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New Christmas bin collection dates released by Cheshire East

New Christmas bin collection dates released by Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has announced its 2021 Christmas bin collection schedule.

Ansa – Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned environmental services company – will be placing information stickers on black bins of households whose normal collections fall on bank holidays.

November 12, 2021
Popular Nantwich pub Leopard set for expansion

Popular Nantwich pub Leopard set for expansion

The owners of the Leopard pub in Nantwich have unveiled plans to expand and add a new garden room.

Joules Brewery, which owns the London Road venue, say the extension is needed to meet the demand from the shift from drinking occasions to dining occasions.

November 12, 2021
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on event will take place in the town square on Friday November 19.

With Christmas just around the corner, the town is already preparing for the festive season.

November 12, 2021
REVIEW: Death Drop at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: Death Drop at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Murder can be a drag. Quite literally, as Death Drop the ‘Dragatha Christie’ murder mystery comes to Crewe Lyceum this week.

I was lucky enough to be in the audience for opening night on Wednesday and what a night it was.

November 11, 2021
Nantwich Food Festival call on Christmas help for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival call on Christmas help for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are urging residents to help Nantwich Foodbank support their clients this Christmas.

Latest figures estimate one in five of the general population live below the poverty line.

November 11, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Time CEC listened to their residents

READER’S LETTER: Time CEC listened to their residents

Dear Editor
For the second time this year, Cheshire East Independent and Labour Leadership has cancelled the planned full council meeting due to lack of business!

If they listened to their residents and to my Conservative colleagues, they would hear the calls for discussion and debate about so many things.

November 11, 2021
Nantwich among 5 Cheshire East parishes in local heritage project

Nantwich among 5 Cheshire East parishes in local heritage project

Nantwich and Audlem are among five places chosen as part of a local heritage project run by Cheshire East Council.

The idea of the project is to update its list of historic landmarks and places in the borough.

November 11, 2021
Nantwich Players returns with “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

Nantwich Players returns with “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

Nantwich Players will be performing two comedies in December.

And tickets are now available for the first one – the NP Studio staging of “A 1940s Christmas Carol” by Walton Jones.

November 11, 2021

Ruby’s Fund SEND stay and play

Ruby’s Fund is a local Charity offering support to families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). We run a SEND stay and play session fortnightly in Nantwich at the children’s centre. This takes place on the 2nd and 4th Friday of Each month from 10am-12pm – No booking required. We would love to see you there! Email[Read More…]

November 11, 2021
Year Six SATS “completely unfair” in 2022, claims CEC councillor

Year Six SATS “completely unfair” in 2022, claims CEC councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has said it is “completely unfair” year six SATS are going ahead next year and asked whether the council plans to challenge it.

Cllr Laura Smith (Crewe South, Lab) told a meeting of the children and families committee she had an interest because she has a child in year six.

November 11, 2021
FEATURE: Top tips for new drivers

FEATURE: Top tips for new drivers

Finally passing your driving test could be one of the most rewarding times in your life, and you’re probably eager to get started.

With around 45% of young men and women having a full driving license before the age of 24, it’s important to be prepared.

November 11, 2021
46% of Cheshire East parents consent to school Covid vaccines

46% of Cheshire East parents consent to school Covid vaccines

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nearly half the parents approached in Cheshire East have consented to their children receiving the Covid vaccination in schools.

Mark Bayley, head of service for education infrastructure and outcomes at the council, said 46% had so far agreed.

November 10, 2021
Cheshire Police launch charity canine crime-fighter calendar

Cheshire Police launch charity canine crime-fighter calendar

A fundraising calendar showcasing the role of Cheshire Police’s canine crimefighters has been launched.

Each month features one of the force’s dogs in action, highlighting the work they do supporting armed operations, chasing criminals and searching for missing people.

November 10, 2021