By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans to introduce parking charges in “free” towns and hike up prices in those which already pay have been backed by councillors.
Eleven members of Cheshire East’s highways and transport committee today (Thursday) voted in favour of implementing the new charges, with one voting against and one abstaining.
Cheshire East Council say they are “disappointed” the Government has removed “safeguarding” along the axed HS2 Phase 2a route into South Cheshire.
The Dept of Transport announced last week safeguarding would be lifted, which means land acquired as part of the planned route is no longer protected and could now be sold or potentially developed for other projects.
Nantwich residents can have their say on plans for a new pattern of wards being developed for Cheshire East Council.
The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided the number of councillors in Cheshire East should remain at 82.
The Nantwich “road to nowhere” could finally be opened this summer – two and half years after its initial opening date!
The A51 spine road around Reaseheath was built more than two years ago by housing developers behind the massive Kingsbourne estate between the A51, Welshmen’s Lane and Waterlode.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council spent more than £37,500 on a “rigorous recruitment and selection process” to appoint its new chief executive.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked for the total costs after listening to the appointments committee in the summer, where it became clear recruiting and appointing a new top boss wasn’t going to be cheap.
Rural businesses can apply for grants support after Cheshire East Council secured funding to support its local rural economy.
The schemes being supported are the Rural Business Capital Grant scheme and the Cheshire East Visitor Economy Grant – funded by the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Adult social care costs are rocketing in Cheshire East with some needs so complex it can cost about £9,000 a week for one person, councillors were told.
Jill Broomhall, director of adults and social care, said the average age of people being assessed for care need in the borough was 89.
A dog that was dumped in a bag outside a Romanian animal shelter has been taken in by a Nantwich dog rescue to give her a better chance of adoption.
Three-year-old mixed breed Cerys was found in the Romanian village of Gura Vadului last October.
More than 20 people of all ages turned out for a wildflower planting even at Riverside by Brookfield Park.
The event was organised by Sustainable Nantwich working with other groups such as Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Nantwich in Bloom.
Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Cheshire East can apply for new grants.
Town and parish councils and community buildings can also apply for the Improved, Greener Community Facilities Fund.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is not at risk of going “bankrupt”, said its finance sub-committee chair.
And if it did ever have to trigger a S114 notice suppliers and staff would be paid, claims Cllr Nick Mannion.
A police officer from Nantwich has appeared in court charged with three counts of assault and one of sexual assault.
Det Sgt Paul Whitehurst, 52, of Barony Road, who served With Warwickshire Police for 21 years, denied the charges at Chester Crown Court.
Green Party members in Crewe & Nantwich have selected Te Ata Browne as their parliamentary candidate for the next General Election.
She has also been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Crewe Central by-election to be held on February 8.
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