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Planners back concrete plant near Nantwich despite dozens of objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A retrospective application for a replacement concrete batching plant in countryside near Nantwich has been recommended for approval despite objections from two parish councils and 51 residents.

The Graham Heath Group has applied for permission for change of use from mixed storage and retail on land at Station Yard, Wrenbury Road, Aston, to general industrial use along with the provision of a replacement concrete plant.

August 1, 2023 —

Pet cremations site plan near Nantwich backed by planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations have been recommended for approval.

But the application, which includes two incinerators at the rural building at Doddington Mill House, off Mill Lane in Doddington, has been “called in” by local councillor Janet Clowes.

July 31, 2023 —

Library opening hours to be cut but stay open each day, says Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Library opening hours will be reduced across Cheshire East as the council looks to save money.

But initial plans to close them for at least a day and half during the week have been revised following a backlash from the public during the consultation period.

July 30, 2023 —

Food waste to go in black bin from 2024, admits Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Food waste from Cheshire East households will have to go in black bins from January amid plans to charge residents for garden waste recycling, admits the council.

Food recycling will formally stop next year in Cheshire East as legally authorities are not allowed to charge to collect food waste.

July 29, 2023 —

CEC unveils “falls prevention strategy” – days after plan to switch off street lights!

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has launched a new “falls prevention strategy” – just four days after councillors voted to consult the public on plans to switch off the street lights!

Around 2,275 people aged 65 and over in Cheshire East are admitted to hospital each year following a fall.

July 27, 2023 —

Nantwich Foodbank appeals for help as more families face poverty

More families in Nantwich and surrounding rural communities are facing a hungry summer school holiday due to the cost of living.

That was the warning from many in the town who are appealing for help to stock up the increasingly busy Nantwich Foodbank.

July 26, 2023 —

CEC public consultation on plan to expand FlexiLink “dial a ride”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents are to be asked their views on plans to extend Cheshire East’s FlexiLink ‘dial-a-ride’ bus service so more people can use it and drive passenger numbers up.

FlexiLink offers a personalised, door-to-door service and operates in a similar way to a traditional ‘dial-a-ride’.

July 26, 2023 —

Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work has started on the refurbishment of the Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich.

Nantwich Town Council says the work will last around eight weeks and there will be restricted access for pedestrians between Snow Hill car park and Beam Street.

July 25, 2023 —

CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader has warned the days of a free lunch where some towns pay for parking and others don’t “has to become a thing of the past”.

Cllr Craig Browne, who heads up the council’s highways committee, was speaking as members voted in favour of reviewing parking charges across the borough and going out to public consultation.

July 24, 2023 —

CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will be asked for views on the street light switch-off plans proposed by the council to save energy and costs.

The CEC highways and transport committee has voted unanimously to go out to consultation on the switch-off plan.

July 22, 2023 —

Cheshire East councillors vote to increase allowances by £500

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly voted to increase their annual allowances by £500.

And one councillor said if wealthier members voted against the rise then poorer councillors and democracy would suffer.

July 21, 2023 —

Nantwich councillor calls for radical changes to bus services

A Nantwich councillor has called for “radical changes” to local bus services.

Cllr Anna Burton said not having a direct link to Leighton Hospital was “preposterous” and urged residents to get involved in the current consultations.

July 20, 2023 —

Nantwich residents face £56 fee for garden waste collections

Residents in Nantwich and across Cheshire East face paying a £56 “subscription” fee to have garden waste bins collected from January, the council announced today.

Details of the proposed subscription service were unveiled as the council desperately tries to plug a £20 million funding gap in its coffers.

July 19, 2023 —