Nantwich News

Councillors accuse Cheshire East of “dumbing down” Crewe action plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Conservative councillors have accused Cheshire East of “dumbing down” ambitions for Crewe after plans for a link road bridge near the railway station were shelved.

Members of the council’s corporate policy committee voted to revoke a previous Cabinet decision in 2019 on the Crewe Southern Link Road Bridge preferred route and to revoke the decision of Cabinet in March 2020 to consult on the draft Crewe Hub Area Action Plan.

November 5, 2021 —

READER’S LETTER: Real impact of CEC winter gritting cuts will be felt

Dear Editor
Each day more and more residents are finding out that Winter Gritting is being cut from some of our rural and semi-rural roads.

They are only now realising how that will affect them and they are expressing their feelings of displeasure and outrage at this decision, taken recently, by Cheshire East’s Labour/Independent administration.

November 5, 2021 —

Reaseheath College students praised for HOYS work

Reaseheath College’s student arena party has been praised by key industry professionals for its support of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

A team of 40 equine students and staff worked alongside the show jumping course designers in the international arena.

November 5, 2021 —

‘Ribbon of Poppies’ Remembrance Day display in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
This amazing Remembrance Day “Ribbon of Poppies” cascade with silhouetted soldiers has been unveiled at Wistaston & Rope War Memorial.

The 70ft high cascade was installed by the 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout Group, made of more than 5,000 plastic bottle ends donated by Scouts and members of the public.

November 4, 2021 —

READER’S LETTER: Have gritting fears been listened to by CEC?

Dear Editor,
Two years on, does it sound like the Independent/Labour Alliance at Cheshire East Council are finally recognising their failure to take or consider a paramount responsibility, that of safety of its residents.

November 4, 2021 —

Hen charity to stage adoption day in Nantwich

South Cheshire residents are being urged to think outside the box when it comes to picking their next family pet.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding an adoption day for ex-commercial chickens in Nantwich on Saturday November 13.

November 4, 2021 —

No police action after investigations into Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Police have said no action is to be taken following seven lengthy investigations into Cheshire East Council.

The investigations included allegations relating to land transactions at Middlewich and Crewe.

November 4, 2021 —

Vaccine decisions for Cheshire East children in care

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is deciding on a case by case basis if children in the council’s care should be given the Covid vaccine if birth parents do not consent.

Annemarie Parker, head of service for cared for children and care leavers, told a corporate parenting committee that the local authority sought consent from the parents of cared for children aged 12 to 15.

November 4, 2021 —

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Academy star joins Sale Sharks

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC U17s star Adam Deegan has been invited to join the academy of Premiership side Sale Sharks.

Adam secured his place in Sale’s Academy U17s after trials over the summer following involvement in the Sale DPP programme over the last couple of years.

November 4, 2021 —