By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s leaders have written to the Prime Minister over the speculation surrounding the future of HS2 and called for an urgent meeting before any decision is taken.
The government has so far refused to confirm or deny speculation that the route north of Birmingham is to be scrapped as the cost spirals.
Residents in Nantwich are being urged to air views on Cheshire East Council’s proposed changes to parking arrangements and charges.
It could see parking costing £1 an hour on some car parks in Nantwich, including Bowling Green and Church Lane.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on his Government bosses to stand by their pledge to go ahead with Phase 2 of the HS2 high speed rail line to Crewe.
It comes as speculation grows that the Tory Government could scrap the line from Midlands to the North West to save up to £150 billion as costs soar.
A popular Nantwich pub is facing a planning enforcement investigation after it emerged its new “second bar” does not have planning permission.
Residents living on the boundary of The Leopard pub, owned by Joules Brewery, have complained about noise and privacy invasion from “The Hunter’s Hideout” which opened in April.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to three of Cheshire East Council’s seven household waste sites could close in the future, a council report has revealed.
Councillors on the environment and communities committee will be asked to give officers the go-ahead to draft a public consultation to go out next year.
By Jonathan White
A Nantwich swimmer who took on a 999 challenge in the summer has raised more than £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice.
Oliver Daly, 37, swam nine miles, walked 99km, and cycled 999km as part of the challenge.
Pupils at a primary school in Nantwich are at the top of their game when it comes to sports.
Acton Primary Academy’s hard work in delivering sport has been recognised with the Platinum School Games Mark Award.
Police appealing for witnesses following a suspected hit and run in Nantwich, want to contact two drivers who were in the area at the time of the incident.
The 61-year-old victim of the incident was found with serious injuries on London Road, close to The Leopard pub and Jackson Avenue, at around 9.10pm on Friday September 8.
Cheshire East Council is set to report financial pressures of £12.8 million against its 2023/24 budget, latest figures show.
But the authority says savings already identified have reduced this from an eye-watering £26.6m deficit.
Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has been recognised for cutting-edge work to preserve the school’s natural environment.
The school, which includes a nursery, is among the first in the UK to begin installing ground source (borehole) heating with a £1.8m grant as part of a Government pilot scheme.
Police arrested one person during their temporary “stop and search” powers in Nantwich – and have vowed to step up patrols in the town.
It comes after several reports that a gang of young males dressed all in black have been making threats to residents.
An elderly care home resident in South Cheshire has learned to read again – with help from a big-hearted primary school pupil!
Violet, 79, was determined to show age is no barrier to achieve her dream of learning to read again.
Police officers in Nantwich have been given more powers to stop and search anyone they suspect of carrying a weapon, it emerged today.
It follows a number of incidents over the past week of threats and criminal damage in the town, mainly involving youths.
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