Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award
Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been honoured by his village with the award of “Wistonian of the Year” for 2022.
The 51-year-old will receive a commemorative shield and badge.
Human Interest
CEC Conservative leader welcomes “public interest” report into former regime
The current leader of the Conservatives at Cheshire East Council has welcomed a “public interest” report which has lifted the lid on the regime under former leader Michael Jones.
The Grant Thornton report highlights a regime of “bullying” and “intimidatory behaviour” during Mr Jones’ time as leader between 2012-2015.
Secondary schools in Nantwich hit by February 1 strike action
Both secondary schools in Nantwich will be affected by the February 1 strike action which involves members of the National Education Union (NEU).
Brine Leas School and Malbank School and Sixth Form College are to close on Wednesday for some year groups due to staff shortages caused by industrial action.
CEC plans for parking charge rises will hit traders, councillors warned
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to hike up existing parking charges in Cheshire East and introduce fees on free car parks will cripple town centre traders and drive cars on to residential streets, councillors said.
Members of Cheshire East’s highways and transport committee were unhappy they were being asked to give feedback on budget proposals to increase charges when very little detail was given.
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.
The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.
The Rifleman pub to close in Nantwich, say heartbroken landlords
The Rifleman in Nantwich is to close “due to current financial climate”, its landlords have announced.
Annette Townley and partner Gary, who have the pub on James Hall Street for four years, have decided to call time.
CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates
Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.
Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.
Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille
Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.
It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.
Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal
Three former Barony Hospital buildings in Nantwich have been sold in a deal worth £1.85 million.
Cheshire property agency Legat Owen completed the deal for the Prince’s Court properties to Carlton Property Holdings.
Police appeal after Nantwich man dies in M56 crash
Officers are investigating an accident on the M56 in which a man from Nantwich died.
Matthew Clarke, 48, died at the scene after the incident which involved a BMW car which had left the carriageway.
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners
Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.
Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal
Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have issued an e-fit as part of their witness appeal for information.
The 15-year-old victim is reported to have been assaulted on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm on Monday January 16.
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