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Library Lunch Bags will be available (no charge) from 11:30am from Sandiway Library, Mere Lane on Friday 5th and Friday 12th April thanks to the kindness of Cuddington Parish Council, The Ark Café volunteers, Forresters Farm Shop and St John's Church, Sandiway
Each bag will contain a sandwich, crisps, fruit, snack and a drink (may contain allergens).
Working together we can all make life a little easier ❤️
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You may be aware that 1st and 2nd Class stamps have risen in price from 2 April by ~13.5% (1st is now £1.35 and 2nd £0.85).
What you may not be aware of is that late collections (after 4.30pm) have been removed from all but the Mere Lane postbox and the Post Office. There used to be late collections from postboxes at Delamere Pk, Cuddington Lane, Bryn (A49), Littledales Lane (top), Hogshead Lane, Bag Lane/Wood's Lane, and Onston Lane. All of these have now been standardised to 9am on weekdays with 7am on Saturdays. PRESS HERE to learn of all the postbox locations.
That's progress!
Reference | 24/00880/FUL |
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Alternative Reference | |
Application Received | Fri 22 Mar 2024 |
Address | 28 Blake Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2NP |
Proposal | Demolition of existing rear single storey extension, erection of rear single storey extension |
Status | Awaiting decision |
Last Saturday evening (30 March) evidently "sounded like a scene from Apocalypse Now" with the police helicopter circling Cuddington station area as well as a police drone search team having been deployed. Children had been spotted playing on the tracks! Rail services were suspended for a time.
PRESS HERE for a report in the Northwich Guardian.
Message from the Parish Council:
"Over the past week there has been a spike in vandalism at Boundary Lane Green and Norley Road Playing Fields.
Sadly, the Playing Fields Association, who manage the field (all voluntary), have had to close one of the toilets due to the “silly boys” pulling the hand dryer and the soap dispenser off the wall. The cost of repairs is escalating and is coming out of a “pot” the parish council reserve for new play equipment, bins, and benches!
CCTV has been obtained and this will be passed on to Cheshire Police. However witnesses are also extremely helpful, so please continue to report anything you witness, in confidence if necessary, to Julie - parish clerk via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 07484-895 099."
Northern Trains Limited - Proposal to introduce Charges at 15 Rail Station Car Parks in the North West
"Northern operates charges at many car parks across the North. I would like you to be aware that it is our intention expand this at a small number of car parks from early May 2024.
The charges are to be introduced to ensure sufficient space is available for rail customers, to discourage non-rail users from parking all day whilst at the same time allowing overnight parking for residents, subject to vacating the car park by 08.00 hrs enabling spaces to be available for rail users, to help us to fund investment schemes across our car park portfolio and reduce our reliance on taxpayer subsidy.
The fees have been benchmarked against other car parking charges across the North, at £2 all day or 50p for a short stay (2 hours or overnight 1600-0800)
The following stations in the North West are proposed for the scheme:
If you have any comments regarding this proposal, then please send these to the following email address by Monday 15 April 2024: carparkingconsultation@
Before parking charges are introduced, we wonder if any thought been given to the impact on other parking areas locally, for example at the White Barn, Cuddington Shops, the Village Hall and local residential roads, as well as the possible reduction in the use of trains?
Several services in and around Northwich are going to experience some changes. Both the 49 and 82 operated by D&G will have new timetables come April 1.
The 49 is being increased to a half-hourly service while the 82 will have an additional Saturday evening journey added, at 6.45pm from Chester to Northwich.
All of the new additions have been funded through Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Bus Service Improvement Plan.
Leaflets with details of the new timetables will be available on-bus, at local libraries and visitor centres - the new timetables will be shown on our website too.
PRESS HERE to view the new 82 timetable.
Polling cards are arriving in homes across west Cheshire as voters get ready to have their say on who represents them as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire.
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 2 May and they are being urged to check that they have valid voter photo ID – which is the law for UK elections – and note the location of their local polling station, which may have changed.
