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Cheshire College on-campus nursery earns “Outstanding” Ofsted rating

Cheshire College on-campus nursery earns “Outstanding” Ofsted rating

Cheshire College – South & West’s on-campus nursery ‘Starting Point’ has been awarded “Outstanding” status by Ofted.

The nursery, on the Crewe campus, was inspected in August and staff are “overwhelmed” to have maintained their Outstanding rating.

September 29, 2022
Poll shows most against pedestrianizing Beam Street in Nantwich

Poll shows most against pedestrianizing Beam Street in Nantwich

A poll of almost 1,000 voters in Nantwich shows most do not want a section of Beam Street in the town centre pedestrianizing.

We ran a poll amid the current closure of the section between Manor Road and Waterlode/Welsh Row for footway and resurfacing works.

September 29, 2022
Cheshire Fire Authority appoints new Chief Fire Officer

Cheshire Fire Authority appoints new Chief Fire Officer

Cheshire Fire Authority has appointed Cheshire Fire Service’s new Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive.

Alex Waller takes on the role in place of Mark Cashin, who has retired.

September 28, 2022
Cheshire East Councillor’s warning over “deadly flu” amid vaccine campaign

Cheshire East Councillor’s warning over “deadly flu” amid vaccine campaign

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
People have forgotten how nasty flu can be and should be “gently” reminded it can be a killer, a Cheshire East councillor has said.

Wybunbury Ward Cllr Janet Clowes, speaking the day before the national vaccination campaign was launched, told the Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board: “With Covid, I think people have also forgotten not just what a nasty disease flu is but how high the mortality rates can be if we don’t have proper vaccination programmes.

September 28, 2022
Healthcare worker at home visit

Care at home providers receive 14% fees rise from Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Care at home providers have received an extra 14% towards their fees from Cheshire East Council this year to cover spiralling costs.

Cheshire East had already agreed to increase the amount it pays providers by 6% earlier this year.

September 28, 2022
Nantwich residents to air views on “Town Centre Vitality Plan”

Nantwich residents to air views on “Town Centre Vitality Plan”

Nantwich residents are being encouraged to have their say on plans to revitalise the town centre.

It is one of nine towns across the borough that Cheshire East Council wants to develop a plan for.

September 27, 2022
Nantwich head praises air ambulance after school emergency

Nantwich head praises air ambulance after school emergency

A Nantwich headteacher has praised the North West Air Ambulance after it attended an emergency earlier today.

The incident happened at Brine Leas School on Audlem Road where a pupil needed urgent treatment.

September 27, 2022
Women’s safety charity appeals for Street Angels to join campaign

Women’s safety charity appeals for Street Angels to join campaign

A South Cheshire charity on a mission to make society safer for women is stepping up its campaign as nights draw in and the party season approaches.

The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation has announced plans to launch South Cheshire Street Angels.

September 27, 2022
Inspectors slam Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership for ‘failings’, ‘shortcomings’ and ‘weaknesses’

Inspectors slam Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership for ‘failings’, ‘shortcomings’ and ‘weaknesses’

Inspectors have released a damning report into failings by Cheshire East Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.

The report points to a series of “failings”, “shortcomings” and “weaknesses” in its role in protecting children from criminal exploitation.

September 26, 2022
Crewe and Nantwich residents face address checks at household recycling centres

Crewe and Nantwich residents face address checks at household recycling centres

People using the Pyms Lane tip may face “proof of address” checks in future under new plans by Cheshire East Council.

There will also be ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) in place after the council announced a new contract for the running of its household waste recycling centres.

September 26, 2022
Queens Park in Crewe to remain open despite Avian Bird Flu cases

Queens Park in Crewe to remain open despite Avian Bird Flu cases

Queens Park in Crewe is to remain open to the public despite cases of Avian Bird Flu being confirmed among its geese population.

DEFRA confirmed the cases last week and signs are now around the park warning people not to approach or feed the wildlife and to keep away from the lake.

September 26, 2022
Cheshire East Council seeks short term housing amid winter economy crisis

Cheshire East Council seeks short term housing amid winter economy crisis

Cheshire East Council bosses are looking for temporary accommodation solutions amid fears of a rise in homelessness this winter.

The authority says it needs to procure an initial 20 properties in a variety of locations across the borough.

September 26, 2022
Vaccination centre at Hollowood Pharmacy back open in Crewe

Vaccination centre at Hollowood Pharmacy back open in Crewe

A new vaccination centre has opened in Crewe to help administer the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign.

Hollowood Chemists have opened a new centre at Crewe Honda Centre on West Street.

September 25, 2022