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Willaston councillor “calls in” application to build five homes

Willaston councillor “calls in” application to build five homes

A Willaston councillor has “called in” an application to build five detached houses in the village, branding it “contentious”.

Cllr Brian Silvester said he was “amazed” that a planning officer at Cheshire East Council was going to decide on the plan for the detached houses on land off Cheerbrook Road.

November 23, 2014
Hands Off Wistaston campaigners demand “Green Belt” to fight off developers

Hands Off Wistaston campaigners demand “Green Belt” to fight off developers

Campaigners in Wistaston have pleaded with Cheshire East Council to create a new “Green Belt” to stop more green areas being lost to developers.

They say the interim findings of the planning inspector’s examination of the Local Plan are a “kick in the teeth” for villages like Wistaston.

November 22, 2014
Household green waste in Nantwich suspended for two months

Household green waste in Nantwich suspended for two months

Nantwich residents are being warned that household green waste is about to be suspended for the winter.

Cheshire East Council say the suspension between December 8 and February 13 (inclusive) will save taxpayers money.

November 21, 2014
War memorial at Bunbury church given £2,400 boost

War memorial at Bunbury church given £2,400 boost

A war memorial in a village near Nantwich has been handed a £2,400 boost to undergo much-needed renovation.

The money will help repair and refurbish the church gateway of St Boniface Church in Bunbury.

November 20, 2014
New site targets illegal traveller camps in Cheshire East

New site targets illegal traveller camps in Cheshire East

Council chiefs hope to open a new site to stop illegal traveller camps setting up in Nantwich and other areas.

More than 75 illegal camps have been reported across Cheshire East this year, with one recently on Barony Park in Nantwich.

November 17, 2014
Free parking in Nantwich for Christmas weekend shoppers

Free parking in Nantwich for Christmas weekend shoppers

Parking charges on council-run car parks in Nantwich will be scrapped on three Saturdays before Christmas.

The move is designed to boost trade in Nantwich during the peak festive shopping period.

November 12, 2014
Nantwich Luncheon Club fears after Cheshire East unveils Gables sell-off plan

Nantwich Luncheon Club fears after Cheshire East unveils Gables sell-off plan

Elderly residents in a popular lunch club have vowed to remain as “sitting tenants” amid fears their base at The Gables is to be sold off by Cheshire East Council.

More than 50 members of the town’s popular Luncheon Club have been told that Cheshire East is putting their Beam Street base up for sale.

November 11, 2014
Councillors angry after Willaston pub demolition plan passed

Councillors angry after Willaston pub demolition plan passed

A councillor is furious that plans to demolish a historic Nantwich village pub were pushed through, despite a council conservation officer’s recommendation to save it.

The owners of The Horse Shoe Inn, on Newcastle Road, Willaston have applied to knock the closed pub down to make way for potential housing on the site.

October 28, 2014
Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

A Nantwich man fraudulently claimed almost £20,000 benefits, despite having tens of thousands of pounds stashed away in bank accounts.

But Patrick Bird was caught and prosecuted by Cheshire East Council after receiving a total of £19,885.79.

October 23, 2014
New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

Tough new laws are to be imposed in Nantwich to help prevent violent dog attacks.

Cheshire East Council is to use new legal powers available to police and local councils from today (October 20).

October 20, 2014
Councillors unveil new lane for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury

Councillors unveil new lane for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury

A much-needed new approach lane to a Nantwich children’s centre has been unveiled.

Officials have opened the new road leading to The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury which puts an end to years of pot-hole problems for visitors and staff.

October 16, 2014
Nantwich Aqueduct to undergo £200,000 overhaul

Nantwich Aqueduct to undergo £200,000 overhaul

Nantwich Aqueduct is set to undergo a £200,000 overhaul after councillors agreed to part-fund the project.

A £20,000 contribution by Nantwich Town Council will mean the Canals and Rivers Trust could start the work as early as March 2015.

October 13, 2014
Crime Commissioner “disappointed” at Cheshire East missing child sexual exploitation “summit”

Crime Commissioner “disappointed” at Cheshire East missing child sexual exploitation “summit”

Cheshire’s Police Crime Commissioner has taken a swipe at Cheshire East Council’s leader for missing a key “summit” on tackling child sexual exploitation.

Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said it was “disappointing” that Cllr Michael Jones had not attended the meeting.

October 9, 2014