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Cheshire East Council staff halved in a decade, figures show

Cheshire East Council staff halved in a decade, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The number of staff employed directly by Cheshire East Council has almost halved in the decade since the authority was launched.

Figures from the council show on April 30 2009, CEC had a headcount of 6,522 employees – excluding school staff and casual workers.

May 2, 2019

Girlfriends Nantwich Friendship Group

This is a new group to help ladies, who live in and around Nantwich, to find friendship. Have you recently moved here? Have you just retired and miss your work colleagues and/or don’t have a friend locally? Do you miss going shopping, or having a coffee or glass of wine, with a good friend? We will meet as a group[Read More…]

May 2, 2019
Tarporley racing star Oliphant lands stunning BTCC podium finish

Tarporley racing star Oliphant lands stunning BTCC podium finish

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant claimed a stunning podium finish at Donington Park in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

The West Surrey Racing driver clinched his podium behind the wheel of his BMW 330i M Series with a scintillating performance for his first piece of BTCC silverware.

May 1, 2019
Nantwich Outdoor Pool set to open for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool set to open for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool will officially open for the new summer season this Saturday May 4.

And a spokesperson for Everybody Sport and Recreation said the pool will host free swimming as part of “fitness day” for members and non-members on Sunday May 5.

May 1, 2019
Man ‘Europe’s most wanted’ for horrific torture of Nantwich family

Man ‘Europe’s most wanted’ for horrific torture of Nantwich family

A man hunted in connection with the brutal murder of a Nantwich dad and kidnap and torture of his family, is now one of Europe’s most wanted.

Christopher Guest More Jr, who police want to speak to in connection with the death of Brian Waters, of Stapeley, almost 16 years ago, has now been added to Europe’s ‘Most Wanted’ list.

May 1, 2019
Six arrests over Shavington road incident left man in hospital

Six arrests over Shavington road incident left man in hospital

Detectives investigating a road traffic collision in Shavington are appealing for people with dash cam footage to come forward.

April 30, 2019
Nantwich Town prepare for massive play-off clash at Warrington

Nantwich Town prepare for massive play-off clash at Warrington

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town are preparing for their second play-off semi-final in three seasons as they make the short trip to take on rivals Warrington Town.

It’s a one-off game for The Dabbers who hope to put their 7-3 league defeat at Basford United on Saturday behind them and take a step towards promotion.

April 29, 2019
‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday May 3 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Dave Johns, one of the most respected and best loved stand up comics working on the British comedy circuit.

April 29, 2019
Residents and councillors demand Barony Park action from Cheshire East Council

Residents and councillors demand Barony Park action from Cheshire East Council

Angry Nantwich residents have called on Cheshire East Council to build perimeter fencing around Barony Park after it emerged the authority has potentially earmarked part of a £2 million investment for the work.

It comes after families lost use of the park for more than a week when the latest illegal traveller encampment parked on the site between Good Friday April 19 and Saturday April 27.

April 29, 2019
Nantwich Library – What’s On in May 2019

Nantwich Library – What’s On in May 2019

Nantwich Library on Beam Street has unveiled its list of events being held at the venue throughout May.

There are now Language Conversation groups for French, Spanish, German, Italian, Welsh and Russian.

April 29, 2019
Man jailed for attacking three South Cheshire police officers

Man jailed for attacking three South Cheshire police officers

A man who assaulted three police officers in South Cheshire and damaged a police car has been jailed.

Connor Lamph, of Nutfield Road, Crewe, pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting an emergency service worker, use of threatening and abusive language and criminal damage.

April 29, 2019
Reaseheath College “health and wellbeing” team honoured in national awards

Reaseheath College “health and wellbeing” team honoured in national awards

Reaseheath College’s Health and Wellbeing team has been recognised by the Association of Colleges (AoC) at its national awards.

The Nantwich college’s team of professionals was runner-up in the Mental Health and Wellbeing category of the AoC Beacon Awards, which showcase best practice and innovation among colleges.

April 29, 2019
Man injured after car smash in Ridley, near Nantwich

Man injured after car smash in Ridley, near Nantwich

One man was badly injured after a car crash on Whitchurch Road in Ridley, near Nantwich.

The driver had to be cut free from the wreckage of the accident. No other vehicles were involved.

April 28, 2019