Cheshire East Council

Council leaders come together to show solidarity with Manchester
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Council leaders come together to show solidarity with Manchester

The leaders of all political parties of Cheshire East Council have come together to show solidarity and condemn the terror attack at Manchester Arena…
New mayor marks 31 years in public life
Wednesday 17th May 2017
Wed 17th May 2017

New mayor marks 31 years in public life

Councillor Arthur Moran is the new mayor of Cheshire East – crowning 31 years in public life. A retired magistrate, Councillor Moran, who represents…
Disagreement over whether Cheshire East won a landmark legal judgement
Sunday 14th May 2017
Sun 14th May 2017

Disagreement over whether Cheshire East won a landmark legal judgement

Cheshire East Council announced this week that they have secured a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court to better protect residents from speculative housing…
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Deadline for nomination of election candidates looms
Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Wed 3rd May 2017

Deadline for nomination of election candidates looms

The deadline for the nomination of candidates for the General Election is fast approaching. It follows the Prime Minster's announcement of a snap election,…
30% respond to survey about plan for affordable homes in Alderley Edge
Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Tue 2nd May 2017
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30% respond to survey about plan for affordable homes in Alderley Edge

As reported on alderleyedge.com last month Cheshire East Council is looking to build some affordable housing on a Council-owned site in Alderley Edge.…
Council funds new service to help overweight children
Sunday 30th April 2017
Sun 30th Apr 2017

Council funds new service to help overweight children

Cheshire East Council is funding a new weight management service to help overweight primary-age children get healthier. Let's get movin' is a national…
Council appoints temporary officer on £1,025 a day
Saturday 29th April 2017
Sat 29th Apr 2017
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Council appoints temporary officer on £1,025 a day

Cheshire East Council has appointed a temporary officer to its senior management team at a cost of over £1000 a day. Jan Willis has been appointed…
Have your say on strategies to boost sport facilities
Tuesday 18th April 2017
Tue 18th Apr 2017

Have your say on strategies to boost sport facilities

Cheshire East Council is seeking residents' views on new strategies to boost sport participation and facilities across the borough. On Tuesday, 11th April,…
Chief Executive of Cheshire East Council suspended
Tuesday 11th April 2017
Tue 11th Apr 2017
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Chief Executive of Cheshire East Council suspended

Concerns have been raised over the conduct of one or more senior officers at Cheshire East Council. The Investigation and Disciplinary Committee met on…
Concerns raised about 'officer conduct' at Cheshire East Council
Saturday 8th April 2017
Sat 8th Apr 2017
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Concerns raised about 'officer conduct' at Cheshire East Council

Concerns have been raised over the conduct of one or more senior officers at Cheshire East Council. The Investigation and Disciplinary Committee will…
Cheshire East launches neglect strategy with public plea
Thursday 6th April 2017
Thu 6th Apr 2017

Cheshire East launches neglect strategy with public plea

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with partners to spearhead a new strategy to help prevent the most common form of child abuse - neglect. To tackle…
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Council unveils strategy to double number of cyclists
Sunday 19th March 2017
Sun 19th Mar 2017
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Council unveils strategy to double number of cyclists

Cheshire East Council has unveiled their strategy to double the number of people cycling in the borough. The authority's ambition is a 'step change' in…
£600,000 boost for special needs education
Saturday 18th March 2017
Sat 18th Mar 2017

£600,000 boost for special needs education

Cheshire East is set to get £593,690 over three years as its share of the government's £215m funding pot for special needs education. The…
Council awaits Supreme Court ruling in landmark planning issue
Friday 3rd March 2017
Fri 3rd Mar 2017

Council awaits Supreme Court ruling in landmark planning issue

Cheshire East Council is awaiting the ruling of five Supreme Court judges in its joint appeal over the interpretation of the National Planning Policy…
Have your say on new planning charge
Monday 27th February 2017
Mon 27th Feb 2017

Have your say on new planning charge

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure. The Community…
Cheshire East approves Council Tax rise of nearly 5%
Friday 24th February 2017
Fri 24th Feb 2017
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Cheshire East approves Council Tax rise of nearly 5%

Cheshire East Council has voted through a Council Tax increase to help meet the huge financial challenge it faces particularly in adult social care. Of…
Cheshire East Council reaffirms its commitment to Northern Gateway
Monday 13th February 2017
Mon 13th Feb 2017

Cheshire East Council reaffirms its commitment to Northern Gateway

Cheshire East Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the Northern Gateway Partnership which is a collaboration of seven local authorities – including…
Council praises public voting scheme for community health projects
Sunday 5th February 2017
Sun 5th Feb 2017

Council praises public voting scheme for community health projects

A new scheme which resulted in five local community projects sharing £20,000 in funding has been hailed a huge success by Cheshire East Council.…
Free training to help firms bid for public sector contracts
Sunday 15th January 2017
Sun 15th Jan 2017

Free training to help firms bid for public sector contracts

Cheshire East Council is to hold a series of free workshops to help business people learn how to win public sector contracts. The procurement training…
Council seeks candidate for audit and governance role
Saturday 14th January 2017
Sat 14th Jan 2017

Council seeks candidate for audit and governance role

Cheshire East Council is looking to recruit a resident to sit on a committee that supports good governance and financial standards at the local authority.…