Letters & Opinion

LETTER: “What’s the future for Cheshire East’s children’s services?”

LETTER: “What’s the future for Cheshire East’s children’s services?”

Dear Editor,
At the last Council meeting, the Labour Leader of Cheshire East Council resigned just before he was due to face a vote of no confidence.

Sam Corcoran stated that he had to take responsibility after a report highlighted bankruptcy fears.

July 24, 2024
LETTER: The CEC Corporate Peer Challenge report

LETTER: The CEC Corporate Peer Challenge report

Dear Editor,
There’s so much to say about this report on the state of Cheshire East Council, completed by the Local Government Association in March, and published on 9th July 2024, that I fear I will drive you to drink if I tackle all of it in this letter.

July 16, 2024
LETTER: Oppose the changes in CEC library services

LETTER: Oppose the changes in CEC library services

Dear Editor,
Crewe & Nantwich Libraries could be privatised.

“The consultation… will also seek views on the option of considering alternative service delivery for all sites via the private sector.”

July 14, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

LETTER: Voting for change after election result

Dear Editor,
Last Thursday, the nation exercised its democratic mandate, “voted for change” – and change is what the nation certainly got!

In Cheshire East, we lost two exemplary MPs, David Rutley (Macclesfield) and Fiona Bruce (Congleton)

July 9, 2024
LETTER: Positives to take from General Election campaign

LETTER: Positives to take from General Election campaign

Dear Editor,
There are many positives from our General Election campaign.

At our first attempt to stand for Parliament we were able to beat two long-established national parties.

July 6, 2024
LETTER: Surely all politicians are not tarred with same brush?

LETTER: Surely all politicians are not tarred with same brush?

Dear Editor,
A common refrain seems to be that nobody trusts politicians, but surely not everyone is tarred by the same brush.

We all remember Boris Johnson and Partygate, partying even on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

June 26, 2024
LETTER: Why are United Utilities changing water meters?

LETTER: Why are United Utilities changing water meters?

Dear Editor
We were notified recently that UU were to change our water meter on 21st June.

After contacting UU it appears the reason is unclear why this has been ordered.

June 25, 2024
LETTER: Platoon seeks Nantwich veteran for reunion

LETTER: Platoon seeks Nantwich veteran for reunion

Dear Editor,
I am on a search for a Nantwich military man Kevin Ormes, the brother of Yvonne Ormes.

My names is Robert King and I joined the military in 1967 in Folkestone Kent, Kevin was in my Platoon and he joined the Cheshire Regiment.

June 25, 2024
LETTER: Do councillors care about “inadequate” children’s services?

LETTER: Do councillors care about “inadequate” children’s services?

Dear Editor,
On Tuesday 18th June, the Cared for Children and Care Leavers Committee met, whose remit is to hold the council to account, ensuring the best possible care and support is provided for our most vulnerable children and young adults.

June 21, 2024
LETTER: British PM “couldn’t even sacrifice afternoon” for D-Day

LETTER: British PM “couldn’t even sacrifice afternoon” for D-Day

Dear Editor,
Four thousand, four hundred and fifteen American, British and Canadian soldiers died in the hell on the Normandy beaches on D-Day.

And French President Macron, American President Joe Biden and Canadian President Justin Trudeau gathered in the military cemetery above Omaha beach for an international event to remember them.

June 10, 2024
LETTER: Rishi Sunak “has a Titanic struggle on his hands”

LETTER: Rishi Sunak “has a Titanic struggle on his hands”

Dear Editor,
Oh dear, oh dear.

The Prime Minister stood in the rain outside 10 Downing Street to announce the election and ruined his suit, which no doubt cost thousands, by getting it soaked with rain – apparently his much vaunted “plan” didn’t include having someone to hold an umbrella over his head.

June 3, 2024
LETTER: Thank you for supporting Dementia Action Week

LETTER: Thank you for supporting Dementia Action Week

Dear Editor,
Following Dementia Action Week (13-19 May 2024), I want to thank the many people across the North West who took part, either by talking publicly about their own experience of a dementia diagnosis, engaging with events, social media or wearing a Forget Me Not appeal badge for someone they love.

May 24, 2024
LETTER: Chester South and Eddisbury seat hard to call

LETTER: Chester South and Eddisbury seat hard to call

Dear Editor,
As we head towards the second half of 2024, there are a variety of scenarios for the domestic political scene.

A general election has to take place before January 2025.

May 17, 2024