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Cheshire East Council criticised by MPs over flood risk management

Cheshire East Council criticised by MPs over flood risk management

Cheshire East Council bosses say they are committed to tackling flooding in communities despite criticism from local MPs who accuse the authority of failing to take action.

A council report says future planning applications will adopt ‘best practice’ to surface water reduction and management.

August 3, 2023
Crewe and Nantwich youngsters star in Chester Storyhouse production

Crewe and Nantwich youngsters star in Chester Storyhouse production

Two Crewe and Nantwich youngsters are currently playing a starring role in The Sound of Music show at Chester Storyhouse.

Bella McKinney, from Nantwich and a pupil at St Anne’s Primary, and Jasper Eglin from Crewe are playing leading roles in the popular show which runs until Saturday.

August 3, 2023
Junior recycling officers from Acton Primary crowned

Junior recycling officers from Acton Primary crowned

Pupils from Acton Primary near Nantwich were among those crowned top recycling finalists for their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Almost 4,000 pupils across Cheshire East schools took part in the junior recycling officer scheme, managed by the council’s wholly-owned environmental services company, Ansa.

August 2, 2023
South Cheshire scouts in South Korea for World Jamboree

South Cheshire scouts in South Korea for World Jamboree

Scouts from across South Cheshire have joined 40,000 others from across the globe for the World Jamboree in South Korea.

36 young people aged from 14 to 17 travelled from Manchester Airport on a 5600-mile trip to Gunsan-si in South Korea for the two-week event between 1st to 12th August.

August 2, 2023
Nantwich Show at Reaseheath hailed success by organisers

Nantwich Show at Reaseheath hailed success by organisers

By Jonathan White
The return of the Nantwich Show for the second year at Reaseheath Old Hall has been hailed a huge success by organisers.

There were almost 8,000 attendees arriving by midday to enjoy what the show had to offer

August 2, 2023
Detailed plans unveiled for Maylands Park development in Stapeley

Detailed plans unveiled for Maylands Park development in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More detailed plans have been submitted for the retail and employment phase of the controversial Maylands Park development on land at Peter de Stapleigh Way at Stapeley.

The application, for phase two of the development, follows the approval of phase one, for 188 homes, in March of this year.

August 2, 2023
LETTER: Crewe suffers from constant gridlock

LETTER: Crewe suffers from constant gridlock

Dear Editor,
CreweFirst is campaigning for Crewe residents to retain their freedom of movement and an end to the war on the motorist, that is being waged by Labour led Cheshire East.

Many think theLittleHolland for Crewe proposal is just another name for a ’15 Minute City’.

August 1, 2023
Matt Terry to star in Crewe Lyceum family panto Cinderella

Matt Terry to star in Crewe Lyceum family panto Cinderella

X Factor star Matt Terry will join Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston in this year’s Crewe Lyceum family panto Cinderella.

Matt Terry won the hearts of the nation in 2016 winning the biggest TV talent show in the UK, The X Factor.

August 1, 2023
Planners back concrete plant near Nantwich despite dozens of objections

Planners back concrete plant near Nantwich despite dozens of objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A retrospective application for a replacement concrete batching plant in countryside near Nantwich has been recommended for approval despite objections from two parish councils and 51 residents.

The Graham Heath Group has applied for permission for change of use from mixed storage and retail on land at Station Yard, Wrenbury Road, Aston, to general industrial use along with the provision of a replacement concrete plant.

August 1, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

Pet cremations site plan near Nantwich backed by planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations have been recommended for approval.

But the application, which includes two incinerators at the rural building at Doddington Mill House, off Mill Lane in Doddington, has been “called in” by local councillor Janet Clowes.

July 31, 2023
Thousands enjoy Audlem Festival of Transport

Thousands enjoy Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people descended on Audlem to enjoy the 24th annual Audlem Festival of Transport on Sunday.

The day began with a spectacular parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 31, 2023
Double defeat delivers blow to Nantwich CC

Double defeat delivers blow to Nantwich CC

Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team suffered a double disappointment at the weekend as their league chances faded and their hopes of a return to Lord’s were ended.

On Saturday, Jason Foulkes took 3-23 and Phil Stockton, Mitchell Spencer and Ray Doyle claimed two wickets apiece as hosts Neston were dismissed for only 98 in the ECB Premier League match.

July 31, 2023
264 cat cruelty complaints in Cheshire in 2022, says RSPCA

264 cat cruelty complaints in Cheshire in 2022, says RSPCA

There were 264 cat cruelty complaints made in Cheshire last year, new figures from the RSPCA show.

And nationally, there were almost 18,000 cat cruelty complaints reported, with 1,726 logged as intentional harm incidents.

July 31, 2023