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Hundreds gather for Tree of Light ceremony in Nantwich

Hundreds gather for Tree of Light ceremony in Nantwich

Hundreds of people gathered in Nantwich town centre today to remember loved ones at a moving Tree of Light ceremony.

It has become a popular and loved event in the town, organised by Nantwich Town Council, giving families and friends a chance to remember the loss of loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

November 2, 2025
Mayoral candidate for new “devolved” Cheshire authority targets house prices

Mayoral candidate for new “devolved” Cheshire authority targets house prices

The man who wants to be the first ever elected mayor of Cheshire and Warrington claims local house prices are among the ‘top 20 highest in the world’ and branded it ‘morally indefensible’.

Ben Fletcher was recently unveiled as the Conservative’s candidate to be the first mayor of the new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CA).

October 29, 2025
Cllr Mary Slinn is new Mayor of Nantwich

Mayor of Nantwich launches Christmas Card 2025 competition

The Mayor of Nantwich is spreading some festive cheer — with the launch of her Christmas Card competition!

Cllr Mary Slinn is inviting children and young people aged under 16 who live or go to school in Nantwich to design her official Christmas card for 2025.

October 28, 2025
Tilly’s in Bunbury launch new “Chatty Table” to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s in Bunbury launch new “Chatty Table” to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s in Bunbury have launched their “Chatty Table” as a way of tackling loneliness in the village and surrounding area.

The launch was attended by Cheshire East Mayor Cllr David Edwardes, local Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth, and Ward Cllr Becky Posnett.

September 4, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

LETTER: Business and community leaders back Cheshire devolution

Dear Editor,
As committed business leaders across Cheshire and Warrington, we support the proposed devolution deal as a vital step toward securing a brighter, locally driven future.

Devolution offers the chance to boost jobs, unlock investment, and improve public services – ensuring decisions are made by those who know our communities best.

August 27, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

LETTER: What were results of CEC devolution consultation?

Dear Editor,
It now seems that things are progressing at a pace to Devolution even though it appears the election of Mayor may have been delayed to 2027.

I asked a simple question via CEC website as outlined below and the response I got which passes the buck to my local councillor.

August 20, 2025
Black Lion pub in Nantwich provides charity boost

Black Lion pub in Nantwich provides charity boost

Nantwich in Bloom and the Mayor’s charity have received a welcome boost from the Black Lion pub.

Darren Snell, landlord of the Welsh Row venue, has sponsored the floral displays in the large planters outside NatWest Bank for a second year.

June 19, 2025
New Mayor “loving every minute” on duty in Nantwich

New Mayor “loving every minute” on duty in Nantwich

Nantwich resident Mary Slinn has had a busy time of things over the past few weeks but she’s ‘loving every minute’ of being the new Town Mayor.

Since Mary took the chains of office on May 15 she has attended many events beginning with a presentation of medals and book tokens to children from 10 local primary schools following Nantwich Rotary’s annual art and writing competition.

June 8, 2025
Nantwich youngsters in frame for art and handwriting awards

Nantwich youngsters in frame for art and handwriting awards

Nantwich youngsters were in the frame for awards when they were honoured in the rotary’s art and handwriting competition.

Children and families were present at Nantwich Museum to collect their awards from Nantwich Rotary Club President Elect James Sutton and Mayor of Nantwich Mary Slinn.

May 29, 2025
New Mayor of Nantwich takes over chains of office

New Mayor of Nantwich takes over chains of office

Nantwich has a new Mayor after Cllr Mary Slinn took over the chains of office at a ceremony last night.

Outgoing Mayor Cllr Stuart Bostock paid tribute to all those who helped him during his year in office.

May 16, 2025
New mayor of Cheshire East reveals homeless background

New mayor of Cheshire East reveals homeless background

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new mayor of Cheshire East has revealed that 13 years ago he was homeless and sleeping in his car.

David Edwardes (Ind) was invested as the borough’s new mayor at a ceremony at Tatton Park yesterday (May 14).

May 15, 2025
CEC leader’s vow over devolution mayor scrutiny

CEC leader’s vow over devolution mayor scrutiny

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
The leader of Cheshire East Council has insisted as long as he runs the council the process around devolution will be transparent, adding he has already asked questions about scrutiny of an elected mayor.

The government announced this week that the Cheshire and Warrington region had been confirmed as part of its devolution priority programme.

February 9, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Cheshire and Warrington set for devolution after Government approval

People in South Cheshire could soon be governed by a new devolved Cheshire and Warrington authority as part of the Government’s devolution priority programme.

The region is one of six which has been approved to go forward under the Government’s plans to restructure local governance.

February 5, 2025