By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is set to play a key role in making decisions on HS2’s construction and design.
The council agreed on Thursday (July 18) to become a ‘qualifying authority’ for Phase 2a – the route between Crewe and Birmingham – in parts of the high-speed rail route that sit in the borough.
One of the stars of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies team has been shortlisted in the national Player of the Year awards.
Forward Cherie Davies played a vital role in the team’s success last season which saw them gain promotion to Championship 2 North West.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Crewe bus station is an “absolute disgrace” and needs urgent attention before someone is hurt or even killed.
That was the stark warning made to councillors by Carol Jones of the Crewe and District Bus Users Group, which has monitored health and safety at the station over the past two years.
Ten men from South Cheshire have been given Football Banning Orders (FBOs) after they were involved in disorder at a match between Macclesfield Town and Crewe Alexandra.
Towards the end of the game at the Moss Rose Stadium in Macclesfield both sides scored within a minute of each other.
Club and Society members from across South Cheshire will take part in the annual Societies Spectacular in Nantwich town square this weekend.
The annual event will be held between 9am and 2pm on Saturday (July 20) to show off the range of activities taking place locally.
Eleanor Farr admits she’s “not your conventional beauty queen”
But this South Cheshire businesswoman is defying the Miss England stereotype – she wears Doc Martens, shuns make-up, and displays her surgery scars with pride!
Councillors joined Nantwich residents to measure out Barony Park in a bid to speed up action and install perimeter protection.
Members of Friends of Barony Park were joined by Nantwich Town Councillors David Marren and Cheshire East Council Leader Sam Corcoran in the exercise.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Shorter hours for Cheshire East’s dial-a-ride bus service could leave some vulnerable residents cut off, councillors have warned.
Cheshire East Council-owned firm Transport Service Solutions (TSS) will take over the service, currently known as Little Bus, from private provider D&G Bus on Monday, August 5.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The end of Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has moved a step closer.
Eight councillors from across the political spectrum are set to work together to iron out the details on how CEC will scrap the cabinet and replace it with a series of committees from next May.
An angry Nantwich store boss told how a gang of four men stole hundreds of pounds of items and assaulted the 66-year-old owner as he gave chase.
Phil Hinton, manager of Jepsons menswear on Hospital Street, said furious staff chased after the gang who they believe were part of an unauthorised travellers group on Barony Park.
Nantwich Town Council has appointed a new Town Clerk.
Samantha Roberts will start in early autumn, replacing Ian Hope who is retiring from the council after seven years of service.
‘St Andrews Summer Fair’ takes place this Saturday 20th July 2019 (11am-2pm) at St Andrew’s Church, Bedford Street, Crewe. There will be face painting, village stocks, cake stalls, BBQ food, a raffle, various games and refreshments, plus live entertainment from ‘Pick & Mix’ and a demonstration by ‘Dance to Health’. Free admission.
A man was attacked and injured in a car park in Nantwich, sparking a police probe.
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