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Councillors’ anger as CEC refuses to reveal car park income

Councillors’ anger as CEC refuses to reveal car park income

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is refusing to discuss in public how much it spends on individual car parks and how much income it receives from them.

The council, which says it is ‘open and fair’ in its corporate plan, was asked by two members of its own highways and transport committee for a breakdown on the car parks.

April 5, 2025
Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Children and staff at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary are celebrating after receiving an inspection which called the school a “beacon of light”.

The school underwent a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

April 4, 2025
Car flips onto side closing busy Nantwich road

Car flips onto side closing busy Nantwich road

A vehicle crashed and flipped onto its side closing a busy road in Nantwich today.

The incident happened on Barony Road close to the junction with Vauxhall Road.

April 4, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival is to fund the use of town centre car parks to house the food courts for this year’s event, organisers have confirmed.

The use of the Love Lane and Bowling Green car parks is an essential feature of the three-day festival, as they host the marquees and performance areas.

April 4, 2025
Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum is set to knock your stalks off after lining up the return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston for this year’s GIANT Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

The pair will be back to bring all the panto mayhem and madness to the stage, with Malcolm starring as Dame Trott and Ste, as her son Simon.

April 4, 2025
Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze which had become out of control in Nantwich last night (April 3).

The incident happened at a property on Middlewich Road at around 8.15pm.

April 4, 2025
Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two dedicated runners in Nantwich are to take on the challenge of a lifetime for charity.

Caroline Johnson and Rob Keithley are gearing up for the 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of two causes close to their hearts.

April 3, 2025
‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Living Lines is a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists through life drawing and figurative works.

The exhibition has been curated from pieces created by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group (NLDG).

April 3, 2025
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

More big acts are set to plat at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich as the town’s music scene goes from strength-to-strength.

One band is fresh from supporting the Libertines and another act is a New York City hip-hop star!

April 3, 2025
Two Nantwich firms team up for new approach to weight loss

Two Nantwich firms team up for new approach to weight loss

Two businesses near Nantwich have teamed up to offer a new approach to weight management.

Kingfisher Hypnotherapy and True Food Nutrition are both based at The Yard in Burland, just outside Nantwich.

April 3, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025
Can you really learn a language in just a few months?

Can you really learn a language in just a few months?

The idea of learning a language in just a few months is an appealing one.

With countless language-learning apps and intensive courses promising rapid progress, it is tempting to believe that fluency can be achieved quickly.

April 2, 2025
Gemma Summerfield - soprano - pic by ©Scott Cadenhead

Willaston singer makes stunning debut at Royal Opera House

A singer from Willaston near Nantwich has made her stunning debut in one of the lead roles at a Royal Ballet and Opera House performance.

Gemma Summerfield played the part of Liu in the popular opera Turandot last night (April 1) at the famous London venue.

April 2, 2025