Middlewich Bypass put on hold as costs soar by over 50% Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Labour-led Cheshire East Council has been asked to re-think the Middlewich Eastern Bypass scheme in the light of significant delays, soaring costs and failure to submit a sufficiently robust business case. Fiona Bruce MP (Congleton) who first secured nearly £57m Government funding for the scheme in 2017, stated today: “I have spoken with the Roads Minister Guy Opperman MP. Construction start of... Local News
Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter 1st October 2021 Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country... Local News
Cross-Party Rejection of CE Car Park Charging Strategy 22nd September 2021 At the Highways and Transport Committee, Cheshire East Conservatives, together with cross-party colleagues, rejected proposals to consult on a standardised... Local News
Macclesfield Regeneration, Recovery (and M&S Relocation!) 22nd September 2021 Cllr Janet Clowes (Conservative Group Leader) comments on the relocation of the Macclesfield Marks and Spencer Store: “So M&S, Macclesfield’s principle anchor... Local News
Cheshire East Councillor subjected to ‘Disgusting’ Verbal Abuse 15th September 2021 Sexual abuse targeted at a Cheshire East female councillor has been branded “disgusting” by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer. (https:/... Local News
Residents petition CEC at Committee to review the CE Cemeteries Strategy 12th September 2021 Supported by Cllr Mike Benson, Sandbach resident Ann Nevitt together with neighbours Philip Brooks and David Poole, travelled to Macclesfield today to present... Local News
Over £530,000 secured by PCC John Dwyer for domestic abuse programmes in Cheshire 23rd August 2021 John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, has successfully secured £538,100 from the Government’s Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Fund to help provide... Local News
Cheshire East Council confirms support for Home Office’s Afghan relocations and assistance policy 18th August 2021 Cheshire East Council has confirmed today that they will be supporting The Home Office arrangements for Afghan individuals and families to be accommodated in... Local News
Local Councillors and residents ignored by CEC as Poynton car park is closed. 9th August 2021 Cheshire East appear to have sold a Poynton car park with no liaison or consultation with residents or the local elected CE Councillors. The car park is on... Local News
Macclesfield to receive £650,000 to launch Department of Transport’s Summer Cycling and Walking Fund. 3rd August 2021 Over £650,000 will be invested into walking and cycling in Macclesfield, as part of the Department for Transport's £30m funding to launch Summer of Cycling &... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News