A Wistaston mum has begged council bosses to revise A530 closure diversions after a heartbreaking journey almost cost the life of her nine-month-old baby.
Dawn Nelson fears that in a life critical situation, the route to Leighton Hospital is too long and slow, and is confusing for many drivers.
A police investigation has been launched into alleged “serious unauthorised transactions” involving Audlem Parish Council.
In a statement released by the council, it said both the police and bank are involved in a probe into the financial affairs of the authority.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has said he backs Boris Johnson’s decision to resign and will support his successor.
Mr Timpson’s office released a statement after Mr Johnson told the country he is resigning but will stay on until the new leader is in place.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is employing experts to review its schools catering service after it made a loss of more than £95,000 in 2021-22.
The service currently provides meals for 92 schools across the borough – this includes 86 primary, four special schools, one secondary and a pupil referral unit.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s Conservative group leader says she is pleased Boris Johnson has resigned but is disappointed he will continue until a new leader is selected.
Mr Johnson spoke to the nation from outside Downing Street at 12.30pm today (July 7) saying it is clearly the will of the Parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new party leader and therefore a new prime minister.
Police are investigating two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich.
The separate incidents happened at the weekend and left one victim in hospital.
By Jonathan White
Wistaston woman Anne Garner joined friends to complete the “Pink Ribbon Walk” in Derbyshire to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
Ann, a learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West, participated in the event at Chatsworth House a year after the original event was postponed due to the pandemic.
Two new public-access defibrillators have been installed in Nantwich.
Nantwich Ambulance First Responders helped fit the Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPADs).
Census 2021 results show Cheshire East’s population has risen by almost 30,000 since the previous survey in 2011.
In total, 98% of Cheshire East population completed the 2021 Census, higher than the 97% national average.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has sought reassurance that Cheshire East Council is not anti-fracking and would keep an open mind if applications came forward in light of the current energy crisis.
Cllr Sarah Pochin (Bunbury, Ind) was speaking during a debate on the council’s draft minerals and waste plan at the environment and communities committee.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could be forced to collect food waste weekly from all properties under latest proposals being consulted on by the government.
The council introduced a system in January 2020 to collect food waste fortnightly with garden waste.
Crewe has made a shortlist of six towns and cities in the UK in the race to be selected as the new headquarters of Great British Railways.
It was chosen with York, Bimringham, Derby, Doncaster and Newcastle-upon-Tyne out of 42 towns and cities that applied.
Barclays Bank customers in Nantwich have been told their branch is to close in September.
It’s the latest blow for customers who want face-to-face banking, with just two left in the town.
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