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Councillors hit out at decision-making powers at Cheshire East Council

Councillors hit out at decision-making powers at Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have called for Cheshire East Council to look at how it delegates decision-making to officers following an angry backlash over the location of mobile tips and the hike in parking charges and hours.

Cllr Sue Adams (Con) has called for the whole process to be looked at so changes like the introduction of Sunday and evening parking charges cannot just be “sneaked through” by officers as a delegated decision.

April 10, 2025 —
CEC deputy leader stalked as councillors fear for safety

CEC deputy leader stalked as councillors fear for safety

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader is being stalked and some councillors don’t feel safe in their own homes because of abuse and harassment from the public.

The problem has increased to such an extent, the council set up a task and finish group to look into the issue.

March 23, 2025 —
CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park

CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have clashed over which party was responsible for the loss-making £11 million multi-storey car park with one seeking assurances a decision like that can never be made again.

The £11 million car park, which was funded by Cheshire East Council, made a loss of nearly £70,000 in its first six months of operation.

March 13, 2025 —
CEC councillors narrowly approve council tax hike and 2025-26 budget

CEC councillors narrowly approve council tax hike and 2025-26 budget


Cheshire East councillors have narrowly approved its budget by 42 to 37 votes, which includes a 4.99% hike in council tax.

The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and non-grouped councillors – including former Labour member Laura Smith – all voted against the cost-cutting budget at full council.

February 28, 2025 —
Ditch three-weekly bin collections, residents urge CEC councillors

Ditch three-weekly bin collections, residents urge CEC councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to introduce three-weekly bin collections should be “knocked on the head” because current fortnightly missed collections lead to rat problems, a resident told councillors.

Peter Ruse told Cheshire East Council he is one of almost 50 people living in a block of 26 flats.

February 27, 2025 —
Michael Flash Meakin, scrap metal collector

Memorial bench for scrap metal man “Flash” close to being finished

A memorial bench in honour of Nantwich scrap metal man “Flash” Meakin is close to being unveiled, councillors were told.

Nantwich Town Council said a local welder is currently putting the finishing touches to the bench which will placed on Mill Island, close to Queen’s Drive side.

January 11, 2025 —
Councillors approve £17.6 million Govt funding for cash-strapped Cheshire East

Councillors approve £17.6 million Govt funding for cash-strapped Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have approved the use of the £17.6m Exceptional Financial Support from the Government – despite one fearing it may impoverish future generations with loans that won’t solve the situation.

January 9, 2025 —
Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

A Nantwich Town councillor has been shortlisted for a national award for the community work she has done over the past few years.

Cllr Anna Burton is just one of five town councillors across the UK in the running for the “Councillor of the Year” honour in the Star Council Awards.

December 13, 2024 —
Libraries face new “tier” system amid more Cheshire East cost-cutting

Libraries face new “tier” system amid more Cheshire East cost-cutting

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Richer residents should consider putting their hands in their pockets to help fund Cheshire East’s libraries, one councillor has claimed.

Cllr Mary Brooks (Macclesfield, Lab) was speaking as the environment and communities committee as it approved a new libraries strategy which means some will see opening hours reduced.

November 29, 2024 —
Three-weekly bin collections to go ahead in Cheshire East

Three-weekly bin collections to go ahead in Cheshire East

Three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced across Cheshire East from April 2026 – despite heavy opposition from residents and some councillors.

The environment and communities committee voted narrowly by seven to six yesterday (Wednesday) to change to a three-weekly collection, with one councillor saying “the fact is we can’t afford to not do this”.

November 28, 2024 —
CEC “desperate” to avoid S114 bankruptcy notice, councillors say

CEC “desperate” to avoid S114 bankruptcy notice, councillors say

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East desperately needs to avoid a S114 notice bankruptcy because if government officials run the council residents’ interests come second to balancing books, councillors said.

Several councillors at a finance sub-committee meeting yesterday (November 7) feared the prospect of a S114 notice could become a reality.

November 8, 2024 —
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Dad’s plea on Brookfield Park in Nantwich sparks councillor clash

A Nantwich dad’s plea to improve play facilities on Brookfield Park sparked a clash among town councillors.

Phil Sweetman spoke to Nantwich Town Council about the need to improve the state of the park where he used to go with his six-year-old daughter.

October 11, 2024 —
Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

Nantwich dad and son campaign for better Barony play area

A father and his son from Nantwich have launched a petition in a bid to improve playground facilities in the town.

Jonathan Jackson and his son Arthur say the lack and state of current facilities on Barony Park are “not safe” and are calling for action.

September 24, 2024 —
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