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Cheshire East checks housing associations after two-year-old’s death

Cheshire East checks housing associations after two-year-old’s death

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 housing associations registered in Cheshire East have been contacted by Cheshire East Council after the tragic death of a two-year-old boy.

The council is checking on all housing associations and how they are dealing with residents’ complaints about damp and mould “as a matter of urgency”.

December 19, 2022
Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have pulled together to help local people in need over the festive period.

All departments collected non perishable food, household items, toiletries and festive treats in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

December 18, 2022
Cheshire East Council adopts second part of Local Plan

Cheshire East Council adopts second part of Local Plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has adopted the second part of its local plan with some councillors voting against it.

Some warned at the council meeting this week that planners would have to go back to the drawing board if it was rejected.

December 17, 2022
CEC to have greater say on HS2 construction and design

CEC to have greater say on HS2 construction and design

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have a greater say in decisions on HS2 construction and design after voting to become a ‘qualifying authority’.

The council is already a qualifying authority for phase 2a – the route between Birmingham and Crewe.

December 16, 2022
Cheshire East Council must find £20 million savings, says leader

Cheshire East Council must find £20 million savings, says leader

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to find at least £20 million of savings or cuts to services to balance its books in the next financial year.

The harsh reality was spelled out to councillors by leader Sam Corcoran (Lab) at Wednesday’s meeting of the full council.

December 16, 2022
Nantwich Town Council to reduce its Council Tax by 5%

Nantwich Town Council to reduce its Council Tax by 5%

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed to reduce the council’s portion of Council Tax by 5% for 2023-24.

The proposal was voted through by councillors at the Civic Hall meeting last night (December 15)

December 16, 2022
Three men charged in connection with high value theft in Nantwich

Three men charged in connection with high value theft in Nantwich

Three men from Manchester have been charged by Cheshire Police in connection with a high value theft from Pockets store in Nantwich.

Three men were arrested at 5.15pm on Tuesday (December 13) after officers stopped a white Peugeot van on Princess Road, Manchester.

December 15, 2022
Cheshire East Council blasted for holding meeting in remote location

Cheshire East Council blasted for holding meeting in remote location

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has come under fire for holding another full council meeting in a countryside location with no public transport – making it inaccessible for residents without cars.

Today’s (December 14) meeting is being held at the SKA observatory at Jodrell Bank.

December 14, 2022
New commemorative plaques in place on Nantwich buildings

New commemorative plaques in place on Nantwich buildings

More plaques have been installed on landmark buildings in Nantwich to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The new plaques are on Nantwich Civic Hall, Chatwins Bakery (formerly Ye Olde Wyche Theatre), the large building on the corner of Pillory Street and Hospital Street (formerly Chesters’ store), Nantwich Museum and next to the town bridge on Welsh Row.

December 14, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to stand in next election

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to stand in next election

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has announced he intends to stand again in the next general election, likely to be in 2024.

The Conservative MP, making the announcement on social media, had to confirm this month whether he intended to run again to represent the constituency where he has been MP since December 2019.

December 13, 2022
Everybody Foundation boosts charities with Christmas Toys Appeal

Everybody Foundation boosts charities with Christmas Toys Appeal

The Everybody Foundation has donated more than £2,700 worth of toys to vulnerable families across South Cheshire.

Toys have included board games, bop it, balls and fishing kits to small, local charities who work with families as part of the Christmas Toy Appeal.

December 13, 2022
Man charged after cannabis farm found at house in Crewe

Man charged after cannabis farm found at house in Crewe

A large cannabis farm has been found at a property in Crewe after police received tip offs from local residents.

Officers recovered a large quantity of cannabis plants at a house on Ruskin Road after information was passed on by the local community.

December 13, 2022
Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre staff free birds to wild

Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre staff free birds to wild

Staff and volunteers at Nantwich’s RSPCA wildlife centre worked against the clock to return 29 birds back to the wild – despite strict avian flu restrictions.

A major exercise swung into action when RSPCA Stapeley Grange had a 48-hour window to release the birds.

December 12, 2022