Politics

Cheshire East Local Plan not in place until late 2016, says report

Cheshire East Local Plan not in place until late 2016, says report

Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan will not be in place before late 2016 at the earliest, a report says.

Campaigners in Nantwich fear this could pave the way for more developers to submit housing applications on green land.

September 18, 2015
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

No second Muller Homes inquiry as Stapeley decision looms

Campaigners are urging Secretary of State Greg Clark to put “residents before profits” when deciding on the controversial Muller Homes appeal in Nantwich.

Mr Clark has now written to interested parties, stating there will not be a second public inquiry into the application by Muller.

September 15, 2015
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson receives apology over debt error

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson receives apology over debt error

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has received an apology for wrongly being named on a list of debtors.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) wrongly included Mr Timpson, Minister for Children and Families, on a published list.

September 12, 2015
Campaign highlights dog attacks on Nantwich postal workers

Campaign highlights dog attacks on Nantwich postal workers

There were 11 dog attacks on Crewe and Nantwich postal workers last year, new figures show.

Now local MP Edward Timpson has backed Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness drive in a bid to reduce the number of incidents.

September 6, 2015
Councillor urges public debate over Nantwich South bypass plan

Councillor urges public debate over Nantwich South bypass plan

A Nantwich councillor has urged resident to air their views on whether plans for a Nantwich South bypass linking the A500 to the A530 are viable.

Cheshire East Council leader Cllr Michael Jones revealed last week how the idea is being considered in a bid to alleviate traffic problems in Nantwich.

September 2, 2015
Nantwich South bypass is option, says Cheshire East leader

Nantwich South bypass is option, says Cheshire East leader

By Kirsty Rollings
A Nantwich South bypass could become a reality to boost transport links in South Cheshire, admits Cheshire East Leader Cllr Michael Jones.

The bypass is one of a number of ideas council chiefs are now considering to boost infrastructure when the HS2 rail line opens in 2027.

August 28, 2015
One-way Welsh Row step closer as Gladman housing plan approved

One-way Welsh Row step closer as Gladman housing plan approved

A one-way Welsh Row is a step closer after councillors passed a controversial 118-house scheme on green fields in Nantwich.

Cheshire East strategic planning board passed Gladman Development’s application in a vote, which will see current development off Queen’s Drive expanded.

July 31, 2015
Over 85s in Nantwich to receive free telecare support

Over 85s in Nantwich to receive free telecare support

Over 85s living alone in Nantwich will get free telecare support while others could see charges for social care packages reduced, Cheshire East Council says.

Care charges and services were reviewed following a public consultation earlier this year under the new Care Act.

July 26, 2015
Access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way

Minister invites more views on Muller Property Stapeley plan

Campaigners fighting Muller Property Group’s bid to build 1,100 homes in Stapeley, have a chance to push for a second public inquiry.

Secretary of State Greg Clark quashed the previous Government decision which rejected Muller’s appeal against Cheshire East Council’s decision to refuse planning permission.

July 20, 2015
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