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Council tax to rise by 3.75% for Nantwich householders

Council tax to rise by 3.75% for Nantwich householders

Nantwich householders face a Council Tax of 3.75 per cent as Cheshire East bid to raise cash for “frontline services”.

Councillors say the rise is “to be regretted” but claim it is needed to fund services for the vulnerable, elderly and young.

February 1, 2016
Fairerpower earns sponsorship deal with Nantwich Town

Fairerpower earns sponsorship deal with Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town has teamed up with Fairerpower – the energy scheme launched by Cheshire East Council.

The sponsorship deal will see Fairerpower promoted on players’ shirts for the next two seasons.

July 27, 2015
Stapeley, Bunbury and other parishes bid for Neighbourhood Plans

Stapeley, Bunbury and other parishes bid for Neighbourhood Plans

Families in Stapeley are being urged to attend a ‘drop-in’ session to help form the parish’s first Neighbourhood Plan.

Hundreds of households across Stapeley have received a questionnaire asking for their views on how the area should develop in the next few years.

March 19, 2015
Cheshire East councillor steps aside as ‘flawed’ Local Plan costs top £3.7 million

Cheshire East councillor steps aside as ‘flawed’ Local Plan costs top £3.7 million

Furious opposition councillors have called for Cheshire East Council heads to roll after figures revealed £3.7 million has been spent on the authority’s flawed Local Plan.

And the first casualty was unveiled today, as Cllr David Brown who has overseen the Plan since 2010 announced he is stepping aside.

November 19, 2014
Six-month delay to Cheshire East Local Plan after planning inspector’s criticism

Six-month delay to Cheshire East Local Plan after planning inspector’s criticism

A damning report by a Planning Inspector has told Cheshire East Council its long-awaited Local Plan is still not good enough to be adopted.

The blow, described as “regrettable” by council chiefs, was delivered by an inspector giving his “interim views” on the Plan’s soundness and legal compliance.

November 12, 2014
Nantwich children boost record numbers for library “reading challenge”

Nantwich children boost record numbers for library “reading challenge”

A summer reading challenge enjoyed by scores of Nantwich youngsters has been hailed a “monster” success. This year’s scheme run in Cheshire East libraries including Nantwich had a spooky theme.

November 7, 2013
Cheshire East Cabinet member vows “action” over Stapeley oak tree felling

Cheshire East Cabinet member vows “action” over Stapeley oak tree felling

A Cheshire East Cabinet councillor has vowed “very serious action” after trees blocking a proposed controversial “Nantwich South” access road were hacked down. Cllr David Brown said they are looking at whether the council’s environmental conditions have been breached.

April 8, 2013