Politics

One in eight posts at cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are vacant

One in eight posts at cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are vacant

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nearly an eighth of posts at Cheshire East Council are vacant as the cash-strapped authority tries to slash its wage bill to help balance its books.

Cheshire East is currently forecasting a £13 million overspend by the end of this financial year in March – but is still hoping to find a way to break even.

January 17, 2024
Cheshire East to keep “free after 3pm” car parking after public consultation

Cheshire East to keep “free after 3pm” car parking after public consultation

The “free after 3pm” car parking scheme on some Cheshire East Council car parks will be kept after the results of a public consultation.

But parking charges looks set to be introduced in most car parks where it is currently free, and charges may also be brought in on Sundays.

January 17, 2024
Five candidates battle in election for Crewe Central seat

Five candidates battle in election for Crewe Central seat

Five candidates will battle it out in the Crewe Central ward next month for a seat on Cheshire East Council.

Te Ata Brown is standing for the Green party while Kim Jamson will be hoping she can hold on to the seat for Labour.

January 16, 2024
Cheshire East battling to avert bankruptcy and Section 114 notice

Cheshire East battling to avert bankruptcy and Section 114 notice

Cheshire East Council has hit back at speculation it is about to go bust, saying it is “working extremely hard” to address financial pressures without triggering a Section 114 notice.

Speculation has been rife since the press suggested the cash-strapped council may be forced to declare bankruptcy following the government’s decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2.

January 13, 2024
Nantwich councillors defer decision on £27,000 leisure centre “top up”

Nantwich councillors defer decision on £27,000 leisure centre “top up”

Town councillors in Nantwich have delayed a decision on whether they should pay 7.5% towards the running of the town’s leisure centre.

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council, who run leisure services, are asking town councils to make contributions to ease the financial pressure it is facing in 2024-25.

January 12, 2024
Councillors approve plans for converting The Gables in Nantwich

Councillors approve plans for converting The Gables in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert The Gables into a beauty salon and flats have been given the go-ahead – with councillors welcoming the re-purposing of the historic Nantwich town centre building.

The Beam Street property is currently empty but was formerly used as a community club and offices.

January 11, 2024
Less than two thirds sign up to Cheshire East garden waste scheme

Less than two thirds sign up to Cheshire East garden waste scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could fail to rake in the £4m it hoped from its garden waste collections because less than two thirds of residents needed have so far subscribed.

As from this month, garden waste will only be collected if residents have paid the new annual £56 subscription fee.

January 11, 2024
Cheshire East Council plans ANOTHER 4.99% Council Tax rise

Cheshire East Council plans ANOTHER 4.99% Council Tax rise

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is proposing another 4.99% rise in Council Tax from April – as well as a range of other cost-cutting measures to existing services.

The authority has unveiled its financial plan for 2024/25, including increasing Council Tax by the maximum amount currently allowed.

January 10, 2024
Floods in Nantwich

Nantwich Town councillor calls for River Weaver “steering group”

A Nantwich town councillor is bidding to set up a steering group to help tackle issues around the River Weaver such as flooding and pollution.

Cllr Anna Burton hopes the group will speak with “one voice” and act as a pressure group to ensure action is taken to help prevent future incidents.

January 10, 2024
Planners approve bid to convert Crewe Municipal Buildings Annex

Planners approve bid to convert Crewe Municipal Buildings Annex

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert Crewe Municipal Buildings Annex to provide workspaces for individuals and small businesses have been given the go-ahead.

Cheshire East’s southern planning committee took less than 10 minutes today (Wednesday) to approve the application.

January 10, 2024
Nantwich resident’s anger at CEC reply on faded speed signs

Nantwich resident’s anger at CEC reply on faded speed signs

A Nantwich resident was stunned when Cheshire East highways bosses declined to replace road speed limit signs which are faded so badly they are no longer visible in the dark.

The signs, pictured, inform drivers entering Whitehouse Lane from Middlewich Road in Nantwich that they are moving from a 40mph zone to a 20mph zone.

January 5, 2024
Plan unveiled to convert The Gables in Nantwich into beauty salon

Plan unveiled to convert The Gables in Nantwich into beauty salon

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert an historic building in Nantwich town centre into a beauty salon and flats have been recommended for approval.

The Gables, on Beam Street, is currently empty but was formerly used as a community club and offices.

January 2, 2024
New Year Honours 2024: Awards to Cheshire residents

New Year Honours 2024: Awards to Cheshire residents

A number of Cheshire residents have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list released last night (December 29).

They include a Tarporley data scientist, an information officer from Macclesfield, and two female England footballers.

December 30, 2023