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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Controversial shopping site plan withdrawn hours before decision
Controversial plans which could potentially have allowed a building owner to convert part of a shopping centre into residential accommodation have been withdrawn just hours before they were due to be decided on by proposals for the CPS Centre in Culcheth included changes to bikes and bin storage and the building itself but not a change of use, although Warrington Council officers said a future intention for residential did "appear to be the case".The scheme has been controversial after traders were evicted from the centre, and it was raised in parliament by the area's BBC has contacted the agent representing the owner for a comment. Nearly 140 objections to the scheme had been raised by locals and councillors, with residents planning to attend the meeting later to show their at the council had recommended the scheme for approval in a report produced ahead of the meeting.A previous plan for the site was rejected by the authority last Smith, Labour councillor for Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft, said: "Our community really came together to fight this potential threat to the CPS Centre."The disappointment is that the applicant left it until now to withdraw, they could have taken this step weeks ago when they saw the objections come in."Smith, who was due to speak against the plans at the meeting, said: "I'm sure there will be further applications in the future, but for now, it's fair to say our voices have been heard loud and clear." See more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC North West on X. For more local politics coverage, BBC Politics North West is on BBC One on Sunday at 10:00am and on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Culcheth: Shopping site plan to be discussed by councillors
Controversial plans which could potentially pave the way to a landlord converting part of a shopping centre into residential accommodation are set to be discussed by councillors Council officers said a future intention to change part of the CPS Shopping Centre in Culcheth to residential "does appear to be the case" but no change of use was included in the submitted plan. The proposals include adding windows, increasing bin storage and changing the car traders were evicted from the site in February and the issue was raised by the local MP in parliament. The BBC has contacted the agent representing the owner of the shopping centre for a comment. Several traders were given 28 days to leave the site in February and the issue was raised during Prime Minister's Questions by Warrington North MP Charlotte said the eviction notices were issued "entirely out of the blue and on spurious pretexts from the new owner". The proposals include:Adding windows on the first and second floors of the complexFree standing cycle storage for 14 bikesStorage for six large binsChanges to the car park which would see two spaces lost and short-term bike storage addedObjections have been received from 139 local residents, alongside three Warrington councillors and a parish residents' objections include concerns over the bins and parking, but also calls for the CPS centre to be safeguarded for shops and businesses and asking for it to be protected as a community hub.A previous plan for a bike and bin store were refused by Warrington Council in November 2024, with councillors saying it would have a "detrimental impact".But in planning documents, council officers said the proposed location in the new application - further away from the shopping centre - was "assessed to be acceptable now" and the proposal was "acceptable in principle".The officers said that a number of the representations from the public did have concerns about intention to convert part of the site into residential use and that "this does seem to be the case".But they said the application could only be considered on the proposal that had been submitted and not any future development of the will discuss the plans at a meeting later. See more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC North West on X. For more local politics coverage, BBC Politics North West is on BBC One on Sunday at 10:00am and on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Accounts manager found wandering drunk near her wrecked BMW that she said an unnamed friend crashed at 5am is banned from driving
An accounts manager found wandering drunk near her wrecked BMW which she claimed her friend crashed during a boozy night out has been banned from driving. Kerry-Anne Cobb, 33, was arrested just yards from her 2-series vehicle in Culcheth, Cheshire, at 5.30pm on May 11 after she had earlier called police to report it as stolen. She was asked to provide a breath sample amid suspicions she had been driving the car but refused and was charged. When quizzed later, Cobb, from Culcheth, who works for a loans company, admitted being drunk at the time of her arrest but insisted an unnamed friend had been driving the car when it crashed and 'told her what to do'. At Warrington Magistrates Court, Cobb pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis when suspected of being the driver. She was fined £769 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £308 and £85 in costs. Cobb was also disqualified from driving for 30 months but was offered the drink drive rehabilitation course which will reduce the ban by a quarter if completed. She had faced up to six months jail under sentencing guidelines. Angela Blackmore, prosecuting, said: 'The incident took place on May 11 at 5.30am. Officers were called to reports of a damage only car accident involving a grey BMW 2 series and that was on Newchurch lane in Culcheth. 'At the same time the defendant calls police to report the theft of her vehicle. She was subsequently situated on Newchurch Lane. 'Officers attended and located the defendant. They found her under the influence of alcohol and she was arrested. 'Due to the lack of an electronic screening device available at that time she was arrested for driving while unfit through drink or drugs. 'She was taken to the custody facility for authorised detention. 'She was asked to comply with the procedure of providing two samples of breath. During the procedure she declined to provide a sample. 'When asked if she would provide a sample she said "No". When asked if she would provide a sample after being given the statutory warning that she would be prosecuted if she failed to provide, she said "No". 'She did not offer any medical reason for not being able to provide a sample for analysis. 'This was a deliberate refusal associated with poor standard of driving and being clearly under the influence. 'She was not required to provide a sample until three hours after the initial time.' Cobb had one previous conviction on her record as a youth for an 'unrelated matter.' Representing herself, she told the court: "I was mentally suffering at the time. I was drunk. It was my friend who was driving and telling me what to do. I just feel ashamed."
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Walking football club welcomes new players, including women for their new team
CULCHETH Walking Football Club are taking full advantage of the new artificial pitch at Culcheth High School. Hiring the full pitch on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8pm allows the club to hold three games at a time, for up to 42 players. The football walkers, who are looking to set up a women's team, will make it their permanent home for the weekly training sessions, their league and cup matches as well as the tournament they stage in September. Walking football is played as six or seven-a-side games, is structured with its own rules and it is well organised at local and county level. Culcheth's club participate in Lancashire Football Association's over 50s and over 60s leagues and a Cheshire FA over 60s league, as well as the FA's and the WFA's national Cup competitions. The club also participates in tournaments, including one in Portugal every year. Yannis Nicolaidis, the club's secretary, said: "We always welcome anyone over 50 who loves football to come and give it a try. 'We are a club of all abilities and we are especially keen for more 50-59 year olds to bolster our teams. 'We are also looking to set up a women's team, as other clubs have done." There is no membership fee, it is £5 pay-and-play. For any further information email yannis0131@
