Halton avoids bankruptcy with a £50m government loan to address immediate budget shortfalls and future deficits. Halton Receives £50 Million Loan to Avert Financial Crisis Halton will get special financial help. They are one of 30 councils receiving it. This help lets them borrow for daily costs. Usually, rules forbid using loans this way. Halton…
Bradford Council seeks £127M for 2025/26 by selling assets. Council Tax may rise. Gov’t aiding many councils facing financial issues. More Councils Get Financial Help, Bradford Council Wants £127 Million Bradford Council wanted £127 million for the 2025/26 financial year. Councils can now borrow or sell things, which helps them pay daily costs; this is…
Protecting vulnerable residents during digital switchover after power outages caused isolation. Cheshire East: Protecting Vulnerable Residents After Digital Switchover Janet Clowes wants to protect care alarm users during power outages. She submitted a motion for next week’s council meeting that lists steps to safeguard reliant individuals. Storm Darragh left Wybunbury residents without power. They could…
Cheshire East Council gets £25.3m government funding to balance its books and protect vital local services. Cheshire East Receives £25.3 Million to Balance Budget The council got extra support yesterday. It can now borrow or sell things. This helps them pay for daily costs. This is called ‘capitalisation’. Cheshire East is one of thirty councils…
Four councils in north-west England will receive millions in government funding to improve local services and cover budget shortfalls. Government Boosts Funding for Ailing Councils Across England England’s councils are facing tough times right now, and some need extra money. Four councils in the north-west will get millions. Cheshire East receives £43 million as a…
Warrington, Cheshire West, and Cheshire East collaborate to boost wildlife. Residents are asked to share thoughts on the draft plan. Warrington Council Launches Local Nature Recovery Improvement Strategy Hey, listen to this! Local councils launched a nature plan. Warrington, Cheshire West, and Cheshire East are working together. They want to help nature grow. The plan…
Is Cheshire East’s mayoral role still needed, considering budget pressures, town mayors, and potential regional leadership? Cheshire East Mayor: Is the Ceremonial Role Still Necessary? The local council faces serious money problems right now. Many towns already have their very own mayors. Does Cheshire East really need to keep its mayor too? This question actually…
The Barbridge Inn is set to reopen after renovations, creating 15 jobs after a license approval. Barbridge Inn Near Nantwich to Reopen Creating Fifteen New Jobs The Barbridge Inn closed last December. It sits on Old Chester Road. Cheshire East had a meeting about it. Five people didn’t like the new license at first. They…
Funding to build new footpaths and cycle lanes across the northwest, improving connectivity and active travel. Northwest England Receives £41m for Cycling and Walking Routes The northwest of England will get £41.6m. This money will build new walking and cycling paths. The government announced this funding recently. Ten councils will use the funds in places…