900 nominations for Shop Local Nantwich awards
More than 900 nominations have been made for the latest Shop Local Nantwich Awards.
The awards aim to champion the town’s independent businesses and as many as 90 have already been nominated.
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Cheshire East “overwhelmed” by its challenges, says independent report
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been slow to respond to some of the problems it faces and at times appears overwhelmed by the challenge, an independent panel says.
The independent assurance panel was set up provide external advice, challenge, and expertise to the cash-strapped council in driving forward improvement and transformation.
Independent Venue Week coming to Nantwich in 2025
By Jonathan White
Independent Venue Week is coming to Nantwich for the first time in celebration of grassroots music.
Local live music promoters Applestump Records and Moth Events are set to bring the unique soundscape to Nantwich in 2025.
Nantwich homecare firm named in top 20 in North West
Nantwich-based homecare provider Right at Home South Cheshire has been named in Top 20 in the North West by national independent review website, homecare.co.uk
The award was based on the homecare provider’s reviews from the people they care for, their friends and relatives.
LETTER: A Cheshire East Paradox in Planning AND Partnership
Dear Editor,
At last week’s full Council meeting we witnessed an irate Independent Leader attempt to hold his Labour partners to account, as they kicked-back over scrapping the Strategic Planning Board to save money.
He spectacularly failed!
CEC Independent leader’s tweet hits back at Tories over leadership role
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The leader of the Independent group on Cheshire East Council said the Conservative group would be running the council with them if they had agreed to share the leadership.
Cllr Craig Browne’s tweet came after Conservative group leader Janet Clowes said she found it “extraordinary” the Independents had agreed to run the council with Labour again and give residents “four more years of the same”.
Cheshire East Council to be run by Labour/Independent coalition
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council will again be run by a joint Labour/Independent administration for the next four years.
Independent group leader Cllr Craig Browne confirmed his members had opted to work with Labour rather the Conservatives following “intense negotiations” with both parties.
Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records
Applestump Records on Barker Street in Nantwich is bringing Record Store Day to the town for a second year.
Now in its 16th year, Record Store Day celebrates the unique culture of the independent record shop.
READER’S LETTER: Time CEC listened to their residents
Dear Editor
For the second time this year, Cheshire East Independent and Labour Leadership has cancelled the planned full council meeting due to lack of business!
If they listened to their residents and to my Conservative colleagues, they would hear the calls for discussion and debate about so many things.
Cheshire East Mayor selects supported charities for 2021-22
Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Sarah Pochin has unveiled her chosen charities for her Mayoral year 2021-2022.
The Bunbury Independent councillor is supporting The Youth Federation, a North West based charity, and Hope & Beams, based in Crewe.
Councillors in war of words over Cheshire East 20mph limit debate
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A war of words has emerged after an Cheshire East Independent councillor says she is “recruiting candidates” for the authority’s next election in 2023.
Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the borough’s cycling and walking champion, claims she is “starting so early” with her election preparations following a farcical debate over 20mph speed restrictions last month.
Nantwich independent shops unveil fantastically festive window displays!
By Jonathan White
These businesses in Nantwich are pulling out the stops to make festive window displays and frontages extra special this year.
An array of imaginative and eye-catching displays are providing a festive feel and encouraging people to shop local and back businesses in the run up to Christmas.
Town Council launches “Nutcracker” competition in Nantwich
Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with traders to launch a “find the nutcracker” competition to encourage shoppers into independent stores.
From tomorrow (December 3) families are encouraged to hunt for 10 Nutcracker figures dotted in independent shops around the town.
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