Environment

Millfields Primary School children go green fingered to create garden

Millfields Primary School children go green fingered to create garden

Green-fingered primary school pupils in Nantwich have created a vegetable garden thanks to a £1,250 grant.

Year 6 youngsters at Millfields Primary have worked their site manager Mr Cornes to create the garden.

December 20, 2020
Commemorative bench in Nantwich removed as “beyond repair”

Commemorative bench in Nantwich removed as “beyond repair”

A commemorative bench in Barony Park in Nantwich has been removed for good as it is “beyond repair”.

The James Calendar Hayes circular seat was presented to the park back in 1975 to commemorate its 100th birthday.

December 17, 2020
Councillors push through 20mph “restrictions” scheme for Cheshire East roads

Councillors push through 20mph “restrictions” scheme for Cheshire East roads

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Councillors have voted to approve “the principle of introducing 20mph speed restrictions where appropriate” in Cheshire East towns following farcical scenes.

Members debated the motion during the authority’s full council meeting yesterday (December 16) — the third to be held virtually.

December 17, 2020
Cheshire East Conservative councillors lose bid for free parking over Christmas

Cheshire East Conservative councillors lose bid for free parking over Christmas

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Conservative councillors withdrew plans to suspend parking charges in “council-owned car parks” for the borough’s towns

Conservative group leader Cllr Janet Clowes proposed a motion to introduce free parking after 3pm in the authority’s council car park over Christmas in an effort to encourage residents to ‘shop local’.

December 17, 2020
Covid-19 rapid testing pilots take place across Cheshire East

Covid-19 rapid testing pilots take place across Cheshire East

A pilot scheme of rapid testing for Covid-19 is taking place across Cheshire East.

The tests use a new methodology known as Lateral Flow Testing, designed to deliver targeted and focused, rapid testing for people without typical symptoms.

December 16, 2020
Cheshire East new powers to ensure businesses follow Covid restrictions

Cheshire East new powers to ensure businesses follow Covid restrictions

Cheshire East Council is to use new powers to bring businesses found breaching Covid restrictions into line.

Powers granted by Government include improvement notices, restriction notices, and immediate restriction notices including fines of up to £4,000.

December 15, 2020
20mph “default” limit on Cheshire East roads proposed  by councillors

20mph “default” limit on Cheshire East roads proposed by councillors

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Twenty miles per hour could soon be the default speed limit on Cheshire East’s residential and urban roads.

Independent Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the council’s walking and cycling champion, has proposed a motion to adopt the policy.

December 15, 2020
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

Cheshire East Conservatives bid to scrap parking charges over Christmas

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A bid to scrap car park charges in Cheshire East towns like Nantwich and Crewe over Christmas has been brought forward by the council’s Conservative group.

Conservative leader Cllr Janet Clowes has proposed a motion for this week’s full CEC council meeting, which has been seconded by deputy leader Cllr Stewart Gardiner.

December 14, 2020
Cheshire East Council launches Budget Consultation Report for 2021 to 2025

Cheshire East Council launches Budget Consultation Report for 2021 to 2025

Cheshire East Council has launched a public consultation on a planned four-year budget from 2021-2025.

And the proposal sets out potential rising Council Tax and cuts as the authority says it faces major costs caused by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

December 8, 2020
CEC hopes partnership will boost TV and film making in borough

CEC hopes partnership will boost TV and film making in borough

A new partnership could see more drama and film production coming to South Cheshire.

The area is already a popular location for leading producers and directors, with shows like Curfew, Paranoid and Sherlock Holmes filmed here in recent years.

December 4, 2020
Cheshire East Council has £33 million of developers’ money in coffers

Cheshire East Council has £33 million of developers’ money in coffers

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is sitting on more than £33 million of section 106 money from developers, with some money dating back from a planning application 28 years ago.

A freedom of information request has revealed the authority currently has a staggering £33,428,764 in unspent funds, having collected £39.7 million of such contributions since 2010.

December 4, 2020
Nantwich independent shops unveil fantastically festive window displays!

Nantwich independent shops unveil fantastically festive window displays!

By Jonathan White
These businesses in Nantwich are pulling out the stops to make festive window displays and frontages extra special this year.

An array of imaginative and eye-catching displays are providing a festive feel and encouraging people to shop local and back businesses in the run up to Christmas.

December 3, 2020
Cheshire East Council backs findings of HS2 land and property review

Cheshire East Council backs findings of HS2 land and property review

Cheshire East Council has welcomed new government proposals to transform the way in which land and property is purchased as part of HS2 project.

Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson announced 36 recommendations aimed at improving communication, compensation packages and support for businesses.

December 2, 2020