Post Tagged with: "farmland"

Aerial view of proposed 660-home development - pic by Jonathan White

LETTER: How much countryside must be lost before residents are heard?

Dear Editor
How much countryside must disappear before local residents are finally listened to?

Like many people in Wistaston, I am absolutely furious at the proposed “Crewe West” development and the apparent willingness of Cheshire East Council to wave through the destruction of yet more green farmland for the benefit of a major developer.

May 21, 2026
Badger culling can be banned on Cheshire East Council farmland

Badger culling can be banned on Cheshire East Council farmland

By Stephen Topping
Badger culling can now be banned on Cheshire East Council-owned farmland which is rented out – but only once the tenancies are renewed.

July 10, 2019
Several fire crews tackle large blaze on farmland near Audlem

Several fire crews tackle large blaze on farmland near Audlem

Fire crews from across South Cheshire tackled a large farmland blaze near Audlem today as tinder-dry grass went up in flames.

The fire broke out at around 4.20pm today on land off Lodmore Lane, in Burleydam, near Audlem.

July 15, 2018
Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Plans to build a massive solar park on farmland near Nantwich will go before councillors this week.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, has applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road.

February 16, 2015