By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.
The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.
The Rifleman in Nantwich is to close “due to current financial climate”, its landlords have announced.
Annette Townley and partner Gary, who have the pub on James Hall Street for four years, have decided to call time.
Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.
Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.
Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.
It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.
Three former Barony Hospital buildings in Nantwich have been sold in a deal worth £1.85 million.
Cheshire property agency Legat Owen completed the deal for the Prince’s Court properties to Carlton Property Holdings.
Officers are investigating an accident on the M56 in which a man from Nantwich died.
Matthew Clarke, 48, died at the scene after the incident which involved a BMW car which had left the carriageway.
Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.
Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have issued an e-fit as part of their witness appeal for information.
The 15-year-old victim is reported to have been assaulted on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm on Monday January 16.
The heartbroken Nantwich parents of law student David Nash say they are “relieved” that an inquest into his death concluded face to face appointment with his GP could have saved his life.
The coroner said that the 26-year-old’s death could have been avoided following three days’ of evidence at this inquest in Wakefield.
Bosses at Leighton Hospital have said they are “grateful” for the many donations received from residents and businesses, despite the cost of living crisis.
Donations received by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH) included the biggest toy collection to date, arranged by Tesco Extra and contributed to by customers and staff.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has signed up to a declaration to ensure the council does its best to only use suppliers and companies who pay fair taxes.
The finance sub-committee narrowly voted in favour of the council signing up to the Fair Tax Declaration – four councillors voted in favour, two against and two abstained.
PICTURE SPECIAL
Thousands of people gathered in Nantwich and Acton to enjoy the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of Nantwich” on Holly Holy Day.
Events took place in Acton and across the town, before the Sealed Knot parade down Welsh Row and the battle re-enactment on Mill Island in Nantwich.
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