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Willaston councillors launch “No to Dog Fouling” campaign

Willaston councillors launch “No to Dog Fouling” campaign

An anti-dog fouling campaign has been launched by Willaston councillors after angry residents said “enough is enough”.

The parish council agreed in March to pull together a campaign after realising the issue was such a bone of contention among villagers.

April 29, 2021
Nominations open for Everybody sports awards in Cheshire East

Nominations open for Everybody sports awards in Cheshire East

Nominations are open for the 2021 Everybody Sport and Recreation’s awards.

And Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Paralympic Athlete and crossbench peer is returning to host the awards for 2021.

April 29, 2021
FEATURE: Factors first-timers should consider before remortgaging in 2021

FEATURE: Factors first-timers should consider before remortgaging in 2021

Remortgaging can put a significant amount of money back in borrowers’ pockets.

While many of us shop around for the best car insurance or phone contract, we often don’t pay the same attention to our biggest financial commitment.

April 29, 2021
Audlem Theatre Company launch “24 Hours” performance project

Audlem Theatre Company launch “24 Hours” performance project

Audlem Theatre Company are to tackle a new project to cast, rehearse and perform a play in just 24 hours!

And now they are appealing for help from the public to make it happen.

April 28, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Is CEC leadership spreading “political nastiness”?

READER’S LETTER: Is CEC leadership spreading “political nastiness”?

Dear Editor,

As a fairly new elected member of Cheshire East Borough Council, I anticipated a Leadership from a new administration with the same grace, professionalism and dignity as the previous Conservative administration.

April 28, 2021
Cheshire East Council final meeting on May 4 before system change

Cheshire East Council final meeting on May 4 before system change

Cheshire East Council will hold its final meeting on May 4 before it changes from a Cabinet to committees system.

The authority’s Annual General Meeting will be held remotely on Tuesday 4 May, at 5pm.

April 28, 2021
Nantwich Town to host annual Eddie Morris Memorial Cup

Nantwich Town to host annual Eddie Morris Memorial Cup

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town will host North West Counties Premier Division side Whitchurch Alport in the annual Eddie Morris Memorial Cup on July 17.

The cup was set up last season in memory of the late Eddie Morris – a Dabber legend whose playing career featured Crewe Alexandra, Congleton Town and Witton Albion.

April 28, 2021
Action to tackle litter in Nantwich agreed by town councillors

Action to tackle litter in Nantwich agreed by town councillors

Nantwich councillors have agreed on plans to try and tackle the mounting litter problem plaguing the town.

It comes after Nantwich Litter Group member Rob Carter made an impassioned plea for help at the town council meeting last night (April 27).

April 28, 2021
Nantwich Town Ladies beat Frodsham Women 5-1 in friendly

Nantwich Town Ladies beat Frodsham Women 5-1 in friendly

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies FC beat Frodsham Women’s FC 5-1 in a behind closed doors friendly match.

The game took place at The Applewood Independent Arena 3G pitch on Sunday.

April 28, 2021
Town councillors at loggerheads over Nantwich public toilets

Town councillors at loggerheads over Nantwich public toilets

Town councillors were driving each other round the u-bend when they clashed over how Nantwich should provide public toilets in future.

A debate which took more than an hour descended into arguments and heated remarks, with one saying “it’s Handforth Parish Council all over again”.

April 27, 2021
Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts

New Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts steps in to lead force

Cheshire Constabulary’s new Chief Constable Mark Roberts has stepped into the role after the official retirement of Darren Martland.

Mark, previously Deputy Chief Constable at South Yorkshire Police, said he is “proud” to be leading the county’s force.

April 27, 2021
Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks wildlife photos for 2022 calendar

Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks wildlife photos for 2022 calendar

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is calling on budding photographers to enter wildlife photographs in a competition to win publication in its charity calendar for 2022.

Keen snappers are being urged to look through photographs they have already taken and check their garden and surrounding areas for any opportunities to take new shots.

April 27, 2021
Cheshire East and Storengy UK launch school solar panel competition

Cheshire East and Storengy UK launch school solar panel competition

Nantwich pupils could scoop £10,000 worth of solar panels for their school in a competition run by Cheshire East Council and energy firm Storengy.

The competition for Cheshire East primary schools is to come up with ideas to combat the climate emergency.

April 27, 2021