By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
The number of health checks on vulnerable children in Cheshire East Council care within 20 days plummeted last year, it has been revealed.
One of Cheshire East’s key performance indicators for its care of vulnerable children is the proportion of initial health assessment requests made within 20 days for a child when they enter CEC’s care.
A decision on how this year’s Nantwich Food Festival will be run is likely to be made by Easter, said councillors and organisers.
The popular three-day festival brings tens of thousands of visitors to the town in early September.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
There is “no evidence” primary school children are “silent spreaders” of Covid-19, says Cheshire East Council’s leader.
Cllr Sam Corcoran, who made the comment, has also repeated criticism of the government’s NHS Test & Trace service.
Councillors could be forced to remove town centre benches in Nantwich amid fears too many people are not following Covid lockdown guidelines.
The concerns were discussed tonight (January 14) by Nantwich Town Council, after residents and traders raised fears about lack of social distancing.
Labour councillors have offered to support Crewe and Nantwich school headteachers in the fight to secure adequate equipment for home learning during lockdown.
They have created a Facebook Group “Lockdown Laptops for Home Learning in Crewe & Nantwich”, asking local residents to donate unused or unwanted laptops and tablets directly to schools to be distributed to children who require them.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than 20 complaints were levelled against Cheshire East councillors last year but none were investigated by officials.
Data from a freedom of information request shows that 23 complaints were made against CEC members in 2019-2020, with none being formally looked into.
The Director of Public Health for Cheshire has issued a strong plea to residents to stay home as COVID cases and deaths continue to rise.
There are fears the worst is yet to come in the next few weeks, as cases “alarmingly” increase.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to cut councillors’ travel allowances, slash training budgets and subscriptions, and restructure staffing to make much-needed savings.
The authority is set to pass a new budget in February for the 2021/22 municipal year, which legally must be balanced between expenditure and income.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A war of words has emerged after an Cheshire East Independent councillor says she is “recruiting candidates” for the authority’s next election in 2023.
Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the borough’s cycling and walking champion, claims she is “starting so early” with her election preparations following a farcical debate over 20mph speed restrictions last month.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran believes “at least 10%” of the borough’s population have had Covid-19.
The Labour leader said today there have been 13,930 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East — an increase of 275 from the day before.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran says the authority will remain “dedicated to minimising the impact on the most vulnerable” when finalising its financial plans.
He added that the Covid pandemic has put the council “under acute financial pressure”.
Nantwich residents can air their views on local transport and parking plans unveiled for the town.
The consultations, which end on 31 January, seek the views of people, communities, elected members and other stakeholders.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East and West boroughs will move into the tightest Covid-19 restrictions from tomorrow, Matt Hancock has confirmed.
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