PRESS HERE to learn more and/or to register to vote - the deadline to register to vote is midnight on 16 April 2024.
We have had a number of people who have offered to volunteer, but we are still looking for more helpers so please contact the club’s secretary Steve on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07775-733333 if you are willing to assist.
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PRESS HERE to access the Round Tower newsletter.
Our local policing team covers the Weaver and Cuddington Community Area which also includes Acton Bridge and Weaverham as well as Sandiway and Cuddington. Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Michelle Gillett and Constable Daniel Grimshaw are dedicated to this Community Area. PRESS HERE to see an overview of this Community Area on the Cheshire Constabulary website.
So, Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07812 781 911, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
Michelle will be holding some PCSO 'surgeries' this quarter as follows:
CUDDINGTON/SANDIWAY LIBRARY & SHOPS, MERE LANE, CW82NS
Tuesday 23rd April 1100-1200 hours
Tuesday 14th May 1100-1200 hours
Tuesday 25th June 1100-1200 hours
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WEAVERHAM MAIN SHOPS, NORTHWICH ROAD, CW83EU
Wednesday 24th April 1100-1200 hours
Wednesday 15th May 1100-1200 hours
Wednesday 26th June 1100-1200 hours
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ACTON BRIDGE parish room CW83RA
Thursday 25th April 1300-1400 hours
Thursday 16th May 1100-1200 hours
Thursday 27th June 1100-1200 hours
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DAVENPORTS TEA ROOM, BARTINGTON CW84QU
Friday 26th April 1000-1100 hours
Friday 17th May 1000-1100 hours
Friday 28th June 1000-1100 hours.
Michelle encourages you to register your concern(s) on the following link: www.cheshire.police.uk/residentsvoicenorthwich.
For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
All welcome to email or ring me - my contact details below:
PCSO Michelle Gillett 20488
Weaver and Cuddington
07812 781 911
Cheshire Constabulary | Northwich Police Station | Chester Way | Northwich | CW9 5EP
Phone: 101 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit www.cheshire.police.uk | Follow @cheshirepolice on Twitter | Like Cheshire Police on Facebook
PRESS HERE for the train timetable which now applies until 1 June 2024.
Monday 1 April: The 0714 Chester to Stockport (0741 from Cuddington) will not run.
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April: The 2313 from Manchester departs at 2311, other times unchanged.
Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:
The 2252 Chester to Manchester (normally due Cuddington 2314) will be a bus calling at Cuddington at 2342.
The 2210 from Manchester will stop at Greenbank at 2303 but will then run non stop to Chester
- a connecting replacement bus will leave Altrincham at 2250 and call at all stations (Greenbank 2354, Cuddington 0002).
The 2313 from Manchester (normally due Cuddington 0020) will be a bus calling at Cuddington at 0108.
Strikes:
Northern Rail can keep you updated with any news of potential future strikes, if announced - press on www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes for the latest information.
Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.
Music Trains:
A full programme of Music Trains for 2024
We will have a full programme of Music Trains from April to October this year, starting on Wednesday 10 April. There will be monthly Music Trains from Chester to the Golden Pheasant in Plumley (except in June when we go to the Angel in Knutsford) and three more from Altrincham to Alexander’s in Chester. Plus we hope to have one or two from Altrincham to our new venue – the Goshawk in Mouldsworth. We are arranging a lunchtime Music Train for a group from Chester to the Railway Inn in Mobberley, another lunchtime event for a group from Chester to the Golden Pheasant and an evening Music Train for a group from Altrincham to Alexander’s.
(All the dates have been posted in our "What's On")
How it works
There is no charge for the Music Trains from Chester to Plumley or Knutsford, though there is a collection on the way back for the band and you will need a train ticket. There is music on the train both ways and at the pub. No need to book from Chester or intermediate stations – just get on the train. There will be signs on the windows to show you the carriage with the music. Music Trains from Chester leave Chester at 18:56 and the return train arrives back in Chester at 22:38. You can also get on or off the train at the intermediate stations along the way. For Music Trains from Altrincham to Chester you need to book in advance – more details and train times in the next newsletter.
