Cheshire East moves closer to scrapping Cabinet system
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has taken a big step towards scrapping its cabinet – but there are concerns that coronavirus COVID-19 could delay the process.
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COVID-19 “information hub” launched by Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of the pandemic.
The council is also launching ‘Cheshire East – People Helping People’ – a place for people to offer and request help.
Cheshire East Council closes leisure venues and other services
Cheshire East Council is to close buildings and leisure facilities to protect “vital frontline services” and people from the risk of Covid-19.
Nantwich Pool and Barony Sports Complex are among the leisure facilities which will be closed from tomorrow (March 21).
Crewe West by-elections postponed amid COVID-19 crisis
The Crewe West by-elections scheduled for April 23 have been postponed amid the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Cheshire East Council said the decision was made on advice from Government.
Delayed £22m council IT project in Cheshire not ready until 2021
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A delayed IT project which is set to cost Cheshire’s councils almost twice its original price is now expected to be fully operational next February.
Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council entered into a joint agreement with technology firm Agilisys in 2017 to launch a new HR and finance system worth £11.5 million.
Petition launched to support Nantwich market traders facing 10% rent rise
A petition has been launched to oppose plans to rise rents for Nantwich market traders by up to 10%.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and Nantwich councillors have joined forces with Nantwich Market traders to launch the petition.
Bunbury Cllr Sarah Pochin expelled by Cheshire East Conservative Group
Bunbury Councillor Sarah Pochin has been expelled from Cheshire East Conservative Group, the party announced today.
Cllr Pochin was at the centre of a Mayoralty fall out last month, which led to her suspension, as reported by Nantwich News.
£5 million to improve three Cheshire East danger roads
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than £5 million is to be spent on improving three dangerous Cheshire East roads including one in Crewe.
Cheshire East Council is to secure £1.1 million from the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve the A532 at West Street, in Crewe.
97% of Cheshire East parents secure preference school places
Cheshire East Council says 97% of parents have secured preferential secondary school places for their children for September 2020.
More than 6,000 trees to be planted across Cheshire East
More than 6,000 trees are being planted across the borough, Cheshire East Council has said.
It follows a motion backed by a unanimous vote at full council last May which called for a commitment of being carbon neutral by 2025.
Traveller site near Nantwich to expand after council approval
A gypsy and traveller site near Nantwich is set to expand from four pitches to 10, writes Stephen Topping.
Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee unanimously approved plans to increase capacity at Baddington Park, off the A530 in Baddington, at Wednesday’s meeting.
Crewe & Nantwich MP hits out at Cheshire East Council over flood funds delay
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on Cheshire East Council to speed up a funding scheme to help residents hit by flooding.
Government grants of between £500 and £5,000 have been available since November for householders affected by flooding.
New chief executive for Cheshire East Council formally unveiled
Cheshire East Council has formally appointed Lorraine O’Donnell as its new £150,000-a-year chief executive.
It follows the council’s cross-party staffing committee recommending Ms O’Donnell as their preferred candidate after a recruitment process.
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