Human Interest

Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller

Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller

More campaigners have expressed their relief that Muller Developments’ appeal for a 1,100-house “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley has been rejected.

Pat Cullen, of campaign group Protect Stapeley, has worked alongside Stapeley Parish councillors and residents to fight Muller’s plans for land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Audlem Road and London Road.

March 18, 2015
Nantwich Aqueduct revamp delayed over disruption fears

Nantwich Aqueduct revamp delayed over disruption fears

Planned restoration work to Nantwich Aqueduct has been postponed to avoid disruption for local businesses in the summer.

The delay will also allow more funds to be raised to carry out additional repair work to the landmark spanning the A534.

March 18, 2015
Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles

Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles

The Secretary of State has kicked out Muller Homes’ appeal to build the first phase of a 1,100-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The announcement, a year since a four-day public inquiry into the appeal, has been welcomed by campaigners and councillors alike.

March 18, 2015
Nantwich councillor calls for 150 more parking spaces

Nantwich councillor calls for 150 more parking spaces

A town councillor has vowed to campaign for more car parking spaces in Nantwich town centre.

Cllr David Marren believes the town suffers from a lack of spaces, and says land behind Nantwich Pool has potential to be a new car park.

March 17, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich students run The Cat radio shows

Crewe and Nantwich students run The Cat radio shows

Media students from Crewe and Nantwich have taken to the microphone to launch their own regular show on The Cat Community Radio.

The Crewe and Nantwich station, based at South Cheshire College, has given students a chance to host a show and gain valuable broadcast experience.

March 17, 2015
Drivers face delays with A530 Middlewich Road closure

Drivers face delays with A530 Middlewich Road closure

Drivers face more disruption as essential work is set to start on the busy A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.

Structural patching work will start on the route between Crewe and Nantwich in preparation for surface treatment in the summer.

March 16, 2015
Burst water main floods major roads at Nantwich roundabout

Burst water main floods major roads at Nantwich roundabout

Motorists are being warned of congestion around Nantwich after a burst water main flooded the busy Sainsbury’s roundabout junction.

United Utilities are on site trying to fix the burst, which has caused thousands of gallons to pour across the carriageways.

March 12, 2015
Nantwich college student in BBC Countryfile show

Nantwich college student in BBC Countryfile show

A Reaseheath College apprentice in Nantwich starred in a BBC Countryfile programme.

Agriculture apprentice Jason Smith, 21, was joined by presenter Matt Baker as he carried out duties of assistant herdsman at his dairy farm in Middlewich.

March 12, 2015
Ofsted dump Bunbury village school in special measures

Ofsted dump Bunbury village school in special measures

A village school near Nantwich has been placed in “special measures” by Ofsted amid concerns of pupil safety and behaviour.

The move, which has shocked staff and governors at Bunbury Aldersey C of E Primary, relates to safeguarding and pupil behaviour issues.

March 10, 2015
Nantwich market traders call for opening hours clampdown

Nantwich market traders call for opening hours clampdown

Market traders in Nantwich who pack up early are having a negative impact on the town, other stallholders claim.

Concerned traders attended a town council meeting to air fears that some are not adhering to opening hours – which could be turning customers away.

March 10, 2015
On-street parking blitz working, say Nantwich councillors

On-street parking blitz working, say Nantwich councillors

Nantwich Town Council’s pilot scheme for tackling on-street parking problems is having an impact, councillors claim.

They say the scheme, now in its fifth week, is resulting in fewer contraventions as people become more aware of where parking is illegal.

March 9, 2015
New Scouts and Girlguiding groups to launch in Nantwich

New Scouts and Girlguiding groups to launch in Nantwich

By Kirsty Rollings
New Scouts and Girlguiding groups are being launched near Nantwich to help cope with rising demand.

The latest groups will be based at the newly refurbished Worleston Village Hall in Worleston.

March 5, 2015
Nantwich Cartoon Academy proves massive hit with youngsters

Nantwich Cartoon Academy proves massive hit with youngsters

A Nantwich cartoonist has been stunned at the popularity of his new Cartoon Academy workshops for youngsters.

Mark Wilcox has hosted a number of workshops for children aged between 4 and 11 at venues like Tastebud Cafe in Stapeley and Enzo coffee shop in Nantwich town centre.

March 4, 2015