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Cheshire East sees rise in illegal and anti-social parking in lockdown

Cheshire East sees rise in illegal and anti-social parking in lockdown

More inconsiderate drivers are parking illegally and irresponsibly across Cheshire East, council chiefs say.

Cheshire East Council says there has been a rise in reported cases of “illegal and irresponsible parking” during the latest lockdown.

November 16, 2020
MP Kieran Mullan meets Prime Minister over new Leighton Hospital

MP Kieran Mullan meets Prime Minister over new Leighton Hospital

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan says he has lobbied Prime Minister Boris Johnson to put the case for a new Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently unveiled its plans to replace 85% of the current site in Crewe.

November 15, 2020
Funding to double for Cheshire Police in-house health services

Funding to double for Cheshire Police in-house health services

The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner is to double investment in occupational health support for police officers, staff and volunteers in Cheshire.

A new in-house occupational health service will see more money ploughed into psychological services support.

November 14, 2020
Nantwich in Bloom unveils “Guardian Angel” display

Nantwich in Bloom unveils “Guardian Angel” display

Nantwich in Bloom volunteers have unveiled this colourful Guardian Angel display in the town centre to help brighten up our days.

Gardeners have been stripping back summer bedding to unveil the Angel in the main town centre bed.

November 13, 2020
Cheshire East Council Leader nets almost £40,000 in allowances, figures show

Cheshire East Council Leader nets almost £40,000 in allowances, figures show

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council Leader Cllr Sam Corcoran received £39,076 in allowances last year — making him the best remunerated councillor in the borough.

Deputy leader Cllr Craig Browne received the next highest amount, taking home £29,177, latest figures show.

November 13, 2020
Crewe HS2 regeneration project approved by Cabinet

Crewe HS2 regeneration project approved by Cabinet

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
The Crewe HS2 regeneration project took a major step forward after councillors approved a host of proposals at cabinet.

Cheshire East councillors voted to submit a town investment plan and bid to the government for a slice of the towns fund — as well as commission “detailed designs for Crewe Hub Station”.

November 13, 2020
Police hunt gang who launched street attack on two men in Nantwich

Police hunt gang who launched street attack on two men in Nantwich

Police hunting a gang of men who launched a horrific attack on two victims in a Nantwich street are appealing for witnesses.

The victims, aged 22 and 18, were walking along Welsh Row, near to The Cheshire Cat, when the assault happened last month.

November 12, 2020
Nurse facing eight murder charges over baby deaths at Cheshire hospital

Nurse facing eight murder charges over baby deaths at Cheshire hospital

A nurse has been charged with eight counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder at The Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire.

Cheshire Police said tonight that the Crown Prosecution Service has “authorised them to charge a healthcare professional” in connection with an investigation into a number of baby deaths at the hospital.

November 11, 2020
Big-hearted Nantwich pupils raise funds for Foodbank and Georgy’s Fight

Big-hearted Nantwich pupils raise funds for Foodbank and Georgy’s Fight

Big-hearted pupils at Millfields Primary School in Nantwich have been hard at work raising funds for two great causes this term!

Pupils and their families have held a series of fundraising activities in aid of the Nantwich Foodbank and Georgy’s Fight.

November 11, 2020
Cheshire East recycling centres could face axe amid budget cuts

Cheshire East recycling centres could face axe amid budget cuts

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Recycling sites across Cheshire East are under threat as the council looks to make savings ahead of the contract’s renewal.

CEC Cabinet members voted to launch a consultation on plans to close some of the borough’s eight recycling centres.

November 11, 2020
Plea to Nantwich residents to take litter home as bins left overflowing

Plea to Nantwich residents to take litter home as bins left overflowing

Nantwich residents are being urged to take litter home after these pictures emerged of overflowing litter and dog poo bins in the town.

Bins near the Nantwich Aqueduct, Mill Island and near Nantwich Lake off Shrewbridge Road were all seen overflowing with piles of rubbish and poo bags littered around them.

November 10, 2020
Bentley Motors chiefs to crackdown on staff clogging up streets

Bentley Motors chiefs to crackdown on staff clogging up streets

Bentley Motors chiefs have vowed to crackdown on staff parking on local streets close to the Crewe site amid road closures from next week.

The company is to close sections of Sunnybank Road and Pyms Lane from November 16 as part of bigger plans to develop the campus.

November 10, 2020
Planned Council Tax hikes for Cheshire East set to be unveiled

Planned Council Tax hikes for Cheshire East set to be unveiled

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Nantwich residents will soon learn of any potential Council Tax rises as Cheshire East councillors look set to approve a timescale for unveiling its next budget.

Members will discuss the latest update of the borough’s Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) at this week’s cabinet meeting.

November 10, 2020