The land where the homes would have been built. Image: Google Maps A DEVELOPER who tried to argue there were not enough new houses being built in Middlewich has seen his plans for new homes turned down. Dominic Devaney submitted plans for three self-build homes on land to the west of Nantwich Road and south of the Shropshire Union Canal, near the aqueduct. Russell Adams, the agent acting on behalf of Mr Devaney, argued there was a pressing need to provide smaller sites for housing development in Middlewich in order to meet Cheshire East Council s housebuilding targets. CEC s local plan has Middlewich ringfenced for 1,950 new homes between 2010 and 2030, but Mr Adams claimed there would be a shortfall of around 300 homes because of the council s over-reliance on large strategic sites , such as Glebe Farm.
THE coronavirus vaccination programme has made a successful start in Middlewich. Residents began to receive the jab at Victoria Hall last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with five more clinics taking place this week, while Newton Court and Manor care home residents also received their first jab last Friday. All residents aged over 80 in Middlewich were in line to have been contacted by 8pm on Monday, and anyone who is yet to have received an invite is asked to call for an appointment today, January 19. Nicola Antoney, deputy clerk at Middlewich Town Council, told Monday’s meeting that the roll-out has gone ‘very well’ so far.
MOTORISTS are still driving too fast on Middlewich roads, say police. Officers carried out a speed check in St Michael s Way and recorded vehicles breaking the 30mph limit. Even in pouring rain, many failed to slow down. A police spokesman said: Your local officer has been conducting speed enforcement with the trucam device on St Michael s Way. Despite the weather conditions, a number of vehicles were found to be exceeding it unfortunately. Officers have also been monitoring the speed of traffic in King Street. Residents across the town have raised their concerns on social media about drivers travelling too fast.
Victoria Hall, Middlewich. Image: Rept0n1x RESIDENTS will pay less tax to Middlewich Town Council next year after members approved a new budget on Monday – including the Folk and Boat Festival. The decision comes as a lucrative mystery contract has been agreed for a ‘very large organisation’ to use Victoria Hall, which the council hopes will go towards boosting income by £15,000. Ratepayers in a Band D property will pay £75.90 towards the town council in 2021-22 – £2.35 less than in 2020-21. Cllr Jonathan Parry said: “It’s fantastic that we have offered a precept drop. “I think this is going to be a rarity from a lot of councils throughout the UK because they have experienced the toughest year they have ever had budgetary-wise due to loss of income.