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LETTER: Is proposed rail line just HS2 under different name?

LETTER: Is proposed rail line just HS2 under different name?

Dear Editor,
This proposal for a new rail line through Cheshire feels like an attempt to revive the failed and unwanted HS2 project under a different name.

Cheshire residents have already spent years opposing HS2, which was cancelled due to escalating costs, significant disruption, and a lack of meaningful benefits to local communities.

September 15, 2024
Nantwich residents’ anger as “stinking” rubbish piles up outside apartments

Nantwich residents’ anger as “stinking” rubbish piles up outside apartments

This is the view some angry residents in Nantwich have after weeks of not having rubbish collected.

Residents of Weaver House and Wheelock House, on Barony Road, say the piles of rotten garbage are now attracting rats and magpies and causing a horrendous stink.

June 7, 2024
LETTER: Cheshire Police out of touch with residents

LETTER: Cheshire Police out of touch with residents

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are totally out of touch with the residents of Crewe.

Crewe residents want crime detected and criminals taken off the street.

November 5, 2023
New office plans for Alvaston at Nantwich refused by councillors

New office plans for Alvaston at Nantwich refused by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A new office development for Nantwich has been “slapped down” every time it comes forward despite no parish councils or residents ever objecting to it, a councillor said.

Willaston councillor Allen Gage (Con) was speaking just before Cheshire East’s southern planning committee again refused an application to build on land off the Alvaston Roundabout.

September 1, 2023
Bunbury residents celebrate as housing plan thrown out by Cheshire East

Bunbury residents celebrate as housing plan thrown out by Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Jubilant Bunbury residents clapped and cheered as Cheshire East Council refused plans to “cram” up to 25 entry-level homes onto a field in the village.

Nearly 50 villagers packed into the council chamber at Crewe for southern planning meeting to oppose plans by Roger Ryder to demolish a house on Bunbury Lane and build affordable homes on the site.

June 29, 2023
Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents in Wistaston are being urged to share their views on the future of Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane.

There are plans for the future of the building, including a rebuild as the life-span of the venue is nearing an end.

April 6, 2023
Nantwich residents to air views on “Town Centre Vitality Plan”

Nantwich residents to air views on “Town Centre Vitality Plan”

Nantwich residents are being encouraged to have their say on plans to revitalise the town centre.

It is one of nine towns across the borough that Cheshire East Council wants to develop a plan for.

September 27, 2022
Work begins on new crossing on busy Nantwich road

Work begins on new crossing on busy Nantwich road

Work is underway to install a new crossing in Nantwich after months of campaigning by residents, local councillors and Crewe & Nantwich MP.

The crossing is being build on Peter Destapleigh Way at the exit from the Stapeley Water Gardens estate.

August 10, 2022
Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid

Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A village pub which has been renovated added an outdoor dining area to cater for any customers’ concerns following the Covid pandemic, a licensing committee heard.

The Royal Oak at Worleston near Nantwich has recently reopened after undergoing a full refurbishment.

May 15, 2022
Combermere Abbey

Residents object to venue licensing plans by Combermere Abbey

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty local residents have objected to plans to extend the licensing hours at Combermere Abbey Wedding Venue near Wrenbury, saying they are already disturbed by the late night noise.

The venue on Combermere Park Drive is currently licensed for events such as plays, dance performances, films, live and recorded music, as well as late night refreshment and the supply of alcohol.

May 12, 2022
Consultation launched on new Shavington primary school

Consultation launched on new Shavington primary school

Residents can have their say on plans for a new primary school in the Shavington area.

Cheshire East Council wants to build another new primary school in the borough to ease pressure on local places amid new housing developments.

April 29, 2022
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Residents urged to air views on Barony Park masterplan in Nantwich

Nantwich residents are being urged to have their say on a masterplan of ideas for the town’s Barony Park.

Cheshire East Council, Nantwich Town Council, the Friends of the Barony and Nantwich in Bloom have developed the “vision” for future improvements to the community space.

January 11, 2022
Nantwich pupils send Christmas messages to care home residents

Nantwich pupils send Christmas messages to care home residents

Young pupils from Nantwich schools brought festive cheer to care home residents by delivering Christmas cards.

The students used the artistic skills to create personalised cards as part of a community scheme by Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP).

December 23, 2021