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Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to consult residents on cost-cutting proposals for its CCTV provision which could see the service reduced or even axed completely.

The council’s service currently operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days of the year, including numerous cameras in around Nantwich town centre.

January 23, 2025
Cheshire East to continue paying some people to stop smoking

Cheshire East to continue paying some people to stop smoking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to continue a scheme which sees family members of pregnant women being paid in vouchers to stop smoking.

In 2022, the council’s adults and health committee approved a financial incentive scheme to help pregnant women quit smoking.

January 22, 2025
Vital therapy for South Cheshire patients faces risk of closure

Vital therapy for South Cheshire patients faces risk of closure

Charity bosses say vital complementary therapy offered to end-of-life patients in South Cheshire could end because of a funding shortage.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is appealing for help to raise £20,000 to keep its complementary therapies service going.

January 22, 2025
MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service

MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has slammed Royal Mail today for its “unacceptable” postal service in some parts of Nantwich and Willaston.

And he says he is still waiting for a reply from the communications company more than a month after he first contacted them.

January 22, 2025
£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads

£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads

More than £21 million is to be given to Cheshire East Council to fix the borough’s pothole-ridden roads.

The money is part of a £1.6 billion package of funding from the Government to local authorities around the country.

January 21, 2025
CEC leaders to press Government over winter fuel allowance

CEC leaders to press Government over winter fuel allowance

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Conservatives and Independents have pushed through a motion calling on Cheshire East Council leaders to ask the government to reinstate the winter fuel allowance – despite Labour trying to block it.

The motion was tabled by the Tories at full council in October after thousands of pensioners across the borough lost their winter fuel allowance of up to £300.

January 21, 2025
Nantwich Tractor Run raises more than £1,800 for RDA

Nantwich Tractor Run raises more than £1,800 for RDA

A festive Tractor Run in Nantwich has helped raise more than £1,800 for the Nantwich Riding for the Disabled group.

Around 40 tractors adorned with Christmas lights toured the roads in and around Nantwich back in December, thrilling many spectators.

January 21, 2025
Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

The two-day closure of Waterlode in Nantwich is adding to the traffic delays and queues in the town.

Cheshire East highways have closed the road from the railway hotel roundabout to the junction of Shrewbridge Road.

January 21, 2025
Deadly weapon found in bushes off Nantwich street

Deadly weapon found in bushes off Nantwich street

Police found this deadly weapon hidden in bushes off Queen’s Drive in Nantwich.

Officers say they were tipped off by a member of the public about the weapon.

January 20, 2025
Fire crews tackle van blaze on Nantwich street

Fire crews tackle van blaze on Nantwich street

Firefighters tackled a van blaze on a street in Nantwich shortly after midnight today (January 18).

The fire broke out in the vehicle on St Mary’s Road.

January 18, 2025
More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital chiefs are creating 56 extra parking spaces for patients and visitors at the site.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is to expand the public car park located opposite the maternity department.

January 18, 2025
Leighton Hospital to hold recruitment day to fill vacancies

Leighton Hospital to hold recruitment day to fill vacancies

Mid Cheshire Hospitals is hosting a recruitment event for theatre nurses and operating department practitioners on January 25 to fill vacancies.

The event will take place in the Treatment Centre at Leighton Hospital from 10am-4pm, with interviews also taking place on the day.

January 17, 2025
Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year.

The application is for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy scheme on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

January 16, 2025