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LETTER: Who controls Cheshire East?

LETTER: Who controls Cheshire East?

Dear Editor,
I sometimes think of this council’s elected leadership as the second or third man in a 4-man bobsleigh… involved, but not in control.

April 12, 2025
CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.

The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.

September 26, 2024
CEC councillors vote to freeze allowances – but still receive at least £12,300 each

CEC councillors vote to freeze allowances – but still receive at least £12,300 each

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have voted to freeze their allowances until May 2021 – but still receive a basic allowance of more than £12,000 each.

The authority’s independent remuneration panel had recommended allowances, paid as compensation for time performing duties in their role, be increased.

October 22, 2020