Barony Park residents unveil plans for perimeter barriers to prevent encampments
Campaigners have drafted a 36-page report on how to protect Barony Park in Nantwich as residents witnessed the ninth unauthorised traveller encampment at the weekend.
Politics
Crewe & Nantwich MP puts pressure on council over “dangerous” bus station
Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP has increased the pressure on Cheshire East Council to make “dangerous” Crewe Bus Station an immediate priority.
She visited the bus station with a representative from the Crewe District Bus Users Group.
Better buses on agenda for Cheshire transport chiefs
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Better buses are on the agenda for Cheshire with transport chiefs keen to see passenger numbers rise.
Members of the Cheshire and Warrington local transport body agreed on Thursday to work on developing a bus strategy for the area over the next year.
Crewe & Nantwich Tory candidate backs Boris Johnson to deliver Brexit
Crewe & Nantwich prospective Tory candidate Kieran Mullan says Boris Johnson is “mainstream” compared to Jeremy Corbyn and has backed the new Prime Minister to deliver on Brexit.
Mr Mullan gave his reaction on the day Mr Johnson was officially installed into Number 10 Downing Street to take over from Theresa May.
Council to play bigger role in HS2 design through Cheshire
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is set to play a key role in making decisions on HS2’s construction and design.
The council agreed on Thursday (July 18) to become a ‘qualifying authority’ for Phase 2a – the route between Crewe and Birmingham – in parts of the high-speed rail route that sit in the borough.
Crewe bus station death warning by Crewe and District Users Group
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Crewe bus station is an “absolute disgrace” and needs urgent attention before someone is hurt or even killed.
That was the stark warning made to councillors by Carol Jones of the Crewe and District Bus Users Group, which has monitored health and safety at the station over the past two years.
Councillors help residents measure out Barony Park for boundary work
Councillors joined Nantwich residents to measure out Barony Park in a bid to speed up action and install perimeter protection.
Members of Friends of Barony Park were joined by Nantwich Town Councillors David Marren and Cheshire East Council Leader Sam Corcoran in the exercise.
Shorter “dial-a-ride” bus hours will hit residents, Cheshire East councillors warn
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Shorter hours for Cheshire East’s dial-a-ride bus service could leave some vulnerable residents cut off, councillors have warned.
Cheshire East Council-owned firm Transport Service Solutions (TSS) will take over the service, currently known as Little Bus, from private provider D&G Bus on Monday, August 5.
Councillors move closer to ending Cheshire East Council cabinet regime
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The end of Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has moved a step closer.
Eight councillors from across the political spectrum are set to work together to iron out the details on how CEC will scrap the cabinet and replace it with a series of committees from next May.
Nantwich Town Council appoints new Town Clerk
Nantwich Town Council has appointed a new Town Clerk.
Samantha Roberts will start in early autumn, replacing Ian Hope who is retiring from the council after seven years of service.
Councillors call for Crewe station regeneration even if HS2 pulled
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors insist regeneration around Crewe train station must be kept as a priority even if the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2.
Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board unanimously endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.
Vision for Crewe South transformation to go before public
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A vision to transform south Crewe will be put to the public later this month.
Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board were given a glimpse of the future for the area around Crewe railway station at a meeting as they endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.
Cheshire East go ahead to buy land for A500 dualling scheme
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Council chiefs have been given the all-clear to take all action necessary to buy the land needed for two major roadbuilding projects, including the A500 dualling.
Cheshire East Council’s cabinet agreed that compulsory purchase powers could be used for the A500 dualling scheme near Crewe as well as the Middlewich eastern bypass.
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