Nantwich Town Counil is hoping to welcome visitors to the town with a programme of street entertainment this summer. Councillors and retailers hope the events will enhance the shopping experience in the town centre.
Nantwich’s new Mayor was sworn in at a ceremony in Brookfield Hall in front of dozens of people. Cllr Graham Fenton was unanimously voted in by Nantwich Town councillors to take over from outgoing Mayor Cllr Arthur Moran.
A Nantwich Independent is to challenge for the leadership of Cheshire East Council. Cllr Arthur Moran (pictured, left) is being put forward by Independents on the council at this week’s leadership election.
One of Nantwich’s major assets is now under the ownership of the town council. Nantwich Civic Hall will be managed and maintained by Nantwich Town Council after talks with Cheshire East Council concluded today.
Two popular Nantwich venues are to stage a “Madhatters” street party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Bosses of Firenze restaurant and The Cheshire Cat have been given the go ahead to close a section of Welsh Row to traffic to stage the event.
Nantwich communities hoping to stage Diamond Jubilee street parties have until April 9 to apply for road closures. Dozens of public and private celebrations are already planned across the Nantwich area on June 2-5 weekend to celebrate the Queen’s 60-year reign.
Award-winning Nantwich railway station has unveiled its latest prize to passengers. Dignitaries gathered for the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Competition’ nameplate ceremony on the Crewe-bound platform.
Nantwich residents were left disgruntled when a property firm proposing to build 270 homes failed to turn up to give a presentation. Around a dozen residents attended Nantwich Town Council expecting to hear from Gladman Developments on proposals for land off Marsh Lane.
Nantwich residents face another council tax rise after Cheshire Police announced it is to increase its portion by almost 4 per cent. It will add £5.69 a year to the bill of a typical Band D home, and comes on top of a large rise from Nantwich Town Council.
The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is expanding with a family carnival theme on Easter Monday after securing more backers. Now its 16th year, the festival attracts thousands of music-lovers to the town from across the UK.
Developers came under fire from residents at a Nantwich Town Council meeting when they outlined their plans for a major housing scheme. Bosses from Muller and Jones faced a packed meeting with many residents voicing their anger and objection to the “Nantwich South” plan for hundreds of homes on Stapeley farmland.
Green campaign groups have hit out at housing development plans for Nantwich which they label “grossly excessive”. And they are now seeking “high level” meetings with Cheshire East Council in a bid to fight the proposals.
Exclusive A councillor has defended Cheshire East’s decision not to reduce its tax demand on Nantwich residents – despite a 300% rise in the town council precept. Cheshire East Council is handing over facilities such as Nantwich Civic Centre, indoor market, public toilets, and allotments to Nantwich Town Council.
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