Garden waste collections across Nantwich and Crewe are to be axed for four months to save money. But the move by Cheshire East Council has sparked anger from residents, according to local councillors.
Planning Minister Nick Boles has vowed to meet Nantwich and Crewe campaign groups fighting the loss of “Green Gap” areas. Mr Boles’ pledge comes after concerns of hundreds of residents were raised by local MP Edward Timpson.
Nantwich Town councillors are reviewing how effective the town’s CCTV cameras are in tackling crime and disorder. The council is set to take over the running of the 15 cameras from Cheshire East.
A council-run short-break service for people with learning disabilities has completed its move from Nantwich to Crewe. The Cheshire East Council service, formerly provided at accommodation on Queens Drive, Nantwich, is now open at Lincoln House.
A parish council in Nantwich has cancelled a public debate for residents later this month. Stapeley Parish Council was due to stage the event for locals to air views on issues such as the controversial Muller Property “Nantwich South” planning application.
Nantwich pubs, clubs and takeaways could face a “levy” for opening after midnight to help clean-up and police the town’s streets. The plans have been mooted as part of Cheshire East Council’s consultation on its licensing policy.
A scheme to help bring empty homes across Crewe and Nantwich back into use has been backed by Cheshire East Council. The aim of the newly-launched National Empty Homes Loan Fund (NEHLF) is to help tackle the country’s housing shortage.
More than 18,000 potholes on Nantwich roads have been repaired so far in 2013, according to Cheshire East Council figures. And 50,000 repairs across the borough have been carried out since January as part of a major funding injection.
Volunteers have clubbed together to tackle problems facing one of South Cheshire’s most popular parks. Queens Park in Crewe is set to benefit from the new volunteer group A.N.T. (Action Not Talk).
A homeowner from Willaston, Nantwich is among those facing court action in a crackdown on unsightly empty properties. The warning from Cheshire East Council comes after a Crewe man was convicted in court for allowing an empty home to become dilapidated.
A housing developer has won its appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich. Gladman Developments’ proposal for the homes off Queen’s Drive were originally refused by Cheshire East Council.
Councillors have “rejected” Muller Property’s controversial bid for an access road to a planned 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village. The access route off Peter de Stapleigh Way in Stapeley, was considered by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board.
Tests are being carried out on The Barony playing fields in Nantwich amid fears of potential land contamination. The risk and screening assessment comes after initial tests showed part of the Barony needed further investigation, including more extensive soil sampling.
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