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CEC would need 20% Council Tax rise to cover SEND deficit

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council would have to increase council tax by 20% just to cover the deficit in its special needs budget, the council leader has said.

Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) has called on all councillors to look into the SEND provision (special educational needs and disabilities) so they can debate the issue at the next meeting of full council and come up with suggestions as to how the system can be improved.

October 20, 2023 —

CEC has not costed how much to introduce parking charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has not priced up the costs of introducing charges on its free car parks – including having to buy and install meters.

The council is currently consulting with the public on proposals to introduce charges on most of its free car parks and to hike up the fees on most of those which already have pay and display, including Nantwich.

October 17, 2023 —

Former Crosville Club in Crewe could be bulldozed for new care home

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Crosville Social Club which now hosts live entertainment events and functions could be bulldozed to make way for retirement apartments for the over 60s.

McCarthy Stone wants to build the retirement living development on the site which now operates as The Crozzy.

October 17, 2023 —

More than 2,500 sign petition over CEC recycling centre closure plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 2,500 people have signed a petition opposing the possible closure of three household waste recycling centres in Cheshire East.

The petition has been organised by local Liberal Democrats after the council’s environment and communities committee agreed last month to go out to consultation next spring on proposals which could see the tips at Poynton, Bollington and Middlewich close.

October 13, 2023 —

CEC new interim chief executive to be paid £1,200 a day

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to pay its new stand-in boss a whopping £1,200 a day.

David Parr’s appointment as the authority’s interim chief executive is expected to be rubber-stamped at full council on Wednesday (October 18).

October 11, 2023 —

Cheshire East Council to appoint new interim chief executive

Cheshire East Council is set to appoint a new interim chief executive, David Parr OBE.

Mr Parr is currently long-serving chief executive at Halton Borough Council where he has been for 18 years.

October 10, 2023 —

New Nantwich campaign group bids to clean up River Weaver

Residents in Nantwich have launched a new “Clean the Weaver” campaign group after a series of pollution leaks into the river have killed thousands of fish.

Two major slurry spills have been recorded in the past week alone, which has been destructive for fish and wildlife along the river.

October 10, 2023 —

Crewe “not mentioned” in Govt Network North plan after HS2

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe was not even mentioned in the government’s new £36bn transport proposals – despite being at the heart of the HS2 scheme before it was scrapped this week.

Labour and Independent councillors were scathing in their attack on the government for scrapping the northern leg of HS2, saying it was a ‘slap in the face’ for Crewe, Cheshire East and the North.

October 7, 2023 —

Town councillors to lobby for road safety measures in Nantwich

Town councillors in Nantwich have agreed to lobby for more road safety measures near schools in Nantwich South ward.

They want to see the speed limit on Wellington Road and Audlem Road reduced from 30mph to 20mph close to Brine Leas School and St Anne’s Primary.

October 6, 2023 —

Why is Cheshire East Council facing £12.8m deficit?

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has come under fire from residents for increasing council tax by the maximum permitted while cutting back on services at the same time.

The council is also introducing its highly unpopular green bin charge from January and consulting on hiking up parking charges.

October 6, 2023 —

Swim school firm bids for new swimming pool in Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A children’s swim school wants to construct a new pool in Crewe to provide lessons for toddlers through to teenagers.

Aquadots Swim School has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to change the use of Unit 2, The Training Centre at the Wistaston Road Business Centre from office and light industrial to an indoor swimming pool.

October 5, 2023 —

Town councillor pushes for Nantwich Lake CCTV coverage

A Nantwich Town councillor is bidding to have CCTV coverage of Nantwich Lake after a rise in anti-social behaviour.

Cllr John Priest says a number of incidents have occurred around the lake car park off Shrewbridge Road over the summer.

October 5, 2023 —

Crewe & Nantwich MP Mullan “disappointed” over HS2 decision

Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan said he is “disappointed” at the Prime Minister’s decision to scrap the HS2 line from Birmingham to Manchester via Crewe.

Business and political leaders in Cheshire East say the decision is a huge blow to the borough.

October 4, 2023 —