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Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council Craig Browne steps down

Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council Craig Browne steps down

Councillor Craig Browne is to stand down as deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and as chair of the highways and transport committee in February, it was announced today.

Cllr Browne has made the decision after being offered the chief executive position with Citizen’s Advice North Staffordshire.

December 8, 2023
RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

WARNING: STORY CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES
A dog is thought to have frozen to death after being abandoned and tied to a water trough in the Cheshire countryside.

RSPCA has today shared the heartbreaking images of the dog left to die.

December 8, 2023
Cheshire East launches Christmas appeal for more foster carers

Cheshire East launches Christmas appeal for more foster carers

Cheshire East Council has launched its Christmas campaign to recruit much needed foster carers.

The festive appeal centres around a one-minute film called ‘Wish for you the world’ where a child is welcomed into a family at Christmas time.

December 7, 2023
NHS plans to improve access to GPs in South Cheshire

NHS plans to improve access to GPs in South Cheshire

A new report sets out NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s plan for improving access to GPs across South Cheshire.

Regional health chiefs want to make it easier and simpler for patients to access the care they need.

December 7, 2023
170 arrests in week one of Cheshire Police Christmas operation

170 arrests in week one of Cheshire Police Christmas operation

More than 170 people have been arrested during the first weekend of Cheshire Police’s Christmas operation.

The crackdown – called “Make the right choice” – targets anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and drink and drug driving.

December 5, 2023
Restoration of Guy Harvey Club in Nantwich marks milestone

Restoration of Guy Harvey Club in Nantwich marks milestone

The restoration of the Guy Harvey Youth Centre in Nantwich has reached a major milestone.

The facility, which is used several times a week by local community groups, needed a full refurbishment and refresh.

December 5, 2023
Friends bare all for calendar promoting peace and security for women

Friends bare all for calendar promoting peace and security for women

A calendar celebrating courage and resilience of women aims to raise funds for a South Cheshire organisation dedicated to increasing safety and diversity.

Volunteers with the Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation unveiled the calendar to guests at its annual dinner.

December 5, 2023
CEC highways boss says £110 million extra for road repairs “not enough”

CEC highways boss says £110 million extra for road repairs “not enough”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A highways boss at Cheshire East Council says there is a £200 million backlog of road repairs because of “inadequate” government funding.

And Cllr Craig Browne claims an extra £110m given to them by Rishi Sunak over the next 10 years won’t resolve the problem

December 4, 2023
RSPCA Stapeley Grange needs new home for pigeons

RSPCA Stapeley Grange needs new home for pigeons

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich is on the hunt for new homes for a large number of domestic pigeons.

More than 20 birds are currently being looked after at the charity’s centre on London Road.

December 4, 2023
Dog who rescued Nantwich student from fire wins national award

Dog who rescued Nantwich student from fire wins national award

An assistance dog whose quick action saved a Reaseheath College student from a potentially devastating house fire has won a national award.

German shepherd Mia, a specially trained medical alert dog, rescued Melody Chen after she lost consciousness due to a medical episode at home.

December 4, 2023
Cheshire East Council looks to slash costs of meetings

Cheshire East Council looks to slash costs of meetings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East could slash travel expense costs, save time and reduce its carbon footprint if fewer officers and visiting councillors attended meetings in person, the deputy leader said.

Cllr Craig Browne questioned why some of the council’s officers could not attend meetings remotely.

December 3, 2023
CEC pays for 3,000 mobile phones with 500 unused, says councillor

CEC pays for 3,000 mobile phones with 500 unused, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been paying for 3,000 mobile phones for its staff but 500 of those have not been used for several months, a councillor said.

Cllr James Pearson, of Wrenbury Ward, also said the council had now put a phone “amnesty box” inside a staff entrance at Westfields.

December 1, 2023
Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers are to open their second store in the town on December 9.

Boss Neil Webb is planning a grand re-opening of the building on the corner of Pepper Street.

December 1, 2023