Environment

Cheshire Wildlife Trust anger as 2,500 badgers to be culled in county

Cheshire Wildlife Trust anger as 2,500 badgers to be culled in county

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has blasted a Government move to allow what they say is the largest ever seasonal cull of badgers.

The move could see nearly 2,500 badgers in Cheshire alone being killed this Autumn, the trust says.

September 9, 2020
Audlem sixth form pupils “stranded” as Cheshire East pulls transport

Audlem sixth form pupils “stranded” as Cheshire East pulls transport

Angry parents say sixth form students in Audlem have been left “stranded” and unable to get to school in Nantwich after public transport was pulled by Cheshire East Council.

It’s feared up to 30 students could be affected by Cheshire East’s decision not to provide school transport for Brine Leas year 12 and 13 students.

September 8, 2020
Cheshire Police scheme to cut re-offending by women in Crewe area

Cheshire Police scheme to cut re-offending by women in Crewe area

A new initiative to reduce reoffending by women in Crewe and Nantwich area is being trialed by Cheshire Police and restorative justice provider Remedi.

The scheme, with funding from Police Crime Commissioner, will work with female offenders to address the root causes of their crime.

September 5, 2020
HS2 Ltd announces “formal” start of construction of railway

HS2 Ltd announces “formal” start of construction of railway

HS2 Ltd has today announced the formal start of construction on the project which will eventually connect South Cheshire to London in under an hour.

It follows the announcement in April when Department for Transport gave approval for HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors working on the project.

September 4, 2020
More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% of OpenRent properties listed in Cheshire East have “no DSS” bans, a BBC investigation has found.

This is despite a judge ruling in July that blanket bans on renting properties to people on housing benefit were unlawful and discriminatory.

September 2, 2020
Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Parents across Nantwich and Cheshire East are being urged to stay clear of school gates when pupils finally return to classes later this week.

Around 56,000 children and young people will be returning to more than 170 schools and colleges across the borough.

August 31, 2020
Nantwich scout group launches £250,000 project to build new base

Nantwich scout group launches £250,000 project to build new base

A well-used Scout hut in Nantwich has had to close over safety fears, sparking a £250,000 new-build project.

The headquarters of the 38th South West Cheshire (Nantwich) group off Davenport Avenue has become rundown and can no longer be used.

August 28, 2020
Cheshire East blasts Secretary of State in letter over Stapeley appeal

Cheshire East blasts Secretary of State in letter over Stapeley appeal

Council chiefs have issued a stinging open letter to the Secretary of State, strongly criticising his decision to grant a planning appeal to build homes in Nantwich.

August 24, 2020
Dog walker launches Nantwich project to tackle fouling

Dog walker launches Nantwich project to tackle fouling

A woman who runs a dog walking business has launched a new project to tackle the scourge of dog fouling in Nantwich.

Emma Caskie, who runs HoundClub Pet Services, hopes her community project will ease the dog mess problems in the town as well as encourage people to shop in dog friendly shops in the town.

August 24, 2020
MP Kieran Mullan criticised by Labour over Muller decision in Nantwich

MP Kieran Mullan criticised by Labour over Muller decision in Nantwich

Local Labour councillors say Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan did not do enough to stop the controversial Muller development decision in Nantwich.

They claim a Freedom of Information request shows the Conservative MP made no representations to Government ahead of the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick’s decision to grant Muller permission to begin their “Nantwich South” development.

August 21, 2020
Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich is to close for almost a year from September 16.

The company is building a new store on the site, which means it will be closed until at least summer 2021.

August 20, 2020
Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

A determined group of Cheshire Fire Cadets including one from Nantwich are raising money to finish building classrooms in Nepal.

The team of 13 raised more than £50,000 before lockdown and are now continuing their quest to secure enough funds to finish the school project.

August 20, 2020
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Cheshire East secures High Court injunction to stop Barony Park access

A High Court injunction to prevent unauthorised encampments on Barony Park in Nantwich has been secured by Cheshire East Council.

The injunction aims to prevent any future unauthorised encampments at the park for the next two years.

August 18, 2020