At the intermediate stations you must buy your ticket from the platform ticket machine or online. At Chester you can buy it from the ticket machine or the ticket office or online. If there isn’t a ticket machine at your station or if the machine isn’t working then you can buy a ticket from the conductor on the train.
It is always possible that train times might change and a small possibility that a Music Train might have to be cancelled at short notice. In that case you would receive an email notification if you are on this mailing list and a note would be put on the Community Rail Partnership website and its social media accounts.
Wednesday 10 April – Chester to Plumley and at the Golden Pheasant
(Leaves Chester at 18:56; return train arrives back in Chester at 22:38)
Full House and friends are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. They are promoting Chester Folk Festival (www.chesterfolk.org.uk), to be held at Kelsall from Friday 24 May to Monday 27 May. Full House play songs and tunes, ancient and modern, from the Cheshire plains and beyond - a mixture of traditional, contemporary and self-written material on guitar, violin, flute and octave mandola.
The Golden Pheasant has an extensive menu which you can see online. You can order online in advance or when you arrive. If you order in advance then tell them that you are with the Music Train, so that you are seated in the bar area where you can hear the music and not in the restaurant.
Michael Ross
Music Trains Organiser
Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership
0781 408 0550
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10 The Spinney Cuddington Northwich CW8 2UH
Ref. No: 24/00723/TPO | Received: Fri 08 Mar 2024 | Validated: Fri 08 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Leigh View Barns Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2WD
Ref. No: 24/00502/FUL | Received: Fri 16 Feb 2024 | Validated: Mon 11 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
8 The Coppice Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XF
Ref. No: 24/00551/FUL | Received: Wed 21 Feb 2024 | Validated: Wed 13 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
12 The Spinney Cuddington Northwich CW8 2UH
Ref. No: 24/00724/TPO | Received: Fri 08 Mar 2024 | Validated: Thu 21 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
3 Stable Mews Dalefords Lane Marton Winsford CW8 2GR
Ref. No: 24/00886/TPO | Received: Mon 25 Mar 2024 | Validated: Wed 27 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
544 Chester Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2DP
Ref. No: 24/00752/FUL | Received: Tue 05 Mar 2024 | Validated: Tue 05 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Rosslyn Lodge 61 Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LA
Ref. No: 24/00751/FUL | Received: Mon 11 Mar 2024 | Validated: Mon 11 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Delamere Manor Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2TE
Ref. No: 24/00796/FUL | Received: Fri 15 Mar 2024 | Validated: Fri 15 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Greenacres 7 Forest Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2EH
Ref. No: 24/00807/FUL | Received: Mon 18 Mar 2024 | Validated: Mon 18 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Mara Green Waste Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire West And Chester CW8 2TD
Ref. No: 24/00901/PAA | Received: Tue 26 Mar 2024 | Validated: Tue 26 Mar 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
We have had a number of people who have offered to volunteer, but we are still looking for more helpers so please contact the club’s secretary Steve on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07775-733333 if you are willing to assist.
Edsential are delighted to be coordinating the 'Holiday Activities with Food' programme for 2023 for Cheshire West and Chester Council – Funded by Department for Education. Edsential’s 'Holiday Activities with Food' programme provides enriching activities, delicious nutritious meals and a chance for young people to meet new friends in a safe & fun environment, during school holidays across West Cheshire.
Applications may be made now for activity programmes for the Summer holidays - PRESS HERE to learn more (Note: Applications close April 22nd 11pm).
With the cost-of-living crisis ongoing and fuel prices remaining high, Cheshire West and Chester Council have secured significant government funding to help improve the energy efficiency of homes in the borough. The funding is designed to upgrade the energy efficiency of homes not currently using a gas central heating system. The improvements made through the funding will help to tackle fuel poverty, reduce energy bills, lower carbon emissions and make homes, and their residents, more comfortable.
A wide range of energy efficiency home upgrades are available from the scheme which are fully funded for eligible households. The types of improvements that can be offered through the grant include:
PRESS HERE to learn more and see how to apply.
