Defeated Labour candidate Laura Smith would have done things differently to Corbyn
Defeated Crewe and Nantwich Labour candidate Laura Smith today admitted she would have done things differently to Jeremy Corbyn.
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GENERAL ELECTION: Crewe & Nantwich, Kieran Mullan win for Conservatives
Conservatives have taken back Crewe & Nantwich seat with Kieran Mullan ousting Labour’s Laura Smith.
Dr Mullan polled 28,704, while Ms Smith registered 20,196 votes, giving Conservtaives a healthy 8,508 majority.
GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury result, Edward Timpson (CON) elected
Edward Timpson has been elected as Eddisbury MP for the Conservative Party.
Mr Timpson polled 30,095 votes, beating his nearest opponent Labour’s Terry Savage who secured 11,652.
Cheshire East Council acting chief executive to quit and take up new role
By Kenny Lomas, local democracy reporter
The acting chief executive at Cheshire East Council, who was due to be made permanent next Thursday, is quitting to take on a new role in St Helens.
Candidates for the permanent chief executive position were interviewed by Cheshire East’s staffing committee in November.
Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax
Nantwich residents face a 7.5% hike in their town council portion of the council tax bill – to help fund new initiatives like a new Town Ranger.
The authority also wants to increase council tax to bump up its reserves to a projected £193,000.
BBC Victoria Derbyshire show election special in Crewe
The BBC Victoria Derbyshire TV Show will be broadcast live from South Cheshire on Monday (December 9) as millions prepare to go the polls in the General Election.
GENERAL ELECTION: Candidates vying for Crewe & Nantwich seat
With General Election 2019 just 10 days away, we take a look at the six candidates vying for the Crewe & Nantwich seat.
Many political commentators believe it is among a number of marginal constituencies where results could ultimately determine the overall outcome.
New food waste recycling for Crewe and Nantwich to launch in January
A new food waste recycling service for Cheshire East residents will start in January 2020.
People will start to receive a small green food caddy from January 6.
Crewe Bus Users Group calls for more support for transport network
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A group championing bus users across Cheshire is determined to see better transport links made a priority by council chiefs.
Crewe and District Bus Users Group (CDBUG) was set up to challenge cuts proposed in Cheshire East Council’s 2017 bus review.
Cheshire East voters urged to check polling stations
Voters across Cheshire East are being urged to check the location of their local polling station – so they don’t lose their voice in the General Election.
Cheshire East Council will be responsible for running 280 polling stations across the whole borough, where votes can be cast on December 12.
Vision for Nantwich scheme to transform gasworks site given go ahead
By Stephen Topping, local democracry reporter
A long-awaited development that will transform a busy part of Nantwich has been given the green light from councillors – despite some concerns over flood risk.
At Wednesday’s meeting, Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee voted to approve plans for 31 apartments plus a hotel, restaurants and shops at the former gasworks off Welsh Row.
First proposal for ditching Cheshire East Council cabinet turned down
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A first proposal for how Cheshire East Council could ditch its cabinet in favour of a series of committees from next May has been turned down.
Following a petition last year and a manifesto commitment from independent councillors in May’s election, CEC agreed to work towards scrapping the cabinet at the May annual meeting.
Eight councillors to decide future of Cheshire East Council Mayor
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A cross-party group of eight councillors will consider whether the Cheshire East mayoralty should continue.
Cheshire East Council’s constitution committee has agreed to set up a working group with eight councillors to consider the issue.
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