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Celebrating our foster carers
Cllr Bulman helps to plant a tree
A celebration of foster carers across Cheshire East took place in Queens Park earlier this week, as a tree was planted in their honour.
The event was planned in support of Foster Care Fortnight – an annual campaign dedicated to showcasing the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers. The symbolic gesture will not only beautify the local landscape, but also serve as a lasting tribute to foster carers across the borough.
We are privileged to have so many wonderful foster carers in Cheshire East, but it’s important to remember that there’s always a need for more dedicated individuals to join our fostering community.
Could you be the next person to make the world of difference?
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*Cheshire East elects a new borough mayor*
Mayor and deputy mayor May 2024
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Full Council and Mayor Making took place on Wednesday, 15 May.
Councillor Marilyn Houston, who represents Crewe West, was handed the chain of office by outgoing mayor Rod Fletcher as part of the ceremony in the Tenants’ Hall at Tatton Park.
​She becomes the 15th mayor of the borough. Cllr David Edwardes, who represents Macclesfield Tytherington, was elected to serve as deputy mayor.​
The AGM also saw the election of Councillor Sam Corcoran as leader of the council and Councillor Michael Gorman elected as deputy leader.
Honorary Aldermen were also appointed and recognised.
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The council commits to continuing to improve children’s services
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Cheshire East Council has responded to the publication today of the latest Ofsted inspection of children’s services in the borough.
The council’s inspection of local authority children’s services took place from 26 February to 8 March 2024. The inspectors looked at the experiences of children and young people, and what impact council services have made for them.
We are disappointed with the outcome of this latest inspection and are sorry that some aspects of our support for young people do not meet the expected standard. However, we accept the findings and are committed to addressing all the inspectors’ recommendations.
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*Women's Tour of Britain heads into Cheshire East*
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The Women’s Tour of Britain is once again being staged in the borough.
The race, which starts in Wales on Thursday 6 June and finishes in Leigh, in Lancashire, on Sunday 9 June, will have a very strong focus on Cheshire East for stage three on Saturday 8 June - which will mainly be a race through many of our local towns and villages.
More details are expected soon from the race organisers British Cycling - you can check the website below for the very latest information about stage routes.
*British Cycling website* [
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*Have your say*
We want to hear from you!
You can take part in the below consultations. Your thoughts will help to shape the future of Cheshire East.
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❗CLOSING TOMORROW: Air quality strategy consultation
We published an air quality strategy in 2011, which was subsequently reviewed and updated in 2018. The aim of the strategy is to support the achievement of the national air quality objectives and to ensure air quality is considered within a wide range of local government and regional planning frameworks. It aims to drive greater improvements in air quality at the local level and is reviewed on a five-yearly basis.
Due to the changes in legislation, plus the current strategy being more than five years old, we are undertaking a review of the strategy and would like your views on the proposed air quality strategy for 2024 to 2029.
*Closes: Friday 17 May 2024*
*Find out more and share your views* [
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Carbon neutrality action plan consultation
We have developed a borough-wide carbon neutrality action plan for 2024-29 and would like your views on the priorities and actions we have identified. We know that everyone has a part to play in the important work of mitigating the worst effects of climate change and so it is important that everyone has a voice in our plans.
*Closes: Friday 31 May 2024*
*View and have your say on the draft Carbon Neutrality Action Plan* [
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Statement of licensing policy consultation
We are required to review our statement of licensing policy every five years. The policy covers licensing and regulating businesses where there is the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment or late night refreshments.
*Closes: Wednesday 5 June 2024*
*View the policy and have your say* [
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Household Waste Recycling Centre consultation
This consultation will inform a review on what long-term household waste recycling centre provision in Cheshire East should look like.
*Closes: Sunday 16 June 2024*
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New Local Plan issues paper
We are consulting on an issues paper as the first important step in producing a new local plan. This sets out a number of issues that we think the new Local Plan should consider. The consultation provides an opportunity to tell us what issues you think the plan should address and how it can help tackle local priorities.
*Closes: Monday 1 July 2024*
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Review of supported local bus services
The last bus service review was undertaken in 2017 and much has changed in that time. This review looks for opportunities to encourage more bus use and get more services operating commercially, tweak services to improve performance and passenger uptake and get better value out of what the Council is spending.
*Closes: Wednesday 3 July 2024*
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