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
Labour-led Cheshire East Council Cuts Reach the House of Commons 18th November 2023 A tranche of cuts and charge-hikes reached the House of Commons last week as local Member of Parliament Fiona Bruce MP called out Labour-led Cheshire East... Speeches in Parliament
SIGN THE PETITION: Congleton MP Fights Back Against Parking Charge Plans 23rd October 2023 Local residents, councillors and Congleton's Member of Parliament have launched a petition against Cheshire East Labour and Independent’s plans to hike car park... Local News
Safe Walking Routes to School in Cheshire East 25th April 2022 Whilst we support the investment of public funds to ensure our children with complex and specialist educational needs can access the care and education they... Local News
Cheshire East council to start charging at least £260 for vital telecare 25th March 2022 From 1st April, vulnerable people living alone, aged 85 years and over in the Labour-Independent controlled Cheshire East council area, will be charged at least... Local News
Congleton MP Fiona Bruce visits Bidlea Dairy 16th February 2022 The Bidlea Dairy Farm has been run by the same family for three generations in Twemlow and over time have grown the business to offer a range of dairy products... Local News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News