Village News

Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers fighting plans for 146 homes in Willaston are celebrating after a High Court overturned an appeal.

A judge has ruled that proposals by Richborough Estates for the homes off Moorfields should be thrown out.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents have re-issued their plea for more road safety measures on the A51 at Reaseheath as part of a new Cheshire East Council initiative.

The council says it is to target resources to “address local community concerns about road safety” under the new scheme.

February 24, 2015
Bunbury Watermill Trust founder honoured for work

Bunbury Watermill Trust founder honoured for work

A founder member of the Bunbury Watermill Trust has been honoured for his part in saving the historic venue.

Ernest Croley was presented with a framed painting of the mill by trustees and volunteers in recognition of his time as a founder member and chairman of the trust.

February 22, 2015
Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

South Cheshire farmers, food growers and suppliers could benefit from a successful bid to secure Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) status, aimed at boosting the rural economy.

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been chosen to pilot a scheme along with ten similar pathfinder projects in the UK.

February 22, 2015
MP Edward Timpson backs rejection of solar park near Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson backs rejection of solar park near Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson believes a decision to reject plans for a 28,000-panel solar park near Nantwich was the right one.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, had applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road, Hatherton.

February 19, 2015
Review: Shavington’s Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad “a delight”

Review: Shavington’s Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad “a delight”

By Sara Royle
It’s easy to be a little bit skeptical about pantomimes.

It may be an unfair generalisation, but an easy one to make having spent time as an usherette whereby I ended up seeing the same show at least 50 times.

February 18, 2015
Judicial review ends on Moorfields homes plan in Willaston

Judicial review ends on Moorfields homes plan in Willaston

A judicial review decision on controversial housing plans for Willaston has been delayed.

The two-day hearing into plans for 146 houses off Moorfields took place in London.

February 16, 2015
Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Plans to build a massive solar park on farmland near Nantwich will go before councillors this week.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, has applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road.

February 16, 2015
Fire crews tackle garden blaze in Stapeley

Fire crews tackle garden blaze in Stapeley

Fire crews were called to a blaze in a garden of a house in Stapeley, Nantwich.

One hose reel was used to extinguish the fire which started on a fence on Hawksey Drive.

February 14, 2015
Tarporley High School students to star in “Inspire Music” event

Tarporley High School students to star in “Inspire Music” event

Budding musicians at Tarporley High School will take part in a Music For Life partnership this weekend.

They will perform in a concert called “Inspire Music”, which will see them take to the stage at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

February 13, 2015
Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police have been hitting the town’s busiest roads to clamp down on rogue drivers.

PCSOs have been out and about at various “hot spots” in response to concerns about traffic from residents.

February 12, 2015
More than 200 attend Willaston meeting over housing plans

More than 200 attend Willaston meeting over housing plans

More than 200 people packed a public meeting in Willaston to discuss controversial housing applications.

Villagers aired their concerns at Willaston Primary School over applications which could see another 300 homes being built on green space.

February 10, 2015
Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

A primary school in Nantwich has been judged as “outstanding” in all five areas, according to the latest Ofsted inspection.

Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School was praised by inspectors for its “strong leadership and management”.

February 9, 2015