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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
Police swoop on drug users and thieves in day of action in Nantwich

Police swoop on drug users and thieves in day of action in Nantwich

Police targeted thieves and drug users in a day of action across Nantwich and other towns in East Cheshire. Five warrants were issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act at various properties in Nantwich, Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield and Wilmslow.

April 11, 2014
Nantwich Walled Garden Society fight to save piece of history

Nantwich Walled Garden Society fight to save piece of history

Members of Nantwich Walled Garden Society have vowed to fight to restore the garden and turn it into a tourist attraction. The garden site is owned by a private developer who has permission from Cheshire East Council to build properties on the site.

April 11, 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
Nantwich Litter Group back in action with two group picks

Nantwich Litter Group back in action with two group picks

Nantwich Litter Group will be holding “Group Picks” over the next three weeks. The first takes place this Saturday April 12 at 10am, and will be followed by another on Wednesday April 30.

April 10, 2014
Nantwich Jazz Festival will be safest one yet, say organisers

Nantwich Jazz Festival will be safest one yet, say organisers

Organisers of this year’s Nantwich Jazz Blues & Music festival this Easter believe it will be the busiest – and safest – one yet. Tens of thousands of music fans are set to descend on the town for the five-day festival over the Easter weekend April 17 to 21.

April 9, 2014
Property seminars show Nantwich town economy is growing

Property seminars show Nantwich town economy is growing

Property investment in Nantwich shows the town’s economy is on the up, according to local business leaders. They say engagement in a series of property investment seminars held across South Cheshire demonstrates the area is pulling through the tough years.

April 9, 2014
Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis has opened a new food area at Nantwich Town Football Club. The area was built thanks to funding by Nantwich Town Independent Supports Association (NTISA) with help from Nantwich Town Council.

April 9, 2014
House fire in Nantwich sparked by tumble dryer

House fire in Nantwich sparked by tumble dryer

A house blaze in Nantwich was sparked by a tumble dryer, fire crews say. The fire broke out in a three-storey town house on Capel Way, Nantwich, last night (April 8) at 10.40pm.

April 9, 2014
Three men raid village Co-op store and steal alcohol and cigarettes

Three men raid village Co-op store and steal alcohol and cigarettes

A gang of men raided a village store near Nantwich and made off with a stash of alcohol and cigarettes. The raid happened at the Co-op store in Shropshire Street, Audlem, near Nantwich.

April 8, 2014
Town council agrees £24,000 CCTV boost for Nantwich

Town council agrees £24,000 CCTV boost for Nantwich

CCTV coverage in Nantwich has been given a major boost after a new agreement between police and council chiefs. A partnership review examining use of the 15 CCTV cameras in the town was carried out by Nantwich Police, Cheshire East Council and Nantwich Town Council.

April 8, 2014
Terry James Quartet provides smooth finish for Nantwich coffee shop

Terry James Quartet provides smooth finish for Nantwich coffee shop

A musical quartet has been providing a smooth finish for coffee drinkers in Nantwich town centre! The Terry James Quartet, which plays in the Caffe Nero on the second Sunday of each month, performs a mix of smooth jazz, latin and swing music.

April 8, 2014
Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Budding bakers from a Nantwich school rose to the challenge of learning how to make the perfect loaf of bread. The pupils were keen to get a slice of the action when they were visited by local family baker Roberts Bakery.

April 8, 2014