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Planning for new Leighton Hospital can progress, say Ministers

Planning for new Leighton Hospital can progress, say Ministers

Ambitious plans to develop Leighton Hospital can continue as it will be exempt from Labour’s review of the New Hospital Programme.

The government has announced that Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Trust’s scheme will be allowed to progress.

September 30, 2024
Former Nakatcha venue in Nantwich to re-open, bosses confirm

Former Nakatcha venue in Nantwich to re-open, bosses confirm

The venue formerly known as Nakatcha bar and club in Nantwich is set to re-open later this year, its owners confirmed today.

It comes three months after the popular nightspot on Welsh Row closed suddenly in July when previous publicans said it was “unsustainable to continue”.

September 30, 2024
Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Middlewich residents have to drive past their local waste centre to take rubbish to the Pyms Lane tip in Crewe – only for it to be then transported back to Middlewich!

Cllr Garnet Marshall spoke of the irony of Cheshire East’s decision to close the Croxton Lane site at Middlewich and not allow residents access to the Ansa waste transfer site on Cledford Lane, where the entire borough’s rubbish is dumped.

September 28, 2024
Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have rubber-stamped a move to scrap plans to transform Flag Lane Baths into a community hub and seek permission to use the site for a school.

The economy and growth committee was told the cost of the proposed community hub scheme, put forward by Always Ahead charity, has spiralled because of delays due to concerns about the building’s structure.

September 28, 2024
CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.

The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.

September 26, 2024
Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Village school Calveley Primary near Nantwich is celebrating its latest Ofsted report.

Inspectors rated the school “Good” and said pupils “receive a wonderful and happy learning experience”.

September 26, 2024
September edition of “Nantwich Life” now available

September edition of “Nantwich Life” now available

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Thousands of copies of our September edition of Nantwich Life – the town’s first independent FREE newspaper – are now available!

September 26, 2024
Boaters angry at Nantwich Marina shower facility closure

Boaters angry at Nantwich Marina shower facility closure

Canal boaters in Nantwich have hit out at a decision to remove showering facilities at Nantwich Marina.

They have lobbied Nantwich councillors in a bid to reverse the decision by the Canal and Rivers Trust (CRT).

September 25, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Brookfield Park funds voted down

A councillor’s bid to earmark £90,000 for improvements to Brookfield Park in Nantwich next year was voted down.

Cllr John Priest put forward a notice of motion to set aside the funds for improvements to the park’s playground.

September 25, 2024
CEC cannot balance books with £20.7m adult services overspend

CEC cannot balance books with £20.7m adult services overspend

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East would not balance its books in adult services this year even if it closed all its libraries and leisure centres and didn’t spend a penny fixing roads, a councillor said.

Cllr Andrew Kolker was speaking as the adults and health committee yesterday (Sept 23) discussed the massive financial pressures of social care on the council.

September 24, 2024
Leighton Hospital “Healthier Futures” microsite goes live

Leighton Hospital “Healthier Futures” microsite goes live

Leighton Hospital chiefs have launched a new microsite to keep people informed on plans to develop their “health and care neighbourhood”.

The site will be the central hub for news, updates, and events about the new hospital programme.

September 24, 2024
Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

A father and his son from Nantwich have launched a petition in a bid to improve playground facilities in the town.

Jonathan Jackson and his son Arthur say the lack and state of current facilities on Barony Park are “not safe” and are calling for action.

September 24, 2024
flooded allotments at Brookfield in February 2017

“Toxic” herbicides ruled out in tackling invasive marestail on Nantwich allotments

A bid to use a “toxic” herbicide to kill the invasive weed marestail on a Nantwich Allotment site has been thrown out by councillors.

Some tenants at Brookfield Allotments off Shrewbridge Road wanted external contractors in to use a glysophate-based weedkiller to zap the pesky plants.

September 23, 2024