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Plans for electrical substation to power new Leighton Hospital

Plans for electrical substation to power new Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital chiefs have submitted a planning application to Cheshire East Council to build an electrical substation on land just off Flowers Lane in Crewe.

The proposed substation will provide power to the site of the planned new hospital, located to the north of the existing Leighton Hospital.

February 6, 2025
Council tax bills to rise by 4.99% after councillors back move

Council tax bills to rise by 4.99% after councillors back move

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Council tax bills look set to rise by 4.99% this year after the corporate policy committee voted to recommend the increase to full council.

The increase is the maximum Cheshire East Council can impose after the government this week refused its request to hike up bills by 9.99%.

February 6, 2025
Two men plead guilty to sparking massive Crewe fire

Two men plead guilty to sparking massive Crewe fire

Two men who pleaded guilty to setting fire to a former print works in Crewe causing widespread disruption and displacing hundreds of residents, will be sentenced in April.

A third man has been found not guilty following a trial at Chester Crown Court.

February 6, 2025
Stapeley Broad Lane school head hails “fantastic” Ofsted report

Stapeley Broad Lane school head hails “fantastic” Ofsted report

The headteacher of Stapeley Broad Lane C of E Primary School has hailed a “fantastic” report after their latest Ofsted inspection.

The school, part of the Cornovii Trust, has been praised by Ofsted for the ‘exemplary’ behaviour of pupils, a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and ‘exceptional’ efforts in supporting pupil personal development.

February 5, 2025
Cheshire and Warrington set for devolution after Government approval

Cheshire and Warrington set for devolution after Government approval

People in South Cheshire could soon be governed by a new devolved Cheshire and Warrington authority as part of the Government’s devolution priority programme.

The region is one of six which has been approved to go forward under the Government’s plans to restructure local governance.

February 5, 2025
Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

A fourth blaze at the former Tilstone House wedding mansion near Alpraham closed the busy A51 earlier today.

Fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford and Crewe and the aerial ladder platform from Chester, plus relief crews from Malpas and Crewe have all been at the scene since 11.30pm last night (Feb 4).

February 5, 2025
Police rule out foul play over Nantwich teen Jonty Evans’ death

Police rule out foul play over Nantwich teen Jonty Evans’ death

Police today confirmed they have now ruled out foul play over the tragic death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old was found dead in the River Weaver near to Riverside, Nantwich, on September 1 last year after being reported missing on Friday 30 August.

February 4, 2025
Government rejects Cheshire East bid to raise council tax by 9.99%

Government rejects Cheshire East bid to raise council tax by 9.99%

Cheshire East Council’s bid to increase council tax by almost 10% have been rejected by the government, it emerged today.

The cash-strapped authority had asked the government for “exceptional financial support” and permission to increase the charge by 9.99%.

February 3, 2025
Anger grows over potholes as readers launch new group

Anger grows over potholes as readers launch new group

Fed-up residents across South Cheshire have been signing up to a new Facebook group to highlight the growing danger of potholes on the borough’s roads.

In just a few days the new Facebook group – called Cheshire East Pot Hole Surveillance – had attracted more than 700 people

February 3, 2025
Author with Parkinson’s launches new book in Nantwich

Author with Parkinson’s launches new book in Nantwich

A Cheshire author who has Parkinson’s disease has launched a new book in Nantwich based on her outdoor adventures and coping with the condition.

Lesley Howard, 64, unveiled her new book “Whispers In The Wind” at the Nantwich Bookshop.

February 3, 2025
Mum of tragic Jonty Evans issues plea over 16-year-old’s death

Mum of tragic Jonty Evans issues plea over 16-year-old’s death

The heartbroken mum of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has made an emotional appeal to find out what happened to her son.

Jonty, 16, was found dead in the River Weaver on September 1st last year, almost 48 hours after going missing.

February 2, 2025
£3 million more funds to boost Cheshire Police numbers

£3 million more funds to boost Cheshire Police numbers

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has welcomed more funding for local police in the county.

The Home Office announced this week that Cheshire would receive an additional £3 million.

February 2, 2025
CEC highways chiefs decline interview to explain state of our roads

CEC highways chiefs decline interview to explain state of our roads

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council have declined an interview to explain the current situation with the borough’s crumbling road network.

But in a statement, they claim the extra £21 million allocated to CEC by the Government would be no where enough to fix the borough’s potholes.

January 31, 2025