READER’S LETTER: Plea from Chair of Cheshire Fire Authority
Dear Prime Minister,
I write to you following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement in the Spending Review regarding a pay freeze for public sector workers outside of the NHS.
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Nantwich headteacher hits out at Government plans over staggered January return
A Nantwich headteacher has hit out at Government announcements to “stagger” the return of secondary schools in January. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the plans today – on the day schools break up for a two-week Christmas holiday. Mr Williamson said secondary schools and colleges will “operate a staggered return, offering all non-exam year groups full-time remote education, as close[Read More…]
Commemorative bench in Nantwich removed as “beyond repair”
A commemorative bench in Barony Park in Nantwich has been removed for good as it is “beyond repair”.
The James Calendar Hayes circular seat was presented to the park back in 1975 to commemorate its 100th birthday.
Councillors push through 20mph “restrictions” scheme for Cheshire East roads
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Councillors have voted to approve “the principle of introducing 20mph speed restrictions where appropriate” in Cheshire East towns following farcical scenes.
Members debated the motion during the authority’s full council meeting yesterday (December 16) — the third to be held virtually.
Cheshire East Conservative councillors lose bid for free parking over Christmas
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Conservative councillors withdrew plans to suspend parking charges in “council-owned car parks” for the borough’s towns
Conservative group leader Cllr Janet Clowes proposed a motion to introduce free parking after 3pm in the authority’s council car park over Christmas in an effort to encourage residents to ‘shop local’.
Popular Barbridge calendar created by residents goes global!
By Hannah Youds
Barbridge residents have helped put their quiet village on the world map with a popular new calendar.
The project has been spear-headed by local photographer John Doherty, who hopes the calendar will spread the beauty of the village to those living outside the area.
Covid-19 rapid testing pilots take place across Cheshire East
A pilot scheme of rapid testing for Covid-19 is taking place across Cheshire East.
The tests use a new methodology known as Lateral Flow Testing, designed to deliver targeted and focused, rapid testing for people without typical symptoms.
Nantwich Town ease in to next round of FA Trophy with 5-2 win at Witton
By Liam Price
Nantwich Town powered into the Third Round of the Buildbase FA Trophy with a 5-2 victory over local rivals Witton Albion.
Scott McGowan made it four goals in two games with an outstanding double after going behind early on.
Cheshire East new powers to ensure businesses follow Covid restrictions
Cheshire East Council is to use new powers to bring businesses found breaching Covid restrictions into line.
Powers granted by Government include improvement notices, restriction notices, and immediate restriction notices including fines of up to £4,000.
St Mary’s Church in Acton organises a Christmas walk
By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton has organised a self-guided and socially distanced “Follow the Star” walk on Sunday December 20.
The walk between 12-3pm has stars as interval markers to identify the route that departs the large free car park on Chester Road opposite to Dorfold Hall gardens.
Marbury man sentenced for drink driving after Wrenbury crash
A 62-year-old man has been sentenced for drink driving after crashing his Ford Ranger into a field in Wrenbury.
William Warrington, from Hollins Lane, Marbury, had left the scene after crashing off Cholmondeley Road between a telegraph pole and a metal gate at around 10.15pm on July 31 this year.
READER’S LETTER: “Cruel” to make elderly and disabled queue outside buildings
Dear Editor,
As you walk around you see the sad sight of the elderly, disabled and infirm being forced to queue outside, in the cold and the wet, for long periods.
What are they are queuing for?
20mph “default” limit on Cheshire East roads proposed by councillors
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Twenty miles per hour could soon be the default speed limit on Cheshire East’s residential and urban roads.
Independent Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the council’s walking and cycling champion, has proposed a motion to adopt the policy.
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