Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan has launched a campaign to save the Shavington Youth Club building based in his constituency.

The MP is joined in his campaign by members of Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council who are concerned that they are being encouraged by Cheshire East Council into supporting the offloading of the building from the borough council's responsibility.

The building recently had to be closed following it falling into a state of disrepair. Responsibility for external repairs rests with Cheshire East. The future of the building is now in doubt.

Commenting on the issue Dr Mullan says: "Shavington Youth Club is a building that is at the heart of the village and so many people have memories of it both as a school and the youth club.

"It is the only significant Cheshire East asset for Shavington residents, and I don't think it is too much to ask for it to be kept in a good state given all the council tax residents pay.

"For more than a year now I have been looking into ensuring Cheshire East deliver a positive future for the building and we haven't got anywhere despite the work of some great parish councillors and youth club representatives.

"A number of people have fought really hard on this and we owe them our thanks.

"But there is now a serious risk that Cheshire East will try and offload the building to private developers or pressure the parish council into taking ownership of it.

"The parish council could then be left with the bill to pay for its repair and upkeep, which is potentially more than the entire current parish council budget.

"I don't think this is fair or reasonable and I think residents will want to work with me and other parish council members to get Cheshire East back to the table to agree a way forward which gets the building repaired and back into use.

Parish councillor Russell Jones says: "I went to the youth club in the 80s and my brother went to it when it was still a primary school.

"I don't want to see it lost to developers and we need Cheshire East to step up and help us resolve the situation.

"I hope residents will get behind this campaign and help us fight for the youth club building."

Parish councillor Claire Hackett says "The youth club building is an historic part of the village.

"Generations have fond memories of it throughout its history and it is vital that we preserve it for future generations."

Residents can support the campaign via this link.