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Petition launched to stop travellers transit site at Cledford Hall

Petition launched to stop travellers transit site at Cledford Hall

A petition has been launched calling on Cheshire East Council chiefs to ditch plans to open a transit site for gypsies and travellers at Cledford Hall.

Cllr Jonathan Parry, Labour Cheshire East Council member for Middlewich, launched the petition online on Tuesday – and it has had more than 100 signatures so far.

August 15, 2019
Sharp fall in number of Cheshire East smokers, latest figures show

Sharp fall in number of Cheshire East smokers, latest figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Smoking is becoming much less common across Cheshire East according to new Government figures – but the council insists it will not rest on its laurels.

Figures released by Public Health England show that in 2018, 8.7% of adults across the borough were smokers, compared to 16.4% in 2017.

August 14, 2019
Nantwich Town ready for kick off as player sponsorships launched

Nantwich Town ready for kick off as player sponsorships launched

Nantwich Town players are gearing up for the big BetVictor Premier League kick off this weekend.

Dave Cooke has been putting his squad through their final paces before the opening game at home to Gainsborough Trinity this Saturday August 17.

August 14, 2019
Rotary funds Nantwich children on two-day adventure

Rotary funds Nantwich children on two-day adventure

Thirty children from Nantwich Primary Academy spent two days and a night at the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, thanks to a Rotary club donation.

The youngsters aged between six and eight enjoyed the experience after receiving support of the Rotary Club of Nantwich.

August 14, 2019
Residents can air views on Cheshire East travellers transit site plan

Residents can air views on Cheshire East travellers transit site plan

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents in Nantwich can soon have their say on a key council document that will pave the way for a transit site for gypsies and travellers.

Cheshire East Council is about to open consultation on the latest draft for the second part of its local plan – formally known as the Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD).

August 13, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail

Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail

Crewe and Nantwich touch rugby squad is blazing a trial after six players were selected to represent England.

The six players, plus one non travelling reserve, have been selected to represent England at the European Junior Touch Championships in Paris this month.

August 13, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

MP Laura Smith urges building regulations review after Beechmere fire

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP is calling on building regulations to be reviewed after the devastating blaze which ripped through the Beechmere residential complex.

August 13, 2019
Nantwich CC reach national semi-finals and are one game from Lord’s

Nantwich CC reach national semi-finals and are one game from Lord’s

Nantwich CC produced a stunning display to out-play Bath and reach the national club semi-finals.

A stunning 124 not out by Luke Robinson helped Nantwich to a nine-wicket national quarter-final victory at Whitehouse Lane yesterday (August 11).

August 12, 2019
Nantwich Town Wolves partially-sighted team seeks players

Nantwich Town Wolves partially-sighted team seeks players

A new visually-impaired football team in Nantwich has appealed for more players to come forward.

Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC is to stage new training sessions open to anyone aged 16 and over with a recognised eye condition with some usable vision.

August 12, 2019
Dementia pilot study at Belong Crewe hailed big success

Dementia pilot study at Belong Crewe hailed big success

A pioneering pilot study exploring the impact of creative workshops on those living with dementia at Belong Crewe care village has been hailed a huge success.

August 12, 2019
Thieves swipe Winnie the Pooh from Nantwich garden

Thieves swipe Winnie the Pooh from Nantwich garden

A Nantwich resident is appealing for help to track down Winnie the Pooh who was stolen from his garden!

Chris Rowlands recently revamped his front garden on Marsh Lane and added these decorative ornaments.

August 11, 2019
Probe begins into cause of Beechmere complex fire in Crewe

Probe begins into cause of Beechmere complex fire in Crewe

Cheshire Fire investigators are now probing the cause of the blaze which ripped through the Beechmere residential complex in Crewe.

Early indications suggest it was not a deliberate act, and the focus will be as much on how the fire spread so quickly and with devastating effect.

August 11, 2019
44 “affordable” homes bid in Shavington rejected by councillors

44 “affordable” homes bid in Shavington rejected by councillors

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A bid to revive plans for new homes on a stretch of Shavington countryside has been rebuffed by councillors.

Keyworker Homes and the Guinness Partnership wanted to build 44 affordable homes in Newcastle Road – on land to the west of the Esso garage.

August 11, 2019