Politics

Cheshire East Council seeks short term housing amid winter economy crisis

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.

September 26, 2022
Cheshire East IT system cost more than double £11.8m budget, report reveals

Cheshire East IT system cost more than double £11.8m budget, report reveals

A new HR and Payroll IT system for Cheshire East Council called “Best4Business” has ended up being “Worse4Taxpayer” after costing more than double the original £11.8 million, a report shows.

The project took several years to implement and was dogged with disputes and delays, a “Lessons Learned” review highlights.

September 21, 2022
Cheshire East Council approves next stage of walking and cycling scheme

Cheshire East Council approves next stage of walking and cycling scheme

The next steps in a scheme to improve walking and cycling links in Crewe have been unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

The Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme aims to transform the southern part of Crewe town centre.

September 19, 2022
MP takes four Crewe and Nantwich guests to Queen’s Lying in State

MP takes four Crewe and Nantwich guests to Queen’s Lying in State

Four Crewe and Nantwich residents were invited as guests of MP Kieran Mullan to the Lying-in-State of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sarah Winchester, Gerald Newbrook, Phil Malam and Steve Weekes were selected by Dr Mullan to join the hundreds of thousands who have queued for hours to visit Westminster Hall.

September 19, 2022
CEC “sorry” as A530 Middlewich Road to remain closed until January 2023

CEC “sorry” as A530 Middlewich Road to remain closed until January 2023

The reopening of the A530 Middlewich Road has been delayed until January 2023 due to a planning delay from one of Cheshire East Council’s partners on the project, it has emerged.

United Utilities discovered original pipework installed below ground in the affected area was not as recorded.

September 15, 2022
Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council says it will stop some of its services on the Queen’s state funeral bank holiday.

But essential services like household wheelie bin collections will go ahead as normal on the day (Monday September 19).

September 14, 2022
Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich hairdresser is the latest driver to be fined by Cheshire East Council after she paid to park on one of its car parks.

Jessica Ledwards paid the £3 fee to park all day on Snow Hill Car Park in Nantwich.

September 13, 2022
Nantwich traders say lack of car parking space is hurting business

Nantwich traders say lack of car parking space is hurting business

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich traders say they are losing business because customers can’t find anywhere to park.

Hundreds of houses are being built in the town at the same time as about 100 spaces have been lost on the unofficial car park at St Anne’s Lane, which has closed permanently.

September 12, 2022
Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Nantwich Town councillors have paid tribute to their fellow councillor Philip Staley who has died after a brave battle against cancer.

Cllr Staley, of Audlem Road, was a Conservative who represented the South Ward for the town council.

September 11, 2022
CEC to improve monitoring of Section 106 money from developers

CEC to improve monitoring of Section 106 money from developers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is updating the way it keeps track of section 106 financial contributions from developers and when the cash is allocated.

S106 agreements are legal agreements between the council and developers to secure financial or other contributions to mitigate the impact of development.

September 10, 2022
Average speed cameras to be trialled in Cheshire, says PCC

Average speed cameras to be trialled in Cheshire, says PCC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Average speed cameras are to be trialled in parts of Cheshire with a view to parish councils possibly funding them in future to crackdown on speeders.

Three trial sites will be set up across the county in the next few weeks – and in Cheshire East the cameras will be located in Plumley.

September 5, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich MP backs new PM Truss to deliver energy help

Crewe & Nantwich MP backs new PM Truss to deliver energy help

Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan is confident the new Prime Minister Liz Truss will back up her words of providing economic help as millions face an energy price crisis.

Liz Truss was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party today, beating rival Rishi Sunak by 57% to 43% of Tory party membership votes.

September 5, 2022
Crewe to get new smaller police station in town, says Crime Commissioner

Crewe to get new smaller police station in town, says Crime Commissioner

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe looks set to get a new smaller police station in town and a larger out-of-town base for CID officers, other departments and civilian staff.

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said he was out and about in the town centre looking for possible premises with members of the Crewe Town Board last week.

September 3, 2022