Exposed! CEC’s Financial “Elephant in the Room”! Saturday, 4 May, 2024 In 2019, under the Conservatives, Children’s Services had a £1.6m surplus, however, in just five years, the Council’s Labour-Independent administration has accrued Special Needs debts of £90m, which if not addressed will rise to £1.2billion by 2031. This year alone, interest costs on the debt are £6m. It’s recognised that the rising costs of Special Needs is an issue for all Councils following the... Local News
Local councillors urged to get on board with Crewe train HQ bid 18th October 2021 Cheshire East Councillors are being asked to give their backing for Crewe to bid to become the home of Great British Railways. In a recent announcement by... Local News
Councillors seek assurance that Births are being Registered promptly 1st October 2021 Members of the Audit & Governance Committee heard this week that a Cheshire East woman was informed that she would have to wait six months for an appointment to... 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
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