By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is facing a funding shortfall of £18.3m for this current financial year and a further £25.3m for 2025-26.
The latest financial forecast is an improvement on previous predictions but still means the council may require use of exceptional financial support (EFS) from the government.
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my deep frustration and disgust at Cheshire East Council’s decision to introduce three-weekly black bin collections from April 2026, despite significant opposition from residents and even some councillors.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s “upgraded” planning portal has come under fire after residents and a parish council were unable to comment on some plans or view documents online.
Mobberley Parish Council, which acts as a consultee on applications in its area, was unable to view some documents at its recent planning meeting.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council and a former mayor have said the council has not been run well enough since it was formed in 2009 and “needs to raise its game”.
Nantwich community leader Anna Burton joined members of the Nantwich Litter Group this week to blitz an area of the town plagued by litter.
The team of 10 environmentally minded residents collected a dozen bin bags full of cans, bottles, crisp packets, cigarette butts and “disposable” vapes in just a couple of hours.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is embarking on a “transformation programme” to change the way the council operates and try to save £100 million over the next four years.
The cash-strapped council was recently granted exceptional financial support from the government to the tune of £17.6 million.
When you’re looking for a fixer-upper property as a fun project, you’ll probably come across a selection of listed properties.
Listed buildings, which are of historical significance and require special permission from the council to renovate, can be a fun project and potentially lucrative if you can enhance them to a high standard.
Cheshire East Council has announced the chairs and vice-chairs of its service committees following the May 4 elections.
Elected councillors will hold the following positions.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Green Party has put up 34 candidates for the Cheshire East Council election.
The party has never won a seat on the borough council and is hoping it can change that this time round.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A trust which provides specialised care for adults with learning and physical disabilities in Cheshire East has slammed the funding it receives from the council as “shameful”.
The Rossendale Trust provides supported living care to adults with learning and physical disabilities, in purpose-built apartments and houses.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to make savings and cuts otherwise it will go bust and the government will be called in to run the council, a councillor warned.
Cllr Mark Goldsmith (Ind) was speaking during the debate on the budget at this week’s meeting of the economy and growth committee.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has come under fire for holding another full council meeting in a countryside location with no public transport – making it inaccessible for residents without cars.
Today’s (December 14) meeting is being held at the SKA observatory at Jodrell Bank.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has 75 full time vacancies it is struggling to fill at its Care4CE service provider at a time when pressure is mounting with more people needing care.
The council is ramping up its recruitment efforts but Jill Broomhall, operational director of adult social care at Cheshire East Council, said the private sector was struggling too, with lower paid staff leaving for higher paid jobs in other sectors and managers being head-hunted.
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