Cheshire Fire Authority appoints new Chief Fire Officer
Cheshire Fire Authority has appointed Cheshire Fire Service’s new Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive.
Alex Waller takes on the role in place of Mark Cashin, who has retired.
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Cheshire East Councillor’s warning over “deadly flu” amid vaccine campaign
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
People have forgotten how nasty flu can be and should be “gently” reminded it can be a killer, a Cheshire East councillor has said.
Wybunbury Ward Cllr Janet Clowes, speaking the day before the national vaccination campaign was launched, told the Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board: “With Covid, I think people have also forgotten not just what a nasty disease flu is but how high the mortality rates can be if we don’t have proper vaccination programmes.
Care at home providers receive 14% fees rise from Cheshire East
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Care at home providers have received an extra 14% towards their fees from Cheshire East Council this year to cover spiralling costs.
Cheshire East had already agreed to increase the amount it pays providers by 6% earlier this year.
Nantwich residents to air views on “Town Centre Vitality Plan”
Nantwich residents are being encouraged to have their say on plans to revitalise the town centre.
It is one of nine towns across the borough that Cheshire East Council wants to develop a plan for.
Nantwich head praises air ambulance after school emergency
A Nantwich headteacher has praised the North West Air Ambulance after it attended an emergency earlier today.
The incident happened at Brine Leas School on Audlem Road where a pupil needed urgent treatment.
Women’s safety charity appeals for Street Angels to join campaign
A South Cheshire charity on a mission to make society safer for women is stepping up its campaign as nights draw in and the party season approaches.
The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation has announced plans to launch South Cheshire Street Angels.
Inspectors slam Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership for ‘failings’, ‘shortcomings’ and ‘weaknesses’
Inspectors have released a damning report into failings by Cheshire East Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.
The report points to a series of “failings”, “shortcomings” and “weaknesses” in its role in protecting children from criminal exploitation.
Crewe and Nantwich residents face address checks at household recycling centres
People using the Pyms Lane tip may face “proof of address” checks in future under new plans by Cheshire East Council.
There will also be ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) in place after the council announced a new contract for the running of its household waste recycling centres.
Queens Park in Crewe to remain open despite Avian Bird Flu cases
Queens Park in Crewe is to remain open to the public despite cases of Avian Bird Flu being confirmed among its geese population.
DEFRA confirmed the cases last week and signs are now around the park warning people not to approach or feed the wildlife and to keep away from the lake.
Cheshire East Council seeks short term housing amid winter economy crisis
Cheshire East Council bosses are looking for temporary accommodation solutions amid fears of a rise in homelessness this winter.
The authority says it needs to procure an initial 20 properties in a variety of locations across the borough.
Vaccination centre at Hollowood Pharmacy back open in Crewe
A new vaccination centre has opened in Crewe to help administer the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign.
Hollowood Chemists have opened a new centre at Crewe Honda Centre on West Street.
Willaston primary school ends waste compound plan amid complaints
A Nantwich school has back-tracked on plans to relocate its waste compound to its boundary edge after complaints from neighbours.
Residents in Willaston say they were not consulted about the plan and complained to Cheshire East Council when they realised what was happening at Willaston Primary Academy.
Little Monsters at Calveley Primary win 50 David Walliams books
Little Monsters at Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich are roaring with delight after winning 50 David Walliams books.
Parent Mihir Patel entered a competition which celebrated the author’s 50 million global sales, on behalf of the school.
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