Wybunbury

Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich despite one resident arguing if this site is appropriate then any rural location will be acceptable.

The five lodges will be sited on land at Fletchers Pool off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 29, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

Bid to build Nantwich holiday lodges backed by CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build five holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich have been recommended for approval by planners, despite objections from residents and parish councillors.

The scheme is earmarked for land at Fletchers Pool, off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 21, 2023
Motorist injured after crash in Wybunbury sparks fire

Motorist injured after crash in Wybunbury sparks fire

A motorist suffered burns after a collision in Wybunbury sparked a fire.

Cheshire Fire Service were called to the accident on Stock Lane.

September 21, 2023
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes is a scorching success

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes is a scorching success

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes on one of the hottest days of the year.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years.

June 11, 2023
Plan to convert Wybunbury Post Office REFUSED by Cheshire East

Plan to convert Wybunbury Post Office REFUSED by Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert Wybunbury Post Office and General Store back into two houses have been refused despite the owners arguing the business has become unsustainable.

The current owners purchased the post office and general store in 2012.

June 5, 2023
Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A timber chalet in Wybunbury due to be demolished because it was built without planning permission can remain and be used for offices, the council has said.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee heard the building at Little Island Livery was originally built as accommodation for a groom.

December 2, 2022
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes rolls again after pandemic gap

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes rolls again after pandemic gap

Thousands enjoyed the return of the Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes event yesterday (June 11) for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic, writes Jonathan White.

Fig pies, made from a traditional recipe containing a hard pastry, were rolled from The Swan Inn pub down Main Road to see how far they would travel.

June 12, 2022
Wybunbury Delves CE Primary School celebrates 200 years

Wybunbury Delves CE Primary School celebrates 200 years

Staff, pupils and parents are celebrating Wybunbury Delves Primary School’s 200th birthday – and need your help!

In 1822, the Delves Charity School for boys was built and consisted of one room.

May 31, 2022
84 new homes plan for Shavington/Wybunbury “triangle” set for approval

84 new homes plan for Shavington/Wybunbury “triangle” set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for 84 homes and a commercial development at Shavington are recommended for approval despite claims the number of houses exceeds that originally agreed.

Anwyl Homes has submitted a full application for the homes and outline plans for up to 700sqm of retail development.

April 30, 2022
Plaque unveiled in Wybunbury for local World War 2 hero

Plaque unveiled in Wybunbury for local World War 2 hero

By Jonathan White
A memorial plaque has been unveiled in Wybunbury to honour pilot Richard Pryce Hughes on the 80th anniversary of his final operational flight.

A short commemorative film about Richard was also shown to the audience.

April 24, 2022
Shavington residents win fight to stay in parish

Shavington residents win fight to stay in parish

Shavington residents have won their battle to remain in the Shavington-cum-Gresty parish boundary.

The Corporate Policy Committee of Cheshire East Council rejected a plan to potentially transfer an area south of Newcastle Road into the parish of Wybunbury.

April 23, 2022
Fire crews tackle chimney fire in Wybunbury

Fire crews tackle chimney fire in Wybunbury

Fire crews tackled a chimney fire in Wybunbury.

The incident happened last night (March 31) at around 6.30pm at a property on Gorsey Bank Crescent.

April 1, 2022
Wybunbury Delves Primary and Wickes team up for outdoor play area

Wybunbury Delves Primary and Wickes team up for outdoor play area

Staff and pupils at Wybunbury Delves Primary have been given a play areas boost by Crewe-based Wickes.

The store has donated paint and equipment to help freshen up the village school’s play area later this year.

January 27, 2022