Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking
Cheshire East councillors are considering a clampdown on pavement parking to make walking around streets of Nantwich and other towns easier.
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Antoinette Sandbach warming to second referendum on Brexit
Exclusive – by Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Antoinette Sandbach has been left “touched and humbled” by messages of support she has received this week.
The MP for Eddisbury was one of 21 long-standing Conservatives to lose the whip on Tuesday night after voting against the Government to pave the way for a bill to block a no deal Brexit.
Hundreds at Barony Park protest as Cabinet councillor banned from ‘communicating’
More than 200 people attended a Barony Park protest in Nantwich today to pressure Cheshire East Council into action against unauthorised traveller encampments.
The latest encampment was served with a rare Section 61 order by police on Thursday after it emerged a local authority official was verbally abused by travellers.
Eddisbury Conservatives “sad” to lose MP Antoinette Sandbach
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury Conservative Association says it is sad to lose Antoinette Sandbach – but that the party must get on with delivering Brexit.
The MP for Eddisbury was one of 21 Conservatives to have the whip removed by the party on Tuesday night after voting against the Government.
HS2 “crucial” for economic growth in Cheshire if accessible to all, says LEP boss
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
High-speed rail will be “absolutely, crucially important” to economic growth in Cheshire – but only if all its residents and businesses can access it.
That was the message from Philip Cox, chief executive at the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership.
Councillor cites “costly legal procedure” as Barony Park injunction delay continues
Cheshire East Council is dithering over applying for a court injunction against unauthorised travellers in Nantwich because of the “costly legal procedure”, says a Cabinet member.
Yet, the authority has so far failed to provide any details of this cost when questioned by Nantwich News.
Legal expert backs campaigners injunction bid for Barony Park
A leading barrister has backed campaigners in their bid to secure an injunction against unauthorised travellers on Barony Park in Nantwich.
Friends of Barony Park and Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan have led calls for Cheshire East Council to apply for a court injunction.
MP Laura Smith “disappointed” at HS2 review announcement
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” at the announcement there will be an independent review into HS2.
The review will consider a range of options, including only building Phase 1.
Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Town councillors have vowed to take their fight against a Cledford Hall transit site for travellers to court as the 11th unauthorised encampment arrives on Barony Park in Nantwich.
Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction
Campaigners fighting for a court injunction to tackle unauthorised traveller camps in Nantwich, say Cheshire East Council has “refused” to disclose details of legal advice which has stalled the move.
Petition launched to stop travellers transit site at Cledford Hall
A petition has been launched calling on Cheshire East Council chiefs to ditch plans to open a transit site for gypsies and travellers at Cledford Hall.
Cllr Jonathan Parry, Labour Cheshire East Council member for Middlewich, launched the petition online on Tuesday – and it has had more than 100 signatures so far.
Residents can air views on Cheshire East travellers transit site plan
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents in Nantwich can soon have their say on a key council document that will pave the way for a transit site for gypsies and travellers.
Cheshire East Council is about to open consultation on the latest draft for the second part of its local plan – formally known as the Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD).
MP Laura Smith urges building regulations review after Beechmere fire
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP is calling on building regulations to be reviewed after the devastating blaze which ripped through the Beechmere residential complex.
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