By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Library opening hours in Nantwich and other towns look set to be reduced as Cheshire East Council struggles to balance its books.
The council says it is not proposing any library closures but it is looking at reducing opening hours during the week and on Saturdays.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Charging for green waste bin collections across Cheshire East could rake in up to £4 million a year.
The proposal to charge residents to empty their green waste (brown) bins is one of the measures councillors will be considering at Thursday’s meeting of the environment and communities committee.
Striking members of the NEU are planning to stage a picket line outside Malbank School in Nantwich and a demonstration in Crewe this Wednesday (February 1).
Hundreds of teachers will be involved in the strike action across Cheshire, which will have major impact on schools across the borough.
CEC bosses say they have secured Government funding to step up its “Show the air you care” campaign.
It targets vehicle engine idling and wood burning stoves in the borough.
Plans by Cheshire East Council to turn off “a high proportion” of its 40,000 street lights to save money could increase crime and attacks on women, councillors warned.
The council is currently consulting in its budget proposals on plans to reduce the number and timing of street lighting in the borough from September.
The current leader of the Conservatives at Cheshire East Council has welcomed a “public interest” report which has lifted the lid on the regime under former leader Michael Jones.
The Grant Thornton report highlights a regime of “bullying” and “intimidatory behaviour” during Mr Jones’ time as leader between 2012-2015.
Both secondary schools in Nantwich will be affected by the February 1 strike action which involves members of the National Education Union (NEU).
Brine Leas School and Malbank School and Sixth Form College are to close on Wednesday for some year groups due to staff shortages caused by industrial action.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to hike up existing parking charges in Cheshire East and introduce fees on free car parks will cripple town centre traders and drive cars on to residential streets, councillors said.
Members of Cheshire East’s highways and transport committee were unhappy they were being asked to give feedback on budget proposals to increase charges when very little detail was given.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.
The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.
Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.
Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.
Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has signed up to a declaration to ensure the council does its best to only use suppliers and companies who pay fair taxes.
The finance sub-committee narrowly voted in favour of the council signing up to the Fair Tax Declaration – four councillors voted in favour, two against and two abstained.
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