Tributes were paid to Nantwich Sgt Ian Bennett today as he retires following 25 years’ service in South Cheshire.
Sgt Bennett received high praise from colleagues and councillors at a ceremony held at Nantwich Civic Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leaders from across Cheshire have formed an “Outbreak Response Co-ordination Group” to combat the continuing threat from Covid-19.
It aims to provide an effective response across all four council areas with the police, NHS, and business leaders.
A team of budding entrepreneurs at Cheshire College – South & West beat off many strong challengers at this year’s Young Enterprise Competition.
They won the “Best Presentation” category as well as being awarded runner up in the “Company of the Year” category.
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.
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.
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.
Cheshire East Council wants parents’ views on how their children travel to school ahead of plans for pupils’ safe return to school in September.
Recent government guidance has asked councils to work with schools, parents, carers and transport providers to put in place measures.
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