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Cheshire East Local Plan finally earns Inspector’s backing

Cheshire East Local Plan finally earns Inspector’s backing

A Planning Inspector has backed Cheshire East’s delayed Local Plan for shaping future development – almost three years after it was first submitted.

But the authority still faces a further delay before the Plan is formally adopted.

December 15, 2016
Bentley Motors unveils ‘campus’ expansion plan in South Cheshire

Bentley Motors unveils ‘campus’ expansion plan in South Cheshire

Bentley Motors has unveiled a long-term plan to create a ‘campus style’ site to cement its future in South Cheshire.

The company, one of the biggest employers in the Crewe and Nantwich area, has drawn up the plan after discussions with Cheshire East Council.

November 29, 2016
Nantwich residents face 3.99% hike in Council Tax in 2017

Nantwich residents face 3.99% hike in Council Tax in 2017

Nantwich families face a 3.99% rise in Council Tax as Cheshire East Council bids to find £100m savings.

The announcement means many face significantly larger tax bills in 2017-18, and follows a 3.75% increase in April this year.

November 3, 2016
Cheshire East axes Nantwich school bus service despite angry protests

Cheshire East axes Nantwich school bus service despite angry protests

A school bus service taking pupils from Willaston to Malbank in Nantwich is to be axed – despite vociferous protests by parents, teachers and councillors.

Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has upheld a previous decision to bring in a ‘walking route’ instead – which will take Willaston pupils over the London Road level crossing (pictured).

October 19, 2016
Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor swimming pool is set to close for five weeks to undergo essential repairs.

The pool, which has attracted more than 100,000 visits since May 2016, is to undergo a significant refurbishment to improve its condition.

October 16, 2016
Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Communities in Nantwich and Crewe are being invited to apply for grants aimed at promoting walking and cycling.

Town and parish councils, charities and voluntary organisations can apply to Cheshire East Council for up to £9,999 in funding.

October 15, 2016
New fly-tipping squad to tackle Crewe and Nantwich litter louts

New fly-tipping squad to tackle Crewe and Nantwich litter louts

A new team of officers recruited to tackle fly-tippers across Crewe and Nantwich, have issued 232 fixed penalty notices.

The private contractors, who started last week, aim to reduce fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling in the borough over the next 12 months.

October 10, 2016
Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

The Government’s decision to allow 300 homes to be built on Witters Field in Wistaston, has undermined the Nantwich-Crewe green gap.

That was the warning from Cheshire East Councillor Ainsley Arnold.

September 24, 2016
Nantwich couple back campaign to recruit more foster families

Nantwich couple back campaign to recruit more foster families

A recruitment campaign has been launched across Cheshire East highlighting the need for scores of new foster families.

Cheshire East is one of 23 local authorities backing the #youcanfoster campaign which aims to address the North West’s fostering goals.

September 12, 2016
Volunteers in the saddle to help Tour of Britain visiting Nantwich

Volunteers in the saddle to help Tour of Britain visiting Nantwich

Hundreds of volunteers across Cheshire are lining up to help the Tour of Britain’s visit to the region run smoothly.

High-profile cyclists like Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish will be racing through Nantwich and other Cheshire East towns and villages on September 6.

September 2, 2016
Sir Bradley Wiggins to ride through Nantwich in Tour of Britain

Sir Bradley Wiggins to ride through Nantwich in Tour of Britain

Team GB star Sir Bradley Wiggins has confirmed his participation in the Tour of Britain, which passes through Nantwich on September 6.

Wiggins joins Mark Cavendish and other high profile names for the race which starts on September 4.

August 23, 2016
Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Ministers have refused a controversial appeal by Muller Property Group to build the first phase of a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley.

The developer had applied to build 189 homes and an access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

August 12, 2016
Almost all Nantwich bus services restored after collapse of GHA Coaches

Almost all Nantwich bus services restored after collapse of GHA Coaches

Bus services in Nantwich and Crewe are almost back to normal two weeks after the collapse of one of Cheshire East’s biggest operators, GHA Coaches.

The company ceased operating on July 13, leaving Cheshire East Council’s transport management company TSS to deal with a major challenge.

July 26, 2016