Stapeley

Nantwich’s RSPCA Stapeley Grange relaunches education programme

Nantwich’s RSPCA Stapeley Grange relaunches education programme

By Laura Normansell RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich welcomed visitors to its new-look wildlife centre to witness a new era. Nantwich Mayor Cllr Graham Fenton and RSPCA boss Gavin Grant reopened its new education programme nine years after it closed.

October 24, 2012
Access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way

Muller Property submits plan for “Nantwich South” access road in Stapeley

Developers bidding to build a “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley have submitted their first planning application. Muller Property has submitted proposals for a new access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

October 16, 2012
Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents are celebrating after Cheshire East councillors approved plans for a car-park at a busy Nantwich primary school. The 43-space car park will be built next to Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School.

October 11, 2012
Angry parent launches blog to show Nantwich school road danger

Angry parent launches blog to show Nantwich school road danger

An angry dad has set up a blog to show how parents and pupils are dicing with death outside a Nantwich primary school. Hundreds of photos and videos of chaos outside Stapeley Broad Lane School are published on the “Mad, Scary and Bad” site.

October 5, 2012
School bus accident outside Stapeley Broad Lane Primary

School bus accident outside Stapeley Broad Lane Primary

A bus ferrying youngsters to a Nantwich primary school was hit by a car outside the school gates today. Youngsters were getting off the bus parked outside Stapeley Broad Lane School when it was hit from behind.

October 4, 2012
Parents plea for Stapeley Broad Lane school carpark go ahead

Parents plea for Stapeley Broad Lane school carpark go ahead

Parents say plans for a car park at a Nantwich primary school could save lives. They are calling on Cheshire East Council to accept a revised application for a 43-space car park on land next to Broad Lane School, Stapeley.

October 2, 2012
Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich campaigners fighting large housing developments are joining forces with residents facing similar issues in a neighbouring town. Dozens are expected to attend a mass protest march in the centre of Sandbach tomorrow (September 29).

September 28, 2012
Stapeley residents urged to comment on Nantwich town strategy

Stapeley residents urged to comment on Nantwich town strategy

Campaigners are urging residents in Nantwich to air their views on the town strategy plan before this Monday’s October 1 deadline. Only around 300  have submitted views on the consultation, which outlines a plan for housing, infrastructure, jobs and services for Nantwich up to 2030.

September 27, 2012
Stapeley Broad Lane to stage Nantwich fireworks extravaganza

Stapeley Broad Lane to stage Nantwich fireworks extravaganza

Stapeley Broad Lane School is to stage a fireworks night for families on October 20. The Nantwich primary school is organising the fireworks extravaganza which will include fairground rides and a display organised by Blitz Fireworks.

September 27, 2012
Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Parish councillors clashed with the leader of Cheshire East over the  long-running Stapeley Village Hall saga. The delays and dithering over opening the hall next to Pear Tree Primary School were laid bare at a packed public meeting.

September 21, 2012
Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

A council leader told a packed Nantwich meeting he would fight “unsustainable” housing developments threatening the town. Leader of Cheshire East Cllr Michael Jones addressed around 100 people in Stapeley.

September 21, 2012
Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents

Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents

Housing developers were given a rough ride by angry residents and councillors over their “Nantwich South” plans. Muller Property gave a presentation to Nantwich Town Council before being grilled by campaigners and councillors objecting to the 1,000 home scheme.

September 11, 2012
Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival

Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival

A Nantwich brewery is to stage its second annual festival to raise money for a local care home. Woodlands Brewery, based off London Road, will be staging the festival over two nights this weekend.

September 6, 2012