Willaston & Rope

Cheshire East Council fails on 5-year housing claim, says Government Inspector

Cheshire East Council fails on 5-year housing claim, says Government Inspector

Councillors have blasted Cheshire East Council after a Government Planning Inspector ruled the authority has failed to demonstrate it has s 5-year housing supply. The Inspector’s findings are in a report upholding an appeal by a housing developer to build 94 houses on land near Sandbach.

April 12, 2014
100 people enjoy Willaston “Spring Concert” at primary school

100 people enjoy Willaston “Spring Concert” at primary school

By Jonathan White One hundred people watched Willaston Junior Choir and the Wistaston Singers choir perform a joint ‘Spring Concert’ at Willaston Primary School. It was the first time that the choirs had combined to perform a concert.

April 11, 2014
Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Campaigners in Wistaston near Nantwich are urging residents to lodge objections against a 300-home development before it’s too late. Gladman Developments wants to build up to 300 houses on land off Church Lane, in Wistaston, known locally as Witters Field.

April 4, 2014
170-homes plan in Willaston to be “refused” by planners

170-homes plan in Willaston to be “refused” by planners

Planners are recommending a bid to build 170 homes on land in Willaston, Nantwich, is rejected. But Cheshire East Council has been criticised for a delay in making the decision on the plans which are set to go to appeal.

March 27, 2014
Willaston Primary School to host spring concert

Willaston Primary School to host spring concert

A spring concert takes place at Willaston Primary School in Nantwich on Wednesday April 2. The event starts at 7pm and will feature Wistaston Singers and Willaston Junior Choir.

March 21, 2014
Shavington campaigners urged to”fight” Gresty Oaks planning inquiry

Shavington campaigners urged to”fight” Gresty Oaks planning inquiry

A councillor has urged campaigners to prepare for a tough battle at appeal over plans for 880 homes near Shavington. Developers have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate over their bid to build the “Gresty Oaks” site on green land bounded by Crewe Road, Rope Lane, Gresty Lane and the A500.

March 13, 2014
Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy voted through by full council

Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy voted through by full council

Cheshire East councillors have voted through the final version of a new Local Plan Strategy which is to be sent to Government for endorsement. The Plan proposes a number of policies which impact on Nantwich and surrounding areas over the next 15 to 20 years.

March 1, 2014
A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

More residents have backed calls for a safety review of the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road through Willaston and Wistaston. A campaign to make the road safer is being led by Cheshire East’s Wistaston councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill.

February 27, 2014
Wrenbury hosts broadband drop-in event for Nantwich villages

Wrenbury hosts broadband drop-in event for Nantwich villages

Residents and businesses in Nantwich can find out more this week about the roll out of high-speed fibre broadband in Cheshire. Connecting Cheshire will enable 80,000 premises to tap into high-speed fibre broadband over the next 18 months.

February 17, 2014
Picture update: Storm blows trees down across Nantwich

Picture update: Storm blows trees down across Nantwich

These are some of the pictures sent in by readers as strong winds caused havoc across Crewe and Nantwich today. Trees were brought crashing down across many main routes around Nantwich, causing severe delays and diversions.

February 12, 2014
Willaston and Wistaston residents’ plea over spate of A534 accidents

Willaston and Wistaston residents’ plea over spate of A534 accidents

Residents  in Willaston and Wistaston are demanding action to make the busy A534 road safer after a spate of accidents. Homeowners have joined local councillors in calling for Cheshire East Council to review the speed limit and safety of the route.

February 10, 2014
Willaston Primary School to stage fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show

Willaston Primary School to stage fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show

The Friends of Willaston School Association are organising a “Fizz Fashion Show” to help raise funds. The event will be staged at the school on Derwent Close on Wednesday March 19.

February 10, 2014
Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston residents are celebrating after a planning application to build up to 300 homes on “Green Gap” land was thrown out. Gladman Homes wanted to develop on the land off Church Lane, known locally as “Witters Field”.

January 11, 2014