Politics

Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Blow for Stapeley campaign as Government reverses Muller Property ruling

New Local Government Communities Secretary Greg Clark has reversed a decision to dismiss Muller Property Group’s appeal over refusal for its “Nantwich South” development.

In March, Eric Pickles overruled a planning inspector and dismissed Muller’s appeal against Cheshire East Council, which had refused permission for 189 homes and an access road.

July 7, 2015
Nantwich residents face hike in council pest control costs

Nantwich residents face hike in council pest control costs

Cheshire East’s pest control service could soon charge Nantwich residents four times as much for dealing with rats and mice.

The current in-house service, which tackles pests including rats, mice, wasps, ants and fleas, makes a loss.

July 7, 2015
New Nantwich Mayor Andrew Martin elected at Civic Hall

New Nantwich Mayor Andrew Martin elected at Civic Hall

Councillor Andrew Martin has been formally elected as the new Nantwich Town Council Mayor.

Cllr Martin has taken over the chains of office from Christine Farrall, who has stepped down as a councillor after 10 years.

June 15, 2015
Government’s early HS2 plan for South Cheshire welcomed

Government’s early HS2 plan for South Cheshire welcomed

Council bosses have welcomed the Government’s bid to build and open the HS2 rail line to South Cheshire sooner than planned.

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has called for the HS2 to Crewe to be ‘fast-tracked’.

June 2, 2015
Nantwich councillor Arthur Moran is new Independent group leader

Nantwich councillor Arthur Moran is new Independent group leader

A Nantwich Town councillor has been made new leader of Cheshire East Council’s Independent group.

Cllr Arthur Moran, who represents Nantwich North and West, takes over as leader after previously leader Brendan Murphy lost his seat in the elections.

June 1, 2015
Blue Badge plan unveiled for all 85-year-olds in Nantwich

Blue Badge plan unveiled for all 85-year-olds in Nantwich

All pensioners aged 85 or over in Nantwich could automatically be enrolled on the Blue Badge disabled persons’ parking scheme.

The new policy, revealed by Cheshire East Council, is being considered as they lobby ministers to amend current legislation.

May 30, 2015
36,000 new homes needed in Cheshire East, claims growth forecast

36,000 new homes needed in Cheshire East, claims growth forecast

Cheshire East could see a massive 36,000 new homes over the next 15 years, according to reports published today (May 13).

That’s a rise of 7,000 on the number originally predicted in the initial draft of the Cheshire East Local Plan.

May 13, 2015
Nantwich Town Council welcomes new Labour councillor

Nantwich Town Council welcomes new Labour councillor

By Sara Royle
Nantwich Town Council is to have a Labour councillor for the first time in many years.

Douglas Bowyer-Bates, a Labour party candidate, polled 1,240 votes to secure one of seven seats representing Nantwich North & West on the town council.

May 10, 2015
Four Cheshire East borough councillors in Nantwich retain seats

Four Cheshire East borough councillors in Nantwich retain seats

By Kirsty Rollings & Sara Royle
Four councillors representing Nantwich on Cheshire East Council have retained their seats in the borough elections.

Peter Groves and Andrew Martin, both Conservative, triumphed in Nantwich South and Stapeley.

May 9, 2015
Cheshire East elections: Sarah Pochin wins Willaston and Rope seat

Cheshire East elections: Sarah Pochin wins Willaston and Rope seat

By Kirsty Rollings
Voters in Willaston and Rope Ward made a bold statement with their appointment of first time candidate Sarah Pochin.

Conservative candidate Pochin took the seat from outspoken UKIP candidate Brian Silvester in a comfortable victory in the Cheshire East Council elections.

May 8, 2015
Edward Timpson “relieved” after winning Crewe & Nantwich seat

Edward Timpson “relieved” after winning Crewe & Nantwich seat

Edward Timpson described his “relief” after being voted back in as MP for Crewe & Nantwich for another five-year term.

The Conservative MP won a tightly fought contest by securing 22,445 votes.

May 8, 2015
Nantwich student to stand in Cheshire East election

Nantwich student to stand in Cheshire East election

Zoe Van Cauter is just 18 years old. Tomorrow she will be standing for election to Cheshire East Council.

So why does a Wistaston teenager still at college in Nantwich want to enter the murky world of politics?
Our reporter Sara Royle went to find out more.

May 6, 2015
Election: Guide to 4 candidates vying for Crewe & Nantwich seat

Election: Guide to 4 candidates vying for Crewe & Nantwich seat

With polling day just days away, the four men fighting for the Crewe & Nantwich seat are turning up the heat.

Campaigning has been rigorous, public appearances numerous – here is your Nantwichnews guide to the four candidates before May 7.

May 2, 2015