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.
A Nantwich petitioner made an impassioned speech to councillors, calling for the re-instatement of the Town Crier Dev Hobson.
Jean Thayre said without him, the town had lost its “sparkle” and “magic”.
A memorial bench in honour of Nantwich scrap metal man “Flash” Meakin is close to being unveiled, councillors were told.
Nantwich Town Council said a local welder is currently putting the finishing touches to the bench which will placed on Mill Island, close to Queen’s Drive side.
A Labour councillor’s bid to change the way Nantwich Mayors are appointed was scuppered – by the current Mayor’s casting vote!
Cllr John Priest put forward a motion that town mayor appointments should be shared between political groups.
Town councillors have backed plans to place a memorial bench on Mill Island in memory of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.
The idea was put forward by Cllr Kim Jamson who said she had discussed the project with the 16-year-old’s family.
Nantwich’s historic market has been shortlisted in the top 10 in the country in a national competition.
They will now compete for the UK title in the “Great British Market Awards” at a ceremony in Birmingham on January 30.
Nantwich Town councillors were locked in a bitter row last night which ended with a vote to increase their Council Tax precept for 2025-26 by 7%.
One councillor accused his own authority of “being asleep at the wheel” and said an increase above inflation was unacceptable for the town’s residents.
Nantwich Town Council is proposing to raise its portion of Council Tax by 8% in 2025-26.
Councillors have agreed to put the plan out for public consultation until December 8.
By Jonathan White
Fans of British rock were treated to an electric night of music as Ultimate Coldplay, the UK’s top Coldplay tribute band, delivered a powerful performance at a sold-out Nantwich Civic Hall.
Hosted by Nantwich Town Council, the concert captured all the excitement of a genuine Coldplay experience, providing a night of unforgettable entertainment for the enthusiastic attendees.
Nantwich’s independent traders are to host a Christmas Late Night Shopping event on Thursday November 28.
Those stores involved will be open until 8pm on that day to help shoppers hunting for local bargains.
A Nantwich dad’s plea to improve play facilities on Brookfield Park sparked a clash among town councillors.
Phil Sweetman spoke to Nantwich Town Council about the need to improve the state of the park where he used to go with his six-year-old daughter.
A councillor’s bid to earmark £90,000 for improvements to Brookfield Park in Nantwich next year was voted down.
Cllr John Priest put forward a notice of motion to set aside the funds for improvements to the park’s playground.
Nantwich Show organisers have signed a 10-year contract to stage the event at Reaseheath College, securing its future for at least another decade.
Town councillors heard how this year’s show had been a huge success, with almost 10,000 people through the gates
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