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Cheshire East’s new £11 million car park makes just £110 a day

Cheshire East’s new £11 million car park makes just £110 a day

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council’s new £11 million multi-storey car park has cost the authority approximately £87,000 to operate – and brought in just £17,244 in parking income in its first six months.

In October, it was revealed the 395-space car park was bringing in just £75 a day in terms of income for the council.

February 20, 2025
Police renew appeal after death of couple in A500 collision

Police renew appeal after death of couple in A500 collision

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision on the A500 near Shavington which killed a couple.

The incident happened on the single carriageway stretch between Meremoor Moss roundabout and junction 16 of the M6 at 6.30pm on Saturday 15 February.

February 20, 2025
Part of former Barony Hospital in Nantwich be turned into flats

Part of former Barony Hospital in Nantwich be turned into flats

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A former workhouse building which later became part of the Barony Hospital in Nantwich looks set to be converted into flats.

Greenhouse Property Management wants to convert Bevan House, the three-storey listed former workhouse building, into 27 apartments.

February 19, 2025
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy road near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy road near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a vehicle blaze on Whitchurch Road near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 8.15am yesterday (February 17) on the road close to Aston.

February 18, 2025
Dabbers Dash in Nantwich shines light on heart health

Dabbers Dash in Nantwich shines light on heart health

By Jonathan White
Runners, walkers, and wheelchair users took to Barony Park for the latest edition of Dabbers Dash in Nantwich.

Saturday’s event was dedicated to National Heart Month, raising awareness of heart health, defibrillator accessibility, and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

February 18, 2025
Public consultation on Cheshire and Warrington devolution

Public consultation on Cheshire and Warrington devolution

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A public consultation has started on proposals for a devolution deal for Cheshire and Warrington.

The government announced earlier this month the Cheshire and Warrington region had been confirmed as part of its devolution priority programme.

February 18, 2025
Developer eyes 90 new homes on land in Stapeley

Developer eyes 90 new homes on land in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan
Ninety new homes could be on the way on land off London Road in Nantwich.

David Wilson Homes wants to build the dwellings on a 6.3 hectare greenfield site which falls in the parish of Stapeley and Batherton.

February 17, 2025
ANPR cameras to target unsafe school parking

ANPR cameras to target unsafe school parking

Nantwich schools could soon have ANPR cameras outside to target bad or illegal parking by parents.

A ‘Safe haven’ parking pilot scheme is set to be trialled outside four schools in Cheshire East.

February 17, 2025
The Cat Radio celebrates 10 years on 107.9FM

The Cat Radio celebrates 10 years on 107.9FM

South Cheshire’s The Cat community radio station has its 10th anniversary of broadcasting on 107.9FM.

It was the first radio station in Crewe and Nantwich to be awarded a full-time FM licence.

February 16, 2025
Man and woman die in horror A500 crash with HGV

Man and woman die in horror A500 crash with HGV

A man and woman died in a yesterday’s crash on the A500 between Weston and the M6, police confirm.

The incident happened around 6.30pm last night and emergency services closed the road for several hours.

February 16, 2025
Nantwich Foodbank seeks to fill vacant positions

Nantwich Foodbank seeks to fill vacant positions

Nantwich Foodbank is looking for local residents to help fill a number of vacant job roles.

The Foodbank is looking for people who want to help the local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty.

February 15, 2025
Nantwich Environmental Task Force to stage clean up

Nantwich Environmental Task Force to stage clean up

Nantwich Environmental Task force will be back in action on Sunday (February 16) revitalizing a neglected allotment at Brookfield.

They are making the area ready for new growers to grow fresh veg, fruit and flowers in the Spring.

February 14, 2025
Roadworks end at one Stapeley junction – and start at another

Roadworks end at one Stapeley junction – and start at another

A four-week programme of roadworks at one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions was finally completed today.

And signs erected earlier this week which suggested the works at the junction of Elwood Way and Newcastle Road would be extended by four weeks appear to have been “inaccurate”.

February 14, 2025