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Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Plans to build a massive solar park on farmland near Nantwich will go before councillors this week.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, has applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road.

February 16, 2015
Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to run a ground-breaking scheme to crackdown on nuisance parking in the town.

The town council has signed up to a pilot scheme after receiving scores of complaints about on-street parking.

February 14, 2015
Man faces trial over cyclist death on A530 Nantwich

Man faces trial over cyclist death on A530 Nantwich

A man is due to go on trial in connection with the death of a cyclist on a road in Nantwich.

Paul Anthony Byrne, 36, is facing a charge of death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on Whitchurch Road, Nantwich.

February 14, 2015
The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

Crewe & Nantwich’s first ever FM radio was launched in the town in a blaze of glory last night (February 11).

The Cat Community Radio, which goes live on 107.9FM this Saturday, has been 21 years in the making. So our reporter Sara Royle went along to the launch to find out more.

February 12, 2015
Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police have been hitting the town’s busiest roads to clamp down on rogue drivers.

PCSOs have been out and about at various “hot spots” in response to concerns about traffic from residents.

February 12, 2015
Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Council chiefs claim they are winning the battle against potholes – despite criticism over the amount of compensation paid to drivers.

Cheshire East Council says reports or complaints about potholes have fallen to 2,849 in 2014/15 – down from 17,241 in 2012/13.

February 12, 2015
Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

A public open day is being held in Nantwich to unveil the planned £200,000 restoration of Nantwich Aqueduct, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The 10-week project is due to start at the end of March and will involve the temporary closure of the A534 Chester Road which runs underneath the aqueduct.

February 11, 2015
Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

One of the busiest stretches of road in Crewe and Nantwich is to close for all of half-term week for electrical work.

Nantwich Road outside Crewe railway station will be closed for five days to allow Scottish Power Energy Networks to carry out the works.

February 11, 2015
Councillor’s plea to fight 118 homes off Queens Drive, Nantwich

Councillor’s plea to fight 118 homes off Queens Drive, Nantwich

A councillor has made an impassioned plea for planning chiefs to stop the second phase of a major development in Nantwich.

Cllr Arthur Moran spoke out about the Gladman Developments application to build another 118 homes on a site off Queens Drive.

February 10, 2015
Nantwich Civic Hall staff go DIY to save taxpayers £10,000

Nantwich Civic Hall staff go DIY to save taxpayers £10,000

Big-hearted volunteers in Nantwich have been praised for saving the taxpayer £10,000 on revamping the town’s Civic Hall.

Staff at the centre have clubbed together to carry out a range of repairs and decorations at the venue on Market Street.

February 10, 2015
Chuggers in Nantwich town centre face ‘day a week’ limit

Chuggers in Nantwich town centre face ‘day a week’ limit

Charity collectors in Nantwich could be limited to working just one day a week, if councillors get their way.

Retailers and shoppers have complained about too many collectors, known as Chuggers, targeting Nantwich town square over recent months.

February 10, 2015
South Cheshire dance school scoops North West title

South Cheshire dance school scoops North West title

By Jonathan White
Members of Miss Caroline’s School of Dance in South Cheshire scooped top prize at a North West championships.

The ‘XCELL’ street dance crew – Alex Worsley, Ben Worsley, Sam Davison, Zach McCullough, Connie Vickers, Emily Croshaw, Beth Lea and Caitlin Randell – won in their under 18s category.

February 10, 2015
Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

A primary school in Nantwich has been judged as “outstanding” in all five areas, according to the latest Ofsted inspection.

Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School was praised by inspectors for its “strong leadership and management”.

February 9, 2015