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Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters from Audlem called on Cheshire East Council to re-think plans to introduce parking charges, saying it would impact health workers and prevent businesses relocating to town centres, writes Belinda Ryan.

Placard-waving demonstrators turned up outside yesterday’s meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank to put their arguments to councillors before next month’s highways committee meeting, when a decision on the charges will be made.

December 14, 2023 —

Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises over £57,000 for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
The Poppy Appeal for Remembrance Day 2023 in Nantwich helped to raise thousands for the Royal British Legion.

Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion (Nantwich RBL) collections raised in excess of £57,000 from generous donations.

December 14, 2023 —

St Luke’s Hospice appeal to bring comfort to patients at Christmas

Doctors and nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are appealing for donations to fund equipment including a “cuddle bed” to bring comfort to patients this Christmas.

Staff have compiled a Christmas Wishlist of items which they would like to fund ranging from rise and recline chairs, wheelchairs and standing aids.

December 13, 2023 —

Nantwich pupils boosted by Community Book Pledge donation

Pupils at Highfields Primary in Nantwich have benefited from a Community Book Pledge donation from local car dealer Swansway.

The pledge aims to help children reach fundraising targets and bolster reading resources in their school.

December 12, 2023 —

Man jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe

A man has been jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe.

Liam Williams (pictured), 27, of Furnival Street, Crewe, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on December 5 for being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

December 12, 2023 —

Cheshire East to stage free holiday activities for some children

Thousands of free places for activities over the Christmas school holidays are available for Cheshire East children eligible for income-related free school meals.

Cheshire East Council is working with schools, childcare providers and community and voluntary organisations to organise free activities which are now available to book in a new online system.

December 11, 2023 —

CEC looks to improve S106 funding after damning audit report

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is aiming to make S106 agreements more flexible after a damning internal audit report revealed millions of pounds had not been allocated to agreed schemes.

S106 agreements are contracts between the council and developers to secure financial or other contributions to mitigate the impact of new housing developments.

December 9, 2023 —

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

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 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

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

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 —