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Fly-tipping costs council nearly £200,000 a year

Fly-tipping costs council nearly £200,000 a year

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that the cost of dealing with fly-tipping incidents in the financial year 2016/17 was £194,600. There is no…
Council seeking views on healthier ways of travelling to school

Council seeking views on healthier ways of travelling to school

The authority agreed at a cabinet meeting last week to consult on its sustainable modes of travel to school (Smots) strategy for six weeks, starting on…
Cabinet backs budget proposals, including 5.99% rise in council tax

Cabinet backs budget proposals, including 5.99% rise in council tax

Cheshire East Cabinet have today (Tuesday, 6th February) backed the Council's budget plans for 2018 to 21 which includes a proposal to increase council…
High Court dismisses challenge to Local Plan over manipulated air quality data

High Court dismisses challenge to Local Plan over manipulated air quality data

A High Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge to Cheshire East Council's Local Plan, which was adopted in July 2017. An appeal from developer Muller…
Play area stuck in the mud, whilst Council sits on £1m of section 106 money

Play area stuck in the mud, whilst Council sits on £1m of section 106 money

Having donated more than £1 million in S106 monies a local developer is chasing Cheshire East Council to find out why no progress has been made…
Council won't consider restrictive covenant when assessing Royal London's housing plan

Council won't consider restrictive covenant when assessing Royal London's housing plan

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that a restrictive covenant, which some Fulshaw Park residents believe prevents development from taking place on the…
24% of survey respondents witnessed bullying at Council in past 6 months

24% of survey respondents witnessed bullying at Council in past 6 months

The leader of Cheshire East Council, Councillor Rachel Bailey and acting chief executive, Kath O'Dwyer invited the Local Government Association to undertake…
Council launches service to help local businesses access finance

Council launches service to help local businesses access finance

Cheshire East Council's arms-length Skills and Growth Company has launched a dedicated service to help local businesses access finance to boost their…
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Council says it will act to help increasing number of rough sleepers

Council says it will act to help increasing number of rough sleepers

New figures showed the levels of rough sleeping and homelessness in the borough are increasing. Estimated figures for November 2017 showed the number…
Cheshire East launches digital waste permits

Cheshire East launches digital waste permits

Cheshire East Council has introduced a new digital service which allows customers to apply online for a digital waste permit – in order to save…
Council's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee to rack up costs of £720,000 this year

Council's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee to rack up costs of £720,000 this year

Further to my article regarding the cost of external investigations being carried into the conduct of suspended officers an Independent councillor has…
External investigations into conduct of suspended officers to cost £160,000 this year

External investigations into conduct of suspended officers to cost £160,000 this year

Cheshire East Council is expecting to spend £160,000 on external investigations which are currently being undertaken in relation to suspended senior…
Supermarket car park is filling up

Supermarket car park is filling up

As many shoppers will know there has been an ongoing problem with flooding in the Sainsbury's car park in Wilmslow, making it difficult to navigate every…
Council reports on its adult social care achievements and challenges

Council reports on its adult social care achievements and challenges

Cheshire East Council has published its 'local account' detailing its achievements in adult social care and the challenges it faces. Together with partner…
Council approves new constitution against the wishes of some members

Council approves new constitution against the wishes of some members

Cheshire East Council has approved a new constitution – the legal framework of the authority which sets out the rules and procedures it must follow.…
Check your Christmas and New Year bin collections

Check your Christmas and New Year bin collections

Cheshire East Council and its environmental services company Ansa are reminding residents to check the dates for their Christmas and New Year waste collections.…
Cheshire East looks to increase income from Council Tax by 7%

Cheshire East looks to increase income from Council Tax by 7%

Having attended a budget briefing on Monday 11th December, Councillor Craig Browne reported on the latest news regarding Council Tax. He said "One of…