Cheshire East Council chiefs have approved a £6 million care fund earmarked for proposals – but maintaining sustainability of the schemes remains an “ongoing challenge”.
Nine schemes will benefit from the improved better care fund, which was passed by Cheshire East Council’s cabinet.
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people gathered to enjoy the annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes event in glorious sunshine.
The event started at midday with a peal of bells at Wybunbury Tower.
By Stephen Topping
A Wybunbury councillor says there is “no point” in having the local plan if Cheshire East Council doesn’t do more to scrutinise housing developers.
Cllr Janet Clowes, cabinet member for adult social care and integration, spoke out at a southern planning committee meeting over an application to build 44 houses in Shavington.
Cheshire East Council is to spend an extra £10.9 million on adult social care in 2018/19 as it bids to tackle a growing demand in the borough.
The authority’s Cabinet, facing reductions in government grants, rising costs and increased demand, has backed proposals to recommission care at home, residential care and respite care.
Audlem Councillor Rachel Bailey has been elected as new leader of the Cheshire East Conservative Group.
Cllr Bailey will take over from Bunbury Cllr Michael Jones, who announced before Christmas he was stepping down as Leader, blaming in-party fighting.
Over 85s living alone in Nantwich will get free telecare support while others could see charges for social care packages reduced, Cheshire East Council says.
Care charges and services were reviewed following a public consultation earlier this year under the new Care Act.
Council-run respite care homes serving Nantwich residents have been given a 12-month reprieve.
The future of Lincoln House in Crewe looked in doubt as Cheshire East Council looks to the independent sector to provide future care.
A Wistaston councillor has accused opposition of “misleading” the public over a Cheshire East Council hearing on dementia care.
Cllr Margaret Simon hit out after a “call-in” by Labour opposition over Cheshire East’s new plan for dementia care over next few years.
By Jonathan White Nantwich Pool has been officially reopened after its £1.4 million redevelopment. And special guest Joe Townsend, a former Marine who lost both legs while on service in Afghanistan, gave an inspiring talk at the re-opening.
A council-run short-break service for people with learning disabilities has completed its move from Nantwich to Crewe. The Cheshire East Council service, formerly provided at accommodation on Queens Drive, Nantwich, is now open at Lincoln House.
Drug users in Nantwich are being warned after three deaths in Cheshire East linked to the Ecstasy-like drug PMA. Cheshire East Council and Cheshire Police issued the alarm after the drug was linked to the deaths of two women and a man in their 30s.
Signs are being erected in all Nantwich play areas in a bid to discourage people from smoking. They will promote a new voluntary “Play Smokefree” code in all Cheshire East Council run playgrounds.
Youth groups in Nantwich can cash in on a £2,000 pot from Cheshire East Council. The money is set aside to help youngsters create, promote and deliver their own events at an arts festival.
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