Cheshire East second “local plan” blueprint passed by Cabinet
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A controversial plan for development in Cheshire East has been passed by council cabinet and will go out for public consultation.
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Nantwich Town Council launches consultation on three-year plan
Nantwich Town council has unveiled a three-year action plan – which includes enhancing green spaces and possibly offering free public wi-fi.
The 24-page 2019 Corporate Strategic Plan sets out the council’s aims and objectives for the next three years, 2020-2023.
Cheshire East Council warning to tenants as ban on evictions ends
Cheshire East Council has warned tenants that a Government ban on evictions during the Covid-19 pandemic has come to an end.
Government guidance strongly advises landlords not to commence or continue eviction proceedings without a very good reason.
Residents unhappy at closure of Nantwich skate and cycle park
Nantwich residents have hit out at the closure of a skate and cycle park which authorities say has had to be shut “on safety grounds”.
The area within Barony Park in Nantwich is used by scores of youngsters playing on their skateboards and bikes, but has fallen into disrepair in recent weeks.
Cheshire East spends nearly £1.4 million on agency workers
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than £1.3 million was spent on agency social workers by Cheshire East Council last year.
A Freedom of Information request to the council shows that officials sanctioned a £1,370,528 spend on agency social workers in the 2019-20 municipal term.
Crewe town centre revamp moves closer as demolition set to start
Partners involved in the major revamp of Crewe town centre have welcomed announcements and milestones which they say take the town a step closer to a future vision.
Demolition of the vacant shops at the Royal Arcade site will start to take place in mid-October.
Cheshire East Council applies for more “enforcement powers” from Government
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have applied for extra “enforcement powers” from the government in its fight against coronavirus.
CEC has confirmed it wants additional measures to be put in place and has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Cheshire East not facing “imminent” lockdown despite rising infections, says Tory leader
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council opposition leader Janet Clowes says the borough is “not in a state of imminent change” regarding a potential local lockdown.
The Conservative Wybunbury councillor also welcomed the government’s local lockdown approach as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Just two fly-tipping fines issued by Cheshire East in 2019-20
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Just two fines were issued by Cheshire East Council for fly-tipping last year, it has been revealed.
A Freedom of Information request to the council showed that in 2019/20, two fines were issued but only one was paid.
Residents urged to use NHS test and trace Covid app
Cheshire East residents are being urged to download the new NHS test and trace app.
The NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app was launched yesterday (September 24).
Cheshire East councillor tells parents to switch off engines outside schools
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Parents collecting their children from school should switch their engines off to help improve air quality, says a Cheshire East Councillor.
Cllr Mick Warren, CEC cabinet member for communities, said “idling engines” is adding pollution and impacting on health.
Cheshire East Council says new parking payment app will save drivers 13p
A new parking payment app will save Cheshire East drivers 13p per transaction, the authority claims.
Motorists using a mobile phone to pay for parking at Cheshire East Council car parks will see a change to a new app on October 1.
Four-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East, warn leaders
Council leaders have issued a stark warning to residents after Cheshire East saw a four-fold increase in positive Covid-19 cases last week.
In the seven days to September 12, there were 100 confirmed cases in Cheshire East and 106 confirmed cases in Cheshire West.
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