By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The number of public electric vehicle charging points in Cheshire East will need to double by 2025.
Government figures show there are currently just 153 publicly available charge points in the borough.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Fares could be introduced for bus pass holders in Cheshire East who currently travel free on a FlexiLink ‘dial-a-ride’ service for elderly and disabled people.
That is one option Cheshire East Council is considering in a bid to keep the FlexiLink service running as passenger numbers drop.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to switch off some street lights to save energy and £450,000 a year.
But bosses say assessments will be done because some options carry a greater risk of falls and traffic collisions.
A driver who was high on ecstasy when he caused a collision in South Cheshire which killed another man has been jailed for five years.
Martin Cunliffe was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of causing death by driving without due care and attention whilst over the specified controlled drug limit.
A Nantwich man is one of the first cancer patients to benefit from a new holistic myeloma clinic launched for older patients at The Christie Macclesfield.
Steve Golby, 68, is being treated by the myeloma team at The Christie alongside the new specialist service from the Senior Adult Oncology Team which assess and supports older patients with complex needs undergoing chemotherapy.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s leader said the government needs to take responsibility for social care at a time when the council is facing massive budgetary pressures and has low reserves.
Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) was speaking after Sutton councillor Chris O’Leary (Con) questioned the council’s “raid on reserves” to balance the books last year.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to increase the mileage rate for families whose children qualify for free home-to-school travel in an attempt to slash nearly £450,000 off school transport costs.
The council offers personal travel budgets (PTB) to some parents whose children are eligible for free transport.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Town councils like Nantwich could be given the option of taking on some car parks if they don’t want to see charges introduced, the deputy leader of Cheshire East has said.
The council is also looking at piloting a system of “demand responsive parking charges” at a number of locations
Loungers plc is set to open Navio Lounge in Nantwich this month in the former Barclays Bank building.
The firm has transformed the Grade II listed site on Churchyardside and is due to open for the first time on Wednesday July 26.
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Devastated parents of an autistic Nantwich boy say they were given just 48-hours’ notice that he was not welcome back in school – despite spending the previous six years there.
His parents are now demanding an apology after the bombshell news that his primary school was no longer able to provide for his needs.
Suspects were arrested and vehicles seized during Operation Crossbow which targeted criminals using South Cheshire’s roads.
The police operation, which took place yesterday (July 10), aimed to disrupt criminal activity across the region and deny criminals the use of the roads.
COVID-19 heroes from South Cheshire attended a special Number 10 Reception as part of the NHS 75th anniversary celebrations.
Roger Morris, Raj Patel and Karen Cotici were invited to honour their roles in helping protect the local population during the pandemic.
A long-standing Nantwich councillor has called on Cheshire Police to re-open the town’s police station helpdesk as the local population continues to rise.
Cllr Arthur Moran has tabled a “notice of motion” which will be discussed by town councillors at their monthly meeting this week (July 13).
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