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National charity submits bid to CEC to build Crewe Youth Zone

National charity submits bid to CEC to build Crewe Youth Zone

National youth charity OnSide says it has submitted a planning application to Cheshire East Council for a multi-million pound Youth Zone for Crewe’s young people.

Subject to plans being approved, they say Crewe Youth Zone will be built on the Oak Street Car Park to the south of the town centre.

December 21, 2022
Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to a fire in Nantwich caused by a tumble dryer.

The incident happened at a commercial property on Audlem Road at around 9.40pm last night (December 19).

December 20, 2022
Stapeley pupil’s winning Christmas card presented to Prime Minister

Stapeley pupil’s winning Christmas card presented to Prime Minister

A Stapeley Broad Lane pupil has won her local MP’s Christmas card competition – with her winning design presented to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Six-year-old Isabella Smith’s festive work was selected as winner by Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

December 20, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

Amateur photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the festive homes displaying eye-catching Christmas light shows.

Every year homes in towns and villages across south Cheshire bring a smile to the face with their extravagant displays adorning properties and gardens.

December 19, 2022
Further delays to A530 re-opening blamed on winter weather

Further delays to A530 re-opening blamed on winter weather

More delays to the re-opening of the A530 Middlewich Road between Nantwich and Leighton Hospital have been blamed on the weather.

The road between Pyms Lane and the hospital is now not expected to re-open until February 2023 at the earliest.

December 19, 2022
Cheshire East checks housing associations after two-year-old’s death

Cheshire East checks housing associations after two-year-old’s death

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 housing associations registered in Cheshire East have been contacted by Cheshire East Council after the tragic death of a two-year-old boy.

The council is checking on all housing associations and how they are dealing with residents’ complaints about damp and mould “as a matter of urgency”.

December 19, 2022
Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have pulled together to help local people in need over the festive period.

All departments collected non perishable food, household items, toiletries and festive treats in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

December 18, 2022
Cheshire East Council adopts second part of Local Plan

Cheshire East Council adopts second part of Local Plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has adopted the second part of its local plan with some councillors voting against it.

Some warned at the council meeting this week that planners would have to go back to the drawing board if it was rejected.

December 17, 2022
CEC to have greater say on HS2 construction and design

CEC to have greater say on HS2 construction and design

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have a greater say in decisions on HS2 construction and design after voting to become a ‘qualifying authority’.

The council is already a qualifying authority for phase 2a – the route between Birmingham and Crewe.

December 16, 2022
Cheshire East Council must find £20 million savings, says leader

Cheshire East Council must find £20 million savings, says leader

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to find at least £20 million of savings or cuts to services to balance its books in the next financial year.

The harsh reality was spelled out to councillors by leader Sam Corcoran (Lab) at Wednesday’s meeting of the full council.

December 16, 2022
Nantwich Town Council to reduce its Council Tax by 5%

Nantwich Town Council to reduce its Council Tax by 5%

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed to reduce the council’s portion of Council Tax by 5% for 2023-24.

The proposal was voted through by councillors at the Civic Hall meeting last night (December 15)

December 16, 2022
Three men charged in connection with high value theft in Nantwich

Three men charged in connection with high value theft in Nantwich

Three men from Manchester have been charged by Cheshire Police in connection with a high value theft from Pockets store in Nantwich.

Three men were arrested at 5.15pm on Tuesday (December 13) after officers stopped a white Peugeot van on Princess Road, Manchester.

December 15, 2022
Cheshire East Council blasted for holding meeting in remote location

Cheshire East Council blasted for holding meeting in remote location

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has come under fire for holding another full council meeting in a countryside location with no public transport – making it inaccessible for residents without cars.

Today’s (December 14) meeting is being held at the SKA observatory at Jodrell Bank.

December 14, 2022