By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two potential new rail schemes which would directly impact Cheshire East look set to be “provisionally supported” by the council – but only if they’re re-worked so Crewe and the borough benefits.
The first is the proposed Liverpool to Manchester railway section of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has not prosecuted a single “rogue” landlord despite receiving nearly 1,000 complaints from tenants in the past five years.
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request reveal 945 complaints were made to Cheshire East over the five-year period.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Richer residents should consider putting their hands in their pockets to help fund Cheshire East’s libraries, one councillor has claimed.
Cllr Mary Brooks (Macclesfield, Lab) was speaking as the environment and communities committee as it approved a new libraries strategy which means some will see opening hours reduced.
Three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced across Cheshire East from April 2026 – despite heavy opposition from residents and some councillors.
The environment and communities committee voted narrowly by seven to six yesterday (Wednesday) to change to a three-weekly collection, with one councillor saying “the fact is we can’t afford to not do this”.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has met with MPs across Cheshire and Staffordshire to discuss rail development and projects that could benefit the counties.
The meeting was hosted by Sarah Edwards MP and included representatives from Northern Powerhouse Partnership, West Midlands Combined Authority, HS2 Ltd, High Speed Rail Group, West Coast Partnership Development and Avanti West Coast.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An 18-home development looks set to be approved on land at a country estate near Nantwich which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings over the next decade.
Outline permission for a 112-home scheme on 12 sites at Doddington Estate, off the A51 at Bridgemere, was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tenants living in substandard housing are urged to contact their landlord in writing before approaching the council so there is evidence to help with any enforcement action.
A report to Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board said there are clear links between poor housing conditions and health.
Tributes have been paid to a former Nantwich Town Councillor and Mayoress who has died.
Carole Thomas died suddenly but peacefully at her home aged 86.
Farmers in South Cheshire gathered in Nantwich today to protest against the Government’s plans to impose Inheritance Tax on some family farms.
While thousands travelled for a major demonstration in central London, local ones protested on Sainsbury’s roundabout on Middlewich Road in Nantwich.
Residents across Nantwich and surrounding villages are being urged to check online for planned changes to bin collections during the festive period.
The council says it is no longer using stickers on bins to provide information due to cost-cutting.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says it is taking a hard line with care providers who hike up their prices above cost increases meaning some residents may have to move homes.
The council’s adult services directorate is forecasting a £20 million overspend at the end of this financial year.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A parish council which offered to pay for improved safety measures on a much-used cycleway and footpath says it is still waiting for a response from Cheshire East four years later.
Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood Parish Council says it has been trying since 2019 to get safety warning signs installed on the path.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has confirmed he will be voting in favour of the Assisted Dying Private Members Bill (Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill).
The details of the bill have now been published and MPs have been told they can vote how they wish as “it is a matter of conscience”.
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