By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
An IT project for both Cheshire councils which is more than a year overdue, is now expected to cost almost double its original price at £22.3 million.
Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council entered into a joint agreement with technology firm Agilisys in 2017 to launch a new HR and finance system worth £11.5 million.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Ratepayers in Nantwich and rest of Cheshire East are likely to face another council tax increase next from April 2020.
Consultation has started on Cheshire East Council’s draft budget plans for 2020-21.
NHB beat Willaston White Star 3-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
Goals from Nick Ball, Dan Ball and Jamie Ball earned NHB the victory.
Nantwich Town twice let a two-goal lead slip as they were held 3-3 in a dramatic finish away at Whitby Town.
Dave Cooke’s side led 2-0 and then 3-1 before the hosts staged their stunning fightback.
A 30-year-old man suffered minor burns to his legs and smoke inhalation tackling a blaze which ripped through a barn in Willaston, Nantwich.
The fire broke out in the early hours at about 4am today (November 3) at a property on Newcastle Road, Willaston.
A 55-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Mill Street, Crewe.
George Stewart, aged 55, of Downside Close in Ipswich, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
A knife-wielding burglar from Crewe who assaulted a homeowner and threatened him with a knife has been jailed.
Lee Moss, of no fixed abode, pretended to be a takeaway deliverer when the victim opened his front door to him at around 9.15pm on August 28.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presents Swallow this weekend, writes Claire Faulkner.
Written by Stef Smith and directed by the cast and Studio team, this production is strikingly intense and beautifully produced.
A 29-year-old man who died following a collision in Crewe has been named.
Bartlomiej Gabrysiak, known as Bartek, died after he was involved in a collision with a red Hyundai on Mill Street, under the railway bridge.
By Jonathan White
A fund-raising “Black Tie Ball” in aid of the local partially-sighted team takes place at Nantwich Town FC on Saturday November 23.
Tickets are £15 per person (price includes food).
Malbank school pupils put their classroom lessons into context during a programme to celebrate World Food Day at Reaseheath College.
Fifteen Year 9 and Year 10 pupils studying sustainability and environmental issues as part of their GCSE in Food Technology, enjoyed making their own soup in the college’s Food Centre.
A number of musical concerts are to take place in South Cheshire over the next few weeks.
Worleston Music School’s next performance is at 7pm on 16th November at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.
Cheshire East Council’s election team will host a briefing session for potential Parliamentary candidates ahead of the General Election which is now set for December 12.
The briefing session will be on Thursday, November 7 at 7.30pm at the council headquarters Westfields in Sandbach.
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