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Cheshire East faces £319,000 bill for “public interest” report

Cheshire East faces £319,000 bill for “public interest” report

A public interest report into the culture and governance of Cheshire East Council between 2014-18 could cost the authority a whopping £319,370.

That’s the external auditor’s proposed fee for the report which investigates the controversial practices of the council under former leader Michael Jones.

June 2, 2023
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

CEC Conservative leader welcomes “public interest” report into former regime

The current leader of the Conservatives at Cheshire East Council has welcomed a “public interest” report which has lifted the lid on the regime under former leader Michael Jones.

The Grant Thornton report highlights a regime of “bullying” and “intimidatory behaviour” during Mr Jones’ time as leader between 2012-2015.

January 28, 2023