Motorists are being warned to be aware of controversial changes to car parks in Cheshire East which go live from Monday December 2.
From that date, parking charges will come into effect at most CEC-owned car parks where parking is currently free.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s children’s department does not have enough cash to fund an improvement plan to bring its services up to standard.
And they don’t know where the money is going to come from, the head of adult services has warned councillors.
Dear Editor,
It was with utter disbelief that I read your article (15th May) covering Nantwich Town councillors ‘blasting of plans’ to remove the cash payment option on local carparks.
This policy was put in place by the Labour and Independent administration running Cheshire East.
Nantwich Town councillors are to discuss plans by Cheshire East to scrap cash payments on all but one of the council-run car parks in the town.
Cheshire East highways committee agreed back in January to going “cashless” on its car parks.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to receive a £17.6m financial support package from the government after the authority announced it had worryingly low reserves.
The cash-strapped council applied to the government for the exceptional financial support in the form of a capitalisation direction earlier this month.
Cash has been at the centre of our society for centuries, but is its reign coming to an end?
Thanks to the advent of the internet and the rise of digital payment methods, there’s a chance that we are moving towards a cashless future.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs are being urged to plough an extra £2.7 million into its highways budget amid claims the council has lost interest in looking after its transport infrastructure.
The highways and transport committee voted yesterday (January 13) to ask for the cash.
Officers seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash following dawn raids in Crewe.
Police executed warrants at four address in the town, two in Rolls Avenue and the others in White Avenue and Alton Street.
Cheshire East Council is to re-introduce cash payments at its car parks from Monday August 17.
The move comes amid mounting anger from residents and local businesses in Nantwich ever since charges were brought back in June after a temporary lockdown suspension.
Thieves ransacked a house near Audlem, stealing cash and jewellery.
The raid happened Sometime between August 18 and 23 when offenders forced entry into an address on Mill Lane in Corbrook, near Audlem.
Fraudsters are targeting cashpoint users in South Cheshire to steal card details and money, police have warned.
Residents are being urged to be vigilant following reports of cash point fraud in Crewe as well as in Warrington and Ellesmere.
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