Environment

Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes have been paid to a Nantwich Market trader who has called it a day after 30 years working at the market.

Mary Faulkner has run a knitting stall in the market hall in the town since 1987.

August 9, 2020
Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal Sec of State decision to allow Muller scheme in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal Sec of State decision to allow Muller scheme in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal a controversial decision by the Secretary of State to allow a massive housing development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

It means Muller Properties are now allowed to build phase one of their proposed “Nantwich South” development.

August 7, 2020
M&Co store in Nantwich saved in company restructure

M&Co store in Nantwich saved in company restructure

M&Co’s store in Nantwich is one of more than 200 to be saved following a financial restructure aimed at preserving more than 2,200 jobs.

The company, which has had a presence in the town for over 25 years, appointed administrators in April as the coronavirus outbreak forced the closure of most UK retailers for almost four months.

August 6, 2020
Free cycling training for children launched by Cheshire East

Free cycling training for children launched by Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is offering free training to children looking to increase their confidence cycling on roads.

The sessions – which will run for two weeks at Cumberland Arena in Crewe and Macclesfield Leisure Centre on Priory Lane – start on Monday August 17.

August 5, 2020
Nantwich to get “fastest broadband speeds in Europe” says Openreach

Nantwich to get “fastest broadband speeds in Europe” says Openreach

Openreach has outlined plans to make ultra-reliable and gigabit-capable full fibre broadband available to homes and businesses in Nantwich and other Cheshire towns.

August 5, 2020
More than 30 Nantwich outlets join Eat Out to Help Out scheme

More than 30 Nantwich outlets join Eat Out to Help Out scheme

By Jonathan White
More than 30 Nantwich cafes, pubs and restaurants are taking part in the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ government scheme to boost their trade as lockdown eases.

August 1, 2020
Barony Park fence will not stop unauthorised access, admits council

Barony Park fence will not stop unauthorised access, admits council

Fencing around Barony Park in Nantwich is more aimed at enhancing the site and may not prevent unauthorised access, a council chief admitted today.

The comments come after a small group of travellers (pictured) were able to gain access to the park at the weekend, despite the new fencing being erected around the perimeter.

July 28, 2020
Former Residence venue to re-open as The Townhouse Nantwich

Former Residence venue to re-open as The Townhouse Nantwich

The former Residence restaurant and bar venue on Mill Street is to re-open as The Townhouse Nantwich.

New owners announced last night (July 26) that the outlet would be open late Summer 2020, but few details have been released so far.

July 27, 2020
Cheshire East Council to restart FlexiLink and Shopmobility services

Cheshire East Council to restart FlexiLink and Shopmobility services

Cheshire East Council is to restart its FlexiLink bus and Shopmobility services from August 3.

There will be new safety measures and restrictions to ensure the risks of spreading Covid-19 are minimised.

July 24, 2020
Lesser Skullcap plant returns to Cheshire after 20-year absence

Lesser Skullcap plant returns to Cheshire after 20-year absence

The Lesser Skullcap plant has been reintroduced to a Cheshire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve after a 20 year absence from the county.

Historically, the plant was used in traditional medicine and had a multitude of uses including a nerve disorder sedative.

July 24, 2020
Dualling of A500 one step closer with £53 million Government pot

Dualling of A500 one step closer with £53 million Government pot

A project to dual the A500 between the M6 and Meremoor Moss roundabout has moved closer with £53 million of Government funding secured.

The £68.7 million scheme has now secured programme entry subject to final approval, says Cheshire East Council.

July 24, 2020
Cheshire East Council offers 4 days of free car parking in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council offers 4 days of free car parking in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council has offered Nantwich residents and visitors four days of free car parking later this year.

However, the offer is unlikely to appease many who are angry at parking charges being re-introduced by the authority after suspension of charges during lockdown.

July 24, 2020
Cheshire Police and CEC urge residents to follow new face covering rules

Cheshire Police and CEC urge residents to follow new face covering rules

Residents in South Cheshire are being urged to follow new coronavirus legislation as face coverings in shops becomes mandatory from today (July 24).

All residents over the age of 11 must wear a face covering inside all retail stores and supermarkets, unless they have medical reasons not to.

July 24, 2020