Government’s New Planning Rules Will Override Community Voices Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 The County Councils Network has published it’s response to the proposed reforms of the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework stating: “Councils in county areas today warn that the government’s planning reforms weakens local communities’ voices in the planning system and raises the prospect of speculative and unsuitable development in rural areas”. The proposals seek to shift planning... Local News
Cheshire East Council permitted to borrow up to £35m to help balance the 2026-27 Budget 24th February 2026 Government published details today of support granted to Local Authorities who have requested Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for 2026-27. “Support in... Local News
Cheshire East leaders set to face no-confidence vote at full council 17th February 2026 THE FOLLOWING NOTICE OF MOTION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING OF FULL COUNCIL NEXT WEEK, REQUESTING A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN THE LEADER AND... Local News
Administration Recommends “Perilous” Budget To Full Council 15th February 2026 Having heard last week that Government will not permit Cheshire East to raise its Council Tax by 9.99%, the Council is still expected to increase council tax by... Local News
Government Refuses 9.99% Council Tax Bailout Request 11th February 2026 As Government announced the final Local Authority Funding Settlement this week, Cheshire East was informed that their request to raise a 9.99 per cent council... Local News
Cheshire East seeks Government Permission for 10% Council Tax Hike 29th January 2026 The Council has estimated an £18.2m deficit for the next financial year (2026/27) and has already written to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local... Local News
Strong Turnout for Protest against Adlington New Town Proposal 18th January 2026 Protesters held another successful demonstration today against the Government's New Town Task Force (NTTF) proposal to build up to 20,000 homes across nearly 1... Local News
Planning Minister and Task Force Chair confirm CEC Leaders complicit in recommending an Adlington New Town Proposal to Government 13th January 2026 This morning, at 10am, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s discussion on NEW TOWNS was broadcast on the BBC Parliament Channel. The... Local News
Notice of Motion objecting to proposed PCSO cuts gains resounding cross-party CEC support 10th December 2025 NOTICE OF MOTION: PROTECTING THE ROLE OF POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS ACROSS CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON. We are delighted to report that the Notice of Motion... Local News
Labour/Independent Councillors support Cabinet System that restricts Public asking questions. 29th November 2025 Any new Cabinet System must not prevent the Public from asking questions says Conservative Group Leader Stewart Gardiner Following criticism in the LGA Peer... Local News
Conservatives Post Strong Local Election Results 8th May 2026 Our united team has so far delivered National News
Conservatives air final 2026 Party Election Broadcast 5th May 2026 We’re changing the Conservative Party, so it works for you. National News
Conservatives publish plan to combat the Antisemitism emergency 4th May 2026 There have been far too many attacks recently on our Jewish communities. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on social media ban for under-16s 28th April 2026 After pressure from countless parents and campaigners Labour have finally done the right thing. National News
Conservatives force vote on misleading Starmer statements 28th April 2026 Today, Parliament will vote on referring Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee for how he misled the country on Mandelson. National News
Our new plan for drivers 24th April 2026 We must end Labour’s relentless war on drivers. National News
