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Just a thought, but with the significant increase in HGV traffic through Audlem due to the weight restriction at Baddington Bridge, how long before the increased volume and weight of the vehicles compromises the structural integrity of the bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal?

What a first rate article Roland wellarticulated and reasoned. However, there always is one, would it not add weight to the discussion if CE were asked to send a representative who is prepared to risk crossing the bridge a few times so that they can actually experience the dangers for themselves. Walking the walk would add a whole lot of weight to the argument.

Despite hundreds of pages of reports, surveys and glossy “visual representations,” the single most important issue remains completely unresolved. You can rebrand crossings, replace paving, and reshuffle traffic priorities, but none of that changes the simple, observable fact: the canal bridge is too narrow to safely accommodate pedestrians alongside increasing traffic. This is not a problem that can be engineered away with paperwork or signage—it is a physical constraint that already influences how people behave, and adding hundreds more residents will only intensify the risk. The “elephant in the room” isn’t just still there—it’s standing in the middle of the bridge, and no amount of documentation will make it move.

I also thought Roland's article today was excellent & cut straight to the chase regarding the Muller application: It's not sustainable and no matter how many times they tell us it is, doesn't alter the facts. The previous objections from village residents were so effective because they were so factual (in stark contrast to the developers absurd & erroneous claims) and as a result of the objections we all raised, they are now tinkering around the edges trying to give the impression they can mitigate things that cannot be substantially altered, which is WHY the application is not viable. If this development went ahead, even with the recent proposed traffic revisions (which seem create much more severe traffic & road safety issues than they solve) then every resident here or who travels through the village will be negatively impacted to varing degrees in the future. Now is not the time for apathy; If our views were not important the developer wouldn't keep trying to appease the objections, so everyone please OBJECT to planning application 25/2194/OUT before 4th April closure date. Your views DO matter & DO have an impact.

What a brilliant posting by Roland Turner today on AoL! (My only criticism is that he didn't give any details of the camera used, aperture etc. for the photos illustrating his article, as such information is obviously of vital importance when submitting planning documentation, as he pointed out).
Perhaps he could be awarded the Freedom of Audlem, i.e. to walk SAFELY over the canal bridge, en route to our village Post Office, wherever that may be; or whilst trying to find the non-existent bus stop for the non-existent Whitchurch bus. But not to worry about such minor details!

For the last 20 or so years a group has met in various locations to provide relaxation and advice to those caring for someone of any age and with any condition who can be left for a short time. Lately the venue is the public hall annex, Thornton room at 10.30 on the first Wednesday of the month. Coffee and cake etc for a nominal £3. Recently numbers have dwindled and the group may have to cease so this is a last call for anyone to come along so that we can keep going.

Commenting on this application is still possible but time is running out.

The application number is 25/2194/OUT and if you follow the step by step instructions on the Cheshire East website planning window then it is simple enough to do.

Again the application number is 25/2194/OUT

Vicki I 'm not on Instagram so I'd like to contact you by email or mobile. I've lots of plastic plant pots of varying sizes.

I would be grateful if anyone could recommend someone to advise/fit a camera in an outbuilding to keep an eye on my new rescue feral cats. Thank you.

Hi Elaine, give my friend Glyn a call, he and his son George run a small independent removal company, they are local, very good and now have 4 vans. Tatlers removals 07799846708.

I can recommend Townsend’s Removals of Nantwich run by Pete and Kirsty Townsend.

01270 630077 office
07940 836238 mobile

Hope this helps.

Can anyone recomend a house removal company please

Due to change in circumstances I no longer need these but still have cartons that they take back for recycling.is anyone willing to hand a bag full in for me? Thanks

What a super article on the proposed production of 'Escape to the Country' programme. It actually had me fooled for a bit till it dawned on me that I was being HAD! – That's the essence of great humour.

Just an update for those that haven’t seen the ‘small print’ in the updated Muller planning application, they have dropped the plan to access the development through both Tollgate and Mooresfield and now plan to have vehicle access ONLY THROUGH TOLLGATE DRIVE.

Does anyone know of a Robert Townsend as I have had a letter for him Delivered to my address Cheshire Street

I will not be able to contact everyone personally in the next week or so . Can I please therefore thank you all for your kind words of support to me and my family, for those who attended Moira's funeral and the donations made to the "Stroke Association".
Kind Regards David Stanistreet

Thanks Brian!

Dylan, if you could ask your friend that would be great, thanks

A good opportunity for the BBC The Repair Shop? if it's still going.

My friend may be able to help

Can anyone recommend a fencing company that are reasonable please to either repair or replace a panel or two small fences ?

Does anyone know anyone who can repair a 1970's electromechanical pinball machine?

Black kitten found at present in the co op in Audlem

Here's a couple more to add to the list Ian Stirling shire and Abraham Lincoln shire

I noticed a typo in the AOL heading Chershire Street Closure on 10 March. It got me thinking about other counties that could be amended to well-known names. For starters, you can have Leicesterpiggottshire, Bertieworcestershire and Warwickdaviesshire. There will be lots more. Any ideas?