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Council could consult on plans to collect black bins once every three weeks

By Nub News Reporter

12th Jul 2024 | Local News

The council will consult on plans to collect black bins once every three week (Nub News).

If the new garden waste scheme wasn't enough to keep up with, the way we deal with waste in Congleton could very soon be changing.

Congleton: Police warn residents to ensure homes are secure to prevent summer burglaries

By The Editor

11th Jul 2024 | Local News

Ensure your doors and windows are locked and closed to prevent crime. (Photo: Nub News)

Insecure properties provide an ideal opportunity for thieves - something as simple as closing your windows and locking your doors can prevent crime. .

Merseyside man jailed for drugs offences in Congleton

By The Editor

11th Jul 2024 | Local News

Shaun Gargan from Liverpool has been jailed for drugs offences after being stopped by police in Congleton. (Photo: Cheshire Police)

Shaun Gargan pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin) and money laundering at an earlier hearing. .

Congleton: Anger over Cheshire East Council meeting being held at Jodrell Bank

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Jul 2024 | Local News

The Lovell Telescope, at Jodrell Bank. (Image - Nub News)

The location, and lacklustre recording quality of Cheshire East Council meetings has been criticised. .

Conservatives in vote of no confidence for Labour leader of Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Jul 2024 | Local News

The Conservatives have called for a vote of no confidence in the Labour leader of Cheshire East Council. (Photo: Nub News)

Conservative group leader Janet Clowes has put forward a motion of no confidence in Sam Corcoran to Wednesday’s (July 17) meeting of the full council. .

Former MP, Fiona Bruce, pays homage to her staff and supporters and wishes her successor well

By Deborah Bowyer

10th Jul 2024 | Local News

Fiona Bruce at last week's vote count at Crewe Lifestyle Centre. (Photo: Nub News)

“This is a special place, where people are particularly kind, caring, and generously community minded." .

'This report makes grim reading' - Cheshire East Conservatives respond to council peer review

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Jul 2024 | Local News

She continued: “To compound the council’s financial fragility, the report has highlighted the challenges of historic overspending on the children’s special need.

External review says Cheshire East needs to act now to stave off effective bankruptcy

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Jul 2024 | Local News

The corporate peer challenge was critical of many aspects of Cheshire East’s operation. (Photo: Cheshire East)

The corporate peer challenge, conducted by senior councillors and officers from other authorities, was critical of many aspects of Cheshire East’s operation.

Blooming marvellous! Congleton honours the 100th anniversary of the local hospital

By Deborah Bowyer

9th Jul 2024 | Local News