Sean Houlston: Rural Economy Overruled... Again! Sunday, 13 October, 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston In my previous blog, I questioned why Cheshire East Council staff delayed the democratic decision of elected councillors to approve the relocation of a zoo to Holmes Chapel. Now, a legal challenge from – also obviously unelected – animal rights campaigners has led to the planning permission being quashed entirely. The court decision, supported by Freedom for Animals... Opinions
Tim Wheatcroft: Concerns Over Traffic, Access, and Planning Priorities 1st September 2024 Dear Editor Listening in on the widely trailed approval to the Wrights Lane planning development was an insight into the issues caused by budgetary constraint... Opinions
Cllr Liz Wardlaw: Concerns Raised Over Unequal Distribution of Towns Fund 1st September 2024 Dear Sir, I’m pleased for Crewe to note that money is to be taken from the £3.6million Towns Fund grant allocation to be spent on purchasing 2 pieces of land... Opinions
Sean Houlston: Weekend and Evening Parking Charges Will Hurt Business 1st September 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Labour-led Cheshire East Council have opened a consultation to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough. It feels... Opinions
Cllr Liz Wardlaw: Crewe's Towns Fund Allocation Sparks Debate Over Rural Inequity 13th August 2024 Dear Sir, I’m pleased for Crewe to note that money is to be taken from the £3.6million Towns Fund grant allocation to be spent on purchasing 2 pieces of land... Local News
Sean Houlston: Did we Learn Nothing from Clarkson's Farm? 4th August 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Cheshire East Councillors unanimously approved a planning application for a zoo to relocate from Alsager to Bidlea Dairy in Holmes Chapel... Local News
Sean Houlston: The Children’s Services Crisis in Labour-led Cheshire East 24th July 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston The resignation of the Labour Council Leader and now the Executive Director of Children's Services has highlighted a severe crisis within... Opinions
Cllr Liz Wardlaw: Corcoran's Exit Leaves £100M Deficit and Governance Crisis 22nd July 2024 Dear Sir/Ma’am, I have been questioning the fiscal competence of Cllr Sam Corcoran’s so called 4-year balanced budget for 3 years, I’ve been highlighting the... Local News
Fiona Bruce Makes a Difference for the Congleton Constituency 13th June 2024 1. Championing local health provision - future of two local hospitals secured. 2. Supporting better funding for our schools - several schools granted renewal... Local News
Fiona Bruce Supports Local Businesses 13th June 2024 Fiona has made it a priority ever since she was elected in 2010 to support local businesses. She is particularly aware of the challenges of making a small... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News
Our Plan for a Stronger Economy 17th November 2022 Read about how our plan is tackling inflation and helping you with the cost of living. National News
Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister 25th October 2022 Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister. Read what he said here. National News
