Crewe & Nantwich Labour MP Connor Naismith has defended his decision to vote in favour of cutting the winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
The controversial move was voted through by majority in Parliament yesterday, despite fierce criticism from many groups.
Residents are being urged to have their say on plans for weekly food waste collections across Cheshire East – and to reduce black bin collections to every three weeks.
The collections are part of the “Simpler Recycling Scheme” legislation announced by the Government in October 2023.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Outline plans for a new 650-home South Cheshire Growth Village on a greenfield site near historic Crewe Hall will be considered by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.
The outline application, submitted by Bloor Homes, has been recommended for approval subject to conditions.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith is urging the Royal Mail to look into issues with the postal service in Nantwich.
He said he has written to Emma Gilthorpe, CEO of Royal Mail, to find out why large parts of Nantwich are not receiving post for long periods of time.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Radical plans for a “once in a generation” overhaul of cash-strapped Cheshire East Council have been submitted to the government.
The plan aims to help plug a £100 million black hole in the authority’s budget as chiefs admit the authority can “no longer do everything” and that some services will disappear altogether.
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are planning to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough.
The authority, facing a £100 million black hole in its budget, has opened a public consultation for the plan which will apply to most council-owned car parks across the borough.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is meeting with government next month for talks about a possible devolution deal with Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – but stressed it must be good for the borough.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to all councils encouraging them to enter discussions early so the government can devolve new powers over transport, skills, housing, planning and employment support.
Cheshire East Council could have more decision-making powers sooner than anticipated as bosses are set for talks with the new Government over a devolution deal.
It could see the Government devolving new powers to the cash-strapped authority on transport, skills, housing, planning and employment.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 80,000 pensioners in Cheshire East are to lose their winter fuel allowance under the Labour government’s plans, the Conservatives have claimed.
The government announced from this year that only those in receipt of pension credit or other means-tested benefits will get the annual payments, worth between £100 and £300.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to approve a cost-cutting plan to “transform” the council and save up to £91 million over the next four years as it struggles to stave off effective bankruptcy.
The cash-strapped council needs to plug a £100 million funding gap by 2028.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is to reorganise its senior management structure which, a report states, is ‘no longer considered fit for purpose’.
The council last reviewed its senior management team in 2019 and further changes were made in 2021.
Motorists in Nantwich have faced further gridlock today after CEC highways allowed road closures and roadworks on key routes at the same time.
Audlem Road has been closed since Monday for a week after CEC allowed private contractors to carry out sewer connection works for new housing off Peter De Stapleigh Way.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich has been given the go-ahead to open until 2am every day.
The venue can also play music indoors and on the terrace outside until the same time.
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