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Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington

Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington

Work is due to start on a new 84-home development at Shavington after Anwyl Homes acquired an eight-acre site.

Located off Newcastle Road, Shavington, the site has planning permission for 59 private sale homes and 25 new affordable homes.

February 11, 2023
Utility firms could face £2,500 daily charge for digging up Cheshire East roads

Utility firms could face £2,500 daily charge for digging up Cheshire East roads

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Utility companies could be charged up to £2,500 “rent” a day for digging up roads to carry out repairs in Cheshire East.

That is one possibility Cheshire East Council is looking into to generate much-needed cash and to ensure the companies carry out the work speedily so roads can be re-opened quicker.

February 11, 2023
Nantwich mum takes over popular Bizzybods store in town

Nantwich mum takes over popular Bizzybods store in town

A Nantwich mum has taken over the reins at the popular Bizzybods children’s store in the town.

Marlee Briscoe is the new owner of Bizzybods on Hospital Street after former owner Mandy Platt decided to pursue new adventures.

February 10, 2023
RSPCA condemns “callous” shooting of cat in Crewe

RSPCA condemns “callous” shooting of cat in Crewe

RSPCA chiefs say they will take action against people caught deliberately targeting animals with airguns after a male cat was left with appalling injuries in Crewe.

A concerned homeowner took the cat to a vet after he was found in a collapsed state, gasping for breath and unable to walk, in her garden in Fanshawe Walk.

February 10, 2023
Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to expand a fishery and leisure park at Newhall near Nantwich so they can visit the site to assess the suitability of the access road.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park, on Coole Lane, applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for the siting of 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods

February 10, 2023
Beam Street delays for three weeks for re-surfacing works

Beam Street delays for three weeks for re-surfacing works

Motorists in Nantwich town centre will face more delays as a three-week scheme to re-surface Beam Street begins on February 20.

The works are a follow up to the Footway Improvement Scheme which Cheshire East Council completed at a cost of almost £800,000 in late 2022.

February 10, 2023
Great British Railways HQ decision set for Easter, MP told

Great British Railways HQ decision set for Easter, MP told

Crewe will find out before Easter if it is to be headquarters of the new Great British Railways (GBR).

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan says he met with the Rail Minister Hew Merriman to push the case for the town, and added than an announcement of where the headquarter will be is expected by Easter.

February 9, 2023
Award-winning Churches Mansion restaurant in Nantwich up for sale

Award-winning Churches Mansion restaurant in Nantwich up for sale

The award-winning Churches Mansion restaurant in Nantwich is up for sale.

Real estate advisor Savills is selling the venue on Hospital Street as a going concern on behalf of its private owners.

February 9, 2023
Residents to pay 6.4% more for Cheshire Police from April

Residents to pay 6.4% more for Cheshire Police from April

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich residents will see a 6.4% hike in the police precept after an attempt to veto the rise and replace it with a 5% increase failed.

This means residents living in a band D property will see an extra £15 for the year added to the policing element of their council tax bill.

February 8, 2023
LETTER: Ridiculous no updates on Reaseheath A51 bypass

LETTER: Ridiculous no updates on Reaseheath A51 bypass

Dear Editor
It’s ridiculous that no-one seems to be able to up-date residents as to when the new Reaseheath/Kingsbourne Estate A51 by-pass will open.

February 8, 2023
FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

Homemakers who are also backyard gardeners understand that having their own garden can drastically reduce the cost of groceries.

However, some homemakers struggle with maintaining their gardens year-round

February 8, 2023
Nantwich Town suffer another home defeat in 1-0 loss to Matlock

Nantwich Town suffer another home defeat in 1-0 loss to Matlock

By Liam Price
Matlock Town came away with the points with a 1-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

Head Coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher spoke of the Dabbers “needing that bit of composure in the final third to find the right pass” as Nantwich blanked at home.

February 8, 2023
Go-too rural bus service in Nantwich expands to more areas

Go-too rural bus service in Nantwich expands to more areas

The go-too bus service serving rural areas around Nantwich is expanding to meet fresh demand from customers.

Cheshire East Council is launching a campaign to promote the service being trialled in the rural area south of Nantwich, where residents have limited access to public transport.

February 8, 2023