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CEC secures Government funds for clean air campaign

CEC secures Government funds for clean air campaign

CEC bosses say they have secured Government funding to step up its “Show the air you care” campaign.

It targets vehicle engine idling and wood burning stoves in the borough.

January 30, 2023
Cheshire East could turn off most of its 40,000 street lights to save money

Cheshire East could turn off most of its 40,000 street lights to save money

Plans by Cheshire East Council to turn off “a high proportion” of its 40,000 street lights to save money could increase crime and attacks on women, councillors warned.

The council is currently consulting in its budget proposals on plans to reduce the number and timing of street lighting in the borough from September.

January 29, 2023
Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award

Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award

Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been honoured by his village with the award of “Wistonian of the Year” for 2022.

The 51-year-old will receive a commemorative shield and badge.

January 29, 2023
Man guilty of leaving Crewe mum to die after hit and run horror

Man guilty of leaving Crewe mum to die after hit and run horror

A man who left a South Cheshire mother-of-three to die following a collision in Crewe has been found guilty of causing her death by dangerous driving.

Nathan Schultz was found guilty following a four-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

January 28, 2023
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

CEC Conservative leader welcomes “public interest” report into former regime

The current leader of the Conservatives at Cheshire East Council has welcomed a “public interest” report which has lifted the lid on the regime under former leader Michael Jones.

The Grant Thornton report highlights a regime of “bullying” and “intimidatory behaviour” during Mr Jones’ time as leader between 2012-2015.

January 28, 2023
Secondary schools in Nantwich hit by February 1 strike action

Secondary schools in Nantwich hit by February 1 strike action

Both secondary schools in Nantwich will be affected by the February 1 strike action which involves members of the National Education Union (NEU).

Brine Leas School and Malbank School and Sixth Form College are to close on Wednesday for some year groups due to staff shortages caused by industrial action.

January 28, 2023
CEC plans for parking charge rises will hit traders, councillors warned

CEC plans for parking charge rises will hit traders, councillors warned

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to hike up existing parking charges in Cheshire East and introduce fees on free car parks will cripple town centre traders and drive cars on to residential streets, councillors said.

Members of Cheshire East’s highways and transport committee were unhappy they were being asked to give feedback on budget proposals to increase charges when very little detail was given.

January 28, 2023
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.

Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.

January 26, 2023
Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion

Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.

The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.

January 26, 2023
The Rifleman pub to close in Nantwich, say heartbroken landlords

The Rifleman pub to close in Nantwich, say heartbroken landlords

The Rifleman in Nantwich is to close “due to current financial climate”, its landlords have announced.

Annette Townley and partner Gary, who have the pub on James Hall Street for four years, have decided to call time.

January 26, 2023
CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates

CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates

Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.

Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.

January 25, 2023
Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.

It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.

January 25, 2023
Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Three former Barony Hospital buildings in Nantwich have been sold in a deal worth £1.85 million.

Cheshire property agency Legat Owen completed the deal for the Prince’s Court properties to Carlton Property Holdings.

January 24, 2023