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Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

READER’S LETTER: Delays result in gritting concerns kicked into Spring

On 7th January 2022, since being cut from the winter gritting routes by CEC, yet another serious road incident caused by icy conditions occurred on Coole Lane, near Audlem.

My colleague, Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) referred to the “carnage” now occurring on this lane which has highlighted the unacceptable costs to road users, blue light services and to Cheshire East Council being incurred by this poorly considered policy.

January 9, 2022
David Webb and Cameron Terry depart Nantwich Town

David Webb and Cameron Terry depart Nantwich Town

Midfielder David Webb and goalkeeper Cameron Terry have both left Nantwich Town, the club has confirmed.

Webb joined The Dabbers in the summer of 2019 after a successful trial with the club.

January 9, 2022
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The UK tour of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been extended into 2022 and will visit Crewe Lyceum this month.

Washington Irving’s classic tale has been given new life by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy).

January 7, 2022
Reaseheath College donates bumper collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Reaseheath College donates bumper collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Generous students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich pulled together to help those in need at Christmas.

All departments were involved in collecting non perishable food, household items, toiletries and festive treats to make up a bumper delivery for Nantwich Foodbank.

January 7, 2022
Cheshire East Council ‘general reserves’ rise to £11.5 million

Cheshire East Council ‘general reserves’ rise to £11.5 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has sought assurances that Cheshire East’s £11.5m general reserves would be enough in the event of a crisis because it is lower than most local authorities.

The council increased its general reserves from £10m to £11.5m last year – taking it to 3% of the annual revenue budget.

January 7, 2022
Un-gritted Coole Lane witnesses another accident in icy conditions

Un-gritted Coole Lane witnesses another accident in icy conditions

Residents on Coole Lane in Nantwich have witnessed yet another accident in icy conditions after Cheshire East removed it from its gritting routes.

Freezing temperatures turned wet patches into treacherous ice on the rural route between Nantwich and Audlem earlier today

January 7, 2022
Tickets out for Nantwich Town v Stockport in Cheshire Cup

Tickets out for Nantwich Town v Stockport in Cheshire Cup

Tickets are now available for Nantwich Town’s Cheshire Senior Cup clash with Stockport County.

The Third Round fixture will take place at The Optimum Pay Stadium on Tuesday February 1 at 7.45pm.

January 7, 2022
“Real Forrest Gump” ultrarunner heads for Nantwich to launch new book

“Real Forrest Gump” ultrarunner heads for Nantwich to launch new book

By Jonathan White
An Ultrarunner known as the “Real Forrest Gump” is heading to Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge as guest of its first author event of 2022.

Rob Pope from Liverpool will be in town to promote his new book about his 15,600-mile run across the USA.

January 7, 2022
Two new employers move in to Hurleston Business Park sites

Two new employers move in to Hurleston Business Park sites

The former Car Transplants site at Hurleston has been re-let to two major employers.

Reaseheath College and Blue Machinery Ltd have signed deals for use of buildings and yard area of the site off the A51 near Nantwich.

January 6, 2022
304 children referred to CEC amid child exploitation claims

304 children referred to CEC amid child exploitation claims

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Child exploitation cases involving 304 children were reported to Cheshire East Council last year, new figures show.

And more than 170 of those children were later referred to social services.

January 6, 2022
flooding in Nantwich

Nantwich Town Council to set up Climate Change Working Party

Councillors in Nantwich are to create a Climate Change Working Party after declaring a Climate Emergency on behalf of the town.

Councillors say it is in recognition of the climate and environment crisis facing the world.

January 6, 2022
CEC seek sponsors for new primary school near Shavington

CEC seek sponsors for new primary school near Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to start looking for potential sponsors to run a new primary school proposed for a site at Basford, near Shavington.

The free school is due to open in September 2025 and will take children from new housing in the area, including the South Cheshire Growth Village.

January 6, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley treat young orphaned otter cub found in bin

RSPCA Stapeley treat young orphaned otter cub found in bin

A young orphaned otter cub found in a bin is now being nursed back to health by RSPCA staff in Nantwich.

RSPCA inspectors were called to rescue the cub which was found on Christmas Eve suffering from hypothermia.

January 5, 2022