A long-standing Nantwich councillor has called on Cheshire Police to re-open the town’s police station helpdesk as the local population continues to rise.
Cllr Arthur Moran has tabled a “notice of motion” which will be discussed by town councillors at their monthly meeting this week (July 13).
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is considering plans to close its headquarters in Sandbach and operate out of its offices at Crewe and Macclesfield.
The council is also looking at proposals to move Macclesfield Library into the town hall.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is facing a potential future shake-up of wards and councillors because the Local Government Boundary Commission plans to review its electoral arrangements.
The review will look at how many councillors the authority should have, how many council wards there should be, where boundaries should be, what the wards should be called, and how many councillors should represent each ward.
Nantwich Library looks set to be closed every Friday and half a day on Mondays under new service budget cuts proposed by Cheshire East Council.
The details emerged in a letter to Nantwich Town Council from CEC’s director of environment and neighbourhoods.
Labour has selected Connor Naismith as its Parliamentary Candidate for the next General Election.
It follows a hustings and vote of local Labour Party members. Mr Naismith won a majority of votes cast
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s chief executive is expected to quit to become the new boss of Bradford Council on a salary of £205,000.
Dr Lorraine O’Donnell has been chosen as the preferred candidate to take on the role in West Yorkshire.
Cheshire East Council wants the views of users on how to spend £2.4 million on bus services in the borough.
Meanwhile, bus users will enjoy an extension to the £2 single bus ticket scheme now being offered until October 31, with a fare cap of £2.50 from 1 November for another year.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new primary school in Nantwich have been given the go-ahead – although concerns were raised about the lack of parking.
The one-form entry school, which will accommodate 210 children and include additional resources provision for pupils with special educational needs, will be built on vacant land off Richard Gibson Road.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Jubilant Bunbury residents clapped and cheered as Cheshire East Council refused plans to “cram” up to 25 entry-level homes onto a field in the village.
Nearly 50 villagers packed into the council chamber at Crewe for southern planning meeting to oppose plans by Roger Ryder to demolish a house on Bunbury Lane and build affordable homes on the site.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Lessons must be learned following the tragic death of a mother-of-four who was killed by her partner, Cheshire East councillors have said.
The 53-year-old woman, referred to as Pam, died in August 2019.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a state-of-the art youth facility on a Crewe car park have been recommended for approval.
The two-storey building will house a sports hall, illuminated roof-top sports pitch (MUGA), changing and showering facilities, a café/coffee shop and kitchen and a range of meeting rooms and activity areas.
NHS staff from Crewe and Nantwich have been shortlisted for the NHS Parliamentary Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding contribution of staff and volunteers working in the health service.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors have called on Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to lobby the chancellor for funding to stop library services being slashed.
Cheshire East Council faces a £20m funding gap because of soaring inflation and the increasing pressure on services.
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