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.
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20mph “default” limit on Cheshire East roads proposed by councillors
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Twenty miles per hour could soon be the default speed limit on Cheshire East’s residential and urban roads.
Independent Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the council’s walking and cycling champion, has proposed a motion to adopt the policy.
READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader passing on “hot potato” of committee system
Dear Editor, As we prepare ourselves for the ill-considered cutting of winter gritting routes, the closure of household recycling centres, and the emotional, practical and financial-fall out from a world-wide pandemic, the leader of Cheshire East Council fiddles as Rome burns. In an extraordinary statement, Cllr Corcoran (Labour) washed his hands of the debate on governance changes at Cheshire East[Read More…]
Crewe and Nantwich in Tier 2 of Covid restrictions from December 3
Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester boroughs will be in Tier 2 – the ‘high alert’ level – once national lockdown ends on December 2.
The Government made the announcement this morning, which means both boroughs remaining in same tier as they were before national lockdown back in early November.
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.
Cheshire East recycling centres could face axe amid budget cuts
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Recycling sites across Cheshire East are under threat as the council looks to make savings ahead of the contract’s renewal.
CEC Cabinet members voted to launch a consultation on plans to close some of the borough’s eight recycling centres.
Poppies painted on roads to commemorate Remembrance Sunday
Highways teams have painted specially designed poppy markings across roads in Cheshire East to mark Remembrance Sunday.
The iconic poppies, including one outside Nantwich Civic Hall, have been painted in honour of the service and sacrifice provided by our Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
Missed bin collections trebled in 12 months in Cheshire East, figures show
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Missed bin collections in Cheshire East almost trebled last year.
A Freedom of Information request to the council showed 21,340 collections were missed in 2019-20, compared to 7,182 the year before.
CEC councillors vote to freeze allowances – but still receive at least £12,300 each
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have voted to freeze their allowances until May 2021 – but still receive a basic allowance of more than £12,000 each.
The authority’s independent remuneration panel had recommended allowances, paid as compensation for time performing duties in their role, be increased.
39 cases and 2,960 pupils impacted by Covid in Cheshire East schools
There have been 39 positive Covid cases in schools across Cheshire East, latest figures show.
And it has resulted in as many as 2,960 pupils and 123 staff having to self-isolate, says Cheshire East Council.
Cheshire East residents urged “don’t travel” to other boroughs
Residents across Cheshire East are being urged by council bosses to limit their journeys to other boroughs “unless the journey is necessary”.
The advice comes as new Covid-19 restrictions bite harder and latest Cheshire East figures show 668 positive cases in seven days to October 13.
Crewe & Nantwich Labour fears over Cheshire East “Tier 2” status
Crewe and Nantwich Labour party leaders say they have “deep concern” over the impact of new lockdown measures imposed on Cheshire East.
The borough alongside Cheshire West is being placed into ‘Tier 2’ restrictions from tomorrow (Wednesday Oct 14).
Four-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East, warn leaders
Council leaders have issued a stark warning to residents after Cheshire East saw a four-fold increase in positive Covid-19 cases last week.
In the seven days to September 12, there were 100 confirmed cases in Cheshire East and 106 confirmed cases in Cheshire West.
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