READER’S LETTER: Why is Crewe not in “Education Investment Area”?
Dear Editor,
In 2019 just 65% of children leaving primary school reached the expected standards in reading, writing and maths.
This is a national scandal.
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READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?
Dear Editor,
At their recent meeting, I criticised the Labour run Crewe Town Council for not allowing the people of Crewe to attend the official switch on of the Xmas Lights.
Usually this is a big event, which marks the beginning of the Xmas celebrations, with entertainment and street stalls etc.
READER’S LETTER: Fight for your Parish Council to survive
Dear Editor,
The Tory MP for Crewe and Nantwich has drawn attention on Facebook to the proposed abolition of the Leighton Parish and he has rightly requested residents to take part in the consultation.
He stated that the proposal is to merge Leighton with Crewe Town Council.
Crewe Pride in the Park postponed to Saturday September 25
Crewe Pride in the Park will now be held on Saturday September 25, organisers have announced.
The virtual event had initially been planned for August 14.
Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August
Cheshire East Virtual Pride is returning for its second year, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday August 14 from 2-6pm.
There will be a mix of interviews, music, competitions, performances and information supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with live presenters featuring throughout the day
READER’S LETTER: No justification for Cheshire East Council Tax rises
Dear Editor,
There is no justification for Council tax increases this year.
But despite that, Crewe residents will have to pay an increased Council Tax to no less than all the four authorities they are obliged in law to pay…..and in most cases the increases are many times over the rate of inflation.
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe postponed by Covid
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe has been postponed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The month-long attraction will come back in 2021, say town councillors.
Crewe town centre revamp moves closer as demolition set to start
Partners involved in the major revamp of Crewe town centre have welcomed announcements and milestones which they say take the town a step closer to a future vision.
Demolition of the vacant shops at the Royal Arcade site will start to take place in mid-October.
Town Board for Crewe created amid fears it has “been left behind”
A “Town Board for Crewe” has been created with the aim of developing proposals for up to £25 million in Government funding for the town.
The Board also aims to help deliver other projects in the pipeline, including the Town Centre regeneration and the HS2 station, to ensure all are aligned to the same vision.
READER’S LETTER: Parking charges “outrageous act” by Labour council
Dear Editor,
Parking charges across Crewe and Nantwich were suspended from March 27 to support key workers during the lockdown.
They are now being re-instated. This is an outrageous act by the Labour run Borough Council.
South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis
A charity at the heart of the South Cheshire community for many years has issued a plea for help as income streams dry up because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Selling recycled furniture and running a café have helped fund charitable activities from St Paul’s Centre in Crewe for more than 30 years.
Beechmere: Probe into fire continues as 34 found new places
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Council chiefs say their top priority following the Beechmere fire is finding the right accommodation for its former residents.
The retirement home complex, in Crewe, partially collapsed following a fire on August 8, leading to its 150 residents being evacuated.
Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors
Crewe Town Councillors have unveiled a programme of events to try and attract more visitors after the success of the Lumen show at Christmas.
The month-long festive attraction, which projected a winter fairytale onto the frontage of Municipal Buildings, was hailed a success after attracting more than 11,000 people on its launch night.
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