Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council

	NOTICE OF SERVICE DISRUPTION A Computerised system upgrade is due to take place from Wednesday 9th July to Midday Tuesday 15th July. The system upgrade will affect a number of the Council departments including Planning, Local Land Charge searches and Registrations. To view further information relating to the Notice of Service Disruption click here
	Festival 2008 A week long celebration of culture, arts and entertainment at venues across the borough culminating in the annual Carnival in Queen’s Park, Crewe. There is a fantastic programme of events planned for this year including a spectacular finale to the event with our Party in the Park starring Jason Donovan. The festival runs from Saturday 16^th – Sunday 24^th August 2008. For further information click on the following Link
	Local Government Reorganisation The Government have decided to create two new unitary councils in Cheshire. Cheshire West & Chester Shadow Authority and Cheshire East Shadow Authority. To view the recent Election results and Shadow authority developments please follow this Link.
	Are you ready for the Digital Switchover? Are you aware of what is happening and when the switchover is happening in your area. Click on the following link to guide you through the switchover. detailing helpful links and guidance.
	The last 'First Citizen'. Borough Councillor Brian Silvester elected as Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council. Click on the following links to view the Mayor acceptance speech and press releases. To view further information in relation to the Mayor, please click on Mayor's Web page.
	At its meeting on 27th February 2008,Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council approved its budget and Council tax for the year 2008/2009commencing on 1st April 2008. Click here to view the approved budget.
	BOROUGH LIFE - The Autumn/Winter 2007 edition of the Council's official newspaper is now available on-line here. This issue includes The Borough of Crewe & Nantwich in the mid 2020's.
	Nantwich Football Festival 2008 - A great success for all involved.... A Tuneful Saturday - Westend Concert band performing on Nantwich Square 5th July. Crewe and Nantwich Annual Allotment Competition sees a record 130 entries.
	Following a national assessment Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council has been ranked in the top 20 most improved. Click here to read comments from our Leader and Deputy Leader.
	The Borough Council has expressed its disappointment at the news that four local Post Offices have been earmarked for closure. Another Post Office in Cholmondley will continue to operate under an Outreach programme. Post Office Closures
	Park Safely and Sensibly - Improving control of on-street parking in Crewe and Nantwich. From 21st January 2008, Borough Council parking attendants will take over from traffic wardens in Crewe and Nantwich. To find out more visit www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/parkright. Avoid getting a parking ticket - follow these guidelines: http://www.parking-appeals.gov.uk/avoid.asp
	SCORES ON THE DOORS - is a scheme designed to give the public the opportunity to make informed choices about where they eat. The information provided relates to the overall food safety standards found at the last food hygiene inspection. Businesses will be awarded a star rating ranging from 'No Stars' to '3 Stars' - the better the standards the higher the star rating.
	STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2007/08 - The purpose of the Borough Council's accounts is to give clear information about the Council's finances. The Pre Audit Statement of Accounts for 2007/08 is available here.
	CREWE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT - The Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council (Crewe Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order 2007 was made on 6th July 2007 and Notice of the making of the Order was published on 11th July 2007. A copy of the Order and accompanying maps/documentation can be viewed here.
	PERFORMANCE: Annual Audit and Inspection Letter 2006/07 (pdf) Best Value Performance Plan 2007/08 (pdf) (2Mb) Best Value Performance Indicators Out-turn 2007/08 (pdf)
	The Council's new Corporate Strategy (pdf) for the period 2007 - 2012 has been published. The Strategy sets out the Council's vision, identifies our four Key Priorities and re-affirms the Core Values which underpin our work.
	Latest Crewe & Nantwich Market News 1) Relocation of the Crewe Outdoor Market. 2) Crewe Market Entertainment 3) Goods on Sale