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What to do when it’s time to replace your car

What to do when it’s time to replace your car

A car is among the most significant major investments many of us make.

There’s not only the upfront cost of the vehicle, but all of the ongoing running expenses.

February 21, 2024
FEATURE: What should you consider when you start saving

FEATURE: What should you consider when you start saving

In the wake of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, saving is on the minds of many in the UK.

While there is no doubt that putting money aside is a wise choice, people delay doing so because they believe they earn too little or have too many expenses.

May 17, 2023
FEATURE: How to cut back on expenses and live more frugally: 7 quick wins

FEATURE: How to cut back on expenses and live more frugally: 7 quick wins

If you were to ask the average homeowner if there’s one thing they could do more of having, it’s money.

Whoever you are and whatever your background or social class, it’s safe to say the cost of living crisis has affected us all.

March 7, 2023
More than £1.2 million allowances paid to CEC councillors in 2021-22

More than £1.2 million allowances paid to CEC councillors in 2021-22

More than £1.2 million was paid out in allowances and expenses between 82 Cheshire East councillors in 2021-22, latest figures show.

Cheshire East Council has published details of the allowances paid to elected members during the last financial year, as required by law.

November 14, 2022
CEC councillors net £1.25 million in expenses and allowances

CEC councillors net £1.25 million in expenses and allowances

Cheshire East councillors netted more than £1.25 million between them in expenses and allowances in 2020-21, latest figures show.

A basic allowance of £12,351 is paid to each of the 82 elected members, adding up to just short of £1 million.

September 30, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Bid to boost CEC councillors’ allowances “a disgrace”

READER’S LETTER: Bid to boost CEC councillors’ allowances “a disgrace”

Dear Editor,
The Labour-led coalition which currently runs Cheshire East Council has decided to promote a scheme which pays their own members more money, creating an extra cost for the tax payer.

June 22, 2021
Cheshire East Council Leader nets almost £40,000 in allowances, figures show

Cheshire East Council Leader nets almost £40,000 in allowances, figures show

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council Leader Cllr Sam Corcoran received £39,076 in allowances last year — making him the best remunerated councillor in the borough.

Deputy leader Cllr Craig Browne received the next highest amount, taking home £29,177, latest figures show.

November 13, 2020
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