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The White Lion quiz is tomorrow (19th March), on an Irish theme. A set menu meal will be available for £15, including the quiz. (posted 10th March)
A reminder that the following roadworks are still planned this week:- (posted 10th March)
- The A529 from Coxbank to Adderley is planned to close from the 10th to the 13th March.
- The A500 Nantwich by-pass (Cheerbrook to Sainsbury's) is scheduled to close from 7:00 p.m. today (March 10th) to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Cheshire East has put out a media release refuting press claims it has most potholes waiting to be repaired.(posted 10th March)
Update on Cheshire Street. AOL are now saying the road is still closed, although traffic seemed to be flowing earlier today. Best to avoid it if you can! (posted 8th March)
There was a robbery in Audlem yesterday (Friday) evening, from a house in Whitchurch Road. Police are asking for witnesses. (posted 7th March)
There was a lightning road closure yesterday (Thursday) in Cheshire Street between the car park and the Burttermarket, due to a large hole in the road provided by United Utilities. It looks like the road has re-opened (with traffic lights), but the one.network website is showing that they may be there until the 12th March. (posted 7th March)
The following roadworks are still shown on the one.network website:- (posted 6th March)
- The A529 from Coxbank to Adderley is planned to close from the 10th to the 13th March.
- The A500 Nantwich by-pass (Cheerbrook to Sainsbury's) is scheduled to close from 7:00 p.m. on March 10th to 6:00 a.m. on March 11th.
- There will be traffic lights on Audlem Road in Nantwich near the Globe on March 8th and 9th for "Texpatching".
- Nantwich Road in Woore may be closed on March 10th and 11th between the centre of Woore and the end of Candle Lane. Candle Lane will also be closed.
Cheshire East have published a media release on their website stating their committment to local bus services, including the service to Audlem. We have also been informed by our local councillor, Rachel Bailey, that a consultation is being launched on a Local Transport Plan, A link to the Transport Strategy webpage can be found here.
Cheshire East Council have received confirmation of Exceptional Financial Support.
Thanks are due to the numerous residents who work hard to look after our village. Over the past few months a squad of residents has been clearing the footpaths along Audlem Road, and last week a tree which was leaning over the village pond was felled and is being removed.
Nantwich schools could soon have ANPR cameras outside to target bad or illegal parking by parents.
So much for plans! Cheshire Street in Audlem between the car park and the Buttermarket closed completely this afternoon (Thursday) at around 4:00 p.m. One of the workmen when asked thought it could be closed for a couple of days. The car park is accessible from Hankelow but if you wish to travel further south you may need to find a different route. (posted 6th March)
A number of road closures and road works in our area are planned in the near future:- (posted 4th March)
- Traffic management is planned today (4th) on Broad lane just past First Dig lane.
- Traffic management is planned on Audlem Road by the Chapel and in Hatherton just past Artle Brook tomorrow (March 5th),
- Traffic management is planned on Shropshire Street in Audlem by the Bridge Inn, and on Woore Road near Salford on March 6th.
- The A529 from Coxbank to Adderley is planned to close from the 10th to the 13th March.
- The A500 Nantwich by-pass (Cheerbrook to Sainsbury's) is scheduled to close from 7:00 p.m. on March 10th to 6:00 a.m. on March 11th.
- There will be traffic lights on Audlem Road in Nantwich near the Globe on March 8th and 9th for "Texpatching".
- Nantwich Road in Woore may be closed on March 10th and 11th between the centre of Woore and the end of Candle Lane. Candle Lane will also be closed.
Nantwich News now have an article saying that Newcastle Road will in fact be reopening today (15th) and that signs which had been erected to show the work continuing were wrong. However Audlem Road by Brine Leas will close until the 23rd as planned. (posted 15th February)
Also on the subject of roads, Cheshire East has released a statement about the surface dressing of some of roads, particularly the A500 Shavingtomn by-pass, which has experienced some problems. (posted 15th February)
Muller Property Group has entered plans to build 133 new homes in Audlem. See also the planning page. (posted 15th February)
Nantwich councillors are backing plan for a trial closure of town centre roads. (posted 15th February)
According to Nantwich News, it now appears that the roadworks on Newcastle road in Nantwich will not be completed until March 21st. Meanwhile Audlem Road by Brine Leas is still set to close on the 15th February. Nantwich News have asked the council to comment but so far have not received a reply. (posted 13th February)
The Cheshire and Warrington region has been confirmed as part of the Government’s devolution priority programme. (posted 6th February).
