By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A group championing bus users across Cheshire is determined to see better transport links made a priority by council chiefs.
Crewe and District Bus Users Group (CDBUG) was set up to challenge cuts proposed in Cheshire East Council’s 2017 bus review.
Voters across Cheshire East are being urged to check the location of their local polling station – so they don’t lose their voice in the General Election.
Cheshire East Council will be responsible for running 280 polling stations across the whole borough, where votes can be cast on December 12.
By Stephen Topping, local democracry reporter
A long-awaited development that will transform a busy part of Nantwich has been given the green light from councillors – despite some concerns over flood risk.
At Wednesday’s meeting, Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee voted to approve plans for 31 apartments plus a hotel, restaurants and shops at the former gasworks off Welsh Row.
Nantwich has been presented top prize of Gold in the Town Category of the Britain in Bloom Awards.
The hard work and dedication of volunteers has paid off for the ninth year running after earning the award at the North West in Bloom Awards Ceremony in Southport.
A young Nantwich girl has scooped honours at the Everybody Junior Awards in Cheshire East.
Bella McKinney was named Sports Personality of the Year for the aged 5-8 category at the awards.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A first proposal for how Cheshire East Council could ditch its cabinet in favour of a series of committees from next May has been turned down.
Following a petition last year and a manifesto commitment from independent councillors in May’s election, CEC agreed to work towards scrapping the cabinet at the May annual meeting.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A cross-party group of eight councillors will consider whether the Cheshire East mayoralty should continue.
Cheshire East Council’s constitution committee has agreed to set up a working group with eight councillors to consider the issue.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A major development in Nantwich could leave workers, shoppers and visitors struggling to park if more spaces are not found elsewhere in the town, council chiefs are being warned.
Burglars raided a business property under construction in Calveley near Nantwich and made off with a haul of copper piping.
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident at around 12.30am today (Friday 22 November).
Residents in South Cheshire are being urged to follow healthcare professional advice on norovirus following a rise in cases in the local community.
Leighton Hospital has closed two wards to admissions and visitors after it was confirmed that a small number of patients had the illness.
NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has won a national award for a partnership project with a shared vision.
The project aimed to reduce the time patients spend waiting in hospital for discharge.
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich have celebrated academic success at a graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral.
University Centre Reaseheath is a strategic alliance partner with the University of Chester and both education institutions shared a graduation ceremony in the historic building.
Queens Park in Crewe has scooped a prestigious national environmental award.
It has been recognised by the government as a national “Bees Needs Champion”.
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