Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
Connor Naismith
Labour PartyConnor Naismith is the Labour MP for Crewe and Nantwich, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on whether to allow a Bill to be introduced that would replace the current first-past-the-post voting system with proportional representation (specifically single transferable vote) for UK parliamentary and English local government elections. The Bill was proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, arguing the current system produces large parliamentary majorities on small vote shares.
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A safe Lab seat, won with 44% of the vote in 2024. Covers Crewe, Nantwich and Shavington. Population 114,166.
Two classic concerts in one night at St Mary's Church in Nantwich
Nantwich News · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,275
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
28 primary, 9 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£273m
from 58,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,720
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,660
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
40.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
57.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 4 towns, 4 villages, rural areas — 110,508 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
20 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: Sept 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Central | Conservative and Unionist Party | Roger Morris | Feb 2024 |
| Crewe East | Labour Party | Hazel Faddes | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Jill Rhodes | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Martin Hugh Edwards | May 2023 | |
| Crewe North | Labour Party | Joy Bratherton | May 2023 |
| Crewe South | Labour Party | Dawn Ann Clark | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Laura Smith | May 2023 | |
| Crewe St Barnabas | Conservative and Unionist Party | James Lewis Pratt | May 2023 |
| Crewe West | Labour Party | Ben Wye | Sept 2024 |
| Haslington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alison Clair Heler | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Steve Edgar | May 2023 | |
| Leighton | Labour Party | Clair Chapman | May 2023 |
| Nantwich North West | Labour Party | Anna Burton | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Arthur Moran | May 2023 | |
| Nantwich South Stapeley | Labour Party | Geoffrey Kenneth Smith | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | John Richard Priest | May 2023 | |
| Shavington | Labour Party | Linda Buchanan | May 2023 |
| Willaston Rope | Conservative and Unionist Party | Allen Gage | May 2023 |
| Wistaston | Labour Party | Alan Coiley | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Margaret Simon | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 20,837 | 44.1% | |
| Con | 11,110 | 23.5% | |
| Ref | 9,602 | 20.3% | |
| LD | 2,286 | 4.8% | |
| Green | 2,151 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 588 | 1.3% | |
| WPB | 373 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 250 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GE | Con | 28,704 | 53.1% |
Won 2017 GE | Lab | 20,196 | 37.4% |
| LD | 2,618 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 1,390 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 975 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 149 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 25,928 | 47.1% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,880 | 47.0% |
| Ind | 1,885 | 3.4% | |
| LD | 1,334 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 22,445 | 45.0% |
| Lab | 18,825 | 37.7% | |
| Ind | 7,252 | 14.5% | |
| LD | 1,374 | 2.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,420 | 45.9% |
| Lab | 17,374 | 34.0% | |
| LD | 7,656 | 15.0% | |
| Ind | 1,414 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 1,043 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 177 | 0.3% |
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Two classical music concerts featuring Italian opera and Vivaldi are scheduled for May 2nd at St Mary's Church in Nantwich, performed by professional musicians from major UK opera companies. The events showcase local cultural offerings in the constituency.
Aroi Thai restaurant on Pillory Street in Nantwich has closed immediately after operating since 2008. This represents another loss for the town's hospitality sector, following the closure of Love Lane restaurant in September.
A Nantwich resident is organising a fundraising event at Nantwich Town FC on April 24th to support Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after his own battle with throat and neck cancer. The event will feature former Liverpool FC goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar and aims to raise funds while also promoting a mental health football group the man established.
Emergency services responded to a road traffic collision in Crewe on New Platt Lane, with one casualty being assessed by paramedics and firefighters working to extract them from the vehicle.
Crewe Alexandra has downgraded its academy from Category Two to Category Three starting in the 2026/27 season due to financial pressures, declining grant funding, and an 'ever-problematic' under-21s games programme. The decision reflects broader financial instability across the EFL, with multiple promoted clubs posting significant operating losses despite record revenues.
The Leopard pub in Nantwich has been shortlisted for the National Pub and Bar Awards 2026, competing against two other Cheshire venues for the title of best pub in the county. The award celebrates excellence in the hospitality sector and will be presented at a ceremony in London in June.
