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Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters from Audlem called on Cheshire East Council to re-think plans to introduce parking charges, saying it would impact health workers and prevent businesses relocating to town centres, writes Belinda Ryan.

Placard-waving demonstrators turned up outside yesterday’s meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank to put their arguments to councillors before next month’s highways committee meeting, when a decision on the charges will be made.

December 14, 2023 —

Christmas opening hours for household waste recycling centres

Cheshire East Council’s household waste recycling centres will be closed on certain dates over the Christmas and New Year period.

Below is a list of the opening days and times for residents to access Pyms Lane recycling centre and others run by CEC:

December 13, 2023 —

CEC looks to improve S106 funding after damning audit report

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is aiming to make S106 agreements more flexible after a damning internal audit report revealed millions of pounds had not been allocated to agreed schemes.

S106 agreements are contracts between the council and developers to secure financial or other contributions to mitigate the impact of new housing developments.

December 9, 2023 —

RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

WARNING: STORY CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES
A dog is thought to have frozen to death after being abandoned and tied to a water trough in the Cheshire countryside.

RSPCA has today shared the heartbreaking images of the dog left to die.

December 8, 2023 —

River Weaver Flood Warning issued in Nantwich area

The Environment Agency issued a Flood Warning along the River Weaver in Nantwich today as levels flooded footpaths.

Persistent rain in the last few days following snow melt at the weekend has led to these high levels, pictured.

December 5, 2023 —

Restoration of Guy Harvey Club in Nantwich marks milestone

The restoration of the Guy Harvey Youth Centre in Nantwich has reached a major milestone.

The facility, which is used several times a week by local community groups, needed a full refurbishment and refresh.

December 5, 2023 —

CEC highways boss says £110 million extra for road repairs “not enough”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A highways boss at Cheshire East Council says there is a £200 million backlog of road repairs because of “inadequate” government funding.

And Cllr Craig Browne claims an extra £110m given to them by Rishi Sunak over the next 10 years won’t resolve the problem

December 4, 2023 —

RSPCA Stapeley Grange needs new home for pigeons

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich is on the hunt for new homes for a large number of domestic pigeons.

More than 20 birds are currently being looked after at the charity’s centre on London Road.

December 4, 2023 —

Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers are to open their second store in the town on December 9.

Boss Neil Webb is planning a grand re-opening of the building on the corner of Pepper Street.

December 1, 2023 —

Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

The Mayor of Nantwich has officially opened the newly refurnished Snowhill toilets in the town centre.

The opening comes two years after consultation results showed residents wanted the toilets back open after years of being closed.

November 30, 2023 —

Former Reaseheath students honoured at inaugural awards

Six talented former Reaseheath College students were rewarded at the inaugural Land-based & Environment Learner Awards, hosted by the Nantwich college.

The ceremony was attended by Minster of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer MP, celebrity farmer Adam Henson and more than 200 guests from England and Northern Ireland.

November 29, 2023 —

Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers held another successful pre-Christmas Drop-off and Go collection of donations for Nantwich Foodbank.

Generous residents donated more than one tonne of donations of food and gifts during the event held at Brine Leas School.

November 27, 2023 —

Cheshire Police destroy more e-scooters amid Christmas warning to parents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police have seized and destroyed six e-scooters ridden on public highways in Crewe – and warn they will do the same in all towns if parents buy them for children at Christmas.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer also urged residents to report their neighbours if they had the vehicles and were riding them illegally on public roads or pavements.

November 25, 2023 —