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Nantwich residents get two-year Council Tax freeze, says Cheshire East

Nantwich residents get two-year Council Tax freeze, says Cheshire East

Cheshire East is to freeze Council Tax rates for Nantwich residents for the next two years. And more than a quarter of council management posts are to be cut to save £5 million.

March 2, 2013
Cheshire East Council finance chief Lisa Quinn quits post

Cheshire East Council finance chief Lisa Quinn quits post

Cheshire East Council’s head of finance Lisa Quinn has quit, it emerged today. Ms Quinn (left in picture), director of finance and business services, left her job by mutual agreement on Friday,  a Cheshire East statement has revealed.

February 18, 2013
Nantwich councillor backs deferral of 240-homes plan at Marsh Lane

Nantwich councillor backs deferral of 240-homes plan at Marsh Lane

A Nantwich town councillor has welcomed moves to defer a decision on a 240-homes proposal for greenfield land off Marsh Lane. Cllr Arthur Moran (left) spoke out against the Gladman Developments proposals at a Cheshire East Council strategic planning board.

February 9, 2013
Nantwich groups given community grant boost by Cheshire East

Nantwich groups given community grant boost by Cheshire East

Nantwich organisations have been awarded community grants to help fund events and activities. The latest round of Cheshire East community grants has been announced, with 34 local groups benefiting from more than £20,000.

January 23, 2013
Snow and ice sparks more road and bin delays in South Cheshire

Snow and ice sparks more road and bin delays in South Cheshire

More winter snow and ice is causing problems on South Cheshire’s roads and with bin collections. Refuse teams are battling to catch up with bin collections across the region after snow and ice caused a backlog.

January 21, 2013
Petition of 1,520 names against “Nantwich South” Stapeley plan

Petition of 1,520 names against “Nantwich South” Stapeley plan

A petition signed by more than 1,500 people against the “Nantwich South” plan, is being handed in to Cheshire East Council and the Government. MP Edward Timpson joined with councillors and residents in Stapeley to form the petition.

January 15, 2013
Road users call Cheshire East pothole hotline 2,000 times in 3 weeks

Road users call Cheshire East pothole hotline 2,000 times in 3 weeks

Cheshire East’s new environment leader has declared war on potholes – after our disgruntled readers plagued the council’s hotline. The authority has revealed more than 2,000 calls have been made to its pothole hotline in the past three weeks.

January 14, 2013
Cheshire East highways vow to repair potholes plaguing Marsh Lane, Nantwich

Cheshire East highways vow to repair potholes plaguing Marsh Lane, Nantwich

Highways chiefs have promised to fix the pot-hole problems plaguing residents and motorists on Marsh Lane in Nantwich. Cheshire East Council says it has sent a team to assess the road which has sparked complaints from residents, teachers and town councillors.

January 10, 2013
More Nantwich youngsters join library after summer reading challenge

More Nantwich youngsters join library after summer reading challenge

Scores more Nantwich youngsters have taken out library membership in the town thanks to the Summer Reading Challenge. Almost 200 more children across Cheshire East now have library membership compared to last year.

December 20, 2012
More local shops join Nantwich car park ticketing scheme

More local shops join Nantwich car park ticketing scheme

More Nantwich stores are signing up to a “money back” car park ticket scheme in a bid to boost trade in the town. The scheme, launched on December 1, allows people who pay to park to redeem the cost of their ticket against goods they buy.

December 18, 2012
Visitor attractions near Nantwich scoop Marketing Cheshire awards

Visitor attractions near Nantwich scoop Marketing Cheshire awards

Attractions near Nantwich are celebrating after scooping top prizes at the Marketing Cheshire 2012 annual awards. The Yew Tree Inn, in Bunbury, won the Tourism Pub of the Year, while nearby Peckforton Castle (pictured) was crowned Hotel of the Year.

November 28, 2012
Nantwich level crossings could close if Muller Property plans approved

Nantwich level crossings could close if Muller Property plans approved

Rail chiefs have warned that three level crossings in Nantwich could be closed down if Muller Property’s “Nantwich South” plans are approved. The warning comes in a Network Rail objection to a first phase application by Muller for their 1,100-home development in Stapeley.

November 19, 2012
Nantwich-based ex councillor John Dwyer wins Cheshire PCC election

Nantwich-based ex councillor John Dwyer wins Cheshire PCC election

Nantwich-based John Dwyer has become Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner. Conservative candidate Mr Dwyer, a former Crewe & Nantwich Borough councillor, won the election after today’s count.

November 16, 2012