By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have voted through an independent panel’s recommendation to increase councillor allowances and backdate the rise to April 2024.
The vote was close with 39 voting in favour of the rise, 33 against and two abstaining.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s leader and deputy have remained in post after surviving a vote of no-confidence.
The vote was sparked by the controversy surrounding the possible development of a new town at Adlington.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have approved a 4.99% hike in council tax as part of a budget aiming to “put council finances on a sustainable footing in the long term”.
But it was a close vote with the budget being voted through by only 40 to 38, with three councillors abstaining at full council yesterday (Feb 25th).
Volunteers behind a scheme to resolve flooding on a Nantwich allotment site have received extra backing from town councillors.
The Brookfield Allotment Association team has already completed some work on a project to improve the site and attract more tenants.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he voted for the controversial new Assisted Dying Bill because people “deserve a choice at the end of their lives”.
MPs today narrowly backed the bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes.
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly approved its budget by 42 to 37 votes, which includes a 4.99% hike in council tax.
The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and non-grouped councillors – including former Labour member Laura Smith – all voted against the cost-cutting budget at full council.
“This week has seen much debate about the grooming gangs scandal, where young girls, have been systematically exploited and sexually abused in towns across England.”
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.
The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.
A councillor’s bid to earmark £90,000 for improvements to Brookfield Park in Nantwich next year was voted down.
Cllr John Priest put forward a notice of motion to set aside the funds for improvements to the park’s playground.
Crewe & Nantwich Labour MP Connor Naismith has defended his decision to vote in favour of cutting the winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
The controversial move was voted through by majority in Parliament yesterday, despite fierce criticism from many groups.
Nominations for the 2024 Nantwich Food Awards categories are now open.
The awards give the public a chance to nominate and vote for their favourite eateries, bars and producers that demonstrate the range of food and drink offered in Nantwich and surrounding area.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East residents will get their chance on May 2 to vote in the election for the county’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.
The job of the PCC is to hold the police to account.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly voted to increase their annual allowances by £500.
And one councillor said if wealthier members voted against the rise then poorer councillors and democracy would suffer.
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