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Comprehensive guide to rehab and mental health services

Comprehensive guide to rehab and mental health services

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, but it is also one of the most important decisions a person can make.

Whether you are seeking help for yourself or supporting someone else, understanding the available treatment options can make the journey smoother.

April 10, 2026
National Express to cut Nantwich out after axing services

National Express to cut Nantwich out after axing services

Coach operator National Express are cutting services from April 13th – and is axing the only service which connects to Nantwich.

Among a number of routes being cut is the service 551 which from Liverpool to London which goes via Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and Heathrow.

April 3, 2026
Hidden importance of correct local identification for services

Hidden importance of correct local identification for services

Local services rise or fail on the accuracy of place-based identity.

Addresses, property identifiers, and coordinates dictate where crews go, which households qualify for help, and how resources are allocated.

October 24, 2025
Private firms rake in profits from Cheshire East children’s homes

Private firms rake in profits from Cheshire East children’s homes

Private equity firms are making huge profits from children’s homes while council services are being slashed to pay the soaring costs for youngsters’ care, a councillor said.

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake was speaking after hearing one provider is charging Cheshire East Council £11,000 a week to care for one 17-year-old with complex needs.

September 16, 2025
Cheshire East awarded £5.4 million grant to boost bus services

Cheshire East awarded £5.4 million grant to boost bus services

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East bosses want more people to use bus services so it can increase passenger numbers and get more government grants to improve services.

It comes as the authority has been allocated more than £5.4 million in a local bus grant for 2025/26 from the Department for Transport.

July 18, 2025
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Councillors’ fears at near 20% vacancy rate in Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have expressed concern about the impact on services and staff after learning nearly 20% of posts at Cheshire East Council are vacant.

The council currently employees 2,692 full-time equivalent staff.

June 16, 2025
Local businesses embrace change: Rise of office fit out in Manchester

Local businesses embrace change: Rise of office fit out in Manchester

The way work is conducted is changing, and so should workspaces.

For local businesses in Manchester, investing in office fit-out services has become a strategic move to enhance functionality and employee satisfaction.

February 22, 2025
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CEC to receive £25.3m “exceptional financial” help from Government

The government has confirmed Cheshire East Council will receive exceptional financial support of £25.3m, meaning it can set a balanced budget for the next financial year, writes Belinda Ryan.

The cash-strapped council was informed yesterday (Thursday) it had been granted the extra support.

February 21, 2025
Cheshire East children’s team has no cash for improvements

Cheshire East children’s team has no cash for improvements

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s children’s department does not have enough cash to fund an improvement plan to bring its services up to standard.

And they don’t know where the money is going to come from, the head of adult services has warned councillors.

September 18, 2024
The top services to outsource in 2025

The top services to outsource in 2025

As technology continues to evolve and businesses look for ways to increase efficiency, outsourcing certain services is becoming an increasingly popular option for companies in the UK.

By 2025, outsourcing is expected to be utilised even more across various industries.

August 29, 2024
Nantwich Clinic to launch new GP service in July

Nantwich Clinic to launch new GP service in July

The Nantwich Clinic is to launch a new private GP service in July.

It comes after the family-run business received CQC registration earlier this month, which they have been working towards for over 12 months.

June 29, 2024
How the taxi industry is evolving in 2024

How the taxi industry is evolving in 2024

The taxi industry has seen significant changes in recent years, with 2024 marking a new era of innovation and customer-focused services.

The demands and expectations of passengers are shaping these developments, making taxi services more inclusive and efficient.

June 12, 2024
Review bus route from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital, councillor urges

Review bus route from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital, councillor urges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council must ensure bus routes are provided to Leighton Hospitals when it reviews the services it supports, councillors have said.

The council currently spends £2.5 million a year supporting bus services which are not commercially viable but are deemed important and socially necessary.

April 10, 2024