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Information about the South Cheshire village of Hankelow

Old items of general information will typically be removed from the home page and placed here after a few days, in case you need to refer back to something. They will be held here for about three months before being removed. Links may be broken and pictures may have disappeared.


A reminder that the Hankelow Village Autumn Supper is in the White Lion tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. (posted 14th October)

Note there isn't the usual Pub Quiz at the White Lion tonight (Wednesday); instead there is a book signing event. There are some additional details in "Dates for your Diary" below, and even more on the White Lion facebook page. (posted 8th October)

The A51 London Road is to close for five days for improvement works.  (posted 3rd October)

Councillors are calling for villages to be protected over the A530 bridge weight restriction. (posted 30th September)

Crewe Road Walgherton is scheduled for closure past Dagfields from the 29th September until the 3rd October. (posted 23rd September)

Cheshire East has 44,000 requests a year from utility firms to dig up roads. (posted 23rd September)

A Farm has been identified for slurry pollution of River Weaver, Defra letter says. (posted 23rd September)

Cheshire East councillors back progress on devolution. (posted 23rd September)

Nantwich News have an article about the Muller development plan for Audlem, and a farmer has been "quizzed" about the pollution in the Weaver (Posted 2nd September).

Cheshire East say they have been made aware of a scam where fraudsters are sending fake text messages claiming to be from the council, demanding payment for a parking fine. These messages are not from the council - they say they would never text about a penalty charge notice issued by the council. (Posted 23rd August)

According to the one.network site (and signs on the road) Audlem Road will be closed at the Hathertom bends from the 9th to the 11th September, and Crewe Road Hatherton will be closed on the 8th. (posted 2nd September)

Snugbury's ice cream farm has launched a dinosaur trail and sunflower field. (Posted 23rd August)

There has been another pollution incident in the Weaver, with thousands of fish dead in the river in Nantwich. (Posted 22nd August)

Cheshire East have published an article about some interesting new discoveries found in the county archives as part of the preparaions for moving into new premises. (Posted 21st August)

The Government have increased the Cheshire East housing targets from 997 dwellings per year to 2471. The Council are calling for the target to be cut. (Posted 21st August)

The one.network website shows that there is a plan to close Broad Lane in Nantwich from Bishop's wood the Mill Lane for "carriageway patching", from the 19th to the 25th August. The official diversion is through Audlem and Woore.(posted 15th August)

Cheshire East have published an update on their activities in the past month.(posted 9th August)-

It's the quiz at the White Lion tomorrow night (Wednesday 13th). (Posted 12th August)

The one.network website is showing plans to close Green Lane at Swanbach bridge from the 4th to the 8th August. (posted 29 July)

Apologies for the loss of service from the website during the lat two days - some kind of problem with the service provider. Thanks to everyone who let me know about it.(posted 28th July)

A reminder that it's the Audlem Transport Festival, starting from Hankelow Green tomorrow (Sunday 27th). There is a BBC article about it here. (Posted 26th July)

There is a quiz at the White Lion today (Wednesday) from 7:00 p.m. (posted 23rd July)

London Road in Nantwich is closed completely at Stapeley, by the traffic lights for Elwood Way. According to the one.network site it will be closed until Friday (25th). There is also a plan to close the A500 Shavington by-pass from the 23rd to the 28th. (posted 22nd July)

Cheshire East are claiming that a new household waste recycling centre contract will bring savings, upgrades, and community benefits. They also report that the Government is confirming devolution for Cheshire and Warrington can progress. (posted 17th July)

Cheshire East are to launch a new online tool for easy reporting of local issues.(posted 17th July)

Crewe Nub News also have a report on the car fire in Audlem. (posted 11th July)

Cheshire East are planning extensive road works during the school summer holidays. (posted 10th July)

You may have already seen the report on AOL of the car fire in Audlem. Nantwich News also has a report on it. (posted 10th July)

The Mobile Library won't be calling today (Monday) due to a breakdown. It may be able to come tomorrow but that is by no means certain.(posted 7th July)

Longhill Lane will apparently be closed for jetting of gullies between Windmill Lane and the A525 Woore Road from the 7th to the 11th July. (posted 4th July)

Residents of Hankelow should have received a letter and voucher from the White Lion inviting them to the summer launch on Wednesday 9th July, which is also the quiz night. If you haven't received yours, pop in and collect one, or email Sian on hello@thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk. (posted 3rd July)