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Budgeting for renters: Making ends meet in a competitive market

Budgeting for renters: Making ends meet in a competitive market

Finding a comfortable and affordable place to live can be a challenge, especially for renters in today’s competitive market.

While charming towns like Nantwich offer a unique blend of history and modern amenities, navigating rental costs requires a well-defined budget.

November 10, 2024
CEC predicted overspend reduced by £6.5 million, says council

CEC predicted overspend reduced by £6.5 million, says council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says its predicted overspend for this financial year has reduced by £6.5 million.

But it warned that “further urgent action is needed” to bring spending back in line with budget.

October 31, 2024
LETTER: Cheshire East has disregard for financial stability

LETTER: Cheshire East has disregard for financial stability

Dear Editor,
Labour-led Cheshire East Council is on track to miss its budget targets for a third consecutive year.

This is not only disappointing but also shows of a deep-rooted incompetence within the current administration.

October 6, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Brookfield Park funds voted down

A councillor’s bid to earmark £90,000 for improvements to Brookfield Park in Nantwich next year was voted down.

Cllr John Priest put forward a notice of motion to set aside the funds for improvements to the park’s playground.

September 25, 2024
CEC cannot balance books with £20.7m adult services overspend

CEC cannot balance books with £20.7m adult services overspend

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East would not balance its books in adult services this year even if it closed all its libraries and leisure centres and didn’t spend a penny fixing roads, a councillor said.

Cllr Andrew Kolker was speaking as the adults and health committee yesterday (Sept 23) discussed the massive financial pressures of social care on the council.

September 24, 2024
Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of transporting children to school in Cheshire East is still on the rise, despite attempts by the council to bring it down.

The spiralling cost of school transport is one of the reasons the council is facing a predicted £7m overspend in children’s services at the end of this financial year.

September 17, 2024
CEC facing £27 million budget overspend in 2024-25

CEC facing £27 million budget overspend in 2024-25

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is facing a predicted overspend of £27 million by the end of the financial year because its children’s and adults’ services are failing to operate within budget.

A report to the finance sub-committee revealed the adults and health committee is forecast to be overspent by £20m at the end of March next year.

September 14, 2024
How to plan a dazzling firework display for your event

How to plan a dazzling firework display for your event

Planning a firework display for your event can transform it into a truly unforgettable experience.

Whether you’re organizing a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, or public celebration, fireworks uniquely captivate and thrill an audience.

September 11, 2024
How to budget for the Winter holidays

How to budget for the Winter holidays

With the summer holiday season how over, everyone has started planning for their winter breaks.

If you are among those people who are looking for ways to build a budget, then you have come to the right place.

September 8, 2024
Finding the perfect rental home: A comprehensive guide

Finding the perfect rental home: A comprehensive guide

Renting a home, whether it’s your first home or you’ve been renting for several years, can be a daunting task.

However, with the right approach, you can find a place that suits your needs and lifestyle perfectly.

August 30, 2024
Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

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.

August 30, 2024
Challenges and solutions in software development

Challenges and solutions in software development

Software development is a complex, dynamic field full of various challenges that a developer has to be prepared to face.

These challenges can, at times be overwhelming in nature, from time management to code quality, but using the right strategies and tools will enable one to get through these challenges ultimately leading to the successful completion of projects.

July 7, 2024
Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has reduced its special needs budget deficit by £10.1 million.

This means it was about £80m overspent in this area at the end of 2023/24 year instead of the predicted £90m.

June 10, 2024