By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has approved a budget which includes cuts to services and a 4.99% hike in council tax – adding an extra £81.15 to an annual bill for a Band D property.
Council leader Sam Corcoran (Lab) told a meeting of the full council there was no alternative because “central government crashed the economy, local government are having to pick up that”.
By Claire Faulkner
Theatre has a special kind of magic which can take you anywhere in space and time.
Tilted Wig Productions transported the audience at the Crewe Lyceum Around the World in 80 Days this week.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will make ‘substantial savings’ by reducing library opening times, but offering more services could see normal hours restored in the future, a councillor said.
The proposal to reduce the opening hours and to close on Saturdays met with an angry response from the public during the consultation period.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East residents will be charged for garden waste collection after the budget was approved.
But some councillors fear this could prove costly for the environment and the council.
Audlem is to compete in the Britain in Bloom competition after being recommended by North West in Bloom judges.
The village has won four successive Gold awards, one Pride of Cheshire and two Best Large Village in the North West.
Creating a relaxing bedtime routine is essential to ensure a good night’s sleep.
A winding-down routine helps signal to the body and mind that it’s time to relax and let go of the day’s stresses.
Dear Editor,
An Open Letter regarding the future of Crewe FC to Lorraine O’Donnell, Sam Corcoran & Cheshire East Council:
As you know, Crewe FC have been trying for many years (since 2016) to get a new venue that can be the home for our club and help meet the incredible demand there is locally for boys and girls to play football.
Bentley Motors has officially launched its new Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre at its headquarters in South Cheshire.
The centre will be integral to its future battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) production.
Youngsters at Springfield School in Crewe and a charity supporting the health and wellbeing of women have teamed up to mark a day the international social calendar.
A programme of displays and fun activities will take place at Cheshire College, South and West in Crewe on March 4 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
People in South Cheshire are being urged to become a lifesaver – by registering as an NHS organ donor.
NHS Blood and Transplant, which oversees organ donation in the UK, is calling on everyone in the county to add their name and decision to the register.
The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 3 with four more top acts from the UK comedy circuit.
The compere for the evening is Pete Otway, a multi-award nominated comedian, presenter and former dairy farmer.
Have you ever dreamt of living in a region with mild winters and sunny summers?
If these characteristics correlate with your desires, pay attention to Barcelona. But it’s not just the climate that attracts people from all over the world.
Nantwich Town suffered a big blow losing 2-1 at home to Marske United in a crucial battle near the bottom of the Northern Premier League, writes Adam Bateman.
Gary Taylor-Fletcher called the character of the Dabbers squad into question afterwards, saying “we’ve got 2 or 3 leaders but the rest are just accepting mediocrity”.
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