Note the upcoming Crime Prevention Surgery:
On WEDNESDAY 20TH MARCH from 6pm until 8pm at CUDDINGTON VILLAGE HALL (in the CONFERENCE ROOM)
Are you part of an active street/estate what apps group or other social media platform group?
Would you be interested in sharing regular crime prevention advice, local news/information helping to create a safer, stronger and active community ?
- if the answer is yes, then come along to our community event.
FREE hot beverages and biscuits provided.
Come along to meet your beat team and pick up FREE crime prevention resources/materials
WEAVER and CUDDINGTON beat team
After the huge success last year, Sandiway library are again offering fancy dress swaps in good time for World Book Day in March and help save money and the environment. These swaps are running now right through until Tuesday 5th March.
For World Book Day itself, the library will be exchanging the £1 book tokens that every school child will receive, for the special World Book Day books from Thursday 7th March.
PRESS HERE or PRESS HERE for more information.
Cheshire Highways have announced that Norley Road, from Rosslyn Lane to the Round Tower, will now be closed for one day (probably) on Friday 15th March (probably) "to enable highway defect patching works to be carried out". (This was originally slated for Monday 11th March.)
Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Highways on 0300 123 7036. PRESS HERE for the (amended) Temporary Road Closure notice.
Cheshire Highways have announced that Moss Lane, from Trickett Lane to Cartledge Close, will be closed for one day (probably) on Monday 11th March (probably) "to enable highway defect patching works to be carried out".
Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Highways on 0300 123 7036. PRESS HERE for the Temporary Road Closure notice.
Our local policing team covers the Weaver and Cuddington Community Area which also includes Acton Bridge and Weaverham as well as Sandiway and Cuddington. Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Michelle Gillett and Constable Daniel Grimshaw are dedicated to this Community Area. PRESS HERE to see an overview of this Community Area on the Cheshire Constabulary website.
So, Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07812 781 911, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
Due to non attendance to most surgeries held, surgeries are currently being reviewed as to how many, and where, future surgeries are to be held. However Michelle will be holding her PCSO surgeries this month as follows
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CUDDINGTON/SANDIWAY LIBRARY & SHOPS, MERE LANE, CW82NS
Friday 8th March 1700-1800 hours
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WEAVERHAM MAIN SHOPS, NORTHWICH ROAD, CW83EU
Tuesday 12th March 1530-1630 hours
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ACTON BRIDGE parish room CW83RA
Wednesday 13th March 1100-1200 hours
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DAVENPORTS TEA ROOM, BARTINGTON CW84QU
Thursday 14th March 1100-1200 hours
Michelle encourages you to register your concern(s) on the following link: www.cheshire.police.uk/residentsvoicenorthwich.
For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
All welcome to email or ring me - my contact details below:
PCSO Michelle Gillett 20488
Weaver and Cuddington
07812 781 911
Cheshire Constabulary | Northwich Police Station | Chester Way | Northwich | CW9 5EP
Phone: 101 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit www.cheshire.police.uk | Follow @cheshirepolice on Twitter | Like Cheshire Police on Facebook
PRESS HERE for the 'new' train timetable which now applies until 1 June 2024.
Monday 11 to Thursday 14 March:
The 2252 Chester to Manchester (normally due Cuddington 2314) will be a bus calling at Cuddington at 2342.
The 2210 from Manchester will stop at Greenbank at 2303 but will then run non stop to Chester. A connecting replacement bus will leave Altrincham at 2250 and call at all stations (Greenbank 2354, Cuddington 0002).
The 2313 from Manchester (normally due Cuddington 0020) will be a bus calling at Cuddington at 0108.
Sundays 10, 17 & 24 March:
All trains will be replaced by buses calling outside Norley Road shops.
To Chester, they will depart at 1200 and every 2 hours until midnight.
To Stockport (for trains to Manchester) they will depart at 0725 and every 2 hours until 1925, then 2149 through to Manchester.
