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Thousands of seatbelt covers to help Cheshire’s neuro-diverse children

Thousands of seatbelt covers to help Cheshire’s neuro-diverse children

Cheshire Police has issued seatbelt covers to 3,000 neuro-diverse children across the county.

The seatbelt covers will draw the attention of emergency responders who will see a contact card with information about the child if they are involved in a road collision.

August 10, 2023
Round Table to donate vital funds to Nantwich Foodbank

Round Table to donate vital funds to Nantwich Foodbank

Members of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table are to raise vital funds for Nantwich Foodbank.

They were prompted into action after reading an appeal on Nantwich News that the Foodbank needs more supplies to help local families struggling during the cost of living crisis.

August 10, 2023
Nantwich memorial run raises hundreds for cancer charity

Nantwich memorial run raises hundreds for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
More than 100 members of Nantwich Running Club took part in the annual Angela Twiss Timeless 5k and 10k Runs.

The event is a Sunday social run held in the summer months in memory of the wife of Ivor Twiss, one of the club’s founding members.

August 9, 2023
Tory councillors formally challenge CEC £56 green waste charge

Tory councillors formally challenge CEC £56 green waste charge

Tory councillors on Cheshire East Council have said they are “formally challenging” the authority’s plan to charge £56 for garden waste collections.

Labour-led CEC says the charge is necessary as the council is facing a £20 million funding gap and that other authorities already charge for the collections.

August 9, 2023
CEC bosses u-turn on crossing work on busy Nantwich road

CEC bosses u-turn on crossing work on busy Nantwich road

CEC bosses are now set to carry out works to a busy zebra crossing where markings have worn out, despite initially saying it posed “no immediate risk”.

The u-turn comes after Nantwich News highlighted the concerns of resident Bill Pearson who was nearly hit a number of times bu vehicles seemingly unaware of the crossing.

August 8, 2023
Cheshire Police issue 145 traffic reports in latest road crime crackdown

Cheshire Police issue 145 traffic reports in latest road crime crackdown

Cheshire Police issued 145 traffic reports and made two arrests after a campaign targeting drivers.

The Roads and Crime Unit (RCU) tackled HGV speeding and other offences as part of a 12-day operation focusing on the county’s roads.

August 7, 2023
New Nantwich outlet Navio Lounge partners with Wingate Centre

New Nantwich outlet Navio Lounge partners with Wingate Centre

Bosses of the new Navio Lounge in Nantwich have pledged to raise vital funds for a local charity in its first month of trading.

The new outlet, in the former Barclays Bank building, was opened on Churchyardside in late July by cafe/bar group Loungers plc.

August 7, 2023
Two schools near Nantwich part of Govt Fusion21 scheme

Two schools near Nantwich part of Govt Fusion21 scheme

Two primary schools near Nantwich are among just seven in the UK to share an £18.6m decarbonisation makeover in Fusion21-backed pilot scheme.

Acton Primary and Calverley Primary have been selected to take part in the Department for Education (DfE) led project

August 7, 2023
Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich

Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations.

They want to visit the site and get more information before making a decision.

August 6, 2023
New book features story of brave Nantwich WW2 hero

New book features story of brave Nantwich WW2 hero

By Jonathan White
Local historians Mark A. Potts and Tony Marks have written and published their new book called “A Dabber’s War”

It chronicles the service record of Flight Sergeant Joseph Wheeler 1943-1944.

August 6, 2023
Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred a controversial application for a concrete processing plant near Nantwich – with some questioning why the applicant would build an expensive new facility without planning permission.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at Aston near Nantwich.

August 5, 2023
CEC chiefs defend plan for highest garden waste charges in North West

CEC chiefs defend plan for highest garden waste charges in North West

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has defended plans to introduce the highest charge in the north west for garden waste collections.

The council plans to start charging £56 a year to empty garden waste bins from January through its subscription service.

August 4, 2023
CEC refuses to improve worn out Nantwich crossing

CEC refuses to improve worn out Nantwich crossing

A Nantwich resident who reported the lack of markings on a busy zebra crossing in Nantwich was stunned to be told the authority thinks it’s not an “immediate risk”.

Bill Pearson says he has been on the crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors several times when cars have driven through it, missing him by inches.

August 4, 2023