180 Cheshire College students celebrate A level results
More than 180 Cheshire College South & West students are celebrating their A Level results.
Learners at the college achieved a 98% pass rate, with 120 exceptional A* or A grades.
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Sharp fall in number of Cheshire East smokers, latest figures show
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Smoking is becoming much less common across Cheshire East according to new Government figures – but the council insists it will not rest on its laurels.
Figures released by Public Health England show that in 2018, 8.7% of adults across the borough were smokers, compared to 16.4% in 2017.
Campaigners launch formal complaint as Barony Park endures 10th unauthorised camp
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Urgent action is being demanded to prevent unauthorised traveller sites springing up at Barony Park in Nantwich – after it was hit by its 10th encampment this year.
Nominations for Everybody Awards in Cheshire East close August 4
People have just five days to nominate residents in Crewe and Nantwich for the annual Everybody Awards.
The awards run by Everybody Leisure aim to honour those people who go the extra mile in working in the community.
More than 12,000 in Cheshire East urged to renew tax credits
More than 12,000 people in Cheshire East were today urged to renew their tax credits or risk losing out.
The deadline for claimants to renew the credits with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is July 31.
Cheshire East is tops for tying the knot
Cheshire’s East marriage service has been voted ‘best in the north west’ for the second year running.
The registration service wowed judges at the North West Wedding Awards held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, hosted by County Brides Magazine.
“Plan B” needed for Cheshire East economy over HS2 fears
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Borough chiefs are being urged to have a ‘plan B’ for Cheshire East’s economy in case the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2.
Cheshire East Council is currently working on an economic strategy for the next five years – setting out an ambition to create 6,200 jobs and grow the local economy by at least £15.9 billion per year.
Cheshire East Council local elections – Full round-up
Conservatives have lost control of Cheshire East Council after the local elections as they felt the backlash from disgruntled voters.
The Tories retained Nantwich South and Stapeley, as well as rural wards such as Audlem, Wrenbury, Bunbury, Wybunbury and Willaston.
Cheshire councils rake in millions from land sales, figures show
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils have raked in millions of pounds in land sales in the past five years, latest figures show.
Between them, they raised more than £73 million, according to data produced by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
90% secure first choice secondary school places in Cheshire East, says authority
Nine out of 10 parents of Cheshire East school children have secured their first choice secondary school place, Cheshire East Council said.
It comes after the authority witnessed a rise in ‘on time’ applications from 2018.
Councillors approve 2.99% Council Tax rise across Cheshire East
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will face an increase in Council Tax from April after members approved the budget for next year.
A 2.99 per cent tax increase will come into effect – with the bill for a Band D property rising from £1,404.28 to £1,446.27.
Alpraham residents blast councils over state of “boundary” road
Residents in Alpraham say one of their local roads is one of the most poorly maintained in Cheshire – because two authorities will not claim responsibility.
Vale Road in Alpraham is set in idyllic countryside on the border between Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West Council.
Councillors warn of “county lines” drug impact on Cheshire East communities
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors have warned that “county lines” drug dealing is beginning to have a serious effect on communities across Cheshire East.
County lines is the practice of urban drug dealers using children to sell drugs in rural areas, villages and smaller towns.
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