Human Interest

Nine separate flood warnings for River Weaver including Nantwich

Nine separate flood warnings for River Weaver including Nantwich

NINE separate flood warnings along the River Weaver are today in place from the Environment Agency including areas in around Nantwich.

Heavy rain for over 24 hours from Storm Babet has seen huge amounts of water into the Weaver which has overflowed its banks in a number of places.

October 21, 2023
CEC issued just 22 fines for fly-tipping despite 4,456 offences

CEC issued just 22 fines for fly-tipping despite 4,456 offences

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Fly-tipping costs Cheshire East Council £239,000 a year but it has a “dismal” record for dealing with offenders and issued just 22 fixed penalty notices for 4,456 offences, councillors heard.

A national league table published by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs revealed Cheshire East was 211 out of 308 councils when it came to issuing notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping.

October 20, 2023
CEC would need 20% Council Tax rise to cover SEND deficit

CEC would need 20% Council Tax rise to cover SEND deficit

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council would have to increase council tax by 20% just to cover the deficit in its special needs budget, the council leader has said.

Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) has called on all councillors to look into the SEND provision (special educational needs and disabilities) so they can debate the issue at the next meeting of full council and come up with suggestions as to how the system can be improved.

October 20, 2023
Nantwich firm Webb House Furnishers buy Bratts building

Nantwich firm Webb House Furnishers buy Bratts building

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers have bought the former Bratts store building in the town centre to convert it into a new second showroom.

The company, based on Mill Street, have revealed they have purchased the whole building and plan to open all three floors for retail.

October 19, 2023
River Weaver pollution

Anger grows in Nantwich over River Weaver poisoning

Thousands more dead fish have been floating in the River Weaver in Nantwich, prompting fears of yet another massive slurry pollution incident.

Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Cllr Anna Burton said she alerted the Environment Agency to the latest incident.

October 19, 2023
Nantwich Luncheon Club expands to those outside town

Nantwich Luncheon Club expands to those outside town

The popular Nantwich Luncheon Club for the over 60s is opening its doors to those living outside the Nantwich boundary.

For years the group met twice a week at The Gables on Beam Street before moving to its new venue at Nantwich Civic Hall last year.

October 18, 2023
Nantwich man completes 48-hour ultra marathon challenge for charity

Nantwich man completes 48-hour ultra marathon challenge for charity

A Nantwich man has completed the exhausting 4x4x48 challenge – an ultra marathon with a twist!

For two days, Jim Wyatt’s alarm went off every four hours to tell him he needed to get out and run another four miles around Nantwich – day and night.

October 17, 2023
Love Lane parking meter - no sign

CEC has not costed how much to introduce parking charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has not priced up the costs of introducing charges on its free car parks – including having to buy and install meters.

The council is currently consulting with the public on proposals to introduce charges on most of its free car parks and to hike up the fees on most of those which already have pay and display, including Nantwich.

October 17, 2023
Former Crosville Club in Crewe could be bulldozed for new care home

Former Crosville Club in Crewe could be bulldozed for new care home

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Crosville Social Club which now hosts live entertainment events and functions could be bulldozed to make way for retirement apartments for the over 60s.

McCarthy Stone wants to build the retirement living development on the site which now operates as The Crozzy.

October 17, 2023
Man arrested after car ploughs into block of flats in Nantwich

Man arrested after car ploughs into block of flats in Nantwich

A man was arrested after a car crashed into a block of flats in Nantwich.

The incident happened yesterday (Sunday October 15) on Byron Walk in Nantwich.

October 16, 2023
Tributes after death of Nantwich Town steward and fan

Tributes after death of Nantwich Town steward and fan

Tributes have been paid after the death of Bob Antrobus, a long time steward and supporter of Nantwich Town.

The club said “all its thoughts” were with family and friends of Bob who has passed away.

October 15, 2023
More than 2,500 sign petition over CEC recycling centre closure plan

More than 2,500 sign petition over CEC recycling centre closure plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 2,500 people have signed a petition opposing the possible closure of three household waste recycling centres in Cheshire East.

The petition has been organised by local Liberal Democrats after the council’s environment and communities committee agreed last month to go out to consultation next spring on proposals which could see the tips at Poynton, Bollington and Middlewich close.

October 13, 2023
Calveley Primary teaching assistant wins national award

Calveley Primary teaching assistant wins national award

Calveley Primary Academy Erin Knapman has been named Apprentice Teaching Assistant of the Year.

National Teaching Assistants’ Day celebrates the crucial and valued role they play up and down the country, with the best nominated by their schools for the TA of the Year award.

October 12, 2023