Cheshire East Council defends planning appeals better, figures show
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is becoming more successful in defending planning appeals, new figures appear to suggest.
Politics
Missed bin collections by Cheshire East Council rises by more than 5,000
The number of missed bin collections by Cheshire East Council has risen by almost 50%, according to latest figures obtained by Nantwich News.
The number of complaints about missed collections logged in 2018-19 reached a staggering 16,346 cases, figures show.
“People have enough of dither” says Eddisbury winner Timpson
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury is Conservative again after Edward Timpson regained the seat for the Tories in emphatic style earlier today.
And he said that voters have had enough of “dither and delay” over Brexit.
Kieran Mullan calls Crewe & Nantwich win one “for democracy”
New Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan said today his victory was “for democracy”.
The Conservative candidate registered a comprehensive win polling more than 28,000 votes, a majority of more than 8,000 over Labour’s Laura Smith.
Defeated Labour candidate Laura Smith would have done things differently to Corbyn
Defeated Crewe and Nantwich Labour candidate Laura Smith today admitted she would have done things differently to Jeremy Corbyn.
GENERAL ELECTION: Crewe & Nantwich, Kieran Mullan win for Conservatives
Conservatives have taken back Crewe & Nantwich seat with Kieran Mullan ousting Labour’s Laura Smith.
Dr Mullan polled 28,704, while Ms Smith registered 20,196 votes, giving Conservtaives a healthy 8,508 majority.
GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury result, Edward Timpson (CON) elected
Edward Timpson has been elected as Eddisbury MP for the Conservative Party.
Mr Timpson polled 30,095 votes, beating his nearest opponent Labour’s Terry Savage who secured 11,652.
Cheshire East Council acting chief executive to quit and take up new role
By Kenny Lomas, local democracy reporter
The acting chief executive at Cheshire East Council, who was due to be made permanent next Thursday, is quitting to take on a new role in St Helens.
Candidates for the permanent chief executive position were interviewed by Cheshire East’s staffing committee in November.
Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax
Nantwich residents face a 7.5% hike in their town council portion of the council tax bill – to help fund new initiatives like a new Town Ranger.
The authority also wants to increase council tax to bump up its reserves to a projected £193,000.
BBC Victoria Derbyshire show election special in Crewe
The BBC Victoria Derbyshire TV Show will be broadcast live from South Cheshire on Monday (December 9) as millions prepare to go the polls in the General Election.
GENERAL ELECTION: Candidates vying for Crewe & Nantwich seat
With General Election 2019 just 10 days away, we take a look at the six candidates vying for the Crewe & Nantwich seat.
Many political commentators believe it is among a number of marginal constituencies where results could ultimately determine the overall outcome.
New food waste recycling for Crewe and Nantwich to launch in January
A new food waste recycling service for Cheshire East residents will start in January 2020.
People will start to receive a small green food caddy from January 6.
Crewe Bus Users Group calls for more support for transport network
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A group championing bus users across Cheshire is determined to see better transport links made a priority by council chiefs.
Crewe and District Bus Users Group (CDBUG) was set up to challenge cuts proposed in Cheshire East Council’s 2017 bus review.
Recent Comments