By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will be asked for views on the street light switch-off plans proposed by the council to save energy and costs.
The CEC highways and transport committee has voted unanimously to go out to consultation on the switch-off plan.
Acton Primary Academy has celebrated its 180th anniversary with a special open day marking the milestone.
The historic school, near Nantwich, opened back in 1843 and has been educating youngsters from local families ever since.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly voted to increase their annual allowances by £500.
And one councillor said if wealthier members voted against the rise then poorer councillors and democracy would suffer.
Nantwich Food Festival organisers have paid tribute to long-standing butchers H Clewlow which announced this week it is to close.
H Clewlow on Pepper Street has been a presence in Nantwich town centre for 100 years, and has been a big supporter of the food festival.
Age UK Cheshire East is expanding its Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project across Cheshire East borough.
The initiative aims to empower and protect older people from falling victim to scams while providing aftercare support.
The body of a puppy with suspicious red marks on its back has been found wrapped in a sheet in a Crewe park.
The grim discovery made by a member of the public has sparked an RSPCA appeal for information.
A Nantwich councillor has called for “radical changes” to local bus services.
Cllr Anna Burton said not having a direct link to Leighton Hospital was “preposterous” and urged residents to get involved in the current consultations.
Three new beaver kits have been born at Hatchmere Nature Reserve near Delamere Forest, says Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
Original beaver pairing Rowan and Willow have successfully bred for a second time, increasing their family by another three.
Residents in Nantwich and across Cheshire East face paying a £56 “subscription” fee to have garden waste bins collected from January, the council announced today.
Details of the proposed subscription service were unveiled as the council desperately tries to plug a £20 million funding gap in its coffers.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Conservative group leader has asked what the council will be consulting on over parking charges because the report is “so short on detail”.
Cllr Janet Clowes also believes the council is missing a big opportunity if it does not explore the option of joining the national parking platform (NPP).
Family-run Nantwich shop H Clewlow Butchers is to close after almost 100 years, the owners announced today.
The Pepper Street store which has been in the town centre since 1929, is to close for the final time this Saturday July 22.
Students from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have been hailed after raising more than £17,206 for this year’s chosen charity, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).
The impressive amount was raised through RAG (Raising and Giving) activities including a sky dive by 14 staff and students, a sponsored walk of the 34 mile Sandstone Trail and a spooktacular Scarefest at Halloween.
Thousands of people are expected to descend on the Nantwich Show which returns to Reaseheath Old Hall for a second year next Wednesday (July 26).
Organisers Nantwich Agricultural Society say 75% of traders from last year are returning and there will more than 250 trade stands packed into the one-day event.
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