Cheshire East Council consultation on £3.37m council tax support boost
Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on plans to boost council tax support scheme offer by £3.37m over the next three years for families on low incomes.
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Nantwich brine baths “quietest outdoor pool in UK” says study
Nantwich’s outdoor brine pool has been crowned one of UK’s best hidden gems in a study.
As the hot weather saw many flocking to outdoor swimming facilities, a study looked at social media and the number of times facilities around the country were hash-tagged.
Wybunbury councillor calls for youth projects fund to be shared
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has called for £2 million allocated in the council budget for Crewe youth projects to be shared across the borough following the announcement of Crewe’s £22.9m “Town Deal”.
Conservative group leader Janet Clowes, of Wybunbury ward, has called on the council to “share the success” after an announcement that Crewe is one of the latest UK towns to successfully secure a ‘Town Deal’.
Appeal for Nantwich volunteers ahead of Britain in Bloom judging
Nantwich in Bloom organisers are calling on volunteers to help brighten up the town ahead of Britain in Bloom judging on July 30.
Each year, the town enters the annual awards for the best kept villages, towns and cities in the UK, and Nantwich has won numerous awards in the past.
Major gas mains works set for Nantwich town centre
Major gas works are to take place in Nantwich town centre, with residents warned of road closures and disruption.
The works by Cadent will begin on Monday (July 26) to install a new gas main in Nantwich town centre.
Flood prevention measures built by major new Nantwich road
By Jonathan White
Work continues on the new spine road and Reaseheath bypass, with construction underway to clear the River Weaver floodplain.
Contractors McPhillips have also excavated a channel between the raised Kingsbourne spine road and Reaseheath bypass and the river next to Reaseheath roundabout.
Bunbury housing plan should be refused, say officers
A bid to demolish a building in the picturesque village of Bunbury and build 15 new homes, looks set to be refused.
The application for the new development is for land to the west of Parkside bungalow, off Bunbury Lane.
Warehousing site plan set for approval near Weston
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East planners are recommending a warehousing site in countryside near Crewe is given the go-ahead to operate 24/7 despite objections from residents and local councillors.
The Weston Hall Commercial Complex on Main Road at Weston has a long-standing history of commercial use.
REVIEW: Female of the Species, Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner
I’ve missed the theatre during the pandemic.
Like so many others, I’ve been waiting patiently for the doors to be opened once more at The Players Theatre on Love Lane.
Pre-season friendly: Sandbach Utd 2 Nantwich Town 4
By Jack Beresford
A brace from James Lawrie helped Nantwich Town ease to a third pre-season friendly win away at Sandbach.
Dave Cooke was able to name a strong side in the first half of their short trip across South Cheshire, despite having injuries in their squad.
“Horrible history of health and disease” show at Nantwich Museum!
A new exhibition which may not be for the squeamish among us is opening at Nantwich Museum!
It’s called “Ouch! A slightly horrible history of health and disease in Nantwich” and runs in the Millennium Gallery until October 23.
Cheshire East “extensive gaps” in electric vehicle charging points
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have backed calls for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points across Cheshire East as a report shows there are “extensive gaps”.
They say installing more charging points in car parks would encourage people to buy electric vehicles, improve the environment and could be a money spinner for the council.
Cheshire East Council in bottom 10 in UK for people using buses
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is in the bottom 10 local authority areas for people using buses and the council is looking at ways to improve this.
The figure was revealed at a highways and transport committee meeting this week when councillors were discussing the national bus strategy (NBS).
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