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.
Rogue motorway drivers in Cheshire were targeted as part of a police clampdown on criminals. North West Motorway Police Group’s Operation Coalition stopped 312 vehicles in one day, and uncovered 111 traffic offences.
A cattle farmer near Nantwich has been convicted in court of breaching TB regulations. Anthony Kirkham, of Ridley Farm, Bunbury, was given a four-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years.
Nantwich’s outdoor swimming pool reopens this weekend – despite temperatures plummeting to an unseasonably low. Cheshire East Council will be hoping for warmer weather this Bank Holiday to entice swimmers to one of the few remaining inland brine pools.
Nantwich Museum is appealing for volunteers to help keep the popular venue running. They are in need of people to help with fundraising, organising events, and preparing and distributing posters.
Hardy villagers held an activity day in Nantwich by switching venues to avoid the torrential rain. Scores of families and youngsters attended the Stapeley Playground activity day which was moved inside to the new community hall.
A quarter of Cheshire East roads needing potholes repairs are in Nantwich, according to latest figures. Around 400km of the road network in the borough are still in need of repair, despite more than 21,643 potholes being filled so far this year.
By Claire Faulkner Crewe Lyceum was packed as visitors helped celebrate a new era in the history of the theatre. A gala variety show of dancing, singing and comedy was held to mark the occasion of new owners taking over from Cheshire East Council.
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