Human Interest

Plans submitted for new Kingsley Fields primary school in Nantwich

Plans submitted for new Kingsley Fields primary school in Nantwich

Plans have been submitted for the proposed new primary school at Kingsley Fields in Nantwich, writes Belinda Ryan.

The one-form entry school, which will accommodate 210 pupils, is planned for vacant land off Richard Gibson Road.

February 20, 2023
South Cheshire families can tap in to Home Energy Support Fund

South Cheshire families can tap in to Home Energy Support Fund

The Home Energy Support Fund is now available to help people in South Cheshire struggling to pay rocketing domestic fuel bills.

Many people tis winter have seen their fuel bills increasing by as much as 300% to 400%.

February 20, 2023
Cheshire East Council pledges ongoing support to the Armed Forces

Cheshire East Council pledges ongoing support to the Armed Forces

Cheshire East Council has continued its pledge to the Armed Forces by re-signing the Cheshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership community covenant.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly and should not face disadvantages when seeking to access public or private goods and services in the UK.

February 20, 2023
Some Cheshire East schools could go into red, headteachers warn

Some Cheshire East schools could go into red, headteachers warn

Several schools in Cheshire East will go into the red next year unless the government increases their funding, headteachers have told councillors.

For many years Cheshire East has received less funding for its schools than other councils because it is seen as an affluent area.

February 19, 2023
Monks Lane and Cuckoo Lane junction in Acton - Google Maps

Call for action after three crashes in three days at busy Nantwich junction

Residents have called for action on a “dangerous” junction near Nantwich which has seen three accidents in three days this week.

The latest incident happened yesterday (February 15) at the junction of the A534 with Monk’s Lane and Cuckoo Lane, at Acton.

February 17, 2023
Lottery boost for Cheshire project supporting mums and children at risk

Lottery boost for Cheshire project supporting mums and children at risk

A specialist South Cheshire service supporting mums with children at risk of being removed from their care has won backing from The National Lottery Community Fund.

The Believe Project, run by Crewe charity Motherwell Cheshire, has been awarded £282,401 to continue its vital work in the community after funding dried up during the pandemic.

February 16, 2023
Cheshire College commends apprentices and employers

Cheshire College commends apprentices and employers

Several apprentices and employers were commended at Cheshire College – South and West’s Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony.

The annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of apprentices, as well as the positive impact of their employers.

February 16, 2023
Leighton Hospital (top of pic) and new layout of A530

A530 Middlewich Road to reopen Saturday February 18

The A530 Middlewich Road between Leighton Hospital and Pyms Lane will finally reopen to motorists on Saturday February 18.

Cheshire East Council has now confirmed the first phase of the North West Crewe Package works on the A530 between Pyms Lane and Smithy Lane is complete.

February 15, 2023
Collection for cancer charity at Nantwich Town FC

Collection for cancer charity at Nantwich Town FC

By Jonathan White
Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group raised more than £300 with a bucket collection for Cancer Research UK at Nantwich Town FC.

The collection took place at the club’s Swansway Stadium before the home match against Matlock Town in the Pitching In Northern Premier League.

February 15, 2023
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is launching Emergency Appeals for CHF 200 million to respond to a deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.

The Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent have immediately mobilized to support communities affected: needs are growing minute by minute. Rescue teams have been reaching hardest-hit areas where survivors remain trapped under rubble.

In Turkey, teams from the Turkish Red Crescent deployed in ten affected provinces in the south and southeast regions with stocks of food and basic aid items such as tents and blankets to support those injured and evacuated. Their teams are also providing psychological support, distributing hot meals and sending its national stock of blood and plasma to the affected regions.

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria receive aid from Cheshire

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria will receive emergency aid of £60,000 from Cheshire Freemasons

Survivors of the devastating earthquake will be receiving vital emergency supplies raised by Freemasons from across the country for British Red Cross, UK for UNHCR and UNICEF.

February 14, 2023
CEC councillors’ allowances look set to be frozen in 2023-24

CEC councillors’ allowances look set to be frozen in 2023-24

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors’ allowances are expected to be frozen for the next year as Cheshire East cuts back on its spending.

A recommendation in the budget, which goes to full council on February 22, urges councillors to consider freezing their allowances for the 2023/24 financial year.

February 14, 2023
Malbank School celebrates late headteacher Herbert Rowsell

Malbank School celebrates late headteacher Herbert Rowsell

Family, friends, former and current staff at Malbank School in Nantwich joined together to celebrate the life and contribution of former headteacher Herbert Rowsell.

Herbert died late last year and his wife and children were invited to the memorial.

February 13, 2023
A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

The A530 Middlewich Road is set to re-open next week, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The key road has been closed since May last year between Pyms Lane and Leighton Hospital as part of the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) scheme.

February 13, 2023