Village News

Willaston children to lose free school transport in further CEC cuts

Willaston children to lose free school transport in further CEC cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children in Willaston are among 75 who could lose their free school transport because Cheshire East Council says there are available walking routes.

The move could save the cash-strapped authority an estimated £79,500 a year, as it looks to plug a massive £20 million funding gap.

September 15, 2023
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out in force to enjoy Wistaston’s annual Duck Race and Children’s model boat race.

The 26th ‘Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ took place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, and organised by volunteers from Wistaston Community Council village events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 11, 2023
Broomhall residents embrace full fibre connectivity

Broomhall residents embrace full fibre connectivity

Residents in Broomhall near Nantwich are benefiting from improved digital connectivity following the rollout of gigabit broadband services in the area.

It was delivered as part of a community fibre partnership funded by the government’s Gigabit broadband voucher scheme and the Connecting Cheshire top-up voucher scheme.

September 8, 2023
Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused an application for a replacement concrete processing plant which has already been built in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, next to the village railway station.

September 1, 2023
The Swan at Tarporley

Inaugural comedy night set for The Swan at Tarporley

The Swan in Tarporley is to host its first comedy night in its Tarporley Room on Saturday September 30.

It will feature a line-up of stand-up comedians from the renowned ‘Comedy In A Van’.

September 1, 2023
Shavington Leisure Centre backs member’s 400-mile challenge

Shavington Leisure Centre backs member’s 400-mile challenge

A Shavington Leisure Centre member is taking on a gruelling 400-mile walking fundraiser for charity.

Martin Cresswell, 58, is to walk the “Grand Traverse des Alps (GR5)” from Lake Genève to Nice.

August 30, 2023
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place on Saturday September 9 at the Joey the Swan parkland area.

The stalls and fun games open from 1pm. Admission to the event is free.

August 27, 2023
Workman on Graham Heath construction site

Controversial concrete plant in Wrenbury back before planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial concrete processing plant built in Wrenbury is back before Cheshire East Council planners next week.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, close to Wrenbury Station.

August 25, 2023
Shavington schoolboy launches 2024 calendar fundraiser

Shavington schoolboy launches 2024 calendar fundraiser

Shavington schoolboy Alfie Simcox is compiling another fundraising trucking calendar to help raise money for charity.

The 10-year-old has had a passion for lorries all his life as most of his family are truck drivers.

August 21, 2023
Britain in Bloom judges inspect Wistaston village

Britain in Bloom judges inspect Wistaston village

By Jonathan White
Britain in Bloom judges from The Royal Horticultural Society toured Wistaston to judge the village in the Town category of the Britain in Bloom 2023 UK Finals.

Two judges met chairman of Wistaston Parish Council John Moore and members of the Wistaston in Bloom group and Wistaston Conservation Group.

August 12, 2023
Tractor run in Nantwich raises money for children’s charity

Tractor run in Nantwich raises money for children’s charity

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Agricultural Society’s fourth vintage and classic tractor road run has helped raise hundreds of pounds for a children’s charity.

The event involved around 30 vintage and classic road-legal tractors.

August 11, 2023
Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich

Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations.

They want to visit the site and get more information before making a decision.

August 6, 2023
Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred a controversial application for a concrete processing plant near Nantwich – with some questioning why the applicant would build an expensive new facility without planning permission.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at Aston near Nantwich.

August 5, 2023