Labour councillor Nick Mannion has been re-elected as leader of Cheshire East Council and said he welcomed the return to the cabinet system of governance which comes into force today.
Cllr Mannion was speaking after narrowly holding off a challenge from Conservative Cllr Stewart Gardiner for the leadership.
Roadworks at a busy Nantwich junction are set to take place over four nights, Cheshire East highways have confirmed.
The resurfacing works will take place at the junction of the A51 London Road, Peter De Stapleigh Way and Elwood Way in Stapeley.
Two men have been arrested after an explosive device was found at a house in Nantwich, sparking a street evacuation.
The incident happened on Friday night and Nantwich News inquired with Cheshire Police at the time but had no response.
Children at Acton CE Academy in Nantwich enjoyed a day of outdoor learning, environmental activities and creative exploration to celebrate the 100th birthday of broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough.
A bemused Nantwich resident received a shock through the letterbox when a neighbour sent her a postcard – to complain about her parking!
Emily Potts says someone living near her on London Road watched which house she went into with her kids.
Trustees of the Beam Heath Estate are to stage a meeting in June for “hearing claims” from residents in Nantwich.
The “Purpose of Hearing Claims” meeting will be staged at the Parish Hall in Nantwich on Wednesday 24th June between 3pm-4.30pm and between 6pm-7pm.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
]The former Conservative group leader on Cheshire East Council is furious councillors’ rights to represent residents in planning applications have been “further eroded” because the council and government have re-written the rules.
A senior nurse at Mid Cheshire Hospitals has received a prestigious national honour for her long-term impact on the profession.
Dhanya Radhamani Dharan, deputy divisional head of nursing for the surgery and cancer division, claimed top spot in the Legacy Builder category at the ASKeN National Nursing Summit and Awards 2026.
New sensory kits have been introduced across NHS community services in Nantwich and Crewe to support autistic patients at healthcare appointments.
It’s part of a Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity initiative which they staged during Autism Acceptance Month to help reduce anxiety and improve access to care.
Members of the Nantwich community were honoured tonight (May 8th) at the 2026 Mayor’s Salt of the Earth Awards.
In one of her final engagements of her mayoral year, Cllr Mary Slinn handed out awards to deserving volunteers, organisations and residents who have gone above and beyond.
Police have confirmed an 11th person has been arrested in the investigation into serious offences alleged at a religious group in Crewe.
Cheshire Police are probing allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery, involving members of a religious group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors will decide next week whether to increase their allowances.
All CEC councillors currently have a basic allowance of £12,851, with the council leader having a special responsibility allowance (SRA) of £29,517 on top of that and the deputy an SRA of £17,820.
A support service for people in Nantwich and a dog rescue charity have each received a funding boost.
Re-Enabled Support Services and Pawprints to Freedom each received a £300 community donation from David Wilson Homes.
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