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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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.
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.
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.
Cheshire East Council seeks clarity over use of COVID-secure marshals
Cheshire East Council is unlikely to employ Boris Johnson’s Covid-secure “marshals” unless they are fully funded by Whitehall, says the authority.
The Prime Minister said last week that the so-called marshals would be used in towns and cities across the UK to help enforce the new ‘rule of six’ social distancing restrictions.
Parents’ victory as school routes restored for post 16 Audlem pupils
Parents have scored a major victory in a battle to restore bus services for sixth form students in Audlem travelling to schools in Nantwich.
Our story earlier this week and parental pressure on Cheshire East Council has prompted swift action after we revealed up to 30 post-16 students were left stranded with no way to get to school.
Cheshire East welcomes latest Government COVID-19 emergency funding
Cheshire East Council has been given a share of £63 million of emergency funding to support groups helping people struggling to afford food and other essentials due to Covid-19.
Cash payments for Nantwich car parks to be reintroduced on August 17
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.
MP vows to fight Muller scheme expansion after Stapeley appeal ruling
The MP for Crewe & Nantwich has vowed to fight any attempt to expand a controversial development in Nantwich given the go ahead by the Government.
Dr Kieran Mullan said he was “very disappointed” that Cheshire East Council will not appeal the Secretary of State’s decision to allow Muller Properties to build 189 homes on land in Stapeley.
Cheshire East Council launches speedy ‘al fresco dining’ licence process
Cheshire East Council has launched a new streamlined application process for businesses keen to operate “al fresco” dining.
The authority says it aims to support high streets, town centres and the hospitality sector as part of a recovery plan from the pandemic.
Bentley main partner for Cheshire East Virtual Pride 2020
Bentley Motors have teamed up with Cheshire East Council as the main partner of the Cheshire East Virtual Pride 2020.
The partnership with the Crewe-based luxury car-maker signifies a major step up for the profile of Pride events in Cheshire.
Cheshire East Council seeks parents’ views on home to school travel
Cheshire East Council wants parents’ views on how their children travel to school ahead of plans for pupils’ safe return to school in September.
Recent government guidance has asked councils to work with schools, parents, carers and transport providers to put in place measures.
Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases
Drivers across Cheshire East are being warned to expect more roadworks and delays as lockdown eases.
Authorities say they have received an increase in requests for roadworks from utility companies following the relaxing of lockdown measures.
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