magistrates for sentencing today (May 7) following an investigation by Cheshire Police, Historic England and South Yorkshire Police.

May 7, 2021
Flood concerns raised by new housing plan by river in Nantwich

Flood concerns raised by new housing plan by river in Nantwich

Plans are being considered to turn unused garages and derelict land bordering the River Weaver into six new homes close to Nantwich town centre.

But the proposals for land on First Wood Street, off Welsh Row, opposite the Simpson & Edge vehicle service business, have triggered concerns of flooding.

May 5, 2021
“Pop up” household waste service considered by Cheshire East Council

“Pop up” household waste service considered by Cheshire East Council

Council chiefs could stage mobile “pop-up” household waste centres in Cheshire East under plans to revamp how it runs the service.

The idea emerged when the authority approved recommendations to procure a new contract for the running of the borough’s Household Waste Recycling Centres from 2023.

May 5, 2021
St Mary’s Church in Nantwich bids to create new Visitor Centre

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich bids to create new Visitor Centre

Church leaders in Nantwich are backing a proposal to create a new Visitor Centre at St Mary’s Church.

The PCC says a new centre would replace the existing shop “tucked away off the South porch” which is not readily seen or accessible
for visitors.

May 2, 2021
flooded allotments at Brookfield in February 2017

Brookfield Allotments flooding caused by primary school field, says report

Flooding problems plaguing a Nantwich allotments site is likely to be being caused by a school field, a report states.

Allotment holders at the Brookfield site have been hit by floods over a number of years, with the worst occurring in January after Storm Christoph.

April 30, 2021
Willaston councillors launch “No to Dog Fouling” campaign

Willaston councillors launch “No to Dog Fouling” campaign

An anti-dog fouling campaign has been launched by Willaston councillors after angry residents said “enough is enough”.

The parish council agreed in March to pull together a campaign after realising the issue was such a bone of contention among villagers.

April 29, 2021
Action to tackle litter in Nantwich agreed by town councillors

Action to tackle litter in Nantwich agreed by town councillors

Nantwich councillors have agreed on plans to try and tackle the mounting litter problem plaguing the town.

It comes after Nantwich Litter Group member Rob Carter made an impassioned plea for help at the town council meeting last night (April 27).

April 28, 2021
Town councillors at loggerheads over Nantwich public toilets

Town councillors at loggerheads over Nantwich public toilets

Town councillors were driving each other round the u-bend when they clashed over how Nantwich should provide public toilets in future.

A debate which took more than an hour descended into arguments and heated remarks, with one saying “it’s Handforth Parish Council all over again”.

April 27, 2021
Cheshire East and Storengy UK launch school solar panel competition

Cheshire East and Storengy UK launch school solar panel competition

Nantwich pupils could scoop £10,000 worth of solar panels for their school in a competition run by Cheshire East Council and energy firm Storengy.

The competition for Cheshire East primary schools is to come up with ideas to combat the climate emergency.

April 27, 2021
Works to begin on new “Nantwich Leisure Centre” redevelopment

Works to begin on new “Nantwich Leisure Centre” redevelopment

Nantwich will benefit from a £2.1 million investment into Nantwich Leisure Centre as the first phase of the redevelopment project is to begin in May.

Work will include an extended gym and a new Group Cycling Studio, one of the key suggestions by Nantwich members in the Everybody Sport and Recreation annual surveys.

April 26, 2021
Rubbish left on Brookfield Park

Brookfield Park residents meet Crime Commissioner candidate to air fears

Nantwich residents aired their concerns about anti-social behaviour on Brookfield Park to Police Crime Commissioner candidate David Keane.

Mr Keane visited the park on Saturday where a minority of yobs have destroyed trees, set piles of rubbish on fire, left broken glass and litter across the park, and been seen driving cars and motorbikes recklessly on the grass.

April 26, 2021
Community groups in South Cheshire to apply for HS2 grants

Community groups in South Cheshire to apply for HS2 grants

More than 20 community groups and charities in South Cheshire are preparing to apply for grants as part of the HS2 programme.

They met with Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan to discuss the grants being made available to voluntary and community sectors.

April 22, 2021
New Reaseheath ‘bypass’ road to open by February 2022

New Reaseheath ‘bypass’ road to open by February 2022

A new A51 “bypass” around Reaseheath could be open as soon as February 2022, reports suggest.

The road is being built as part of the conditions for the Kingsbourne development, which will take traffic around the village of Reaseheath.

April 22, 2021