Nantwich News

CEC would need 20% Council Tax rise to cover SEND deficit

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council would have to increase council tax by 20% just to cover the deficit in its special needs budget, the council leader has said.

Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) has called on all councillors to look into the SEND provision (special educational needs and disabilities) so they can debate the issue at the next meeting of full council and come up with suggestions as to how the system can be improved.

October 20, 2023 —

LETTER: Crewe went from railway hub to HS2 ghost town

Dear Editor
How Crewe went from railway hub to an HS2 ghost town.

Crewe was due to be a major interchange on the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2.

October 19, 2023 —

Nantwich firm Webb House Furnishers buy Bratts building

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers have bought the former Bratts store building in the town centre to convert it into a new second showroom.

The company, based on Mill Street, have revealed they have purchased the whole building and plan to open all three floors for retail.

October 19, 2023 —

Anger grows in Nantwich over River Weaver poisoning

Thousands more dead fish have been floating in the River Weaver in Nantwich, prompting fears of yet another massive slurry pollution incident.

Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Cllr Anna Burton said she alerted the Environment Agency to the latest incident.

October 19, 2023 —

The Cat community radio presenter reaches 1,000 milestone

By Jonathan White
The Cat community radio presenter Gary Johnson has marked a milestone by presenting his 1,000th Breakfast Show.

Gary reached the milestone on Thursday October 5 during his regular 7am-9am show which broadcasts to thousands across Nantwich and Crewe.

October 18, 2023 —

Nantwich Luncheon Club expands to those outside town

The popular Nantwich Luncheon Club for the over 60s is opening its doors to those living outside the Nantwich boundary.

For years the group met twice a week at The Gables on Beam Street before moving to its new venue at Nantwich Civic Hall last year.

October 18, 2023 —

Nantwich boy, 4, in van collision released from hospital

The four-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries after a collision with a van in Nantwich has been released from hospital.

The youngster was badly hurt in the incident on Queen’s Drive in Nantwich on Monday October 10.

October 18, 2023 —

REVIEW: “That’ll Be The Day” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Music fans were delighted on Tuesday night as That’ll Be The Day returned to The Lyceum in Crewe.

The production is a celebration of music and iconic moments from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

October 18, 2023 —

How to make online rota management software work for your business

If you’re a business owner or shift manager, then you’ll be aware of just how challenging manually preparing rosters is.

So, there’s no questioning the fact that you’ll have already heard of online rota management software.

October 17, 2023 —

Green Gym: Rise of cannabis as a holistic approach to fitness

The modern and broadly developed knowledge of medicine has enabled scientists to experiment and implement many solutions to the problems that sports enjoyers face.

Imagine finally creating your workout plan, and suddenly, you get a sore throat or a sudden pain in your body, which might prevent you from doing challenging exercises.

October 17, 2023 —

Nantwich man completes 48-hour ultra marathon challenge for charity

A Nantwich man has completed the exhausting 4x4x48 challenge – an ultra marathon with a twist!

For two days, Jim Wyatt’s alarm went off every four hours to tell him he needed to get out and run another four miles around Nantwich – day and night.

October 17, 2023 —

CEC has not costed how much to introduce parking charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has not priced up the costs of introducing charges on its free car parks – including having to buy and install meters.

The council is currently consulting with the public on proposals to introduce charges on most of its free car parks and to hike up the fees on most of those which already have pay and display, including Nantwich.

October 17, 2023 —

Former Crosville Club in Crewe could be bulldozed for new care home

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Crosville Social Club which now hosts live entertainment events and functions could be bulldozed to make way for retirement apartments for the over 60s.

McCarthy Stone wants to build the retirement living development on the site which now operates as The Crozzy.

October 17, 2023 —