News

More fines dished out by Cheshire East to dog owners over fouling

More fines dished out by Cheshire East to dog owners over fouling

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than 100 fines have been handed out to irresponsible owners for failing to control or clean up after their dogs since Cheshire East Council chiefs beefed up their powers.

Cheshire East launched a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle dog fouling and dog control issues on November 1, 2017, with the aim of encouraging responsible dog ownership.

September 19, 2019
Joint fire and police station plan for Crewe axed amid £18m bill

Joint fire and police station plan for Crewe axed amid £18m bill

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a joint police and fire station in Crewe have been axed after it was discovered the project would have cost taxpayers £18 million.

Members of the Cheshire Fire Authority unanimously voted at a meeting today (September 18) to move forward with plans to build a station solely for the fire service instead.

September 18, 2019
Closed Nantwich car park to re-open under new operator

Closed Nantwich car park to re-open under new operator

A popular car park in Nantwich is to re-open under a new operator, agents confirmed today.

The Bowers Row car park was closed off last week after Cheshire East Council refused to pay higher rental charges and declined to renew the lease.

September 18, 2019
Cheshire East to step up gully clearance after flooding problems

Cheshire East to step up gully clearance after flooding problems

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work is being stepped up to clear gullies across parts of Cheshire East that were hit by flooding this summer.

Paul Traynor, head of highways at Cheshire East Council, told councillors two more gully clearing machines are being used in an attempt to clear as many grids as possible by the end of the year.

September 17, 2019
Car fire closes busy Nantwich road

Car fire closes busy Nantwich road

A car which crashed and set on fire was causing major tailbacks in Nantwich.

The incident happened on Newcastle Road just off the Cheerbrook roundabout at around 4pm.

September 16, 2019
RSPCA cattery in Nantwich seeks adopting home ahead of building work

RSPCA cattery in Nantwich seeks adopting home ahead of building work

An RSPCA cattery in Nantwich is appealing for people to adopt one of its feline residents ahead of building work scheduled to take place this month.

RSPCA Stapeley Grange, in London Road, currently has 32 cats looking for new homes.

September 16, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

Beechmere: Probe into fire continues as 34 found new places

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Council chiefs say their top priority following the Beechmere fire is finding the right accommodation for its former residents.

The retirement home complex, in Crewe, partially collapsed following a fire on August 8, leading to its 150 residents being evacuated.

September 12, 2019
Cheshire East Mayor’s Bentley car under review

Cheshire East Mayor’s Bentley car under review

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council insists the authority wants to continue its strong working relationship with Bentley Motors amid doubts over the borough’s mayoralty.

September 12, 2019
Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking

Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking

Cheshire East councillors are considering a clampdown on pavement parking to make walking around streets of Nantwich and other towns easier.

September 11, 2019
Free blood pressure testing in Nantwich and Crewe

Free blood pressure testing in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire East Council is offering free blood pressure checks to help Crewe and Nantwich residents find out if their heart is happy and healthy.

The move is part of Know Your Numbers! Week – a national campaign running from September 9-15.

September 9, 2019
Iconic tree in Nantwich to be removed, council confirms

Iconic tree in Nantwich to be removed, council confirms

A protected tree in the centre of Nantwich is to be removed, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The iconic horse chestnut tree in Bowers Row car park has been deemed “unsafe” by specialists.

September 9, 2019
Rare weasel nursed via syringe at RSPCA Stapeley

Rare weasel nursed via syringe at RSPCA Stapeley

A rare admission of a tiny orphaned baby weasel is being cared for at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich.

The nine-week-old weasel – a ‘kit’ – is at RSPCA Stapeley Grange on London Road after being found alone and without his mum in woods in Rotherham.

September 9, 2019
Antoinette Sandbach warming to second referendum on Brexit

Antoinette Sandbach warming to second referendum on Brexit

Exclusive – by Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Antoinette Sandbach has been left “touched and humbled” by messages of support she has received this week.

The MP for Eddisbury was one of 21 long-standing Conservatives to lose the whip on Tuesday night after voting against the Government to pave the way for a bill to block a no deal Brexit.

September 8, 2019