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LOCAL ELECTIONS: All 82 seats up for grabs at Cheshire East Council

LOCAL ELECTIONS: All 82 seats up for grabs at Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
All 82 seats are up for grabs in next month’s Cheshire East Council elections.

Altogether 254 candidates are standing across the borough, with the Conservatives putting forward the most candidates at 81 and Labour fielding 60.

April 5, 2023
Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary School has been rated “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection and was praised as a “happy, friendly and thriving village school”.

The Ofsted report highlighted the “dedication and commitment” in providing high quality educational experience and personal wellbeing for all the children.

April 4, 2023
FEATURE: How to prepare for moving out – checklist of essentials

FEATURE: How to prepare for moving out – checklist of essentials

Moving in and moving out is always quite stressful and overwhelming.

Your belongings and life are getting fit into the boxes and being transferred to a different place.

April 4, 2023
FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

On the 1st of April 2023, business water prices increased across Britain, affecting all-sized businesses.

Water rates only increase once a year, and this year it will exceed 10% for most companies because rising energy costs have heavily impacted the water industry.

April 4, 2023
Cheshire East “Reconnect Service” ends after helping nearly 100 people

Cheshire East “Reconnect Service” ends after helping nearly 100 people

A service that supported people to live independently in their homes and community has come to an end after supporting nearly 100 people in the last year.

The Reconnect Service provided by home support and repairs organisation Revival, was commissioned by Cheshire East Council in April last year.

April 4, 2023
Mornflake backs Cheshire Woman of the Year awards

Mornflake backs Cheshire Woman of the Year awards

The Cheshire Woman of the Year Award scheme has won backing from Mornflake in Crewe for a second year running.

Organisers have said a “big thank you” to the company after appealing for sponsors to support their fundraising for the NSPCC

April 4, 2023
Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Renowned writer Erica James will be appearing at Nantwich Library at their latest “meet the author” event.

The bestselling author will be at the library on Beam Street on Thursday 27th April.

April 3, 2023
Nantwich Rotary makes vital donations to two charities

Nantwich Rotary makes vital donations to two charities

Nantwich Rotary has presented vital funds to two local charities as part of the group’s ongoing fundraising.

A total of £2,000 has been presented to Cheshire Young Carers and Nantwich Foodbank in recent days.

April 3, 2023
LETTER: Support YMCA campaign for better youth services

LETTER: Support YMCA campaign for better youth services

Dear Editor,
This generation of young people have not had it easy in the past few years.

A global pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and – as highlighted by YMCA England & Wales – devastating cuts to youth services.

April 3, 2023
Grave diggers in CEC struggling to find new plots in cemeteries, says councillor

Grave diggers in CEC struggling to find new plots in cemeteries, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Grave diggers are struggling to dig new plots at cemeteries in Cheshire East because of the size of some existing gravestones and items placed around them, a councillor said.

Cllr Joy Bratherton (Lab) said the council was at fault for letting the situation get out of hand and not ensuring people were aware of what they could and could not do.

April 3, 2023
CEC wins bid to open two new schools for children with disabilities

CEC wins bid to open two new schools for children with disabilities

Cheshire East Council has won government backing for two new schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The successful bid means the Department for Education will build two new special schools, in Middlewich and Congleton.

April 2, 2023
Betley secure narrow top of the table clash victory over The Lions

Betley secure narrow top of the table clash victory over The Lions

A single goal was enough for Betley to beat The Lions in their top of the table clash in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.

Betley started the morning nine points ahead of The Lions, who had two games in hand.

April 2, 2023
REVIEW: The Remains of Logan Dankworth Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Remains of Logan Dankworth Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I can easily get swept along, lost in language and rhythm when I listen to poetry performances.

Luke Wright certainly caught the attention of the audience on Friday night in The Studio Space at Crewe Lyceum, with an outstanding performance of his one-man show, The Remains of Logan Dankworth.

April 2, 2023