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Councillors hit out at decision-making powers at Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have called for Cheshire East Council to look at how it delegates decision-making to officers following an angry backlash over the location of mobile tips and the hike in parking charges and hours.

Cllr Sue Adams (Con) has called for the whole process to be looked at so changes like the introduction of Sunday and evening parking charges cannot just be “sneaked through” by officers as a delegated decision.

April 10, 2025 —

LETTER: Cheshire East Council’s ill-conceived parking charge increases

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the upcoming changes to parking charges at Cheshire East Council-operated car parks, set to take effect in May.

March 28, 2025 —

ANPR cameras to target unsafe school parking

Nantwich schools could soon have ANPR cameras outside to target bad or illegal parking by parents.

A ‘Safe haven’ parking pilot scheme is set to be trialled outside four schools in Cheshire East.

February 17, 2025 —

Compare airport parking at Glasgow: Find best deals for your next trip

Travelling can be both an exhilarating and stressful experience, and organising your journey to the airport shouldn’t add to that stress.

If you’re planning a trip from Glasgow International Airport, finding the right parking option is essential for a seamless travel experience.

January 27, 2025 —

More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital chiefs are creating 56 extra parking spaces for patients and visitors at the site.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is to expand the public car park located opposite the maternity department.

January 18, 2025 —

LETTER: Disappointment over lack of free parking days in Nantwich

Dear Editor
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and sadness over the decision not to offer free car parking days in Nantwich this year in the lead-up to Christmas.

This has been a much-valued initiative in recent years, providing a real boost to local businesses during the festive season.

December 9, 2024 —

LETTER: Time to clampdown on pavement parking

Dear Editor,
Friday 22 November marked four years since the previous government’s consultation on pavement parking in England closed.

Cars parked on, and sometimes hogging the whole pavement, will be a familiar sight to many.

November 25, 2024 —

LETTER: Car park changes will impact local businesses

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with Cheshire East Council’s decision to introduce parking charges at most council-owned car parks from Monday 2nd December 2024.

For years, these car parks have been free to use, encouraging residents and visitors alike to shop in our local town centres.

November 12, 2024 —

Confused drivers paying for “free” parking in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Drivers are paying to use a Nantwich car park when they don’t have to because of confusion over official signs.

Official signs on Snow Hill car park say charges apply until 6pm. But an old laminated A4 sheet higher up says it’s “free after three”.

November 2, 2024 —

Cheshire East to bring in new car parking app for drivers

Drivers who pay by phone to use Cheshire East Council car parks will need to download a new app as the authority is switching providers and returning to RingGo.

RingGo will replace the council’s current provider PayByPhone from October 1, when the existing contract ends.

September 20, 2024 —

CEC to consult on evening and Sunday car parking charges

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are planning to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough.

The authority, facing a £100 million black hole in its budget, has opened a public consultation for the plan which will apply to most council-owned car parks across the borough.

August 28, 2024 —

Nantwich councillors back “JustPark” scheme for the town

Nantwich councillors have backed the introduction of community parking scheme “JustPark” in a bid to make more parking spaces available in the town.

The scheme involves local businesses and residents offering spare available parking spaces at their premises via the JustPark App or website.

July 15, 2024 —

New parking charges across Cheshire East from July 8

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
New parking charges which will see a hike in current fees on most Cheshire East Council car parks will come into force on July 8.

The new charges were voted through by the council’s highways and transport committee in January.

June 23, 2024 —