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Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A parish council which offered to pay for improved safety measures on a much-used cycleway and footpath says it is still waiting for a response from Cheshire East four years later.

Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood Parish Council says it has been trying since 2019 to get safety warning signs installed on the path.

November 14, 2024
Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

A devoted gran from Nantwich who makes beautiful tiny gowns for babies born asleep has pledged to continue her work after completing her 1000th garment.

Since setting up her charity “Daisy-Mae Angel Gowns” in 2020, Mandy Joubert has brought comfort to hundreds of grieving parents across the UK.

November 14, 2024
Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Police and fire crews closed Welsh Row in Nantwich today after a one-vehicle crash.

The incident happened at around 5.20am today (November 14).

November 14, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

Nearly 150 graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich gathered with their peers from the University of Chester for a graduation ceremony.

The event, set against the backdrop of Chester Cathedral, marked a milestone in the recent graduates’ academic and professional journeys.

November 13, 2024
Man airlifted to hospital from Nantwich house with serious injuries

Man airlifted to hospital from Nantwich house with serious injuries

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being found with serious injuries at a house in Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 11am today.

November 13, 2024
Connor Naismith

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith to vote for new “Assisted Dying” bill

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has confirmed he will be voting in favour of the Assisted Dying Private Members Bill (Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill).

The details of the bill have now been published and MPs have been told they can vote how they wish as “it is a matter of conscience”.

November 13, 2024
Nantwich Town Council proposes 8% rise in its Council Tax

Nantwich Town Council proposes 8% rise in its Council Tax

Nantwich Town Council is proposing to raise its portion of Council Tax by 8% in 2025-26.

Councillors have agreed to put the plan out for public consultation until December 8.

November 12, 2024
Controversial changes to CEC car parks begin next month

Controversial changes to CEC car parks begin next month

Motorists are being warned to be aware of controversial changes to car parks in Cheshire East which go live from Monday December 2.

From that date, parking charges will come into effect at most CEC-owned car parks where parking is currently free.

November 12, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival volunteers miss out on King’s Award

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers miss out on King’s Award

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers came agonisingly close to winning the King’s Award for Voluntary Services (KAVS).

The team was shortlisted for the prestigious award for all its efforts in organising the annual festival and in supporting Nantwich Foodbank.

November 12, 2024
Millfields fundraising

Millfields Primary Academy pupils dance to fundraising success

Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich have been putting their best feet forward to fundraise for local causes!

A recent dance-a-thon raised an amazing £2,700.10, to be split between two charities close to the school’s heart – Macmillan Cancer Support and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

November 11, 2024
Man charged following firearms incident in Nantwich

Man charged following firearms incident in Nantwich

A man has been charged following a firearms incident in Nantwich, police said.

A 31-year-old man who was arrested following the incident on Wednesday November 6.

November 11, 2024
Thousands attend packed Nantwich Remembrance service

Thousands attend packed Nantwich Remembrance service

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre today to take part in the annual Remembrance Sunday service, writes Jonathan White.

The Nantwich service and parade were organised by Frank Evanson, Parade Marshal, Nantwich & District Royal British Legion, and David Thomas, of Nantwich Town Council.

November 10, 2024
Cheshire East Council’s “new” planning portal slammed by residents

Cheshire East Council’s “new” planning portal slammed by residents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s “upgraded” planning portal has come under fire after residents and a parish council were unable to comment on some plans or view documents online.

Mobberley Parish Council, which acts as a consultee on applications in its area, was unable to view some documents at its recent planning meeting.

November 10, 2024