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Nantwich businesses call on communities for vital Christmas support

Residents across Nantwich are being urged to support the businesses on their doorstep during the current national lockdown.

November 28, 2020 —

Youth Parliament reps call for mental health support in CEC schools

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Youth parliament representatives for Cheshire East have called for more decision-making power when it comes to mental health support in schools.

Ruben Barrow, 15, from Crewe, and Millie Oldroyd, 16, from Middlewich, made the plea following the online “Taboo” conference, which aimed to highlight the mental health challenges faced by young people.

November 27, 2020 —

READER’S LETTER: Plea to readers to support Nantwich businesses

Dear Editor
Wherever possible I implore your readership to please continue to support small businesses during England’s second national lockdown.

This may be via click & collect or delivery, takeaway services, buying gift cards, online classes, virtual markets, and shopping online.

November 10, 2020 —

How Samaritans of South Cheshire is helping community during Covid times

Volunteers for the Samaritans of South Cheshire have been playing a vital support role for people struggling in an unprecedented year.

The pandemic has left many with feelings of despair and more than ever before have been turning to this essential service for help.

November 9, 2020 —

Cheshire East agree major review into mental health services for under 25s

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A major review into Cheshire East’s mental health support for under-25s has been approved by cabinet members.

A report by the council’s children and families scrutiny committee makes 24 recommendations to the council’s leadership, with all of them being approved.

October 7, 2020 —

Cheshire councils awarded £5.4m funding for young people

Three councils across Cheshire have secured £5.4m in European funding to support young people and adults who need help to find work, training or further education.

June 14, 2020 —

READER’S LETTER: Support Nantwich businesses during pandemic

Dear Editor,
I wrote an open letter in mid-March this year to ask people to support businesses in Nantwich during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A few days later the UK was put into lockdown by the government to help control the virus, forcing most businesses to temporarily close.

June 10, 2020 —

Cheshire East Council launches £4 million small business fund

Cheshire East Council has launched a £4.28m discretionary fund to support small businesses.

The funding, which will be issued in a phased approach, will initially be open to applications for a 14-day period for the following prioritised businesses:

June 3, 2020 —

New Cheshire East service supports unpaid carers

Cheshire East Council has launched a service to support thousands of unpaid carers across the borough during the Covid-19 crisis.

May 11, 2020 —

Cheshire East COVID-19 business support package 15th largest in England

The £90 million emergency business funding from Government to Cheshire East Council was the 15th largest in England, says the authority.

The authority says the amount demonstrates the “significant contribution” local businesses make to the economy.

April 17, 2020 —

South Cheshire Chamber supports firms during COVID-19 pandemic

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is lobbying Ministers to provide information on essential support packages available to help them through the coronavirus crisis.

April 13, 2020 —

Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has offered funding to organisations that provide services to the police during the Coronavirus crisis.

PCC David Keane said he wants to assure organisations he funds will still receive support as many community organisations and businesses have to pause activities.

April 6, 2020 —