Development agreement signed for Crewe’s Royal Arcade scheme
A development agreement between Cheshire East Council and Peveril Securities Ltd marks a big step forward in Crewe’s transformation of the Royal Arcade site, council chiefs say.
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Delivery of HS2 in Cheshire East under more scrutiny, says report
By Ethan Davies
Work on the delivery of HS2 in Cheshire East is set to be ramped up.
The authority’s constitution committee has recommended “Schedule 17 arrangements” be reviewed fortnightly by planning officers and committee members.
Cheshire East residents urged “don’t travel” to other boroughs
Residents across Cheshire East are being urged by council bosses to limit their journeys to other boroughs “unless the journey is necessary”.
The advice comes as new Covid-19 restrictions bite harder and latest Cheshire East figures show 668 positive cases in seven days to October 13.
Crewe & Nantwich Labour fears over Cheshire East “Tier 2” status
Crewe and Nantwich Labour party leaders say they have “deep concern” over the impact of new lockdown measures imposed on Cheshire East.
The borough alongside Cheshire West is being placed into ‘Tier 2’ restrictions from tomorrow (Wednesday Oct 14).
Cheshire boroughs placed in “high alert” Coronavirus areas by Government
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Both Cheshire’s councils have been named as “high alert” areas on the government’s new coronavirus ranking.
The news was confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.
MP calls for Orbitas probe as family mementoes “piled up” by workers at South Cheshire cemetery
An MP has called for an investigation after grieving families found treasured mementoes “piled up” at gravesides and soil strewn across plots at a South Cheshire cemetery.
Crewe and Nantwich MP calls for clarity over tougher Covid restrictions
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on the government to “work harder on explaining and justifying the steps it is taking” when it comes to coronavirus restrictions.
Dr Mullan made the plea during a parliamentary debate on measures for the north of England.
Eight Cheshire East care homes have Covid-19 outbreaks
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Eight care homes in Cheshire East are experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, councillors have been told.
The figure was revealed at CEC’s health and adults social care and communities scrutiny committee, where an “outbreak” is classed as “two or more related cases amongst staff and residents”.
Barony skate park will reopen, vows Nantwich councillor
A Nantwich Town councillor has pledged to get the Barony skate park re-opened or replaced.
The facility was shut down by Cheshire East Council last week, citing health and safety reasons.
Powers to target dog fouling extended, says Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East Council is extending its controls on dog fouling, criminal activity and anti-social behaviour for a further three years.
The authority’s cabinet has voted to renew a series of public space protection orders (PSPOs).
Nantwich Civic Hall project backed by councillors despite rising costs
Town councillors have backed a Nantwich Civic Hall extension project, despite costs rising by up to £50,000.
And it emerged future plans for the venue could include a first floor extension to house the town’s library and museum.
Cheshire East agree major review into mental health services for under 25s
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A major review into Cheshire East’s mental health support for under-25s has been approved by cabinet members.
A report by the council’s children and families scrutiny committee makes 24 recommendations to the council’s leadership, with all of them being approved.
Cheshire East second “local plan” blueprint passed by Cabinet
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A controversial plan for development in Cheshire East has been passed by council cabinet and will go out for public consultation.
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