HOUSING
Cheshire East Council does not have social housing of its own. However, Cheshire East Council is partnered with Guinness, Plus Dane and Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Trusts. They advertise affordable rented properties (referred to as ‘social housing’) via a website called Cheshire Homechoice. Housing applications can be made through the Homechoice website: Cheshire Homechoice Webpage
If you are not confident about using the internet or do not have access, you can contact Cheshire Homechoice direct.
Telephone: 0300 123 5017 and press Option 1
Telephone lines are open from Monday until Friday:
10.30am – 12.30pm
13.30 and 4.30pm
1) Manor Care Home – Middlewich
Tel: 01606 833236
Greendale Drive, Middlewich, CW10 0PH
2) Willowmere (Retirement Living)
Tel: 01606 835413
East Road, Middlewich CW10 9HW
3) Newton Court Care Home (BUPA)
Tel: 01606 827585
28 St Ann’s Rd, Middlewich CW10 9BJ
4) Bembridge Court
Tel: 0800 731 2020
Bembridge Drive, Newton Gardens, Middlewich CW10 9PH
1) Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Hub
Telephone: 0300 123 5101
National Helpline: 0808 2000 247
It’s OK just to ring and find out some more about what’s on offer so please call the team if you require help.
In an emergency always call 999
Cheshire East has a number of houses in the community that are used for people escaping domestic abuse (with or without children). These are run by myCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) People staying in such accommodation – adults and children – get support to recover from what they’ve experienced and get help to plan for their future. Please note that all addresses used for this purpose are secret for safety reasons.
There is a whole section on the Cheshire East Council website about safety including domestic and sexual abuse. Visit the site to get more information and support: Livewell – Staying Safe
1) Citizens Advice Service
Tel: 0800 1448 848
The Citizens Advice service is free of charge. General advice can be given via the national Citizens Advice line which people can call free on 0800 1448848. The line is open Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 4pm and Friday 9.30am – 1pm.
If you want to email the team, you can do so via their confidential and secure email form link: Email Citizens Advice
The national Citizens Advice website can be viewed here: Citizens Advice Website
1) Family Legal Solicitors
Tel: 01606 841273
Ivy House, Wheelock St, Middlewich CW10 9AB
2) Blain Boland & Co Solicitors
Tel: 01606 834824
74 Wheelock St, Middlewich CW10 9AB
Middlewich has two local Post Offices.
1) Middlewich News & Post Office
Tel: 01606 833209
49 Wheelock St, Cheshire, Middlewich CW10 9AB
2) Cledford Post Office, Warmingham Lane
Tel: 01606 832994
70 Warmingham Lane, Middlewich CW10 0DJ
LOCATIONS OF POST BOXES
Click on the link to view a Google map of post boxes in Middlewich: Find a Post Box in Middlewich
AMAZON RETURNS/OTHER DELIVERY SERVICES
AMAZON: Click on the link to view a Google map of Amazon services in Middlewich: Find Amazon Returns/Collection points in Middlewich
EVRI: Click on the link to view a Google map of EVRI services in Middlewich: Find EVRI Returns/Collection points in Middlewich
YODEL: Your local Yodel store is Morrisons Daily, 1 Poplar Drive, Middlewich CW10 0AG
HERMES: Click on the link to view a map of Hermes services in Middlewich: Hermes Drop Off ParcelShop Locator | My Parcel Delivery
Middlewich does not have a traditional bank but there is a building society. The two local Post Offices provide some banking services.
1) Nationwide Building Society
Tel: 0345 605 1523
40/42 Wheelock St, Middlewich CW10 9AB
MIDDLEWICH CASHPOINTS/ATMs
Morrisons Supermarket: Newton Bank, Middlewich CW10 9EX (not listed on Google maps)
Morrisons Daily: 1 Poplar Drive, Middlewich CW10 0AG (listed on Google maps as McColls)
Tesco Express: 76 Warmingham Lane, Middlewich CW10 0DJ
Tesco Express: 1/3 Wheelock Street, Middlewich CW10 9AW
Shell Garage: Holmes Chapel Road (A54)
Click on the link to view all ATMs on a Google map: ATMs in and around Middlewich
TOP TIP: If you are planning on visiting an event in Middlewich, for example the FAB Festival, please be aware that the cashpoints can run out very quickly and so plan accordingly.
1) Middlewich Library (cheshireeast.gov.uk)
Tel: 01606 288070
Lewin Street, Middlewich CW10 9AS
Middlewich has a lovely, very user-friendly library run by a dedicated team who hold regular activities for people of all ages.
Full details of opening times etc. can be found by clicking on the link above. In addition, if you are a Facebook follower you can keep up to date with all the things that take place on a weekly basis. Simply click on the FB logo below:.
