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Beam Heath Estate to stage “hearing claims” meeting in Nantwich

Beam Heath Estate to stage “hearing claims” meeting in Nantwich

Trustees of the Beam Heath Estate are to stage a meeting in June for “hearing claims” from residents in Nantwich.

The “Purpose of Hearing Claims” meeting will be staged at the Parish Hall in Nantwich on Wednesday 24th June between 3pm-4.30pm and between 6pm-7pm.

May 12, 2026
Residents air concerns over Nantwich Cricket Club plans

Residents air concerns over Nantwich Cricket Club plans

Residents in Nantwich have voiced concerns over plans by the town’s cricket club to expand its clubhouse.

A number of residents of Sycamore Close in Nantwich attended Nantwich Town Council to air their fears.

March 10, 2026
Cheshire East Council pays £106,000 in compensation after complaints

Cheshire East Council pays £106,000 in compensation after complaints

By Belinda Ryan
Cheshire East Council paid out more than £106,000 in compensation to residents last year after 18 complaints were upheld by the local government ombudsman.

This was a whopping 521% increase on 2023/24, where payments totalled £17,125.

June 16, 2025
Cheshire residents lose £10 million in investment fraud

Cheshire residents lose £10 million in investment fraud

Residents in Cheshire lost more than £10 million in investment fraud cases in 2024, shocking figures have shown.

There were 298 reports of such fraud in Cheshire last year, according to data from Action Fraud.

April 10, 2025
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Vulnerable residents in Cheshire East missing out on vital support

Vulnerable residents in Crewe and Nantwich who desperately need essentials like food or furniture are slipping through the net because they don’t know about the household support fund, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council has received nearly £3.9 million from the government to help the most vulnerable families with food, utilities, white goods, housing support and other household essentials.

April 8, 2025
Three-weekly bin collections to go ahead in Cheshire East

Three-weekly bin collections to go ahead in Cheshire East

Three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced across Cheshire East from April 2026 – despite heavy opposition from residents and some councillors.

The environment and communities committee voted narrowly by seven to six yesterday (Wednesday) to change to a three-weekly collection, with one councillor saying “the fact is we can’t afford to not do this”.

November 28, 2024
Cheshire East Council’s “new” planning portal slammed by residents

Cheshire East Council’s “new” planning portal slammed by residents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s “upgraded” planning portal has come under fire after residents and a parish council were unable to comment on some plans or view documents online.

Mobberley Parish Council, which acts as a consultee on applications in its area, was unable to view some documents at its recent planning meeting.

November 10, 2024
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