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*GCSE results successes*
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GCSE students celebrate exams success
Pupils across Cheshire East have chalked up great successes in their GCSE and vocational qualifications results.
Provisional figures** show that 70.1 per cent of pupils achieved a ‘standard pass’ or better in GCSE English and maths combined (up 3.1 per cent on last year), with 49 per cent achieving the ‘strong pass’ – up 4 per cent on last year
GCSE English results were particularly strong with 78.2 per cent of Cheshire East pupils gaining the standard pass or better, with 63.6 per cent achieving a strong pass.
Overall results for pupils who studied vocational technical qualifications (VTQ) will be available in the autumn.
*(** *Awaiting two schools' results at time of publication)
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Successful solar power scheme returns
Solar panels
Cheshire East Council launched a new solar scheme called ‘Solar Together’ last September. Now the scheme is back offering more residents the chance to save on their energy bills.
Solar Together is a group buying energy initiative, which provides residents with an opportunity to combat the increasing cost of living and high energy prices and reduce their reliance on the grid by generating clean energy.
Cheshire East Council is collaborating with neighbouring Cheshire authorities and independent experts iChoosr, to make the transition to clean energy as cost effective and hassle-free as possible for homeowners across the region.
*Find out more and how to apply* [
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Council tax text, email and voice messaging service
Council tax
Ninety-nine per cent of our residents pay their council tax on time.
There may be a number of reasons why the remaining residents do not. We are addressing this by enhancing our customer contact.
From this week, we will be reaching out to customers via telephone, text message and email to provide information on how to pay and the support available for those who may be struggling to pay.
Further information and customer guidance is being added to our website shortly and can be found at Council-tax-text-email-and-voice-messaging-service (cheshireeast.gov.uk) [
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We have shared a video on social media channels to let residents know about this new way of getting in touch with them about their council tax. You can watch the short video on YouTube.
For more details click on the link below.
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*Have your say*
Whether you live or work in Cheshire East, we want to hear from you on a range of issues that affect the borough.
We’re currently seeking views through the below consultations. Your thoughts will help to shape the future of Cheshire East.
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Re-purposing of children's centres
We are looking to re-purpose up to seven of our remaining children's centre buildings and further develop our family hub outreach offer. This proposal will help achieve our savings target while offering a service that improves the reach and support to the most disadvantaged communities and removes the barriers some families face in accessing the current children's centres.
*Closes Friday 13 September*
*View more information and have your say* [
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Libraries strategy consultation
We want your feedback on a draft Libraries Strategy for 2024 to 2028. The draft strategy considers the medium and long term future of the Library Service, in particular how it becomes more financially self-sustainable through income generation.
*Closes Sunday 15 September*
*View more information and take part in the consultation* [
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