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Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.

Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.

January 26, 2023
LETTER: “Shocking” CEC Labour plan to close libraries on Saturdays

LETTER: “Shocking” CEC Labour plan to close libraries on Saturdays

Dear Editor,
Shockingly, Labour-run Cheshire East are proposing to shut libraries on a Saturday and reduce opening hours on other days.

‘Putting Crewe First’ is totally opposed to this.

January 26, 2023
Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion

Cheshire East councillors in furious row over ‘cost of living’ motion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.

The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.

January 26, 2023
The Rifleman pub to close in Nantwich, say heartbroken landlords

The Rifleman pub to close in Nantwich, say heartbroken landlords

The Rifleman in Nantwich is to close “due to current financial climate”, its landlords have announced.

Annette Townley and partner Gary, who have the pub on James Hall Street for four years, have decided to call time.

January 26, 2023
Features of Hollywood that prevent foreigners from real estate purchase

Features of Hollywood that prevent foreigners from real estate purchase

The USA attracts foreigners with multiple perspectives and implements the idea of a happy future.

The expats come to popular cities, like Hollywood, to make their dreams come true and to live among superstars.

January 25, 2023
CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates

CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates

Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.

Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.

January 25, 2023
Nantwich Town beaten at home by Linney double for FC United

Nantwich Town beaten at home by Linney double for FC United

Nantwich Town slumped to a second home defeat in three days as they were beaten by a Regan Linney double for FC United of Manchester.

Linney struck early in the first half in bizarre fashion at the Swansway Stadium after just six minutes.

January 25, 2023
Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.

It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.

January 25, 2023
Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Three former Barony Hospital buildings in Nantwich have been sold in a deal worth £1.85 million.

Cheshire property agency Legat Owen completed the deal for the Prince’s Court properties to Carlton Property Holdings.

January 24, 2023
Police appeal after Nantwich man dies in M56 crash

Police appeal after Nantwich man dies in M56 crash

Officers are investigating an accident on the M56 in which a man from Nantwich died.

Matthew Clarke, 48, died at the scene after the incident which involved a BMW car which had left the carriageway.

January 24, 2023
Cheshire travel boss says sunshine holiday bookings up by 25%

Cheshire travel boss says sunshine holiday bookings up by 25%

A Cheshire travel boss has revealed there’s a massive demand for sunshine holidays with bookings up by 25% on pre-Covid levels.

According to Hays Travel North West managing director Don Bircham, January is the peak period for the industry with families desperate to escape the cold, wet and gloomy weather.

January 24, 2023
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.

Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.

January 23, 2023
Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal

Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have issued an e-fit as part of their witness appeal for information.

The 15-year-old victim is reported to have been assaulted on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm on Monday January 16.

January 23, 2023