Councillor S Hogben reported that the Crewe Chronicle was due to close its premises in Crewe in the near future and he asked the Cabinet what its view was on this loss. The Leader of the Council responded that whilst this was a private matter it was very disappointing that the newspaper was leaving at a time when so many positive things were happening in the area. He suggested that it might be possible for the Chronicle to be accommodated in the Municipal Buildings at Crewe and he asked Councillor Hogben to let them know of this possibility.
Councillor M Grant reported that the owners of the bowling alley in Crewe were to close the premises but that at a recent event a large number of its users had asked if the Council could do anything to prevent it. The Leader of the Council expressed his concern at this possible loss of amenity and it was agreed that the Director of Economic Growth and Prosperity would arrange a meeting to further discuss the position with them.
Councillor D Marren spoke in respect of vandalism to the Crewe Town Council signs that had recently been erected on a number of routes into the town. Whilst decrying the vandalism he asked the Cabinet if it considered the erection of such signs to be appropriate. The Leader of the Council responded that in his opinion the signs were of poor design, incorrectly placed, and did not provide an adequate message to convey the many exciting things happening in the town. In addition he expressed concern that local Cheshire East Councillors had not been involved in prior discussions whether on design, content or location.