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CEC fail to allocate millions of S106 money to agreed schemes

CEC fail to allocate millions of S106 money to agreed schemes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A damning audit report on Cheshire East Council’s arrangements for managing S106 agreements has revealed millions of pounds hasn’t been allocated to agreed schemes.

A summary of the report to the audit and governance committee stated eight contributions received between 2018/19 and 2021/22 totalling £5.8 million were identified as unallocated.

October 3, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a comfortable home win against Altrincham and Kersal in their fifth league fixture of the season.

Both sides had made good starts to the season and Crewe expected a tough battle.

October 3, 2023
Eve Parsons to play title role at Crewe Lyceum panto

Eve Parsons to play title role at Crewe Lyceum panto

Eve Parsons is to play the title role in Crewe Lyceum’s family Christmas pantomime Cinderella from December 8-31, it has been confirmed.

Her previous credits include ensemble in Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud, the UK arena tour of the L.O.L surprise live VIP Party in 2021, and Summer the Donna Summer musical in 2022.

October 3, 2023
Acton Harvest Festival brings local community together

Acton Harvest Festival brings local community together

By Jonathan White
A ‘Celebrate Harvest – Pumpkins, Plants and Pollinators’ event was held at St Mary’s Church in Acton, near Nantwich on Sunday.

Inside the church, “Tea at the Tower” embraced harvest with drinks and cakes, craft and harvest exhibits, a harvest pollinator quiz, a folk band and Acton Academy displays.

October 3, 2023
Police appeal over incidents involving e-bikes in Nantwich and Crewe

Police appeal over incidents involving e-bikes in Nantwich and Crewe

Detectives investigating incidents involving youths on e-bikes threatening people in Nantwich and Crewe are appealing to the public for information.

There have been multiple reports of a group of young men dressed all in black making threats across Crewe and Nantwich in the past few weeks.

October 3, 2023
Family of Elle Morris to stage fundraiser on her 18th birthday

Family of Elle Morris to stage fundraiser on her 18th birthday

Family and friends of brave Elle Morris are to stage a Cystic Fibrosis fundraising event on what would have been the youngster’s 18th birthday.

The Nantwich youngster who courageously fought CF died in 2018 after undergoing a double lung transplant.

October 2, 2023
Boss of Everything Genetic to speak at Nantwich event

Boss of Everything Genetic to speak at Nantwich event

The CEO and Founder of the Nantwich firm Everything Genetic is to speak at the next Digital Debrief in Nantwich.

James Price will be the keynote speaker at the event on October 19 at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

October 2, 2023
LETTER: The things that Scots get for free

LETTER: The things that Scots get for free

Dear Editor,
This is truly shocking. The list of things that Scots get for free …….which the English have to pay for…… goes on forever.

Why aren’t English MPs demanding that the English are given the same free services?

October 2, 2023
Cheshire East councillor speaks out about suicidal feelings

Cheshire East councillor speaks out about suicidal feelings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has spoken publicly about having to seek medical help because he wanted to take his own life – but said he still doesn’t know why he suddenly felt suicidal.

Cllr Stewart Gardiner was speaking at a meeting of the health and wellbeing board during a discussion on the Cheshire East self-harm and suicide prevention action plan.

October 2, 2023
Bonfire night to go with a bang at The Bickerton Poacher

Bonfire night to go with a bang at The Bickerton Poacher

A popular Nantwich pub has supported three high-profile charities as it plans another crowd-pulling bonfire and fireworks night spectacular.

The Bickerton Poacher has presented donations from its summer Hitchfest music festival to Nantwich Lions, St John’s Ambulance and Wistaston-based women’s health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire

October 2, 2023
Accountancy firm marks anniversary milestone in Nantwich

Accountancy firm marks anniversary milestone in Nantwich

An accountancy firm founded in Nantwich in the 1920s, has celebrated a golden anniversary at its landmark base in the town.

Afford Bond, one of the region’s largest independent practices, has marked 50 years on Wellington Road as it grows its client base across the North West.

October 2, 2023
Fundraising musicians to perform in Nantwich during charity ride

Fundraising musicians to perform in Nantwich during charity ride

Two musicians tackling an epic Lands End to John O’Groats charity cycle challenge will be stopping off in Nantwich during the trip.

Mark Evans and Ian McGuire will be performing at Loco on Welsh Row on October 13.

October 2, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Sandbach Town advanced to the next round of the Presidents Cup with a 3-0 win against NHB in which all three goals were scored before the half.

The goalscorers were Frazer Swale, Connor Sutherland and Connor Taylor.

October 1, 2023