By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bunbury councillor Becky Posnett has quit the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council and is now sitting as a non-grouped independent.
Cllr Posnett, who was elected to Cheshire East in 2023, was deputy whip of the Conservative group.
Nantwich councillors have saved an annual Christmas Santa Show – despite some calling for the popular event to be axed!
The show has taken place every year for 11 years at Nantwich Civic Hall, attracting hundreds of primary school children across the town.
A Nantwich church which provides childcare while parents shop in the town has received a National Lottery grant of £18,400 to open each Saturday.
Parents/carers and primary school aged children will benefit from the funding awarded to “Drop n Shop” which runs from Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street.
A man from Birmingham has been jailed following two burglaries at homes in Wistaston and Weston.
Shafiollah Amiree, 24, targeted a house on Parklands Drive in Weston and stole keys to a grey Audi which he then fled the scene in.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council staff are being urged to report all incidents of violence and aggression from members of the public to protect themselves and fellow employees.
There have been 21 reported incidents since April this year – 18 were classed as physical assault, aggressive or threatening behaviour and three related to verbal abuse or offensive language.
Community volunteers and organisations across Nantwich were honoured last night at the latest “Salt of the Earth” Nantwich Mayor’s awards.
The event – postponed from earlier in the year due to illness – took place in front of a packed audience at Nantwich Civic Hall.
A major A road is being closed between Stapeley and Bridgemere for five days next week to allow for improvement works, says Cheshire East highways.
The A51 London Road between Stapeley and Wybunbury/Bridgemere will be closed between October 6 and 10, from 7.30am to 5pm.
This year’s Nantwich “Tree of Light” is to be dedicated to young biker Josh Stockton who tragically died in a road accident last month.
The Tree of Light has become a popular and loved event in the town, organised by Nantwich Town Council.
A Leighton Hospital consultant is urging people to take two minutes to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register in a bid to boost organ donation.
Dr Jon Broad issued the appeal saying this one simple act could save and improve the lives of up to nine patients.
RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich has hailed its first Cheese and Wine Evening as a big success after raising £2,150 for the centre’s work.
The event – supported by Falcon Wealth Management – brought together supporters for an evening of fine wine and cheese, music, raffle and auction at the centre on London Road.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s “upgraded” planning system has come under fire as one councillor said she’s been inundated with complaints from residents unable to respond to consultations online.
Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) said the number of complaints she’s had from Audlem residents and forwarded to planning officers “isn’t sustainable”.
A Commercial property consultancy says securing new tenants for three town centre units shows Nantwich is still a “thriving destination” for retailers.
Legat Owen has helped to find new tenants for the properties at 10 Swine Market, 31 Pepper Street and 3 Church Lane.
A charity dedicated to supporting women and girls marked its 10th anniversary in style with a Glitter Ball at Nantwich Football Club.
Her-Place Charitable Trust welcomed a big crowd to its women-only event which brought glamour and heaps of sparkle to the club function room.
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