Complete timetables can be found on Northern's web site (www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/timetables).
Monday 1 April: The 0714 Chester to Stockport (0741 from Cuddington) will not run.
Strikes:
We have been made aware of industrial strike action announced by ASLEF for Friday 1 March and they will take action short of a full strike from Thursday, February 29 to Saturday, March 2.
Northern Rail will update the 'strikes' page (referenced below) with more information when they have it, but severe disruption is expected on the strike day and during the week of action.
Northern Rail can keep you updated with any news of potential future strikes, if announced - press on www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes for the latest information.
Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.
7 White Lodge Mews Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LB
Ref. No: 24/00321/CAT | Received: Mon 05 Feb 2024 | Validated: Mon 05 Feb 2024 | Status: Decided
2 Threeways Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XJ
Ref. No: 24/00301/TPO | Received: Fri 02 Feb 2024 | Validated: Fri 02 Feb 2024 | Status: Approved
5 Springfields Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XS
Ref. No: 24/00417/TPO | Received: Mon 12 Feb 2024 | Validated: Mon 12 Feb 2024 | Status: Approved
2 The Dell Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XG
Ref. No: 24/00336/FUL | Received: Tue 06 Feb 2024 | Validated: Tue 06 Feb 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
25 Kensington Crescent Cuddington Northwich CW8 2FH
Ref. No: 24/00099/FUL | Received: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Validated: Wed 21 Feb 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
1 The Spinney Cuddington Northwich CW8 2UH
Ref. No: 24/00572/TPO | Received: Fri 23 Feb 2024 | Validated: Fri 23 Feb 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Playing Field Weaverham Road Cuddington Northwich
Ref. No: 24/00599/TPO | Received: Mon 26 Feb 2024 | Validated: Mon 26 Feb 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
12 Primrose Hill Cuddington Northwich CW8 2TZ
Ref. No: 24/00569/FUL | Received: Thu 22 Feb 2024 | Validated: Thu 22 Feb 2024 | Status: Approved
Leigh View Barns Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2WD
Ref. No: 24/00529/FUL | Received: Mon 19 Feb 2024 | Validated: Mon 19 Feb 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Cheshire Highways have announced that Norley Road, from the A49 crossroad to just past Delamere Park, will be closed for one day (probably) on Tuesday 27th February (probably) "to enable highway defect patching works".
Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Highways on 0300 123 7036. PRESS HERE for the Temporary Road Closure notice.
The Ark café has opened for the first time this year, with villagers flocking there to enjoy the new Spring menu.
The community café, based at St John’s Church Hall on Norley Road, opens on Fridays for most of the year apart from January and Good Friday. The facility serves food from 9am-2pm (10-2 during school holidays) – starting with breakfast, and then lunch. A range of homemade cakes are available throughout the day, as well as hot and cold drinks.
To get your mouth watering, prices include £3.50 for a Littlers Bacon Bap, £1.50 for two buttered crumpets, £5 for a sandwich including side salad, coleslaw, and crisps, and £1.50 - £3 for cakes. Fresh ground coffee is £2, a pot of tea £1.50, and Hotel Chocolat Hot Chocolate £2.
Profits raised during the year go to support the community.
Team Leader, Kathryn Holmes, says: ‘The £3000 we raised this last year is being split between several good causes. These include St Luke’s Hospice for a specialist wheelchair, the Parent Teacher Associations at the two village Primary Schools, the Rainbows group, and a contribution to the extension of the footpath on the British Legion corner.’ During the school summer and Easter holidays, the café also provides a number of free lunches at Sandiway Library on a first-come-first-served basis (Fridays 11.30am – 12.30pm).
Now into its 9th year, The Ark is run by 20 volunteers who take on a variety of roles, on a rota basis. If you have some time to spare and want to help, you’re invited to pop in and have a chat to one of the team members.
Although the café is based at the Church Hall, it’s not a church-run facility. Follow The Ark Café on Facebook for all the latest updates.
