Borough of Crewe and Nantwich: the
Authority
The present Authority was set up under the Local Government Act
1972 as the "Crewe District Council" and brought together the
former Crewe Borough, Nantwich Urban and Nantwich Rural Districts.
The first elections were held in June 1973 and in November 1973 the
name was changed to the "Crewe and Nantwich District Council".
By Royal Charter granted by Her Majesty the Queen, Crewe and
Nantwich was given Borough status from 1st April 1974, which also
meant that the Chairman of the Council was granted the style and
title of Mayor.
Coat of Arms
The Borough Coat of Arms consists of a shield which symbolises
the union of the three Local Authorities: a crest which refers to
local industries, including railways, engineering and clothing: and
supporters, both Griffins*, which relate to the Districts' historic
backgrounds.
The motto
"Semper Progrediamur"
means
"Let us always go forward"
*Griffin: a fabulous mythical creature with
an eagle's head and wings and a lion's body.