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This application could present a double whammy in that if it is remotely successful I expect that the planning bid for land just across the road will rear its ugly head. The Americans have an expression for this. It's called mission creep.
Other than to make a lot of money can anyone explain what the immediate village demand is for yet more houses?

Hi All,
Please Note.
The Path / Gate way entering TPF ( just up from The Bridge Pub), will be having some work done to it on Monday 20th.
Approx time 10.30am-1pm. Extreme caution please.
The path is being graded and stoned.
Thank You

APC

I criticised AOL for getting the location wrongly reported.
AOL are correct and I apologise for this.
However I still feel that Little Heath has carried a huge amount of developments recently and my sentiments are unchanged.

Hi Iain,

We’ve used Chris Fennell in Market Drayton before for kitchen appliance repairs.
He’s on 01630 655965 or online at Chris Fennell-online.co.uk

Thanks Shona

Audlem web site reports planning for 112 houses on land adjacent to the Anwyll development. The land is NOT adjacent to but opposite to.
However I am sure that the overwhelming opposition given by the Parish Council, AOL and Parishoners to the recent unsuccessful Mooresfield site will also happen in this instance. I hope that this is not wishful thinking on my part.

I have used Chris Fennell who is excellent. He is based in Market Drayton and phone number is 01630 655965

Local dishwasher repairer anyone?

The road is open after 3.30 pm today but will shut again at 9.15 tomorrow morning until 3.30pm. The same will happen on Friday morning. The road should open permanently at some time on Friday.

Latest Update:

Conscious of the inconvenience caused due to conflicting information, representatives of CE Highways and Bridges have been in touch with the contractor and I understand that from 3.30 pm today (14/7/26) the road will remain open via the two-way traffic lights.

Cllr Rachel Bailey
Audlem Ward

I have checked with CE Highways this morning and confirm that the bridge repair requires a 24 hour road closure.
Key documentation reporting the closure was inconsistent due to a 'technical error'; the system didn't update from the initial school hours closure notice to the second and final, 24 hour one!
CE Highways are now checking with Home to School Transport providers to overcome any problems caused by this.
I am well aware of the issues this has created for many road users and hope this provides some clarity.
Any queries please do not hesitate to contact me: rachel.bailey@cheshireeast.gov.uk or mobile 07825 436587.

Hi Mandy,

Yes from me.

Not content to clean out all the goosberries the theif hasmoved onto half ripe plums if eaten the skins ar reputed to cause appendacitis. Chris

Judy, thank you for your moving and heartfelt tribute to George who was a remarkable man by any standards. A village cornerstone. Just an aside to illustrate his mathematical genius, I was insuring his shop in the late 70s early 80s through the Avon Insurance Agency and underwriters required a premises survey. The surveyor reported back that not only was the ice cream excellent, but in the back rooms, the walls were covered by differential calculus equations, floor to ceiling. George informed him that it was his hobby. He was trying to solve Fermat’s Last Theorem (1637) which was finally solved in 1994 by Andrew Wiles after 357 years, so not just a fabulous ice cream maker but an icon of a lost age.

My wonderful friend Jenny Frank and I would love to thank all the Staff at Corsbrook Care Home for making us feel so welcomed on Saturday 11th July 2026 at their "happy fun day' for the residents of the care home. Lovely live music and plenty to eat & drink to keep cool on such a hot day. We both had a craft table each and everyone was very pleased what we had to offer. Looking forward to the next one. Well done all the staff for your caring and assistance.

Thank you Judy.
I perfect tribute to George.

Judy, what a beautiful tribute to such a special Audlem character. Your words captured both the person and the spirit of the village so perfectly – a fitting and deeply touching obituary.

What a lovely tribute by Judy for George today...Fascinating history for the more recent residents amongst us...I am sure he would really have appreciated that. Well done Judy, beautifully written.

Has nobody noticed that the 'World Cup' isn't actually a cup?! What, with Trump's intervention, Infantino's Peace Prize and numerous other gaffs, it Just goes to show what a big con the whole thing is. Roll on Monday 21st July!

Have now been notified by Vodafone that they have completed their maintenance work and if you are having issues please ring them on 191 from Vodafone network

Has anyone from Audlem used Whitchurch recycling site recently. Are they still wanting postcode verification?

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
S14 (2) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cheshire East Borough Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (2) of
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers issues this notice temporarily to prohibit traffic
in the following length of road:
Longhill Lane, Audlem Ward, Audlem, CW3 0BX from the junction of Woore Road to the junction of Bunsley Bank
The alternative route will be via the following streets: – Woore Road, Audlem Road, Nantwich Road, London Road,
Crewe Road, Bridgemere Lane, Longhill Lane
Pedestrian / cyclist access to any premises situated within the temporary closure will be maintained at all times.
Vehicular access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents where possible
The closure is necessary for works to be carried out by Scottish Power Energy
It is anticipated that the works will take place on the following date(s): Wednesday 8th July 2026
This notice will become operative on Wednesday 8th July 2026 for a period of 5 days or for such less time as is
necessary to enable the works to be completed.
If you have any enquiries relating to the works please contact Paragon Traffic Management on telephone number
0800 698 267
Notice Date: 12th May 2026
Acting Director of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2L

Hi does anyone know why Longhill Lane is closed tomorrow (8/7/26)?

Does any one know for sure what is happening to the Old Grammar School in Vicarage Lane. They have already cleared out a couple of skips worth from inside.

Yes it is suitable – I’ve asked the director

Hello!
I can’t work out how to reply directly, apologies!

Beauty and the beast is suitable for children, there are scenes with wolves which the kids might find frightening but they are clearly two young girls with masks on. And there is also the romance between Belle and the beast but of course, also age appropriate

Hope this helps!