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New roundabout plans for Brookfield Park children’s play area

Plans for a new £12,000 roundabout to be installed at Brookfield Park have been agreed by town councillors.

The new facility would be a modern roundabout also accessible for disabled and younger children.

June 10, 2022
Nantwich councillors back scheme to reopen public toilets

Nantwich councillors back scheme to reopen public toilets

Nantwich Town councillors have backed plans to refurbish and re-open Snow Hill public toilets in the town.

The plans include a pay-per-use scheme and provide two direct access toilets – one unisex and one disabled.

June 10, 2022
Nantwich firms missing out due to lack of parking, says councillor

Nantwich firms missing out due to lack of parking, says councillor

Nantwich businesses are losing trade because visitors to the town can’t find a parking space, a councillor said.

Cllr Peter Groves (Con) said Cheshire East Council had done nothing to address the loss of the 80-plus spaces on the unofficial St Anne’s car park, off Welsh Row, when the site was devel

June 9, 2022
So why was A530 Middlewich Road closed before “visible” works started?

So why was A530 Middlewich Road closed before “visible” works started?

Cheshire East Council chiefs say “pre works” including deliveries and surveys on the A530 Middlewich Road meant it had to be closed on May 9.

It comes as many have observed a lack of ‘visible’ construction work taking place on the stretch between Pyms Lane and Smithy Lane.

June 9, 2022
South Cheshire company hits right note with special gift to conductor

South Cheshire company hits right note with special gift to conductor

South Cheshire cereal makers Mornflake have come to the rescue of a musical conductor too small to be seen by members of a popular community choir!

At 5ft 2in, Clare Shackleton spent much of her time on tips toes during rehearsals with Wistaston Singers until the big-hearted Gresty Road company stepped in to help.

June 8, 2022
Everybody in awards shortlist for Nantwich leisure centre project

Everybody in awards shortlist for Nantwich leisure centre project

Everybody Health and Leisure has been shortlisted for “New Concept, Build or Design of the Year” for the Nantwich Leisure Centre redevelopment project.

The organisation is also shortlisted in the “Business Continuity, Recovery & Success following on from Covid-19” category at the ukactive Awards.

June 8, 2022
Beam Street in Nantwich to close for 18 weeks for works

Beam Street in Nantwich to close for 18 weeks for works

Beam Street in Nantwich will be closed for 18 weeks to allow for footway improvement works.

Cheshire East is to carry out pedestrian and road safety enhancements and include an upgrade of the zebra crossing, new kerbing and central island improvements.

June 8, 2022
Planned taxi fare rises in Cheshire East raises safety fears, say councillors

Planned taxi fare rises in Cheshire East raises safety fears, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Proposed taxi fare increases in Cheshire East could force people to walk home from late night shifts posing a risk to their safety, two councillors said.

The new maximum fares suggested for Hackney carriages will be advertised publicly and consulted on, Cheshire East’s licensing committee decided on Monday.

June 8, 2022
Health worker reveals impact of road closure on Leighton Hospital journey times

Health worker reveals impact of road closure on Leighton Hospital journey times

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A health worker doing 12-hour shifts says the A530 Middlewich Road closure is adding an extra one hour to her journey to Leighton Hospital every day if she uses the official diversion route.

The woman, who asked not to be named, says she is currently using the gridlocked Minshull New Road rat-run to save time and fuel.

June 8, 2022
Dr Kieran Mullan speaking during the debate on Railways HQ

Crewe and Nantwich MP voted AGAINST Boris Johnson

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan has confirmed he “could not support the Prime Minister” in last night’s confidence vote.

Boris Johnson won the vote, but more than 40% of his Tory MPs voted to remove him, which many feel has left him in a precarious position.

June 7, 2022
Canal & River Trust launches Cheshire “Let’s Walk” scheme

Canal & River Trust launches Cheshire “Let’s Walk” scheme

Canal & River Trust has launched a new series of Let’s Walk programmes and social rambles across Cheshire.

The scheme aims to build on the success of the charity’s three-year “Active Waterways” project.

June 6, 2022
Cheshire College – South and West principal Dhesi honoured with OBE

Cheshire College – South and West principal Dhesi honoured with OBE

The Principal and CEO of Cheshire College – South & West has been awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Jasbir Dheshi – known as Dheshi – was awarded it for services to education.

June 4, 2022
Up to 35 firearms handed to Cheshire Police in two-week surrender

Up to 35 firearms handed to Cheshire Police in two-week surrender

Owners of firearms in Cheshire have surrendered a total of 35 weapons along with ammunition.

The weapons included viable and imitation firearms including shotguns, rifles, pistols, BB guns and air rifles.

June 3, 2022