By Jonathan White
Independent Venue Week is coming to Nantwich for the first time in celebration of grassroots music.
Local live music promoters Applestump Records and Moth Events are set to bring the unique soundscape to Nantwich in 2025.
A lot goes into planning an event but the venue is by far the most important part.
Sure, there are certain factors that come into play otherwise, but without the venue nothing else can come together.
A couple who have run the popular Railway Hotel in Nantwich for almost 30 years have announced they are leaving.
Regulars were shocked to read the announcement made by Nigel Humphreys and partner Jane Hobson.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have given the go ahead for a former farmhouse in Audlem to be used as a wedding venue despite claims the noise will impact on residents including those in a nearby care home.
The application for the change of use of The Parkes on Monks Lane in Audlem had been deferred in February so a noise assessment could be submitted.
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.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a former Audlem farmhouse as a wedding venue until a noise assessment is done.
Cheshire East planning officers had recommended the scheme at The Parkes, off Monks Lane, be approved.
By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass band has been offered a lifeline with a new venue at the Crewe Heritage Centre.
The band, well known throughout South Cheshire and beyond, had bene left without a home due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A South Cheshire music venue will be demolished as part of plans to build a five-storey car park close to Crewe railway station.
Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board has given the green light for a 243-space car park to be built behind the locally-listed Royal Hotel, in Nantwich Road – complete with a car wash.
By Stephen Topping
A South Cheshire farm is set to become home to a wedding venue after councillors granted planning permission, despite objections.
The Charlesworth family, which has been farming at the Grange Farm in Marbury near Wrenbury for 35 years, has been given the go-ahead to use its site as a wedding venue to provide additional income.
The future of one of South Cheshire’s only live music venues remains in doubt today.
The Box, at the rear of The Royal Hotel in Crewe, could be demolished to make way for future development, according to regular users.
Nantwich Family Films @ 4 community cinema project has relocated to a new venue.
The award-winning community cinema project will now be opening its doors at Nantwich Elim Church on Regent’s Park, London Road in Nantwich.
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