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Crewe & Nantwich MP supports social media ban for under 16s

Crewe & Nantwich MP supports social media ban for under 16s

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he backs a new social media ban for U16s which he says will “protect childhoods”.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the seismic announcement yesterday with the ban set to come into force next spring.

June 16, 2026
Hospitality owners pack meeting in Nantwich to discuss VAT costs

Hospitality owners pack meeting in Nantwich to discuss VAT costs

Dozens of hospitality owners across Nantwich and Crewe packed into a meeting today with MP Connor Naismith to discuss the crippling costs they are facing.

The meeting in the Methodist Hall in Nantwich was organised by Kelly Woodnutt, owner of St Martha on Hospital Street and Edward’s on Pillory Street.

June 8, 2026
Nantwich hospitality owners issue dire warning over rising costs

Nantwich hospitality owners issue dire warning over rising costs

The owners of independent hospitality venues in Nantwich have issued a dire warning about the crippling costs they are facing.

And it’s feared some of our favourite places to eat and drink will have to shut their doors for good if the Government does not help the sector which they fear is facing a “perfect storm” of costs.

May 24, 2026
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MP Connor Naismith and staff “harassed and abused” after religious group arrests

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has revealed how he and his staff were “harassed, intimidated and abused” last night after high profile police raids on a religious group in Crewe.

Nine people were arrested by police yesterday investigating serious offences at the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, based at Webb House in Crewe.

April 30, 2026
Work to fix Baddington Bridge near Nantwich could take nine months

Work to fix Baddington Bridge near Nantwich could take nine months

Essential works to make Baddington Bridge safe for heavy goods vehicles on the A530 near Nantwich look set to go ahead – but could take up to nine months to complete.

It’s believed the cost of planned structural works could set Cheshire East Council back between £300,000 and £400,000.

April 24, 2026
£2.1 million upgrade secured for Cheshire College – South and West

£2.1 million upgrade secured for Cheshire College – South and West

Cheshire College South & West is to receive part of £307 million set aside to repair and maintain colleges in England.

Young people in Crewe & Nantwich will benefit from a £2.1 million upgrade to their local college which will go towards repairs to leaky roofs, fixing broken windows and updating heating systems.

April 20, 2026
Baddington Bridge weight limit

Report due on Baddington Bridge works on A530 in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council are due to complete a report this month into how the closure of Baddington Bridge to heavy vehicles is to be resolved.

The council imposed a 7.5 tonne weight limit on the A530 bridge on the outskirts of Nantwich back in September.

March 16, 2026
Baddington Bridge weight limit

MP pressures authorities to end Baddington Bridge deadlock

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has heaped pressure on Cheshire East Council and the Dept for Transport to bring an end to the ongoing deadlock at Baddington Bridge.

The bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road on the edge of Nantwich was closed back in September to heavy good vehicles due to safety fears over its deteriorating structure.

February 10, 2026
MP Connor Naismith slams “unacceptable” A51 Reaseheath bypass delay

MP Connor Naismith slams “unacceptable” A51 Reaseheath bypass delay

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has “demanded” an explanation for why the A51 Reaseheath bypass opening has been delayed yet again.

We revealed earlier this week how the long-awaited route may now not be open until at least June 2026.

December 13, 2025
Crewe Alexandra fans plan new town mural

Crewe Alexandra fans plan new town mural

Crewe Alexandra fans and club representatives have initiated a consultation process to create a new mural in Crewe.

The mural aims to commemorate the significance of Crewe Alexandra FC to the local community.

December 9, 2025
Cheshire East to receive £77.4 million to repair roads and potholes

Cheshire East to receive £77.4 million to repair roads and potholes

Cheshire East Council is set to receive a record funding boost of £77.4 million for fixing roads and potholes.

And there is another £29 million available if the authority publishes “clear pothole and maintenance data”.

December 3, 2025
Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

A local MP has raised concerns over Cheshire Police plans to axe many of its PCSOs in a bid to save £13 million.

It has emerged that the force wants to cut the number of Police Community Support Officers down from 87 to just 27.

November 21, 2025
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MP raises concerns over diverted HGV traffic from Baddington Bridge

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has raised concerns with Cheshire East over the diversion routes set up to prevent heavy vehicles using Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

A temporary 7.5 tonne structural weight limit was implemented on the bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road after inspections found it was no longer safe for vehicles above that weight.

November 19, 2025