Politics

None of more than 20 complaints against CEC councillors investigated, figures show

None of more than 20 complaints against CEC councillors investigated, figures show

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than 20 complaints were levelled against Cheshire East councillors last year but none were investigated by officials.

Data from a freedom of information request shows that 23 complaints were made against CEC members in 2019-2020, with none being formally looked into.

January 12, 2021
Cheshire Public Health chief “pleads” with public to stay home

Cheshire Public Health chief “pleads” with public to stay home

The Director of Public Health for Cheshire has issued a strong plea to residents to stay home as COVID cases and deaths continue to rise.

There are fears the worst is yet to come in the next few weeks, as cases “alarmingly” increase.

January 11, 2021
Cheshire East plans cuts to councillor allowances and training budgets

Cheshire East plans cuts to councillor allowances and training budgets

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to cut councillors’ travel allowances, slash training budgets and subscriptions, and restructure staffing to make much-needed savings.

The authority is set to pass a new budget in February for the 2021/22 municipal year, which legally must be balanced between expenditure and income.

January 9, 2021
Councillors in war of words over Cheshire East 20mph limit debate

Councillors in war of words over Cheshire East 20mph limit debate

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A war of words has emerged after an Cheshire East Independent councillor says she is “recruiting candidates” for the authority’s next election in 2023.

Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the borough’s cycling and walking champion, claims she is “starting so early” with her election preparations following a farcical debate over 20mph speed restrictions last month.

January 8, 2021
10% of Cheshire East residents have had COVID, claims leader

10% of Cheshire East residents have had COVID, claims leader

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran believes “at least 10%” of the borough’s population have had Covid-19.

The Labour leader said today there have been 13,930 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East — an increase of 275 from the day before.

January 8, 2021
CEC leader vows to focus on “vulnerable” in finalising financial plans

CEC leader vows to focus on “vulnerable” in finalising financial plans

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran says the authority will remain “dedicated to minimising the impact on the most vulnerable” when finalising its financial plans.

He added that the Covid pandemic has put the council “under acute financial pressure”.

January 6, 2021
Nantwich Local Transport Delivery Plan unveiled by Cheshire East

Nantwich Local Transport Delivery Plan unveiled by Cheshire East

Nantwich residents can air their views on local transport and parking plans unveiled for the town.

The consultations, which end on 31 January, seek the views of people, communities, elected members and other stakeholders.

January 6, 2021
Cheshire East to move into Tier 4 highest restrictions

Cheshire East to move into Tier 4 highest restrictions

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East and West boroughs will move into the tightest Covid-19 restrictions from tomorrow, Matt Hancock has confirmed.

December 30, 2020
Cheshire Fire Authority proposes 1.99% rise in Council Tax

Cheshire Fire Authority proposes 1.99% rise in Council Tax

Cheshire Fire Authority has unveiled plans to raise its portion of Council tax by 1.99% for 2021-22.

The increase will result in a cost per year to £80.87 for a band D equivalent property. It currently stands at £79.29 per year for a band D property.

December 28, 2020
MP welcomes £14 million of Future High Streets money for Crewe

MP welcomes £14 million of Future High Streets money for Crewe

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has welcomed more than £14 million of Future High Streets Fund money for Crewe.

The Government has announced a multi million pound investment as part of its attempt to “level up” across the country.

December 26, 2020
Cheshire East moves into ‘very high alert’ Covid tier 3

Cheshire East moves into ‘very high alert’ Covid tier 3

Cheshire East has today (December 26) moved into tier 3 – the Covid ‘very high alert’ level.

The change came into effect at a minute past midnight, in the early hours of Boxing Day.

December 26, 2020
MPs welcome £11.8 million funding for Cheshire Police

MPs welcome £11.8 million funding for Cheshire Police

Eddisbury and Crewe & Nantwich MPs Edward Timpson and Kieran Mullan have welcomed additional £11.8 million funding for Cheshire Police in 2021-22.

Home Secretary Priti Patel announced policing will receive up to £15.8 billion in 2021-22 – an increase of £636 million on last year.

December 24, 2020
Cheshire East to move into Tier 3 from Boxing Day

Cheshire East to move into Tier 3 from Boxing Day

Cheshire East is to move into tier 3 – the Covid ‘very high alert’ level.

The change will apply from one minute past midnight, in the early hours of Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December.

December 23, 2020

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