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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
Shoppers in Nantwich town centre

Council to explore “Nantwich Buddies” town centre scheme

Town councillors are to consider launching a “Nantwich Buddies” scheme to help visitors and shoppers in the town centre.

The idea, based on existing schemes in nearby Chester and other towns, would see volunteers in high-vis jackets around the town acting as helpers and advisors.

July 22, 2020
Councillors desperate to improve public toilets shortage in Nantwich

Councillors desperate to improve public toilets shortage in Nantwich

Town councillors in Nantwich are desperate to boost the number of public toilets in the town – to prevent visitors and shoppers getting caught short.

The number of public toilets has dwindled over the past few years, and the only one remaining is by the indoor market hall.

July 20, 2020
Kieran Mullan MP

MP Kieran Mullan criticises decision to allow Muller development in Stapeley

Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan has criticised the decision by the Secretary of State to allow the Muller Development to go ahead in Stapeley.

Nantwich South and Stapeley Conservative Councillors Andrew Martin and Peter Groves have long been against the development as was previous Conservative MP Edward Timpson.

July 20, 2020
Town Board for Crewe created amid fears it has “been left behind”

Town Board for Crewe created amid fears it has “been left behind”

A “Town Board for Crewe” has been created with the aim of developing proposals for up to £25 million in Government funding for the town.

The Board also aims to help deliver other projects in the pipeline, including the Town Centre regeneration and the HS2 station, to ensure all are aligned to the same vision.

July 20, 2020
Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station could reopen by 2022

Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station could reopen by 2022

Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station could be reopened as early as December 2022, it emerged today.

It is one of 50 proposals submitted from around the UK to the Government’s “Restoring Your Railway Fund”.

July 16, 2020
“Sad day” for Stapeley campaigners who fought Muller Property development

“Sad day” for Stapeley campaigners who fought Muller Property development

Campaigners who fought to stop the controversial Muller development in Stapeley have called it a “sad day”.

Muller has been granted planning permission by the Secretary of State for the first phase of it’s 1,000-home “Nantwich South” scheme on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Audlem Road and the A51 London Road.

July 15, 2020
Government GRANTS Muller Property appeal for “Nantwich South” development

Government GRANTS Muller Property appeal for “Nantwich South” development

Muller Property has been GRANTED permission to build the first phase of a potential 1,100-home “Nantwich South” development on land off Peter de Stapleigh Way, it was announced today.

In a 133-page decision notice, the Secretary of State said he agreed with a planning inspector’s report following a second public inquiry held over four days back in February 2018.

July 15, 2020
Barony Park fence part of “green space masterplan”, says council chief

Barony Park fence part of “green space masterplan”, says council chief

A Cabinet councillor at Cheshire East says the new fence around Barony Park in Nantwich is part of a “green space masterplan”.

And Cllr Mick Warren believes people will “quickly get used to it” as fencing rails of varying heights are set to be installed around the perimeter of the park.

July 14, 2020
Nigel Woodhouse at his new pop up Pub & Gin Bar

Nightclub boss in Nantwich calls on Government guidance for re-opening

A nightclub boss in Nantwich has called on the Government to issue a “roadmap” for when such venues can reopen.

Nigel Woodhouse, who runs and employs 20 people at The Studio nightclub on Castle Street in Nantwich, feels his industry sector has been “forgotten”.

July 14, 2020
Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases

Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases

Drivers across Cheshire East are being warned to expect more roadworks and delays as lockdown eases.

Authorities say they have received an increase in requests for roadworks from utility companies following the relaxing of lockdown measures.

July 13, 2020
Work on Barony Park perimeter fence starts in Nantwich

Work on Barony Park perimeter fence starts in Nantwich

Work on erecting perimeter fencing around Barony Park to prevent unauthorised traveller encampments is underway.

But concerned campaigners say the fence erected so far is higher than the one agreed in plans.

July 10, 2020
Cheshire Police plea to drinkers over second weekend of pubs reopening

Cheshire Police plea to drinkers over second weekend of pubs reopening

Cheshire Police have issued a plea for drinkers to “help keep themselves and others safe” when visiting re-opened pubs, bars and restaurants this weekend.

It’s the second weekend such venues have been allowed to open, and police expect thousands more people to be out.

July 10, 2020