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Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith to vote for new “Assisted Dying” bill

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has confirmed he will be voting in favour of the Assisted Dying Private Members Bill (Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill).

The details of the bill have now been published and MPs have been told they can vote how they wish as “it is a matter of conscience”.

November 13, 2024
FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

On the 1st of April 2023, business water prices increased across Britain, affecting all-sized businesses.

Water rates only increase once a year, and this year it will exceed 10% for most companies because rising energy costs have heavily impacted the water industry.

April 4, 2023
Cheshire East agrees to petition against HS2 Phase 2B Bill

Cheshire East agrees to petition against HS2 Phase 2B Bill

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has agreed to petition against the HS2 Phase 2B Bill but stressed the council is not opposed to the principle of high speed rail.

Conservative group leader Janet Clowes was concerned the wording might lead residents to think the council is objecting to HS2, which it isn’t.

March 3, 2022
Cheshire East Council to increase spending by more than £16million

Cheshire East Council to increase spending by more than £16million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is proposing to increase spending on services by more than £16m in 2022/23 and is looking for an £11.8m increase in council tax to help fund it.

The Medium Term Financial Strategy (budget) will be voted on at full council on Thursday (February 24).

February 21, 2022
Rail campaigners welcome Bill for next HS2 phase Crewe to Manchester

Rail campaigners welcome Bill for next HS2 phase Crewe to Manchester

The Crewe to Manchester leg of HS2 has moved one step closer as the legal process in Parliament to allow it to go ahead gets underway.

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and HS2 project champion Pete Waterman toured Crewe station to mark the occasion with new Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP.

January 26, 2022
Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax

Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax

Nantwich residents face a 7.5% hike in their town council portion of the council tax bill – to help fund new initiatives like a new Town Ranger.

The authority also wants to increase council tax to bump up its reserves to a projected £193,000.

December 11, 2019
“Very Best in Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich on March 1

“Very Best in Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich on March 1

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 1 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act is Geoff Norcott, who has become one of the most in-demand live comics and TV writers since his last appearance in Nantwich.

February 22, 2019