By Stephen Topping
Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith, a former teacher, has spoken up on the “urgent need” for extra education funding.
Ms Smith, who used to teach at a school in Winsford, was elected in 2017’s General Election after playing a leading role in the fairer schools funding for Cheshire East campaign.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) says the Government is “passing the baton” for funding the force on to residents.
David Keane has told the Cheshire police and crime panel he will ask acting chief constable Janette McCormick how much money will be needed in 2019-20 before launching a public consultation in January about raising the council tax precept.
By Stephen Topping Leighton Hospital bosses have been unsuccessful in a bid for £1.4 million to help A&E run smoothly this winter.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wanted to tap into a £145 million pot of money announced by the Government in September to support A&E departments over the winter months.
Nantwich Museum is seeking funding for its forthcoming exhibition “Empowerment of Women – a local perspective”, which is due to open on Tuesday October 30.
The exhibition celebrates the centenary of the earliest successes of the women’s suffrage campaign.
Nantwich will receive around £320,000 over the next two years for new schemes as part of the Government’s New Homes Bonus.
Now award groups are being set by councillors to help decide how to spend the money.
Nantwich-based Reaseheath College has secured a £15 million funding facility from the education division at Santander Corporate and Commercial.
The deal will help the college increase the number of courses it offers, expand student accommodation and grow the college’s reputation nationally and internationally.
By Lewis Warner
Bosses of a charity which provides carer breaks for South Cheshire families, has slammed Cheshire East Council for scrapping their funding.
The Neuromuscular Centre is to lose its annual grant of up to £25,000 – less than half the £58,000 claimed by Cheshire East councillors in travel expenses alone in 2016-17.
Under-performing schools in Cheshire East could soon benefit from a share of more than £600,000 of Government funding.
Cheshire East Council has been awarded £638,452 to help boost primary and secondary schools in both the borough and neighbouring Cheshire West and Chester.
Rural businesses in Cheshire East can apply for a share of a £5.4 million via three significant funding streams in 2018.
The funding boost – across Cheshire and Warrington – was announced at a rural business forum at Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner has set down a challenge to the Chancellor to provide fair funding for Cheshire’s police force.
David Keane has issued an open letter outlining the challenges that could be posed by a “woeful” flat cash settlement.
Council chiefs and headteachers in South Cheshire have given a cautious welcome to latest Government plans for schools funding.
Education Secretary Justine Greening unveiled the latest national funding formula plan this week.
To say the last month has been a whirlwind for new Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith would be an under-statement.
Thrust into the limelight by her amazing election victory, the 32-year-old’s life has been turned upside down. But she still had time to chat to Nantwichnews over coffee.
Two nurseries near Nantwich are among five to share more than £745,000 of government funding to boost free nursery places.
Rope Green Farm Day Nursery in Willaston, and Bramley Hedge Day Nursery in Bunbury, are to benefit from the capital funding.
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