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READER’S LETTER: Are we wasting CEC Leader’s “precious time”?

READER’S LETTER: Are we wasting CEC Leader’s “precious time”?

Dear Editor
At the most recent Cheshire East virtual Cabinet meeting, Cllr Sam Corcoran was irritated that questions to both himself and his Labour/Independent coalition Cabinet, from other equally elected Councillors, took up just over 40 minutes of the meeting.

July 10, 2020
Love Lane parking meter - no sign

READER’S LETTER: Suspend all car park charges in Cheshire East

Dear Editor,

I have submitted this petition to Cheshire East Council. Please go on-line to sign it. https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecMinutes/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=92

Suspend all car park charges in Cheshire East.

July 7, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Whatever you buy, please shop “independent”

READER’S LETTER: Whatever you buy, please shop “independent”

Dear Editor,
England continues to emerge after three months of coronavirus lockdown with Nantwich businesses including pubs, restaurants, and hairdressers reopening on Saturday July 4.
I implore your readership to support local businesses in this beautiful town.

July 6, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Why the “dither and delay” Cllr Corcoran?

READER’S LETTER: Why the “dither and delay” Cllr Corcoran?

Dear Editor,

The Leader of Cheshire East Council Cllr Sam Corcoran is consistent on one thing, his inability to allow proper scrutiny of the financial challenges caused by Covid 19.

July 3, 2020
FEATURE: Throwing the best Birthday Party during COVID-19 pandemic

FEATURE: Throwing the best Birthday Party during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge nightmare for everyone who loves to socialise.

We haven’t been able to meet up with friends, we can’t attend get-togethers – and worst of all, we can’t celebrate our birthday parties in style.

July 2, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Council “totally out of step” with its residents

READER’S LETTER: Council “totally out of step” with its residents

Dear Editor,
Once again this Cheshire East Council has proved itself to be totally out of step with its residents and visitors alike.

July 2, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Labour-run CEC “even worse than Tories”

READER’S LETTER: Labour-run CEC “even worse than Tories”

Dear Editor
It is hard to believe but the present Labour-run Cheshire East Council is even worse than the previous Tory administration of Cllr Jones.

Let’s look at their record in Crewe, where Labour have a total monopoly of both Town and Borough Councillors.

July 1, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Council Leader’s “brush off” over Bentley not good enough

READER’S LETTER: Council Leader’s “brush off” over Bentley not good enough

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Council’s recent Cabinet meeting was held just a couple of days after the devastating news that Crewe’s major employer, Bentley Motors, was looking to shed up to 1,000 jobs at its flagship Pyms Lane factory.

June 27, 2020
FEATURE: Will the UK’s bricks and mortar casinos survive pandemic?

FEATURE: Will the UK’s bricks and mortar casinos survive pandemic?

As we continue to deal with the conditions and effects of the coronavirus outbreak, we’re still seeing events and entertainment going virtual.

Around the world, sports leagues are beginning to start up without fans, as the only way to consume them is through television and streaming.

June 26, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Cheshire & Warrington Mayor idea is “madcap”

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire & Warrington Mayor idea is “madcap”

Dear Editor,
The latest madcap idea of this Conservative Government is to have an elected Mayor for Cheshire & Warrington.

This Cheshire East Council is too remote, too big and too distant now.

June 24, 2020
FEATURE: How school students cope in lockdown as ‘work’ piles up?

FEATURE: How school students cope in lockdown as ‘work’ piles up?

With school doors shut to many and classrooms out of reach, how are students coping with the masses of school content yet to be taught?
Here, Brine Leas student Zack Sharp offers an insight into the impact lockdown has had on pupils like him.

June 23, 2020
Garden is perfect prescription for anxiety and isolation

Garden is perfect prescription for anxiety and isolation

By Jeremy Herbert
When all around is madness, go down to the garden and get your hands dirty.

That is a prescription that millions have turned to in this time of anxiety, uncertainty and isolation.

June 21, 2020
Floods in Nantwich

READER’S LETTER: Councillors’ grave concerns over local flooding probe

Dear Editor,
We are writing in our capacity as Cheshire East Councillors representing Nantwich and Poynton Wards and are writing to express our grave concerns about the long delays in Cheshire East undertaking Flood Investigations in our Wards.

June 20, 2020