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23 care staff in Cheshire East quit over non vaccinations

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty-three care staff have quit companies contracted with Cheshire East Council because they had not been vaccinated against Covid.

And the council is gearing up for the April “double jab” deadline which could hit all its front-line care and health workers.

November 19, 2021
Pressure grows on CEC planning department as staff leave

Pressure grows on CEC planning department as staff leave

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s planning department is under so much pressure because of recruitment problems that some staff are off sick and one new starter left after just six weeks.

A resourcing review is already under way and new executive director of place Jayne Traverse has offered to do a full review of the system.

November 19, 2021
Queen tribute band QE2 to play at Studio Nantwich

Queen tribute band QE2 to play at Studio Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Queen tribute band ‘QE2’ will perform a fund-raising concert at Studio Nantwich next week.

The gig is on Friday November 26, doors open 8.30pm, and funds raised through donations will go towards Nantwich Foodbank.

November 19, 2021
Police renew appeal after serious collision in Nantwich

Police renew appeal after serious collision in Nantwich

Police have stepped up their appeal for witnesses and video footage following an accident in Nantwich which has left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man from Edleston, remains in hospital after Monday’s incident at the junction of Waterlode and High Street.

November 19, 2021
FEATURE: Five tips for running a safe classroom science practical

FEATURE: Five tips for running a safe classroom science practical

Science is one of the few subjects in school that provides students with elements of practical learning.

Whether that is through handling experiments, developing an understanding of safety principles or gathering data and results, the importance of this subject should not be lost on pupils.

November 19, 2021
Global Yoga elder David Sye to run workshop in Nantwich

Global Yoga elder David Sye to run workshop in Nantwich

A global Yoga elder known throughout the world is coming to Nantwich to run a one-off session.

David Sye will be at Nantwich’s Yoga Masters UK studio tomorrow (Saturday November 20).

November 19, 2021
Dr Kieran Mullan

Environment Bill sewage amendment not practical, claims Nantwich MP

Crewe and Nantwich MP saying voting for a change to a planned Environment Bill outlawing sewage dumping is not financially practical.

Dr Kieran Mullan hit back at critics who blasted him and other Tory MPs who voted against a bid to amend the Bill to stop water companies dumping sewage in streams and rivers.

November 19, 2021
Aerial view of Nantwich Show at Dorfold Park

Dorfold Showground granted premises licence despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has granted a premises licence for the Dorfold Park Showground, home to the Nantwich Show for decades.

The showground, operating since 1946 and owned by Charles Roundell, has hosted community events such as Spooktacular and charity functions for years.

November 18, 2021
Police release CCTV of victim in Audlem death investigation

Police release CCTV of victim in Audlem death investigation

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Audlem have released a CCTV image to establish the movements.

Andrew Guy died following an alleged assault at an address on Stafford Street, Audlem.

November 18, 2021
Nantwich Town FC fans get dabbing for their football club

Nantwich Town FC fans get dabbing for their football club

By Jonathan White
The third annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town Football Club’s Optimum Pay Stadium helped raise £745.

Ninety people took part in the event which was organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for Nantwich Town FC.

November 17, 2021
READER’S LETTER: The CEC parking charges conundrum!

READER’S LETTER: The CEC parking charges conundrum!

Dear Editor,
At its September meeting the Highways & Transport Committee rejected proposals for standardised parking zones across Cheshire East.

Whilst these might have introduced consistency across the borough, there were two main drivers

November 17, 2021
FEATURE: How to assess candidates’ skills during recruitment

FEATURE: How to assess candidates’ skills during recruitment

Hiring a new employee can be a stressful process, which is why it’s so important to have an efficient employee onboarding plan to make sure you’re hiring the right people.

Between picking through piles of CVs and deciding who to invite for a final interview, there’s so much to do and a lot of important decisions to make.

November 17, 2021
Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villagers in Shavington and Weston have teamed up to show community spirit in a Community Remembrance Garden project.

More than a 1,000 people have been involved in putting together two gardens outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington and All Saints’ Church, Weston.

November 16, 2021