Phoenix Vet Practice, a new independent veterinary clinic backed by former TV presenter Steve Leonard, is opening in Nantwich following a £900,000 refurbishment of a former Travis Perkins site. The practice represents a local response to rising vet prices and corporate consolidation in the sector, with over 350 clients already registered before opening.
A 34-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash with a car on Middlewich Road in Woolstanwood, near Crewe, on Monday evening. The car driver suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised; police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Former Nantwich Mayor and town councillor Keith Cafferty has died aged 87 after a short illness. He was a prominent community figure who served on the town council for 11 years and was instrumental in preserving local events, securing council assets, and supporting community initiatives in Nantwich.
A three-bedroom mid-terrace house on Samuel Street in Crewe is being offered for auction with a guide price of £55,000, with bidding opening April 13. The property listing highlights local amenities and transport links in the area.
Storm Dave uprooted a large tree near Nantwich's Airman's Grave memorial, prompting swift action by Cheshire East Council engineers to secure the site and prevent damage to the historic monument. The incident highlights both the impact of severe weather and the council's emergency response capabilities.
Two serial car thieves were arrested after Cheshire Police tracked a convoy of stolen vehicles on CCTV, with incidents occurring in Chester, Upton, and Crewe. Kyle Draper and Benjamin Evans were sentenced to 42 and 45 months in prison respectively after pleading guilty to burglaries, thefts, and dangerous driving.
A 25-year-old personal assistant was sentenced at Crewe Magistrates Court for drug possession and driving offences following a car crash in Wilmslow, Cheshire in December. She was spared jail time after the court heard she suffered from excited delirium syndrome (a serious medical condition causing extreme agitation), though she was fined £730 and banned from driving for 22 months.
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich hosted its annual Cold War Weekend, attracting visitors with re-enactments, military displays, and interactive activities. The declassified facility, which would have served as a regional government centre during nuclear war, continues to operate as a popular museum preserving Cold War history.
The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival, held over Easter weekend, was hailed as one of the best editions yet by organisers, with tens of thousands attending performances across multiple venues in the town. The event was praised for its community spirit, strong attendance, good weather, and professional management by local police and hospitality venues.
Two men, including one who stole cars from addresses across Cheshire and North Wales, were arrested and jailed after a dangerous police chase that ended in a crash in Birmingham. The crime spree targeted the Crewe area, where a Volvo was stolen before the final pursuit.
Two serial car thieves, Benjamin Evans and Kyle Draper, have been jailed after targeting homes across Cheshire and North Wales, including a burglary and car theft in Crewe. Police released footage of dangerous high-speed pursuits that led to their arrests, with both receiving significant prison sentences.
Crewe Alexandra defeated Salford City 1-0 in a League Two match, with Emre Tezgel's first-half goal proving decisive. The victory was a significant result for the local football club representing the Crewe and Nantwich area.
Two men have been jailed for stealing cars across North Wales and Cheshire, including vehicles stolen from Crewe and Upton. The crime spree in early February ended with police pursuits and crashes in the Midlands, with both offenders sentenced at Chester Crown Court to over three years in prison.
Police deployed 30 officers during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival over Easter weekend, making 10 arrests including for drug possession, drunk and disorderly conduct, and assault on officers. Two disturbances were reported in the town centre, though police characterise the overall atmosphere as positive.
The Shavington St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Support Group is hosting a talk about the Peacock Railway in Willaston on April 16th at St Mark's Church Hall, with proceeds supporting local hospice services. The event features guest speaker Ken Grubb discussing the railway's history and future, and is open to the community at £5 per ticket including refreshments.
A 2017 crane collapse in Crewe that killed three workers resulted in a failed HSE prosecution against Falcon Tower Crane Services after a key witness changed his testimony under cross-examination. The High Court ruled the HSE's case was 'wholly flawed' and ordered it to pay £587,000 in costs, with the judge finding serious failures in the prosecution's evidence review.
Linden Homes has launched a new housing development called Foxglove Place on Flowers Lane in Crewe, offering 2-4 bedroom homes starting from £234,995. The development includes green spaces and an eco corridor, with sales now open from an on-site centre.
Kayleigh Allcock from Crewe lost her five-year-old son Jaidon to a rare genetic kidney disease in October 2024 after a five-year medical battle involving multiple surgeries and dialysis. She has since founded a charity called Jaidon's Journal to raise awareness about kidney disease and support affected families.
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