Tributes paid after death of popular Willaston councillor
Tributes have been paid to a popular Willaston councillor who has died.
Cllr Frank Morton passed away on Saturday night at Willaston Social Club after a suspected cardiac arrest.
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Cheshire East grit bin map shows just FIVE in Nantwich
Cheshire East Council has been urging residents to use grit bins to help make local roads and paths safer during the current cold snap.
Yet, the authority’s latest grit bin map shows there are only FIVE in total across Nantwich, and none in Willaston and Stapeley.
Bunbury man charged after HGV crashes into youth centre
A man from Bunbury near Nantwich has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision involving an HGV and a youth centre in Shropshire.
Peter Bilham, of Bunbury, was charged with one count of dangerously driving an HGV and four counts of criminal damage.
Bin collections across Cheshire East hit by snow and ice
Many bin collections across Crewe and Nantwich will be impacted today by weather conditions, Cheshire East Council has warned.
In their latest statement, Cheshire East said: “Due to the adverse weather conditions across Cheshire East, so far today it has not been safe or possible for our crews to carry out bin collections.
Snow and ice shuts Nantwich schools and causes road delays
Freezing winter conditions have seemingly ground Nantwich to a halt today with a number of schools shut and roads closed or log-jammed.
While snow and ice may have brought a touch of late festive fun, for some if has caused chaos on Monday with thousands returning to work and school.
Fire crews battle farm blaze overnight near Nantwich
Fire crews from across Cheshire battled a large farm barn blaze near Nantwich for more than 12 hours.
The fire broke out at a premises on Cholmondeley Road shortly after 12.30am earlier today (January 4th).
Developers submit revised plans for 75 homes on Stapeley field
A housing developer has submitted revised plans to demolish a bungalow in Stapeley, Nantwich and build 75 new homes on fields behind it.
They want to demolish number 6 Broad Lane and build an access road through to a new development of up to 75 homes with parking, open space, landscaping, drainage and associated works.
Nantwich Town councillors vote for 3.5% rise in council tax precept
Nantwich Town councillors have voted to reduce the proposed 5% rise in its council tax precept.
But they warned that a 3.5% rise is necessary amid fears Cheshire East would ask the town council to take on more services as part of further devolution plans.
Nantwich Tractor Run helps raise thousands for charity
Organisers of the popular festive Nantwich Tractor Run have helped to raise thousands of pounds for two local causes.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch dozens of local tractor owners decorated in Christmas lights convoy through the streets of Nantwich and surrounding villages on December 28th.
Black Lion quizzers raise more than £1,000 for Nantwich charities
Quiz kings and queens in Nantwich have rounded off the year by giving a bumper cash boost to the Shelter charity shop in town.
Regulars at The Black Lion Monday night quiz chipped into a collection and gave to a raffle to raise £386.50 for the Beam Street charity shop at their Christmas event.
Government employee from Nantwich in New Year’s Honours
A department for work and pensions worker from Nantwich has been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours.
Ken Lawton has been awarded an MBE for his work advocating for vulnerable individuals.
Cheshire Fire officer recognised in New Year’s Honours List
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service officer has been awarded the prestigious King’s Fire Service Medal in the New Year’s Honours List.
Hannah Caulfield, the service’s group manager, was hailed in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership in supporting female firefighters and colleagues, helping to make the service more diverse, inclusive, and supportive.
Nantwich Choral Society director receives BEM in New Year’s Honours
The music director of Nantwich Choral Society has been awarded in the King’s New Year’s Honours list.
John Naylor has been recommended for the honour of British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to music.
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