CEC's proposal for a 9.9% council tax increase has been rejected by the government. A 4.99% increase has now been recommended. (posted 4th February)
CEC highways chiefs have declined an interview to explain the state of our roads, however they have released an explanation of how they repair potholes (posted 31st January).
Newcastle Road in Nantwich is set to re-open on Saturday 15th February, and as it does so Audlem Road will close by Brine Leas from the 15th to the 23rd February. Also for anyone travelling towards Norton in Hales, Woodhouse Lane is due to close from the 17th to the 21st. (posted 11th February)
The White Lion will be closed from 6:00 p.m. this evening (Saturday 8th) for a private function. (posted 8th February)
Nantwich Market is “highly commended” as UK title of Britain's Favourite Market goes to Shrewsbury. (posted 31st January)
The Natwest bank is to close its branches in Nantwich and Market Drayton, however the Link organisation will be setting up a banking hub in Market Drayton, which "will be a shared banking space, similar to a traditional bank branch, but available to everyone". (posted 26th January)
The whole of Shropshire is now an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. (posted 26th January)
More than £21 million is to be given to Cheshire East Council to fix the borough’s pothole-ridden roads. (posted 23rd January)
A reminder that roadworks are starting near Nantwich. Major work will take place at the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way until February 24. (posted 18th January)
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road. (posted 17th January)
Cheshire East has asked for special dispensation from the government to raise council tax above the usual limit without having to get residents' permission. The Council has released a statement setting out their position. (posted 16th January)
There will be an Extra-ordinary meeting of the Parish Council in the Community Room of Hankelow Methodist Church at 7.30 p.m. on Tursday 21st January, to discuss the repair/upgrade of the drain taking water from Hankelow Green to the River Weaver. The agenda is on the Parish Council website. (posted 17th January)
The White Lion is closed today (Friday) for the wedding of Sian and Guy. (posted 17th January)
A reminder that if you want your garden waste bin to be emptied by the council, you need to renew your subscription to the collection scheme. (posted 16th January)
Yet more roadworks are coming near Nantwich. Major work will take place at the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way between January 20 and February 24. (posted 10th January)
Cheshire and Warrington’s three councils have asked to be included in the government’s priority programme for devolution. (posted 10th January)
The A529 into the centre of Market Drayton near Morrisons will close for 5 days from the 13th to the 17th of January. (posted 20th December)
Hospital Street in Nantwich will be closed on Tuesday 14th January from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for work by Openreach. This will inevitably cause quite a lot of traffic disruption in the centre Nantwich on the day - more details here. (posted 17th December)
Both Nantwich market and Market Drayton market are aiming to be in the top few in this year's Great British Market awards. (posted 9th January)
Cheshire East Council have published their latest financial forecast, showing some considerable funding gaps.The council is currently calling on residents to share their views on budget setting through a survey. (posted 4th January)
The White Lion will re-open tomorrow (8th) after the winter break, and the monthly quiz will return in the evening.(posted 5th/7th January)
A reminder that there will be a Parish Council meeting next Monday (6th) at 7:30 p.m. The agenda can be seen here. (posted 3rd January)
In the Wybunbury area, some residents were unable to phone for help during a recent 72-hour power cut. (posted 19th December)
A joint statement has been released by Cheshire East concerning devolution for Cheshire and Warrington. (posted 18th December)
Cheshire East Council have been urged to back farmers over inheritance tax. (posted 15th December)
Cheshire East is looking to recruit more staff to improve its planning department, and is to ask the government for £52M extra. (posted 14th December)
Residents will be aware of the parking charges which now apply in Audlem thanks to Audlem On Line, but some may be interested to know what charges apply elsewhere. A list of car parks in Cheshire East can be found on the Council website here. Clicking on the car parks in the list will bring up a list of the charges which now apply. There is also a list of car parks where "Free after three" applies. (posted 7th December)
In case you missed it, Nantwich News has an article about a robbery at the home of a local councillor in Bridgemere lane. Make sure your garages are secured. (posted 7th December)
Tonight (Saturday 14th) and next Saturday night (21st) the White Lion restaurant will be closed as it's Christmas Party night, but the bar will be open with live music. (posted 14th December)