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LETTER: CEC should not gamble on “property speculation”

LETTER: CEC should not gamble on “property speculation”

Dear Editor,
Labour-run Cheshire East should NOT be gambling the hard earned Council taxes of local people on property speculation.

In 2019 Labour run Cheshire East bought the B&Q site in Weston Road, Crewe for £22.3m.

February 7, 2023
Cutting CEC library hours will hit less fortunate, councillors warn

Cutting CEC library hours will hit less fortunate, councillors warn

Plans to cut library opening hours will hit those who are less fortunate and need a warm and quiet space, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council has vowed not to close any libraries as it strives to find £20m in savings, but is looking at reducing hours to save on costs.

February 7, 2023
Cheshire East puppy farm inspectors faced threats, council reveals

Cheshire East puppy farm inspectors faced threats, council reveals

CCTV has been installed at the homes of some Cheshire East Council staff who have been threatened and intimidated after inspecting puppy farms and breeders, writes Belinda Ryan.

One Cheshire East officer, who had been subjected to intimidation and abuse, admitted the council did not know how many unlicensed puppy farms were operating in the borough.

February 7, 2023
LETTER: Why is duel fuel in Cheshire more expensive?

LETTER: Why is duel fuel in Cheshire more expensive?

Dear Editor
I contacted you about this on 14th October 2022 and also copied in our MP asking him to contact Ofgem and provide a comment quickly to his constituents through Nantwich News.

The question was – why Cheshire had to pay for Duel Fuel £121 more than the cheapest area?

February 7, 2023
Universal Model Show makes return to Nantwich after pandemic

Universal Model Show makes return to Nantwich after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The ‘Universal Model Show’ returns to Nantwich this month for the first time since 2020 due to the pandemic.

It will take place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College on Welsh Row on February 26.

February 7, 2023
CEC now to cut back on leisure centre discounts in Nantwich

CEC now to cut back on leisure centre discounts in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East bosses are now planning to raise the age from 60 to 67 for its leisure centre discounted memberships.

And they also propose to scrap the two hours free parking at Nantwich and Crewe facilities.

February 6, 2023
Reaseheath to offer free training in food industry careers

Reaseheath to offer free training in food industry careers

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is offering unemployed people a chance to receive free training leading to careers in the food industry.

A two-week fully funded “Skills Bootcamp” offering specific technical training is set to start in mid February.

February 6, 2023
Williams of Audlem scoops award at national retail show

Williams of Audlem scoops award at national retail show

An award-winning shop in Audlem has scooped another national accolade.

Williams of Audlem, which has been open for 161 years in the Cheshire village, picked up a prize at the “Good Retail Awards” in Birmingham.

February 6, 2023
Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
CEC councillors fear a rise in rats and increased fly-tipping if charges for emptying garden waste bins are brought in.

Proposals outlined in the mid-term financial strategy 2023-7 (budget) reveal Cheshire East could rake in up to £4m a year by introducing the charge.

February 6, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts win 53-13 away at Evesham

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts win 53-13 away at Evesham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s long trip to Evesham proved fruitful as the 1st team ran out comfortable 53-13 winners.

Evesham had started the better of the two sides and Crewe conceded a succession of penalties in the opening 20 minutes and couldn’t get out of their own half.

February 6, 2023
Vandals set fire to speed camera in Alpraham

Vandals set fire to speed camera in Alpraham

Vandals set fire to a fixed road speed camera on the busy A51 in Alpraham, near Nantwich.

Fire crews were called out to the fire at around 10.30pm on Saturday night (February 4)

February 6, 2023
Betley retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Betley retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Betley consolidated their position at the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a comfortable 0-7 win at Audlem.

Dan Lomas netted a hat-trick, Keiron Duckers scored twice and Dan Socha and Gavin McKeith also scored.

February 5, 2023
Nantwich Town secure vital win over Atherton Collieries

Nantwich Town secure vital win over Atherton Collieries

By Jack Beresford
Ritchie Sutton described his side’s 2-1 win against Atherton Collieries as a “fantastic victory”.

Nantwich Town came from behind to beat fellow strugglers Atherton at the Swansway Stadium.

February 5, 2023