St Anne’s School in Nantwich hosts visit from MP Laura Smith
Teachers, pupils and governors at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Nantwich hosted a visit by MP Laura Smith
to discuss a range of issues impacting on education.
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New Leighton Hospital boss warning in bid for A&E cash boost
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The new chief executive at Leighton Hospital believes there must be a cash boost for its A&E – or it will stop being fit for purpose.
James Sumner, who began in the role at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust last Monday, addressed his first board of directors meeting a week later.
Wistaston and Shavington schools land DfE “healthy pupil” funding
Staff and pupils at Wistaston Church Lane Academy and Shavington Primary School are celebrating after landing “healthy pupil” funding from Ministers.
Both schools are in line for Condition Improvement Funding, which is dished out by the Department for Education (DfE).
Nantwich MP Laura Smith calls for “urgent need” for extra school funding
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.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner blames Government for funding cost
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.
Leighton Hospital bosses fail in £1.4 million A&E funds bid
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 seeks funding for “Empowerment of Women” exhibition
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.
More than £320,000 funding for Nantwich schemes under New Homes Bonus
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.
Reaseheath College lands £15 million funding deal with Santander
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.
Neuromuscular Centre bosses slam Cheshire East for scrapping funds
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 Cheshire East schools to receive extra Government funding
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 given £5.4 million Cheshire East boost
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.
Cheshire Police Commissioner issues challenge to Chancellor over funding
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.
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