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LETTER: Can CEC’s committee system deliver?

LETTER: Can CEC’s committee system deliver?

Dear Editor,
There are multiple reasons why CEC is on the verge of an S114 bankruptcy notice, one of which identified by the LGA, (but on which the Labour-Independent administration have been silent) – is that the Committee System is not working.

August 19, 2024
FEATURE: 4 ways to improve fleet efficiency

FEATURE: 4 ways to improve fleet efficiency

In the modern business landscape, fleet efficiency is a critical aspect that can significantly impact the overall performance and profitability of a company.

Effective management of fleet operations not only ensures smooth business operations but also contributes to substantial cost savings and environmental sustainability.

December 6, 2023
FEATURE: Three things to do before the end of the tax year

FEATURE: Three things to do before the end of the tax year

The UK tax year runs from the 6th April to the 5th April the following year; it is a confusing system, and one that many are agitating for the government to review in due course.

It is particularly confusing for the newly self-employed, who have to take responsibility for their own finances in a new and comprehensive way.

March 8, 2023
Change of CEC system from cabinet to committee hailed a success

Change of CEC system from cabinet to committee hailed a success

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s change from cabinet to committee has seen the end of a system which brought “ignominy to this council, with police investigations into some decisions”, a councillor said.

Councillors from all parties agreed the committee system, which replaced the cabinet system in May last year, had so far been successful.

May 1, 2022
FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

By providing your household’s central heating system with basic maintenance, you’ll be able to keep it in good working order for many years to come.

You depend on your heating system to keep you warm in the winter, which is why you’ll want to make sure it works reliably all year round.

December 19, 2021
CEC councillors back plan to charge over 85s for lifeline alarms

CEC councillors back plan to charge over 85s for lifeline alarms

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have approved controversial plans to charge the over 85s for a lifeline care alarm system they currently get for free.

At the moment residents who are over 85 and live alone do not pay for the assistive technology (Telecare service) they receive.

September 27, 2021
Cheshire East Council final meeting on May 4 before system change

Cheshire East Council final meeting on May 4 before system change

Cheshire East Council will hold its final meeting on May 4 before it changes from a Cabinet to committees system.

The authority’s Annual General Meeting will be held remotely on Tuesday 4 May, at 5pm.

April 28, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Democracy is casualty of CEC committee plans

READER’S LETTER: Democracy is casualty of CEC committee plans

Dear Editor,

Now we know the truth…

Cllr James Nicholas campaigned and was even one of the prime architects to organise a petition for removal of the cabinet system and replace it with a committee system.

April 7, 2021
New contact tracing system for Cheshire East introduced

New contact tracing system for Cheshire East introduced

Ethan Davies, local democracy reporterNew contact tracing systems have been introduced by both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester councils this week.

The moves, which ‘complement’ the national NHS Test & Trace system, will go live tomorrow, November 25.

November 25, 2020
New travel system launched for Cheshire East’s elderly users

New travel system launched for Cheshire East’s elderly users

Cheshire East Council says a new system will make it easier for older and more vulnerable residents to apply for concessionary travel passes.

The authority and its transport company, Transport Service Solutions (TSS), have launched a new online application portal on the council’s website.

July 2, 2020