Line-up at Knutsford's music festival should appeal to everybody with an offering which includes folk By NOTICEBOARD · 2 May 2025 Tickets for this year’s Knutsford Music Festival are flying out fast as the town gears up to once again become a hub of live music and community spirit With a vibrant rebrand and an introduction of soul and R&B to this year’s line-up this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever The programme for June 5-8 includes three spectacular nights of music curated in collaboration with BBC Radio’s Mark Radcliffe Among the standout performances is acclaimed folk artist Katherine Priddy whose appearance is already nearing sellout — fans are urged to book quickly to avoid disappointment an Evening of Irish Revelry will host multi-instrument act Wet The Tea and supported by The Band With No Name with their foot-stomping ballads and spirit-lifting music Friday night’s headline act at St John’s Church is the incredible AMC Gospel Choir well-known for their residency at Albert Schloss in both Manchester and Birmingham and celebrated performances with both the Manchester Camerata and Hacienda Classical This divine evening of soulful sounds and R&B classics promises to truly hit the spot with all ages The Blues Night makes a thunderous return to Knutsford Little Theatre Headlining the night are the powerhouse Vincent Flatts Band and their Southern-infused Rock n Roll supported by Knutsford-based duo Simister and Small —an electrifying night for blues fans The festival wraps up with the return of broadcasting legend Mark Radcliffe leading Rusty’s Wild Rovers in a full-throttle folk singalong Hand-clapping rhythms to heartwarming ballads you’ll be belting out traditional songs from all over the British Isles All tickets and further information are available on discoverknutsford.com or follow @discoverknutsford on social media LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} UPDATED: POLICE are seeking witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured following a collision on Knutsford Road and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails Sign our campaign for a grant funding review DV8 Designs is the architect of the scheme Plans by local developer One London Road to convert the grade two-listed Marshall House a school more recently used as an auction house have been greenlit by Cheshire East Council As summed up by planning officers recommending approval the proposal is for change of use at the 21,000 sq ft redbrick building which sits on Church Hill in the Knutsford town centre conservation area A flexible consent was sought with the intention being to promote the venue for weddings and other events or conferences With a series of comments largely welcoming the re-use of the building and the jobs the project could bring aired in the chamber the plans were approved unanimously in around 30 minutes The proposed development will include part two-storey and part-one storey extensions to the rear and west side with officers observing that potential harm to designated heritage assets is considered to be less than substantial and balanced by public benefits including putting a currently disused listed building back into a viable and suitable town centre use with DV8 Design Studio engaged as architect Proposed for removal are an existing metal escape stair and a small lean-to on the north-west corner the building was originally known as the Egerton Church of England School as is the St John the Baptist church opposite Knutsford Town Council said it welcomes the proposals A small number of representations followed a similar pattern The applicant is described in planning documents as currently delivering the conversion of a former bank branch in Alderley Edge in a workspace project Well known North West businessmen Mark Boler and Ged Mason are listed as directors of One London Road with TPS’s planning statement describing the development vehicle as owned by a number of locally based successful businessmen who take pride in creating highest quality developments for public use and bringing new life to historic buildings Full documentation relating to the application can be viewed on Cheshire East’s planning portal with the reference 21/5803M Read our comments policy Hello – I wonder if their offering is any different as Flat Cap couldn’t seem to make a go of it at the Courthouse Such as shame that extension is so unattractive and not in keeping I wish they got Evoke Architecture on this they’ve done some amazing traditional works with a contemporary twist rather than a big box on the side of this lovely building but how will it impact regeneration and development in the area Find out at Place North West’s half-day conference in June The developer is seeking outline consent for a residential scheme on the 13.5-acre site at Clive Hall 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" The development would push the boundaries of sustainable construction The Crown Estate has appointed the developer as its partner for a 60-home scheme that has ambitious sustainability targets baked in the underbidder on the £750m Wythenshawe Civic scheme has been selected to lead the Knutsford project which The Crown Estate won planning permission for in 2020 The residential plot is located east of Manchester Road and forms part of a wider 26-acre site The idea is for the homes to be have upfront embodied carbon levels of less than 300kg CO₂/m² and operational energy use intensity of 35kWh/m²/year while also achieving a 15% biodiversity net gain said the project is about much more than delivering 60 homes the opportunity isn’t just about building houses; it’s about crafting a replicable blueprint for low-carbon “Our selection as a partner for The Crown Estate’s innovative housing demonstration projects marks a pivotal moment for our journey as an innovator in development and the future of housing in the UK reimagining what it means to live sustainably He added: “Through innovative low carbon design and a commitment to community collaboration and formation our Knutsford development for The Crown Estate will embody the principles we’ve held dear for over two decades It will serve as a tangible expression of how housing can be sustainable Igloo is working on several large regeneration projects across the country Its two biggest schemes are in the North East – the £450m Riverside in Sunderland and the commercial-led Stephenson Quarter in Newcastle The Knustford project is one of several housing demonstrator projects The Crown Estate is carrying out on its land that aim to push the boundaries of housing innovation Others include 50 homes in Bedford and 80 more in Hemel Hempstead GS8 and TOWN have been selected on those schemes respectively head of strategic land at The Crown Estate said: “The UK’s housing sector desperately needs more innovation if it is to deliver the quality affordable homes that the current and future UK population needs “These housing demonstration projects are an opportunity for us to test innovative approaches to sustainable design and help us understand how to scale up across the country Igloo and TOWN – all of which have proven track records in this space – we are confident that we can play a key role in addressing some of the UK’s significant housing and environmental challenges while setting new standards for the development of thriving Igloo are one of the most interesting regeneration companies working today – and this looks a very promising scheme Can you turn the heating on in these Igloos Is their 2020 planning permission still valid Looking forward to seeing the design and walk/cycle links into the Knutsford Town Beluga Group is seeking to overturn Cheshire West and Chester Council‘s decision to reject plans for a residential scheme at a disused farm on the strength of objections from Jodrell Bank which claimed it would impact its ability to study space