By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Independent councillors in Nantwich and Crewe are urging MPs to get behind plans to transform the way Cheshire East Council is run ahead of a crucial meeting.
Members of the Independent group, including Nantwich councillors Arthur Moran and Penny Butterill, have secured a special council meeting on March 5 to debate whether to change from a cabinet system to a committee system.
The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr David Marren has officially taken over the chains of office for 2018-19.
Cllr Marren was formerly elected as the new Mayor to take over from Cllr Penny Butterill before the Nantwich Town Council meeting tonight (May 24).
Nantwich Town Council’s Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill hosted a civic reception to pay tribute to the winners of the annual Mayor’s Salt of the Earth Awards.
The awards, which have been running for four years, saw 11 local heroes honoured for their services to the community.
The Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill hosted her Big Quiz and helped to raise £1,200 for her selected charities.
More than 160 people including local businesses, community groups and keen quizzers came together to form teams at the quiz in Nantwich Civic Hall.
An exhibition which displays portaits of well-known faces of Nantwich, has opened at the town’s museum.
“The Face of Nantwich” exhibition has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.
Nantwich Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill has launched the 2018 “Salt of the Earth” awards to recognise people who make a difference in the town.
The popular awards aim to celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile in the Nantwich community.
By Jonathan White
Richmond Village Nantwich has celebrated the opening of its new Garden Room.
Residents and staff at the complex off London Road were joined by guests Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Arthur Moran and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill for the black tie event.
Hundreds of people flocked to the unveiling of Residence in Nantwich after a £350,000 facelift doubling its capacity.
The bar and restaurant, on Mill Street, has been extended to create new dining and socialising areas.
Cheshire East Mayor Arthur Moran joined residents to enjoy a cuppa as part of a fund-raising Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Cllr Moran, who represents Nantwich North and West, was invited along with the event at Park Road Bowling Club in Nantwich.
Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill has officially opened St Luke’s Hospice’s new Nantwich charity shop.
Nantwich Town Crier caught the attention of passers-by on Pepper Street and it was a successful first day of trading which saw staff, volunteers and board members welcome customers through its doors.
Film fans flocked to Nantwich for the town’s second annual Nantwich Film festival – which included a vintage mobile cinema!
The event took place between May 15-21, with a series of screenings and talks at various venues including the Civic Hall and Nantwich Bookshop.
The new Mayor of Nantwich has been installed, with Cllr Penny Butterill taking over the role.
Cllr Butterill, who represents Nantwich North and West, was invested at the Mayor Making ceremony during the annual Nantwich Town Council meeting last night (May 11).
By Kirsty Rollings
Campaigners calling for Cheshire East Council to reconsider a decision to close Nantwich Children’s Centre, gathered outside the centre to protest today.
Local mums, children and town councillors met outside the popular centre on Dog Lane to voice their campaign ahead of a council Children and Families Scrutiny meeting on Monday.
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