Village News

Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Planning inspector to decide on controversial Nantwich homes bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 75 homes in Nantwich will now be decided by a planning inspector after the applicant appealed against Cheshire East’s non-determination of the application.

Nightingale Land wants to build the dwellings on land in the open countryside off Broad Lane, Stapeley.

May 21, 2026
Nine homes planned for countryside at Shavington

Nine homes planned for countryside at Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to nine homes are proposed for a site in the open countryside at Shavington.

Planning permission was granted for 39 dwellings on the field to the south-west of Newcastle Road in 2014, but the development didn’t go ahead.

May 20, 2026
Massive 660-home development in Wistaston set to be approved

Massive 660-home development in Wistaston set to be approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up 660 homes and a 60-bed care home on fields in the strategic green gap at Wistaston have been recommended for approval.

About 120 residents have objected to Harworth Group’s proposals for a residential development and neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.

May 19, 2026
Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem

Controversial new Audlem development set to be refused

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been recommended for refusal.

Nearly 350 objections have been sent to Cheshire East Council opposing Muller Property Group’s outline application for the development, which includes 35 affordable homes, on land west of Moorsfield Avenue and Tollgate Drive.

May 19, 2026
Art exhibition and flower displays at Bunbury church

Art exhibition and flower displays at Bunbury church

Visitors are invited to an art exhibition at St Boniface Church in Bunbury from June 26-28.

The exhibition will transform the historic church into a vibrant showcase of art and flower displays.

May 13, 2026
Fire crews battle blaze in disused building in Audlem

Fire crews battle blaze in disused building in Audlem

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a disused building in Audlem.

The incident happened at around 7.15pm last night (May 1st) at a building on School Lane.

May 2, 2026
Campaigners angry after 85 new homes bid in Stapeley approved

Campaigners angry after 85 new homes bid in Stapeley approved

Campaigners fighting housing applications in Stapeley said today they were “disappointed” that an application for 85 houses off London Road was approved.

The application from Barratt David Wilson Homes is for houses and a children’s play area on green agricultural land close to the junction of London Road and Ellwood Way.

April 30, 2026
450 land west of Crewe Road, Shavington (from planning docs)

Plans submitted for 450 new homes and new school in Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for up to 450 homes and a new primary school at Shavington.

IM Land wants to build the properties on 30 hectares of agricultural fields west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane.

April 28, 2026
Audlem’s biggest summer party to take place on June 27

Audlem’s biggest summer party to take place on June 27

Audlem’s popular Party on the Park returns on Saturday June 27 — and this year promises to be bigger, brighter, and more feel-good than ever.

The family-friendly celebration brings together live music, laughter, and unbeatable community spirit on the village playing field.

April 25, 2026
Car crashes into side of pub in Worleston near Nantwich

Car crashes into side of pub in Worleston near Nantwich

This was the scene after a driver lost control and ploughed their car into the side of a busy pub near Nantwich.

The incident happened at the Royal Oak pub on Main Road in Worleston.

April 25, 2026
Work to fix Baddington Bridge near Nantwich could take nine months

Work to fix Baddington Bridge near Nantwich could take nine months

Essential works to make Baddington Bridge safe for heavy goods vehicles on the A530 near Nantwich look set to go ahead – but could take up to nine months to complete.

It’s believed the cost of planned structural works could set Cheshire East Council back between £300,000 and £400,000.

April 24, 2026
Planners back bid for 85 new homes on fields off London Road in Nantwich

Planners back bid for 85 new homes on fields off London Road in Nantwich

Planning officers at Cheshire East Council are recommending a bid to build 85 more homes on fields off London Road in Nantwich be approved.

The application is for land in Stapeley which is mostly greenfield agricultural land.

April 22, 2026
Bunbury Cycling Group team up with village coffee shop

Bunbury Cycling Group team up with village coffee shop

Tilly’s coffee shop in Bunbury has helped a group of cyclists from the village look the part with new sponsored shirts.

The shop has teamed up with Bunbury Cycling Group so they look smart in their new outfits.

April 20, 2026