By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to switch off some street lights to save energy and £450,000 a year.
But bosses say assessments will be done because some options carry a greater risk of falls and traffic collisions.
By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum’s Senior Youth Theatre Group is to perform an original piece of theatre exploring mental health called The Invisible.
The Senior Youth Theatre aims to give young people aged 14 – 18 a chance to forge friendships, build self-esteem, and provide a safe place to explore ideas and creativity.
A driver who was high on ecstasy when he caused a collision in South Cheshire which killed another man has been jailed for five years.
Martin Cunliffe was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of causing death by driving without due care and attention whilst over the specified controlled drug limit.
A Nantwich man is one of the first cancer patients to benefit from a new holistic myeloma clinic launched for older patients at The Christie Macclesfield.
Steve Golby, 68, is being treated by the myeloma team at The Christie alongside the new specialist service from the Senior Adult Oncology Team which assess and supports older patients with complex needs undergoing chemotherapy.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s leader said the government needs to take responsibility for social care at a time when the council is facing massive budgetary pressures and has low reserves.
Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) was speaking after Sutton councillor Chris O’Leary (Con) questioned the council’s “raid on reserves” to balance the books last year.
Dear Editor,
#CreweFirst is campaigning to have ALL the potholes to have speedy, long lasting repairs.
In 22/23, 23% LESS potholes were repaired in Crewe compared to the previous year.
The practice of composing a ‘bucket list’ is now fairly mainstream. There are only so many experiences that we can enjoy during our brief time on Earth, after all.
In view of this fact, it’s worth setting down a list of locations that you really, really want to visit, and to work your way through them as the years go by.
Borrowing money is an inherently risky endeavour, but one that every one of us engages in at some point.
Whether dipping into an overdraft to buy a necessary item, or entering into a decades-long mortgage agreement in order to buy a home, borrowing is a fact of life.
By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Steam & Vintage Rally’ will take place at The Peacock Railway in Willaston on Sunday July 23rd.
The rally is organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to increase the mileage rate for families whose children qualify for free home-to-school travel in an attempt to slash nearly £450,000 off school transport costs.
The council offers personal travel budgets (PTB) to some parents whose children are eligible for free transport.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Town councils like Nantwich could be given the option of taking on some car parks if they don’t want to see charges introduced, the deputy leader of Cheshire East has said.
The council is also looking at piloting a system of “demand responsive parking charges” at a number of locations
The arts and culture sector is a dazzling kaleidoscope, a melting pot of ideas, emotions, and aesthetics.
This vast field pulsates with creative energy, from traditional fine art to contemporary installations, theatrical performances, to cultural festivals.
Loungers plc is set to open Navio Lounge in Nantwich this month in the former Barclays Bank building.
The firm has transformed the Grade II listed site on Churchyardside and is due to open for the first time on Wednesday July 26.
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