By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A furious row erupted at a Cheshire East Council meeting with Labour councillors refusing to back a cost of living motion which included a reference to thanking the government for its support.
The notice of motion (NoM) was proposed by Cllr Janet Clowes (Wybunbury, Con) and the adults and health committee was asked to make a decision to accept or reject it and to acknowledge the work done by officers on the cost of living crisis.
Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.
Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.
Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has signed up to a declaration to ensure the council does its best to only use suppliers and companies who pay fair taxes.
The finance sub-committee narrowly voted in favour of the council signing up to the Fair Tax Declaration – four councillors voted in favour, two against and two abstained.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tory councillors have demanded to know why Cheshire East Council is not selling off or re-using derelict buildings instead of proposing staff and service cuts.
Members of the children and families committee met to discuss the medium term financial strategy 2023-27 where savings have to be made as the council struggles to balance its books as costs rise, inflation soars and demand on the service grows.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An auditor’s report into the culture of Cheshire East Council under the leadership of Michael Jones has revealed incidents of bullying and inappropriate behaviour.
Mr Jones, the council’s leader from 2012 until 2015, stepped down following controversy surrounding the awarding of contracts to Nantwich-based Core Fit – which was owned by his physiotherapist.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to make savings and cuts otherwise it will go bust and the government will be called in to run the council, a councillor warned.
Cllr Mark Goldsmith (Ind) was speaking during the debate on the budget at this week’s meeting of the economy and growth committee.
Local Labour politicians have criticised Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP Kieran Mullan for receiving £41,000 in donations in three years.
They claim it shows wealthy donors have “far more influence and access to decision makers” than his constituents.
Nantwich councillors look set to sign up to a new community solar panel scheme which could save them around £1,400 a year in energy costs.
The scheme, run by not-for-profit Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company (NMCEC), would involve installing solar panels across the roof the Civic Hall on Market Street.
Up to 2,800 teachers and school staff from 300 schools will be striking in Cheshire as part of the National Education Union’s industrial action announced today.
Teacher members of the NEU in England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay.
Cheshire East Council is to host a drop-in session to outline how some urban areas of Crewe can be made more attractive as part of a “Mini-Holland” programme.
Plans include creating better routes for those walking, cycling, or using public transport.
Wages in Crewe and Nantwich have fallen by 3.5% since Conservatives came to power in 2010, claim the local Labour group.
They say analysis of ONS figures shows the wages in the constituency have fallen by an average of £1,089, resulting in a 3.5% cut.
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