By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s head of finance has warned councillors must be prepared to take tough decisions at the February budget meeting if the council is to balance its books.
The comments from executive director of resources Ashley Hughes came after Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) questioned whether the council’s leadership was aware of the “dire financial situation” the authority was in.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council cannot put off making tough decisions otherwise the forecast £3.1 million overspend this year could end up closer to the pessimistic prediction of £18.7 million, councillors warned.
Cllr Dawn Clark, chair of the finance sub-committee, said: “The requirement to continue to identify further actions to bring the council back to a position where we are living within our means, remains.”
Dear Editor,
After five years of Labour/Independent administration, CEC finances are in a perilous state and difficult decisions must be made to avoid an S114 (Bankruptcy) Notice.
But the Tip Consultation, (where residents voted overwhelmingly against tip closures) and a Residents’ Petition of over 7,000 signatures, must be given significant weight. (Although it’s questionable why, after similar, previous consultations, more taxpayers money was wasted on another clearly pre-determined process).
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