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Council claws back more than £1m in crackdown on fraudsters

Council claws back more than £1m in crackdown on fraudsters

Cheshire East Council's crackdown on benefit fraudsters has led to more than £1m being clawed back and more than 50 people being convicted by courts…
Cheshire East wins national award for keeping people informed about roadworks

Cheshire East wins national award for keeping people informed about roadworks

Cheshire East Council's highways team has scooped a national award for the way it keeps people informed about roadworks. Use of Elgin's Traffic Management…
Dates confirmed for winter suspension of garden waste collections

Dates confirmed for winter suspension of garden waste collections

The collection of household garden waste by Cheshire East Council will again be suspended during the winter period to save taxpayers money. Due to the…
Cheshire East’s gritting teams are ready for winter

Cheshire East’s gritting teams are ready for winter

Cheshire East Council's highways teams will be working around the clock this winter to keep the Borough's roads safe for motorists. Cheshire East highways…
Cheshire East claimant figure dips again

Cheshire East claimant figure dips again

The number of people living in Cheshire East claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) has fallen again – continuing a two-year downward trend in the…
Stockport Council withdraws statement criticising Local Plan

Stockport Council withdraws statement criticising Local Plan

Having criticised the Cheshire East Local Plan at a hearing before the Inspector, Stephen Pratt, Stockport Borough Council has subsequently withdrawn…
Cheshire East to bid for Tour of Britain cycle race

Cheshire East to bid for Tour of Britain cycle race

Cheshire East Council is to bid for the country's number one cycling event to be staged in the Borough. Each year, local authorities are given the opportunity…
Council launches paid-for fast track planning service

Council launches paid-for fast track planning service

Cheshire East Council has created a new service which will enable developers to pay for major schemes to be fast tracked through the planning system.…
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Council to establish JVC in bid to tap into geothermal energy

Council to establish JVC in bid to tap into geothermal energy

Cheshire East Council is looking to explore district heating and opportunities for geothermal and renewable energy. The Council is seeking to appoint…
Northern Gateway partnership launched to spearhead region’s economic growth

Northern Gateway partnership launched to spearhead region’s economic growth

Today sees the launch of a landmark partnership scheme designed to spearhead economic growth in the region and give a huge boost to delivering new jobs,…
Council launches free wi-fi service for library users

Council launches free wi-fi service for library users

Cheshire East Council is to give free wi-fi access to library members. The service will be available across all of its 16 libraries where members will…
Council sets out intentions for future consultations on Local Plan

Council sets out intentions for future consultations on Local Plan

Cheshire East Council has set out its intentions for future consultation and engagement on its Local Plan. A procedural meeting was held on Tuesday, October…
Leader of Cheshire East welcomes business rates boost

Leader of Cheshire East welcomes business rates boost

The Leader of Cheshire East Council has warmly welcomed the Chancellor's announcement that Councils will be able to keep more of their business rates.…
Have your say in Council Tax support consultation

Have your say in Council Tax support consultation

Residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to Council Tax support for those on low incomes. Local people are being encouraged to…
Council says it will be tough on breaches of new smoking legislation

Council says it will be tough on breaches of new smoking legislation

New laws on smoking come into effect today (Thursday, 1st October) and Cheshire East Council intends to be tough on enforcing measures to protect children…
Residents urged to sign up to Fairerpower as ‘Big Six’ tariffs come to end

Residents urged to sign up to Fairerpower as ‘Big Six’ tariffs come to end

As many fixed energy tariffs come to an end, Cheshire East Council is urging residents to sign up to Fairerpower and save up to £250 on their energy…
Local Plan hearing sessions to resume next month

Local Plan hearing sessions to resume next month

The examination of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy, which was suspended in December 2014, will resume next month. Following the hearings which took…