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Mental health spend on children double in different parts of Cheshire, figures show

Mental health spend on children double in different parts of Cheshire, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Health chiefs are spending almost twice as much on mental health services for youngsters in some parts of Cheshire than others, according to new figures.

Data presented to the Cheshire East health and wellbeing board shows for 2018-19, the NHS Eastern Cheshire clinical commissioning group (CCG) has spent £2.9 million on child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

January 30, 2019 —
Highfields Academy in Nantwich launches wellbeing schemes

Highfields Academy in Nantwich launches wellbeing schemes

Pupils and staff at Highfields Academy in Nantwich are continuing their wellbeing drive with new initiatives in 2019.

The school has already won a Bronze Award Self Care from the NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group for signposting families to the 111 national
health helpline.

January 30, 2019 —
Police hunt two men linked to four house burglaries in Crewe

Police hunt two men linked to four house burglaries in Crewe

Detectives say four burglaries in the Crewe are linked and need help from public to trace the offenders.

Houses in Walthall Street, Lord Street, Bedford Street and Gresty Terrace were burgled between Sunday January 27 and Tuesday January 29.

January 30, 2019 —
Leighton Hospital launches mental health first aider scheme for staff

Leighton Hospital launches mental health first aider scheme for staff

Leighton hospital has introduced new mental health first aiders to help look after the health and wellbeing of staff.

A group of 17 staff at the South Cheshire hospital, run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, have received training to support colleagues.

January 29, 2019 —
Cheshire Wildlife Trust appeals for support in Year of the Environment

Cheshire Wildlife Trust appeals for support in Year of the Environment

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is urging more residents to back their fight to protect the county’s natural habitats during 2019 – the Government’s Year of the Environment.

Latest reports paint a bleak picture on the loss of natural areas, says the trust.

January 29, 2019 —
Councillors warn of “county lines” drug impact on Cheshire East communities

Councillors warn of “county lines” drug impact on Cheshire East communities

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors have warned that “county lines” drug dealing is beginning to have a serious effect on communities across Cheshire East.

County lines is the practice of urban drug dealers using children to sell drugs in rural areas, villages and smaller towns.

January 29, 2019 —
Nantwich Food Festival 2019 to be held August 30-Sept 1

Nantwich Food Festival 2019 to be held August 30-Sept 1

The dates for the 2019 Nantwich Food Festival have been confirmed and will be held on August 30, 31 and September 1.

The 2018 festival included new venues and more visitors than ever before.

January 28, 2019 —
Councillor says £152,000 anti-bullying consultancy scheme at Cheshire East IS helping

Councillor says £152,000 anti-bullying consultancy scheme at Cheshire East IS helping

By Stephen Topping
A senior councillor has moved to reassure Cheshire East Council’s opposition leader that a costly workplace culture scheme is tackling bullying at the local authority.

Cheshire East Council paid consultancy firm Sticky Change £152,460 to help it work on a ‘brighter future together’ programme during 2018-19 – a scheme designed to improve the local authority’s workplace culture.

January 27, 2019 —
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich”

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich”

Thousands of people young and old once again packed into Nantwich town centre to witness another spectacular Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” celebration.

The Sealed Knot marched through the town as they re-enacted the 1644 Battle of Nantwich, one of the key events in the English Civil War.

January 26, 2019 —
Cheshire East draws up “lessons learned” after spate of employment tribunals

Cheshire East draws up “lessons learned” after spate of employment tribunals

By Stephen Topping
Twenty-six ‘lessons learned’ – including issues surrounding whistle-blowing – have been considered by Cheshire East Council following recent employment tribunals.

The local authority has dealt with six employment tribunal claims in the past 12 months at a cost of £75,400 – and that figure is due to rise, with two of those claims still ongoing.

January 25, 2019 —
Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now third in the LGBT charity Stonewall’s prestigious Top 100 Employers list for 2019.

The Service jumped another place from its 2018 position and is the highest performing public sector organisation in the UK.

January 25, 2019 —
Cheshire East potholes deeper than most before intervention, study shows

Cheshire East potholes deeper than most before intervention, study shows

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Potholes need to be deeper in Cheshire East than in most other British boroughs before the council intervenes, a new study has found.

The RAC Foundation submitted Freedom of Information requests to each local authority in September 2018, and 190 responded with enough data for the charity’s research.

January 24, 2019 —
Nantwich and Dzierżoniów to sign new Friendship agreement

Nantwich and Dzierżoniów to sign new Friendship agreement

Nantwich is welcoming visitors from Dzierżoniów to sign a new Friendship agreement.

The development of twinning links between towns in the UK and European towns began in the 1950s with educational exchange visits a key element of agreements.

January 24, 2019 —
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