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Cheshire East Council plans ANOTHER 4.99% Council Tax rise

Cheshire East Council plans ANOTHER 4.99% Council Tax rise

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is proposing another 4.99% rise in Council Tax from April – as well as a range of other cost-cutting measures to existing services.

The authority has unveiled its financial plan for 2024/25, including increasing Council Tax by the maximum amount currently allowed.

January 10, 2024
Floods in Nantwich

Nantwich Town councillor calls for River Weaver “steering group”

A Nantwich town councillor is bidding to set up a steering group to help tackle issues around the River Weaver such as flooding and pollution.

Cllr Anna Burton hopes the group will speak with “one voice” and act as a pressure group to ensure action is taken to help prevent future incidents.

January 10, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.

The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.

January 10, 2024
Planners approve bid to convert Crewe Municipal Buildings Annex

Planners approve bid to convert Crewe Municipal Buildings Annex

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert Crewe Municipal Buildings Annex to provide workspaces for individuals and small businesses have been given the go-ahead.

Cheshire East’s southern planning committee took less than 10 minutes today (Wednesday) to approve the application.

January 10, 2024
Achieving sustainable weight management in the New Year

Achieving sustainable weight management in the New Year

The beginning of a new year often sparks a renewed commitment to healthier living, with weight management being a primary focus for many.

The journey towards a healthier weight is not just about shedding pounds but about adopting a lifestyle that promotes overall well-being.

January 10, 2024
Youngsters scoop Gold at Cheshire Cross Country Championships

Youngsters scoop Gold at Cheshire Cross Country Championships

Three teenagers from Crewe and Nantwich scooped medals at the Cheshire Cross Country Championships.

Sofiya, Bethany and Daisie, all runners for Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club, won a Gold medal for the Under 13s Girls Team.

January 9, 2024
Nantwich finance firm Watts appoints new commercial manager

Nantwich finance firm Watts appoints new commercial manager

Nantwich firm Watts Commercial Finance has appointed Glen Monteiro as new Commercial Manager.

The move is aimed at expanding the company’s coverage in the South East.

January 9, 2024
Nantwich Women earn away point against league leaders

Nantwich Women earn away point against league leaders

Nantwich Town FC Women drew 1-1 with league leaders AFC Crewe Women in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

The Dabbers goal scorer was Jade Buckley-Ratcliff, who is sponsored by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA).

January 9, 2024
Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for one its busiest days of the year later this month when The Battle of Nantwich re-enactment takes place.

This year the “Holly Holy Day” event takes place on Saturday January 27 in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island.

January 9, 2024
More than 6,700 animals rehomed by RSPCA in Cheshire in a decade

More than 6,700 animals rehomed by RSPCA in Cheshire in a decade

The RSPCA has found new homes for more than 6,700 animals in Cheshire in the last decade, new figures reveal.

The charity released the data as it marks its 200th birthday in 2024.

January 9, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts narrowly beaten 8-9 by rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts narrowly beaten 8-9 by rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts were narrowly beaten 8-9 by local rivals Whitchurch in their first league clash of 2024.

Crewe, who finished the first half of the season 3rd in league, were expecting a tough game this time out and that’s how it turned out at the Vagrants.

January 8, 2024
Cheshire man scoops £1 million lottery win in EuroMillions draw

Cheshire man scoops £1 million lottery win in EuroMillions draw

A mystery EuroMillions winner from Cheshire is now a millionaire after scooping a whopping £1 million prize.

Known only as Mr R from Cheshire, he has won his huge prize in the “UK Millionaire Maker” draw in December.

January 8, 2024
LETTER: Rishi Sunak is “squatting” in Downing Street

LETTER: Rishi Sunak is “squatting” in Downing Street

Dear Editor
This tired and discredited Government has now been running for 14 years, through five Prime Ministers and a musical chairs game of Ministers flip-flopping from one post to another, sometimes after only weeks in the job.

January 8, 2024