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The former Game and Optisavers units could be merged. Image: Google Maps BOROUGH chiefs are being urged to allow a bookmaker to open its doors at two prime town centre units – or risk seeing them remain vacant. Betfred wants to relocate from its current shop at Weaver Square to Leicester Street, on a key walkway between Barons Quay and Witton Street. Cheshire West and Chester Council has received a planning application to convert two next-door units – the former Optisavers store, which closed in December 2019, and the old Game shop which has been vacant for 12 months. Legat Owen h...

26 Feb 2021, 11:42 SCOOTER…They said it wouldn’t work after Mobike, but rather than fleeing while counting the cost of an ill-fated attempt to boost active travel in Greater Manchester, e-scooter firm Lime is extending its Salford trial. When the scheme was announced, there were concerns that most of the scooters would end up rusting in the Irwell at the hands of heartless vandals, but it seems the sophisticated geo-fencing technology that prevents the scooters from being ridden outside of designated zones is working. The company has reported 12,000 successful rides since the trial began...

Guardian earlier today, work is now under way on a temporary green space at the former outdoor market. Cheshire West and Chester Council says this new recreational space will be landscaped with trees and shrubs and will contain public seating and an open-sided canopy, where small-scale events will take place, once Covid-19 restrictions allow. The development has been welcomed by Adam Gerrard, Northwich BID project manager, who hopes it will give the town a shot in the arm in its recovery from the pandemic. He said: “We are pleased to be part of this initiative with the Council and fee...

WORK has finally begun on transforming the site of the old outdoor market in Northwich.

Cllr Kevin Rimmer wants to see new toilets in town to replace those lost in the market fire. Main image: Google Maps THE mayor of Northwich insists the town cannot wait four years to replace the public toilets lost in the outdoor market fire. Town councillors want to see the facilities replaced ahead of the new outdoor events space being developed where the covered market stood – but those plans do not include new toilets. Cllr Sam Naylor, who also represents the town centre on CWAC, told town councillors he had 'complete understanding and sympathy' for the call to open new facilities...