Dear Editor
As many of you are aware, there is new government legislation in place that requires people to bring ID to the polling station.
This isn’t a problem for people who readily have a bus pass, driving licence or passport to hand but for those who don’t and are not digitally savvy, this presents a barrier to them voting, which is a concern.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will make ‘substantial savings’ by reducing library opening times, but offering more services could see normal hours restored in the future, a councillor said.
The proposal to reduce the opening hours and to close on Saturdays met with an angry response from the public during the consultation period.
Plans to cut library opening hours will hit those who are less fortunate and need a warm and quiet space, councillors said.
Cheshire East Council has vowed not to close any libraries as it strives to find £20m in savings, but is looking at reducing hours to save on costs.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Library opening hours in Nantwich and other towns look set to be reduced as Cheshire East Council struggles to balance its books.
The council says it is not proposing any library closures but it is looking at reducing opening hours during the week and on Saturdays.
Dear Editor,
May I ask readers to take a look at the Cheshire East 2023/4 BUDGET consultation.
This is just a taster. Highlights include spending most of the Children and Families budget in Crewe.
The medieval panelled library at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich is to host a special Platinum Jubilee event on January 20.
One hundred guests will enjoy a programme created by two local musical legends, conductor/composer John Moore and pianist/organist Richard James.
Headteacher Ray Rudd says Calveley Primary Academy’s new mini library will play a key role in teaching pupils about cultural diversity.
The school won 100 Penguin books by authors of colour, which includes the recent publication ‘The Bench’ by Megan, Duchess of Sussex.
Nantwich Library is to host an author visit with Elisabeth Gifford on June 16.
Elisabeth is author of The Good Doctor of Warsaw and The Lost Lights of St Kilda.
Nantwich Library has relaunched language groups as Covid restrictions have eased.
These will include Welsh language groups on Mondays 2-3pm (beginners) and 3-4pm (intermediate).
Nantwich Library is joining libraries across Cheshire East to stage the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.
The challenge is organised by The Reading Agency in partnership with local libraries across the UK.
Town councillors have backed a Nantwich Civic Hall extension project, despite costs rising by up to £50,000.
And it emerged future plans for the venue could include a first floor extension to house the town’s library and museum.
Cheshire East Libraries are to host a new digital Summer Reading Challenge organised by The Reading Agency.
Although library buildings are closed, the Challenge will be delivered through virtual services and e-lending platforms.
Mayor of Nantwich joined staff to celebrate 80 years of Citizens Advice at the organisation’s Nantwich offices.
Cllr Arthur Moran and his consort Cllr Carole Thomas attended the offices in Nantwich library to mark the occasion.
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