Cheshire Fire Authority has approved a multi‑million‑pound investment package to modernise fire stations, including the Nantwich one on Beam Street.
Members have signed off a £61.7m budget to run Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2026/27.
Police are probing a second break in at Audlem Fire Station.
It’s believed high value equipment used for emergencies was stolen from the building on Shropshire Street, on Tuesday.
A former firefighter living in a Nantwich care home was reunited with the fire service – more than 40 years after retiring!
Ted Thomas, a resident of Richmond Villages Nantwich, had a chance to reconnect with his past profession during a visit to the local fire station.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracry reporter
The cost of building a new fire station in Crewe has increased by £375,000 because of soaring inflation.
The new building had been costed at £7m but that has now risen to £7.375m.
Nantwich residents can find out about the lifesaving work of their local firefighters – without leaving the comfort of their own homes.
Nantwich Fire Station will be hosting its first ever virtual open day tomorrow (Saturday October 3).
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a joint police and fire station in Crewe have been axed after it was discovered the project would have cost taxpayers £18 million.
Members of the Cheshire Fire Authority unanimously voted at a meeting today (September 18) to move forward with plans to build a station solely for the fire service instead.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work will begin this month on an £8.5 million project to refurbish 21 of Cheshire’s ageing fire stations.
But Nantwich station on Beam Street will be one of the last to undergo the work, not until 2023-24.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents are calling on police and the fire service to make sure their new home does not cause traffic and parking problems.
Plans are in the pipeline for the existing fire station, in Macon Way, to be knocked down and replaced by a new station for both firefighters and the police – who are set to move from Civic Centre.
By Stephen Topping, Local Democracy Reporter
Nantwich, Audlem and Tarporley fire stations are among 21 earmarked for improvements as part of an £8.5 million project agreed by Cheshire Fire Authority.
The service has opened new fire stations in Alsager, Lymm, Mollington in Chester and Penketh in Warrington over the past three years.
A fire cadet unit is being relaunched for budding lifesavers at Nantwich Fire Station on Beam Street.
Sessions for 12 to 17-year-olds who want to learn the skills of a firefighter and gain qualifications while making new friends, begin again on April 4.
The campaign to stop proposals to downgrade Crewe Fire Station takes to the streets again this weekend, after thousands of people signed a petition.
Cheshire Fire Authority proposals could see only one fire engine for Crewe and Nantwich with 24/7 on call firefighters.
Nantwich’s Co-Responder team has won a national award for its life-saving work.
Watch Manager Chris Mannix, Crew Manager Ashley Brown and Crew Manager Darren Shepley won the Public Sector Team of the Year at the UK Heart Safe Awards.
Nantwich residents are being urged to take their cars to their local fire station rather than the car wash this weekend. Firefighters, fire cadets and volunteers will be armed with buckets and sponges to help raise money for “The Fire Fighters Charity”.
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