Environment

Nantwich goes for Gold in North West in Bloom contest

Nantwich goes for Gold in North West in Bloom contest

Green fingers are busy across Nantwich as the town bids for glory in a major floral contest.

North West in Bloom judges will visit on August 5 and volunteers with Nantwich in Bloom hope the town has what it takes to scoop Gold for the 15th year in a row.

July 23, 2024
Celebration time for Reaseheath College students in Nantwich

Celebration time for Reaseheath College students in Nantwich

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up some impressive student enrolments and achievements.

The college’s annual awards ceremonies celebrated the success of 1,141 FE students who have achieved technical qualifications and skills in the past year.

July 23, 2024
Cheshire East councillors vote to consult on library plans

Cheshire East councillors vote to consult on library plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly agreed to consult on proposals which could see some library opening hours slashed.

The vote comes amid warnings that if the council goes bust they would be closed straight away.

July 22, 2024
Changes to black bin collections “only way” for CEC to go

Changes to black bin collections “only way” for CEC to go

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says collecting black bins every three weeks instead of fortnightly may be the only way it can meet future legal requirements for weekly food waste pick-ups.

Tom Shuttleworth, interim director of environment and neighbourhoods, told councillors it didn’t look as if the funding being offered to implement the new weekly food waste collection scheme in 2026, would cover the council’s costs.

July 19, 2024
Baby gull found trapped treated at RSPCA Stapeley

Baby gull found trapped treated at RSPCA Stapeley

A baby gull is recovering at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich after becoming trapped in a narrow gap between two roofs at a business in Crewe.

The bird was in difficulty after falling into an area which could not be easily accessed at a retail unit on Weston Road.

July 18, 2024
New “arty” railway station shelters unveiled in Nantwich

New “arty” railway station shelters unveiled in Nantwich

New shelters adorned with Nantwich pupils’ artwork have been unveiled at the town’s railway station.

Artwork was completed by year 5 and 6 pupils at Nantwich Academy (formerly Wyche Primary School)

July 17, 2024
Ravensfest will help Scouts build new Nantwich base

Ravensfest will help Scouts build new Nantwich base

A one-day festival at a pub in Nantwich will raise help Scouts rebuild these crumbling headquarters in the town.

Ravensfest is being held at the Farmers Arms in Ravensmoor this Saturday, July 20.

July 17, 2024
Nantwich wood merchants help build future for town’s youths

Nantwich wood merchants help build future for town’s youths

Nantwich wood merchants Potters have stepped in to help volunteers complete a new youth and community centre for the town.

The family firm provided the timber for a new welcome sign for the revitalised Nantwich Youth and Community Centre (NYCC), previously known as the Guy Harvey Youth Club.

July 16, 2024
Nantwich councillors back “JustPark” scheme for the town

Nantwich councillors back “JustPark” scheme for the town

Nantwich councillors have backed the introduction of community parking scheme “JustPark” in a bid to make more parking spaces available in the town.

The scheme involves local businesses and residents offering spare available parking spaces at their premises via the JustPark App or website.

July 15, 2024
Aerial photo town centre and church

Dispute over £750k funding for Nantwich rumbles on

Nantwich councillors have aired concerns over a long-running stalemate over how to spend £750,000 of funding in the town.

The Section 106 money comes from housing developers building the Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich.

July 14, 2024
Motorists warned of major A500 and A49 works in summer

Motorists warned of major A500 and A49 works in summer

Two major roads in and around Nantwich are undergoing large-scale works this summer, drivers have been warned.

All nine miles of the A500 Shavington bypass between Cheerbrook and Meremoor Moss roundabouts will receive surface dressing treatment, starting on July 17.

July 13, 2024
New maternity suite opens at Leighton Hospital

New maternity suite opens at Leighton Hospital

A new theatre suite has opened at Leighton Hospital as part of the hospital’s plan to modernise and improve maternity services.

The theatre will be used for elective surgeries, such as caesarean birth, and includes a 63m sq operating room with associated ancillary facilities.

July 13, 2024
Cash-strapped CEC bins off waste and recycling firm Ansa

Cash-strapped CEC bins off waste and recycling firm Ansa

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporters
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is binning off its waste and recycling company Ansa, saying it can deliver the service cheaper itself.

The council is also closing down Orbitas, its bereavement services company, citing the same reason.

July 12, 2024