Many bin collections across Crewe and Nantwich will be impacted today by weather conditions, Cheshire East Council has warned.
In their latest statement, Cheshire East said: “Due to the adverse weather conditions across Cheshire East, so far today it has not been safe or possible for our crews to carry out bin collections.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Richer residents should consider putting their hands in their pockets to help fund Cheshire East’s libraries, one councillor has claimed.
Cllr Mary Brooks (Macclesfield, Lab) was speaking as the environment and communities committee as it approved a new libraries strategy which means some will see opening hours reduced.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council could be looking to close four of its libraries to cut costs, campaigners fear.
It is feared that the libraries at Alderley Edge, Bollington, Disley and Handforth are all under threat of closure from next year.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Library opening hours will be reduced across Cheshire East as the council looks to save money.
But initial plans to close them for at least a day and half during the week have been revised following a backlash from the public during the consultation period.
Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Council has made a proposition to change the library opening hours.
This I find atrocious cutting a valuable public service and much wanted community space.
Dear Editor,
Shockingly, Labour-run Cheshire East are proposing to shut libraries on a Saturday and reduce opening hours on other days.
‘Putting Crewe First’ is totally opposed to this.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
People in crisis across Cheshire East and others needing help are turning to local libraries for support and advice.
Some vulnerable people have picked up food and others have received items such as duvets and hot water bottles after seeking help in Cheshire East libraries, according to a council document.
Cheshire East Council’s libraries including Nantwich have reopened in line with the next stage of the government’s roadmap.
Sixteen of the council’s libraries have opened their doors again and have done so with full Covid-safe restrictions in place.
Cheshire East libraries including Nantwich have launched a new app called BorrowBox, which allows residents to read e-books and listen to audiobooks at any time.
By downloading the ‘BorrowBox’ app on digital devices, people will be able to access best-selling titles 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Cheshire East libraries including Nantwich are to benefit from a government grant of £10,000 to help combat social isolation among the area’s readers.
The Reading Friends project is a national scheme, overseen by the Department for Media, Culture and Sport and run by the Reading Agency.
Cheshire East Council is launching a new order and collect service today to encourage people to continue using library services in Nantwich and other towns during lockdown.
Library bosses hope the service will help residents continue to access books at the authority’s 15, including Beam Street in Nantwich.
Crewe and Nantwich Libraries will be holding special digital coffee mornings to celebrate the 9th annual Get Online campaign.
The events will take place on Thursday October 15 at Nantwich and Friday October 16 at Crewe.
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