New Mayor of Nantwich takes robes at council meeting
The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stuart Bostock took the robes and chain at a town council meeting last night (May 9).
Cllr Bostock takes over the role for 2024-25 from Cllr Steph Wedgwood.
Human Interest
Prolific shoplifter in Nantwich and Crewe handed two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
A prolific shoplifter who has targeted stores in Nantwich and Crewe has been banned from entering convenience stores across the area as part of efforts to tackle his offending.
Ian McIntyre, 45, was handed the two-year order at Chester Magistrates’ Court following multiple incidents of shoplifting across Crewe and the surrounding areas.
Nantwich nightclub gets go ahead to open until 4.30am
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich nightclub The Studio has been given permission to extend its opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays to 4.30am despite objections from some nearby residents.
The Studio, on Castle Street, currently has permission to open until 3.30am Monday to Saturday and until 2.30am on Sundays.
Cheshire East and Crewe FC agree deal for revamp of sports facilities
Cheshire East Council and Crewe FC football club have signed a deal to spearhead a redevelopment scheme at King George V Playing Fields.
The agreement follows a formal selection process and involves creating a 3G artificial grass pitch and a refurbished pavilion at the playing fields in Crewe.
Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans
Rural bus services around Nantwich could be cut under new plans unveiled by Cheshire East Council.
But a direct service from the town to Leighton Hospital looks set to be reinstated if the proposals go ahead.
Wistaston man among four jailed following street brawl
Four men including one from Wistaston have been jailed for a combined total of almost seven years following a street brawl in broad daylight in Crewe.
The men, who were sentenced at Chester Crown Court, were involved in a fight which broke out on Davenport Avenue in August 2023.
Crewe’s new bus station opens to passengers
The new Crewe Bus Station has opened its doors today (May 7) following a two-year construction project.
The station’s facilities, covered by a CCTV system, include a fully-enclosed passenger waiting area with seating and 10 bus bays including one for coaches.
RSPCA award-winning garden opens at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich
The public are being invited to tour the RSPCA’s RHS Garden which has been relocated to the wildlife centre at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich.
The garden made its mark during the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show at Kensington, where it achieved a silver-gilt medal from judges.
Cheshire East consults on plans to change household recycling centre service
New mobile household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are being considered by Cheshire East Council amid plans to revamp its service.
The staffed mobile centres would visit “public spaces” once a month around the borough.
Beam Heath Trust claims day in Nantwich set for July 3
Nantwich residents entitled to Beam Heath Trust dividends can claim their payment this year on July 3.
The modest annual dividend is from an ancient trust, which was updated by the Beam Heath Act, 1823.
Labour’s Dan Price wins Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election
Labour candidate Dan Price has won the election to become Cheshire’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.
Mr Price, a former Warrington councillor, won 48.1% of the votes, polling 86,279.
Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a car wash on vacant land near Nantwich Town’s stadium have sparked noise and environmental concerns as well as traffic-related fears.
A total of 34 residents – mainly neighbours – have objected to the proposal earmarked for land which is sometimes used as an overspill car park on match days.
Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling
Workers refurbishing a Nantwich building set to be the new Costa Coffee outlet have uncovered this amazing copper ceiling.
The developers have been stripping out the former M&Co outlet on High Street.
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