1) Middlewich Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Tel: 01606 837128
Croxton Lane, Middlewich CW10 9EZ
Click here to view the location of the Middlewich Waste and Recycling Centre: Middlewich Waste and Recycling
The second nearest unit is located in Crewe:
2) Crewe Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Tel: 01270 215818
Pyms Lane, Crewe CW1 3PJ
Both sites are controlled by Cheshire East Council/ANSA
To find out opening times, what you can and cannot take to the waste units, recycling etc. click on the link:
Cheshire East Council Waste Information
LOCAL VETERINARIANS
1) Willows Veterinary Group – Middlewich Veterinary Surgery
Tel: 01606 833731
39 Newton Heath, Middlewich CW10 9HL
WILDLIFE RESCUES
1) RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre
Tel: 0300 123 0722
Stapeley Grange, London Road, Nantwich CW5 7JW
2) Lower Moss Wood
Tel: 01565 755082
Lower Moss Wood Educational Nature Reserve, School Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire. WA16 8SJ
LOCAL DOG WARDEN
1) Cheshire East Council Dog Warden Service
Tel: 0300 123 5021
Stray dogs are usually taken to Acorn Kennels.
Acorn Kennels
Heath Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2AA
Telephone: 01948 662931 (8am-6pm daily) or 07870 217617 (6pm-9pm daily)
You can also report a Lost or Found dog online: Report a Lost or Found Dog
MICROCHIPPING
It has been a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped and details kept up to date for a number of years. But did you know that cat owners must now have their cat microchipped by 10 June 2024
DOG AND CAT ADVICE
There are a number of societies offering advice about dogs and cats including neutering/spaying and microchipping. They can also offer (subject to circumstances/availability etc.) reduced treatment/free treatment. The details of the main organisations can be found by clicking on the links below:
Middlewich currently has the advantage of FREE parking across the town for the foreseable future.
1) Civic Way Car Park – Middlewich
Civic Way, Middlewich CW10 9BX
The Civic Way Car Park is located at the back of the Victoria Hall and the adjoining Middlewich Town Council main offices. This car park has capacity for up to 84 cars. Access is from Lewin Street and the Civic Way. This car park is convenient for the Wych Centre, Middlewich Community Centre, Fire Station, Oaklands Doctors Surgery/Rowlands Pharmacy, Middlewich Library, Middlewich Foodbank, Middlewich High School and other local services. Depending on your walking capability, it is approximately a five/ten minute walk into the town centre.
Please note that there is a locked height restriction barrier on this site . Please contact Middlewich Town Council if you require access.
2) Southway Car Park
St Ann’s Rd, Middlewich CW10 9BL
Southway Car Park is partly owned by Cheshire East Council and by retailers Home & Bargain. Cheshire East Parking spaces are currently free on the site. Under normal circumstances this car park can hold over 100+ vehicles. Please note that development work on the new Home & Bargain store is taking place and spaces will be restricted for safety reasons. It is intended that the store will full open in September 2023 and parking circumstances may change (information correct – July 2023) This is the nearest car park to the main high street, Fountain Fields park and other local services.
3) Seabank Car Park
Seabank holds 23 cars maximum. This car park is a short walk to the town centre and right next to the Boars Head (Drinks, Food and Accommodation) and the Kinderton (Drinks, Food and Accommodation)
Seabank, Middlewich CW10 0JF
Click here for a Google map of the three main car park locations: Main Car Parks in Middlewich
OTHER
4) Middlewich Library
Free for users of the library/staff but there are only a small number of spaces available. Most people park on the Civic Car Park and walk the very short distance to the library. Access to this car park is from Lewin Street.
22 Lewin St, Middlewich CW10 9AS
PLEASE NOTE
During selected larger events, including the Christmas Lights Switch On, other organisations kindly open up their car parks to the public. When this occurs, it is announced nearer the time of the event where spaces will be made available.
Middlewich only has one petrol station.
1) Shell
Tel: 01606 837038
Holmes Chapel Rd, Middlewich CW10 0JB
For the locations of nearby stations click on this Google link: Petrol stations in and around Middlewich
PRICE COMPARISONS
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Middlewich is renowned for its water network and lies at the confluence of three rivers: the Dane, Croco and Wheelock. Three canals also pass through the town: the Shropshire Union, Trent and Mersey, and the Wardle Canal. Narrowboats and associated tourism are of key importance to the local economy and it is a long historic connection which has influenced the character of the town and generated related events including the well known annual Folk & Boat Festival.
Narrowboat visitors will find access to all the necessary support that is part of the narrowboat lifestyle including renowned Chandlers, mooring, supplies and local services. Equally important: mooring at Middlewich provides an opportunity to visit our small town, explore our colourful Roman and Salt history and experience some of the finest pubs and restaurants in Cheshire East.
1) Croxton Lane L1 Leisure
Click here for details of mooring at the Croxton Lane area and current vacancies: Waterside Mooring
2) Canal & Rivers Trust
Moorings Available: Canal & River Trust
3) Middlewich Wharf
Canal Terrace, Middlewich CW10 9BD
Click here for details of Middlewich Wharf services and mooring: Middlewich Wharf
Main website: Middlewich Wharf – Chandlery, Dry Dock, Boat Services, Hire Boats, Cafe
4) Anderson Boats
Tel: 01606 833668
The Boatyard, 11 Wych-House Ln, Middlewich CW10 9BQ
Click here for details of Anderson Boats services: Anderson Boats
5) Kings Lock Chandlers
Tel: 01606 737564
Booth Lane, Middlewich CW10 0JJ
Click here for details of the Kings Lock Chandlers services: Kings Lock Chandlers
CANAL & RIVERS TRUST
Click here for the full details of the Canal & Rivers Trust in the North West and information about the canal network, free activity days etc: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/north-west