News in Crewe

CHESHIRE East Council has approved a new crowdfunding policy aimed at supporting residents setting up local projects that tackle local needs.

The crowdfunding policy was approved by the authority's Cabinet this week and will provide a digital platform inviting project proposals which require funding.

A SURGE in Covid-19 infection rates in recent days in Cheshire East has prompted a call for a new test and trace system to be established.

The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the borough jumped by 188 yesterday. That took the total of Covid cases reported over the last seven days (up to November 12) to 928, a rise of 16 per cent on the previous week.

CREWE'S Town Mayor has highlighted the sterling work of town charities providing hot meals for those in need during the second lockdown.

Cllr Benn Minshall says the efforts of charities such as Wishing Well and Hopes and Beams demonstrates the community spirit and compassion shown by people in Crewe when the chips are down.

CHESHIRE East Council has revealed what its councillors claimed during 2019/20.

Members of the authority received a basic allowance of £12,351 for a full year's service on the authority but were able to claim extra expenses for travel and subsistence, while special responsibility allowances for those holding portfolios and leadership duties swelled their claims.

CREWE skipper Perry Ng says he needs to concentrate "on his own game" after a few indifferent performances.

After three defeats in the last four games - albeit against top six opponents - the Railwaymen will look to get back to winning ways when they host Gillngham tomorrow night (K.O 7pm).

CREWE and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan wants to hear what constituents think about the looming second national lockdown.

The Conservative MP will cast his vote in Parliament this week and while there has been some dissent in government ranks about the restrictions which come into force on Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's month-long measures are certain to be rubber stamped.

THE Crewe Regional Sunday League is preparing to shut down until December 6.

The new lockdown means the league - along with all grassroots football and sport - is facing being put on hold for a month, although League Secretary Dave Cooper is awaiting guidance from the FA.

HOMES in Crewe got into the Halloween spirit despite Covid-19 restrictions.

Most trick or treating and Halloween parties were curtailed this year to reduce the spread of infection, but there were still many imaginative and colourful ghoulish displays around town on Saturday night.

A CREWE charity is delighted to announce it has been chosen by the Co-op as one of its local causes.

Supported Community Business (Special Needs) has been be selected by Co-op members to receive funding through the Co-op Local Community Fund.

A PENSIONER was paid a 90th birthday visit when his own personalised ice cream van appeared at his front door.

Retired electrician George Smith was bowled over the kind gesture by Crewe firm Whitby Morrison, whose manager director Stuart Whitby drove the vehicle around to deliver an icy treat on the special day.