We are a rural community centrally placed between the three market towns of Nantwich, Tarporley and Winsford and have historically been a hub for agricultural activity.
In recent years, several of the local farms have been converted into residential properties bringing new life & people to the area.
The Shropshire Union Canal runs through Cholmondeston (pronounced Chumston by the locals) and Wettenhall Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Although rural, we are closely situated to Crewe Railway Station, the M6 and both Liverpool and Manchester Airports.
Further information on the Parish Council and the parishes themselves can be found on the Parish Council Facebook Page ‘Choldmondeston and Wettenhall Parish Council’.
The local church for the area is St David’s and this is situated in Long Lane, Wettenhall. For more information about the church and services, please click here.
The Little Man Public house is situated in the heart of the village and not far away in Church Minshull is the Badger Inn.
We are ideally placed for the excellent schools, both Primary and secondary. Calveley Primary Academy, is the nearest rural primary school to the area. Please visit their school website by clicking here.
The Venetian Marina, a hub for canal boat enthusiasts, boasts a busy cafe – great to pop in after a long walk on the canal banks!
Local Parish Information
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Annual Parish Meeting for Cholmondeston and Wettenhall will take place on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 7pm – at St David’s Church, Long Lane
The agenda for the meeting can be found at https://cholmondestonandwettenhall-pc.gov.uk/annuals/cholmondeston-and-wettenhall-annual-parish-meeting-wednesday-28th-may-2025-7pm-st-davids-church-long-lane-cw7-4dn/
NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 7.30pm – at St David’s Church on Long Lane.
Papers for the meeting can be found at https://cholmondestonandwettenhall-pc.gov.uk/meetings/cholmondeston-and-wettenhall-parish-council-annual-meeting-wednesday-28th-may-2025-7-30pm-st-davids-church-long-lane-cw7-4dn/
AUDIT 2023-24
As per the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, Cholmondeston and Wettenhall Parish Council has made its Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the year 2023-24 available for inspection by any interested person, together with all accounting records; books; deeds; contracts; bills; vouchers; receipts and other documents relating to these records.
If you have any issues to raise or wish to see the full accounts, please contact the Parish Clerk on 07854445636.
For further details of the inspection see links below
Notice of Public Rights 2023-24
The dates for the inspection have been set by the Parish Council as between: –
Wednesday 18th September 2024
and
Tuesday 29th October 2024
The full Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) can be seen via the link below
Finally, Cholmondeston and Wettenhall Parish Council qualifies for an exemption from an external audit, due to it having income/expenditure below £25,000 in 2023-24. The completed and signed Certificate of Exemption for 2023-24 can be accessed below.
Certificate of Exemption 2023-24
Further financial information for the Parish Council can be found here and contact details can be found via the link below.
HEDGES
Most hedges overhanging public roads and footways are privately owned and the landowner must look after them. If you are the landowner, you must make sure any hedges you own do not obstruct an adopted road or footway. Hedges must not cause a danger, such as making people walk into the road.
You should let Cheshire East Council know by telephone on 0300 123 5020 during working hours or 0300 123 5025 outside of working hours if there is an immediate danger.
If a hedge is causing a nuisance or you think it is not being properly maintained you should contact the landowner first and ask them to cut it back. They may not be aware it is causing a problem. If you don’t know who is responsible for a hedge on the edge of your property you should check your property deeds and speak with your neighbours.
You should report an issue with a hedge to Cheshire East Council if: you have tried to speak to the landowner already and it hasn’t worked, you are unsure who is responsible for maintenance or if you think we are responsible for maintaining it.
Bird nesting season runs from March until August. Some birds may nest outside of this time, so it is important to always check carefully for any nests before cutting.
How to maintain your roadside hedges
You must regularly check your hedges to make sure they do not pose a risk to people or property. You can be held legally responsible for any damage your hedge or tree causes. If you need advice about how to look after a tree you should speak to a qualified tree surgeon or consultant.
The Highways Act 1980 (Section 154) says Cheshire East Council must protect the safety of highway users by ensuring that owners and occupiers carry out their legal duty to maintain roadside hedges.
Cheshire East Council may contact you if your hedge is unsafe or causing an obstruction and you need to cut it back. Cheshire East Council assesses the risk of each situation individually and if work isn’t carried out they may do it themselves and claim back the cost from you. If you are struggling to cut back your hedge you should contact Cheshire East Council to explain why.
See further details about hedges and also trees at https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/highways_and_roads/road-maintenance/roadside-trees-and-hedges.aspx
PRIVACY NOTICE
Cholmondeston and Wettenhall Parish Council Parish Council is collecting/managing your personal data under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. Your information will only be processed by the Council and will not be shared with any third parties.