Letters & Opinion

LETTER: Is proposed rail line just HS2 under different name?

LETTER: Is proposed rail line just HS2 under different name?

Dear Editor,
This proposal for a new rail line through Cheshire feels like an attempt to revive the failed and unwanted HS2 project under a different name.

Cheshire residents have already spent years opposing HS2, which was cancelled due to escalating costs, significant disruption, and a lack of meaningful benefits to local communities.

September 15, 2024
LETTER: Can CEC’s committee system deliver?

LETTER: Can CEC’s committee system deliver?

Dear Editor,
There are multiple reasons why CEC is on the verge of an S114 bankruptcy notice, one of which identified by the LGA, (but on which the Labour-Independent administration have been silent) – is that the Committee System is not working.

August 19, 2024
LETTER: Give Civic Reception to Olympic Gold winner Bryony

LETTER: Give Civic Reception to Olympic Gold winner Bryony

Dear Editor,
Below is an email I have sent to the Chief Executive of Cheshire East and the Clerk of Crewe Town Council.
“Crewe-born Bryony Page won an Olympic gold in the trampolining final.

August 14, 2024
LETTER: Re-instate Lollipop Lady at Vine Tree School

LETTER: Re-instate Lollipop Lady at Vine Tree School

Dear Editor,
A parent at Vine Tree Primary school on Danebank Avenue, in Crewe has contacted me after she received our by-election leaflet for Crewe West.

She says that when they first started at the school six years ago, there was a crossing attendant outside the school to help the parents/pupils cross safely.

August 9, 2024
LETTER: Are unelected CEC officers going against councillors?

LETTER: Are unelected CEC officers going against councillors?

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East councillors unanimously approved a planning application for a zoo to relocate from Alsager to Bidlea Dairy in Holmes Chapel.

This decision comes despite the recommendation from council staff to refuse the application and block a new attraction for our rural Cheshire communities.

August 6, 2024
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