The following has been posted on Thursday 15th February by Councillor Gillian Edwards:
"This evening is Cheshire West and Chester’s (CWAC) budget meeting so as your Independent Councillor I thought it might be useful if I provided an impartial summary about the Councils finances.
Whilst I appreciate that this is a very emotional subject rest assured that I do all that I can every single day to ensure that as much needed monies come into this ward despite the very challenging circumstances,
Just like every other Borough Council in the country, CWAC is funded by 3 main sources to provide the services that it does. The first being a sum of money provided by central government, this is called a settled figure. This figure revived by CWAC has reduced by over £972 million over the last 9 years - This is an important fact as it leads onto the next.
The settlement figure informs the setting of Council Tax which address’s the shortfall to provide basic services and a balanced budget. You will be aware that our Council Tax has risen over the last few years hence why.
Previously Council could only increase Council Tax by 2.99% however last year the Governments Chancellor increased this up 4.99% and this is the same for this year. Last year most Councils ended up increasing their Council Tax by this amount in order to make ends meet.
Finally, Government occasionally provide ring fenced grants for specific projects for example cycle lanes so I often get asked why money is being spent on projects like this when the roads are in such poor condition this is why.
Recently Government have announced various pots of monies for local Councils which sounds great however £500 million for all the Councils in the Country means that CWAC revive approx £3 Million which gets used to address the shortfall in key service areas eg Adult and Childrens Social Care.
Add into all this the condition of our roads which we all every single day - The cost to repair every mile of road in the UK and make them fit for purpose is in the region of £61,700 per mile. I often get asked about road tax, this goes direct to Government.
So there you go, hopefully this provides a better understanding of the challenges faced. I agree with you all that there are better ways of doing things eg pot hole filling but I can’t express enough how much I campaign on your behalf and I’m spinning plates every day to try and make sure that you get what you deserve.
I can’t make things perfect but I can make things better ❤️ "
PRESS HERE for the Media Release from the Council relating to 'Council approves its budget'.
A pair of Gok Wan spectacles were left on the Norley Road Playing Fields a while ago - they have been advertised on C&S Facebook but remain unclaimed.
There has also been a coat left in the village hall a while ago with the name "Milly Ch--vers" on it. It is a mauve/purple padded coat size 116 (UK size 6).
If either of these items are known to you, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cheshire West and Chester Council delivers libraries and museums services across the whole of the borough and is asking for residents’ views on these services. The Council wants to maintain consistent access to libraries and museums at times residents want to use them and are proposing some changes to opening hours to enable this - in the case of Sandiway Library, the proposal is to lose late opening on Fridays (2-5pm rather than the current 2-7pm).
A consultation launched on Monday 5 February for eight weeks, asking for feedback on a number of proposals on how they could operate in the future. PRESS HERE to learn more and how to make your voice heard.
Edsential are delighted to be coordinating the 'Holiday Activities with Food' programme for 2023 for Cheshire West and Chester Council – Funded by Department for Education. Edsential’s 'Holiday Activities with Food' programme provides enriching activities, delicious nutritious meals and a chance for young people to meet new friends in a safe & fun environment, during school holidays across West Cheshire.
Applications for the Easter holiday period close on Sunday 11th February. PRESS HERE to learn more.
Applications may also be made now for activity programmes for the Summer holidays - PRESS HERE to learn more.
"Garden waste collection is an opt-in chargeable service costing £50 per bin per calendar year regardless of when you subscribe during the year. This charge is not included or added to your council tax bill. Residents have a choice to use the service or make alternative arrangements such as composting at home or taking their waste to the nearest recycling centre. The best time to sign up for the service is before the end of January to benefit from all 20 collections during the calendar year.
The service will provide fortnightly collections over 40 weeks of the year with a suspension outside of growing season of 12 weeks (December to February). Garden waste bins will not be emptied without a valid subscription and displayed permit. Collections in 2024 will take place between Monday 26 February 2024 and Friday 29 November 2024."
PRESS HERE to view the Media Release from the Council.
