By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East would not balance its books in adult services this year even if it closed all its libraries and leisure centres and didn’t spend a penny fixing roads, a councillor said.
Cllr Andrew Kolker was speaking as the adults and health committee yesterday (Sept 23) discussed the massive financial pressures of social care on the council.
Leighton Hospital chiefs have launched a new microsite to keep people informed on plans to develop their “health and care neighbourhood”.
The site will be the central hub for news, updates, and events about the new hospital programme.
A father and his son from Nantwich have launched a petition in a bid to improve playground facilities in the town.
Jonathan Jackson and his son Arthur say the lack and state of current facilities on Barony Park are “not safe” and are calling for action.
A bid to use a “toxic” herbicide to kill the invasive weed marestail on a Nantwich Allotment site has been thrown out by councillors.
Some tenants at Brookfield Allotments off Shrewbridge Road wanted external contractors in to use a glysophate-based weedkiller to zap the pesky plants.
A car burst into flames on the busy A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich, forcing it to close.
The incident happened close to the Station Pilot roundabouts at around 10.20am yesterday (September 21).
The endoscopy team at Leighton Hospital has been shortlisted for the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Awards.
It will compete in the “Best Employer for Staff Recognition and Engagement” category.
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council looks set to permanently close three tips at Middlewich, Bollington and Poynton – despite overwhelming opposition in a public consultation.
A report to the council’s environment committee simply “notes” the consultation outcome but still recommends councillors “approve permanent closure of the HWRC sites at Bollington, Middlewich and Poynton”
A man speeding at up to 90mph towards Nantwich Jazz Festival, crashed into a tree killing one friend and seriously injuring three others.
Finley Wood, 21, has been jailed for 10 years after admitting causing the crash on the A525 near Combermere.
Drivers who pay by phone to use Cheshire East Council car parks will need to download a new app as the authority is switching providers and returning to RingGo.
RingGo will replace the council’s current provider PayByPhone from October 1, when the existing contract ends.
Nantwich Show organisers have signed a 10-year contract to stage the event at Reaseheath College, securing its future for at least another decade.
Town councillors heard how this year’s show had been a huge success, with almost 10,000 people through the gates
Local councillors and Crewe & Nantwich MP have welcomed the go ahead for a new direct bus service from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital.
Cheshire East Council’s Highways and Transport Committee voted unanimously to approve the service, which will come into service from April 2025.
RSPCA Stapeley Grange cattery staff in Nantwich are taking in stray and abandoned kittens at an “alarming” rate.
And they have today urged the public to do their bit by getting their pets neutered.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council proposals for bus services show it wants to improve public transport not just for existing users but make it a valid alternative to car use, a councillor said.
Cllr Laura Crane (Lab) was speaking as councillors discussed the recent bus service review and consultation.
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