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CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.

The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.

September 26, 2024
Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Village school Calveley Primary near Nantwich is celebrating its latest Ofsted report.

Inspectors rated the school “Good” and said pupils “receive a wonderful and happy learning experience”.

September 26, 2024
September edition of “Nantwich Life” now available

September edition of “Nantwich Life” now available

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Thousands of copies of our September edition of Nantwich Life – the town’s first independent FREE newspaper – are now available!

September 26, 2024
Boaters angry at Nantwich Marina shower facility closure

Boaters angry at Nantwich Marina shower facility closure

Canal boaters in Nantwich have hit out at a decision to remove showering facilities at Nantwich Marina.

They have lobbied Nantwich councillors in a bid to reverse the decision by the Canal and Rivers Trust (CRT).

September 25, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Brookfield Park funds voted down

A councillor’s bid to earmark £90,000 for improvements to Brookfield Park in Nantwich next year was voted down.

Cllr John Priest put forward a notice of motion to set aside the funds for improvements to the park’s playground.

September 25, 2024
CEC cannot balance books with £20.7m adult services overspend

CEC cannot balance books with £20.7m adult services overspend

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East would not balance its books in adult services this year even if it closed all its libraries and leisure centres and didn’t spend a penny fixing roads, a councillor said.

Cllr Andrew Kolker was speaking as the adults and health committee yesterday (Sept 23) discussed the massive financial pressures of social care on the council.

September 24, 2024
Leighton Hospital “Healthier Futures” microsite goes live

Leighton Hospital “Healthier Futures” microsite goes live

Leighton Hospital chiefs have launched a new microsite to keep people informed on plans to develop their “health and care neighbourhood”.

The site will be the central hub for news, updates, and events about the new hospital programme.

September 24, 2024
Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

A father and his son from Nantwich have launched a petition in a bid to improve playground facilities in the town.

Jonathan Jackson and his son Arthur say the lack and state of current facilities on Barony Park are “not safe” and are calling for action.

September 24, 2024
flooded allotments at Brookfield in February 2017

“Toxic” herbicides ruled out in tackling invasive marestail on Nantwich allotments

A bid to use a “toxic” herbicide to kill the invasive weed marestail on a Nantwich Allotment site has been thrown out by councillors.

Some tenants at Brookfield Allotments off Shrewbridge Road wanted external contractors in to use a glysophate-based weedkiller to zap the pesky plants.

September 23, 2024
Car fire closes A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich

Car fire closes A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich

A car burst into flames on the busy A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich, forcing it to close.

The incident happened close to the Station Pilot roundabouts at around 10.20am yesterday (September 21).

September 22, 2024
Leighton Hospital endoscopy team shortlisted for major award

Leighton Hospital endoscopy team shortlisted for major award

The endoscopy team at Leighton Hospital has been shortlisted for the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Awards.

It will compete in the “Best Employer for Staff Recognition and Engagement” category.

September 21, 2024
Cllr Mick Warren

Cheshire East ignore public views and plan to close three tips

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council looks set to permanently close three tips at Middlewich, Bollington and Poynton – despite overwhelming opposition in a public consultation.

A report to the council’s environment committee simply “notes” the consultation outcome but still recommends councillors “approve permanent closure of the HWRC sites at Bollington, Middlewich and Poynton”

September 21, 2024
Man sped at 90mph before killing friend on way to Nantwich Jazz Festival

Man sped at 90mph before killing friend on way to Nantwich Jazz Festival

A man speeding at up to 90mph towards Nantwich Jazz Festival, crashed into a tree killing one friend and seriously injuring three others.

Finley Wood, 21, has been jailed for 10 years after admitting causing the crash on the A525 near Combermere.

September 20, 2024