Our local policing team covers the Weaver and Cuddington Community Area which also includes Acton Bridge and Weaverham as well as Sandiway and Cuddington. Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Michelle Gillett and Constable Daniel Grimshaw are dedicated to this Community Area. PRESS HERE to see an overview of this Community Area on the Cheshire Constabulary website.
So, Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07812 781 911, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
Due to non attendance to most surgeries held, surgeries are currently being reviewed as to how many, and where, future surgeries are to be held. However Michelle will be holding her PCSO surgeries this month as follows
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CUDDINGTON/SANDIWAY LIBRARY & SHOPS, MERE LANE, CW82NS
Thursday 15th February 1530 – 1630 hours
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WEAVERHAM MAIN SHOPS, NORTHWICH ROAD, CW83EU
Friday 16th February 1600-1700 hours
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ACTON BRIDGE parish room CW83RA
Tuesday 20th February 1100-1200 hours
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DAVENPORTS TEA ROOM, BARTINGTON CW84QU
Thursday 22nd February 1100-1200 hours
Michelle encourages you to register your concern(s) on the following link: www.cheshire.police.uk/residentsvoicenorthwich.
For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
All welcome to email or ring me - my contact details below:
PCSO Michelle Gillett 20488
Weaver and Cuddington
07812 781 911
Cheshire Constabulary | Northwich Police Station | Chester Way | Northwich | CW9 5EP
Phone: 101 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit www.cheshire.police.uk | Follow @cheshirepolice on Twitter | Like Cheshire Police on Facebook
PRESS HERE for the 'new' train timetable which now applies until 1 June 2024.
Monday 26 to Thursday 29 February: The 2313 from Manchester departs at 2311, other times are unchanged.
With cancellations possible, it is always advisable to check on the day that trains are running.
Strikes:
We have been made aware of industrial action announced by ASLEF for 31 Jan 2024. Northern Rail will update the 'strikes' page (referenced below) with more information when they have it, but severe disruption is expected on that day and during the week of action. Services will also be affected between 29 January and 6 February (inclusive) due to action short of strike by ASLEF.
Northern Rail can keep you updated with any news of potential future strikes, if announced - press on www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes for the latest information.
Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.
1 Threeways Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XJ
Ref. No: 24/00124/TPO | Received: Tue 16 Jan 2024 | Validated: Tue 16 Jan 2024 | Status: Approved
Toolerstone Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2JN
Ref. No: 24/00111/CAT | Received: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
22 The Spinney Cuddington Northwich CW8 2UH
Ref. No: 24/00160/TPO | Received: Mon 22 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 22 Jan 2024 | Status: Approved
Poplar Farm Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2SZ
Ref. No: 24/00062/FUL | Received: Wed 10 Jan 2024 | Validated: Wed 10 Jan 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
11 Uplands Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XL
Ref. No: 24/00090/FUL | Received: Fri 12 Jan 2024 | Validated: Fri 12 Jan 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Moorlands 75 Weaverham Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ND
Ref. No: 24/00233/CAT | Received: Fri 26 Jan 2024 | Validated: Fri 26 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
Oakfield House 73 Weaverham Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ND
Ref. No: 24/00248/CAT | Received: Mon 29 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 29 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
Cuddington and Sandiway Tennis Club Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LB
Ref. No: 23/03916/FUL | Received: Tue 12 Dec 2023 | Validated: Thu 04 Jan 2024 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
Lower Mill Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2SY
Ref. No: 24/00163/LDC | Received: Mon 22 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 22 Jan 2024 | Status: Refused
Petty Pool Vocational College have made an appeal to provide transport for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties in West Cheshire to enable them to access community projects and activities.
"This will benefit more than 70 young people who use our Petty Pool In The Community service to access days out, skills development sessions and community partnership projects. Young adults from the project also enjoy forest adventure and water activities at the site of Petty Pool college. Funding will pay for a community transport vehicle."
The Crowd Funding appeal has already raised £12,000 (70%) of the target but they need to raise a further £5,000 before the end of the month. PRESS HERE to pledge funding and/or monitor their progress.
Community free event for drivers over 60+ years at SANDIWAY LIBRARY, on FRIDAY 26 JANUARY 2024 at various times (see poster below)
Scan the app to book or PRESS HERE.
Pete Waterman OBE and his 'Merry Railnuts' team are making a Christmas Hit for all the family during this year's festive season at Blakemere Village.
They are setting up their award winning “Making Tracks III” 64ft long model railway that will include interactive elements for children and adults with a few hidden surprises! Following its recent success at Chester Cathedral, Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team will be bringing their layout to Cheshire Outdoors at Blakemere Village hosted by Magical Wonderland at Christmas.
This incedible 64ft long model railway, which first appeared at Chester Cathedral between July and September 2023, will be in full festive style to be enjoyed by the entire family. The model railway features Milton Keynes Railway station – a modern image model layout with some very special never before seen features and trains.
Tickets (at £6 per person, U5's free) can be pre-booked HERE.
PRESS HERE to see a variety of 'Making Tracks at Blakemere' videos on YouTube.
Our local policing team covers the Weaver and Cuddington Community Area which also includes Acton Bridge and Weaverham as well as Sandiway and Cuddington. Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Michelle Gillett and Constable Daniel Grimshaw are dedicated to this Community Area. PRESS HERE to see an overview of this Community Area on the Cheshire Constabulary website.
So, Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07812 781 911, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
Due to non attendance to most surgeries held, surgeries are currently being reviewed as to how many, and where, future surgeries are to be held. However she will be holding her PCSO surgeries as follows
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CUDDINGTON/SANDIWAY LIBRARY & SHOPS, MERE LANE, CW82NS
Saturday 20th January 1100-1200 hours
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WEAVERHAM MAIN SHOPS, NORTHWICH ROAD, CW83EU
Sunday 21st January 1400-1500 hours
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ACTON BRIDGE parish room CW83RA
Monday 22nd January 1100-1200 hours
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DAVENPORTS TEA ROOM, BARTINGTON CW84QU
Thursday 25th January 1430-1530 hours
Michelle encourages you to register your concern(s) on the following link: www.cheshire.police.uk/residentsvoicenorthwich.
For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
All welcome to email or ring me - my contact details below:
PCSO Michelle Gillett 20488
Weaver and Cuddington
07812 781 911
Cheshire Constabulary | Northwich Police Station | Chester Way | Northwich | CW9 5EP
Phone: 101 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit www.cheshire.police.uk | Follow @cheshirepolice on Twitter | Like Cheshire Police on Facebook
PRESS HERE for the 'new' train timetable which now applies until 1 June 2024.
Monday 15 to Thursday 18 January: The 2313 from Manchester departs at 2311, other times unchanged.
Sunday 21 January:
The first two trains each way will be buses, as follows:
Departing Manchester Piccadilly at 0906 and 1103 to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 1106 and 1303 respectively.
Departing Chester at 0904 and 1056 to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Cuddington at 0954 and 1146 respectively.
Subsequent trains are unaltered except that the 1524, 1724 and 2120 Cuddington to Manchester will call additionally at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme.
Monday 29 January to Thursday 1 February:
The 2252 Chester to Manchester (normally due Cuddington 2314) will be a bus calling at Cuddington at 2342.
The 2210 from Manchester will stop at Greenbank at 2303 but will then run non stop to Chester. A connecting replacement bus will leave Altrincham at 2250 and call at all stations (Greenbank 2354, Cuddington 0002).
The 2313 from Manchester (normally due Cuddington 0020) will be a bus Calling at Cuddington at 0108.
With cancellations possible, it is always advisable to check on the day that trains are running.
Strikes:
We have been made aware of industrial action announced by ASLEF for 31 Jan 2024. Northern Rail will update the 'strikes' page (referenced below) with more information when they have it, but severe disruption is expected on that day and during the week of action. Services will also be affected between 29 January and 6 February (inclusive) due to action short of strike by ASLEF.
Northern Rail can keep you updated with any news of potential future strikes, if announced - press on www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes for the latest information.
Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.