County Finance Chief Blasts Minister As ‘Last Budget’
The one-hundred-and-eighteenth and possibly last budget ever to be set by Cheshire County Council will add less than the price of two first class stamps to the average weekly household bill.
But in proposing a 3.5% council tax increase Finance Executive Member Gretta Cousins blasted the Secretary of State’s decision to split Cheshire as “mindless vandalism.“
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Tribute To Honorary Alderman Humphrey GodwinTributes are being paid to Honorary Alderman Humphrey Godwin, a great lover of the Cheshire countryside.
Mr Godwin aged 93 who lived in Prestbury, passed away after a short illness on January 8. Funeral details have not yet been released.
He became a County Councillor in 1964 for the then Macclesfield division and was chairman of the Countryside and Recreation committee.
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Cheshire Council Taxpayers Lose Millions In Central Funding Allocation - Budget Consultation ToldCheshire’s council taxpayers have missed out on almost £5m in three years - due to the county’s lower than average central funding grants from Whitehall.
The figure is revealed in a report on the county county’s financial position to 300 key stakeholders involved in the authority’s annual budget consultation.
It reflects the “very challenging scenario" of reduced national funding to meet increased service demands currently facing local authorities across the country.
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Government Split County Choice “Baffling” - Say County Leaders“Baffling, much to be regretted ….a poor day for Cheshire and its council taxpayers. “
Cheshire County Council Leader Paul Findlow strongly criticised Whitehall’s decision to split governance of the county into two halves.
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No Confidence Vote ‘Just Playing Politics’ Says County LeadersCheshire County Opposition Councillors chose the worst day of the year to ‘play politics ‘with a vote of no confidence in the Administration’s financial management – maintained Tory Leaders today (Monday).
Labour and Lib Dem members took advantage of the illness of four Administration members to outvote the Tories with a joint notice of motion put down by Lib Dem Councillor Adrian Bradley.
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County Councils From Across England Coming To CheshireCounty Councils from across England are travelling to Cheshire next week for a special conference.
It is the first time that the yearly event has been hosted by Cheshire County Council.
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Split Cheshire Would Face ‘Appalling Financial Legacy’ - Government ToldSplitting Cheshire into two unitaries could cost council taxpayers a staggering total of £103m extra in just five years.
The ‘appalling financial legacy of partition’ was revealed today (Tuesday) in Cheshire County Council’s comprehensive analysis of the Districts’ case bound for Government when finalised.
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Tory Wins Gowy By-ElectionEleanor Johnson is Cheshire’s newest County Councillor – restoring the Tory overall majority at County Hall.
The Conservative candidate won yesterday’s (Thursday) crucial Gowy by-election by a majority of 444.
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Government’s Conditional Recommendation To Partition County ‘Worst Choice For People Of Cheshire’
It is impossible to understand why the Government is even considering splitting Cheshire – the worst scenario for its residents in terms of costs and disruption to excellent services.
That was today’s (Wednesday) reaction of county council leader Paul Findlow to news of the Government’s White Paper conditional recommendation.
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Public Opinion Dismisses Case For Unitary Government In Cheshire - Says County LeaderPublic opinion has dismissed the case for Unitary Government in Cheshire - it was claimed today (Monday).
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Special Agreement Focuses On Improved Quality Of Life For Cheshire ResidentsCheshire County Council together with the Government, district councils, police, fire and health and other local organisations have joined together to create a Local Area Agreement (LAA).
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Independent Body Endorses Closure of Dunham Hill Primary SchoolCheshire’s independent School Organisation Committee has approved Cheshire County Council’s proposal to close Dunham Hill Primary School.
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County Council ‘Performing Well’ in Financial Management – Says Independent ReportCheshire County Council has a sound track record in managing its spending despite ongoing financial pressures, according to the independent Audit Commission.
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Cheshire Leaders Go to Government Over Plans to Change Courts System Worried county council Leaders are asking the Government to monitor the effects of proposed controversial changes to the Magistrates Courts system in Cheshire, Warrington and Halton.
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Important Charter Presented to County Council MembersCheshire County Council has been awarded an important Charter by the North West Employer’s Organisation for Member Learning and Development.
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Best Budget In Very Difficult Circumstances - Leader Promises Cheshire’s Council TaxpayersCheshire’s Tory administration will produce the best budget possible in very difficult circumstances – “not of our making or design!”
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County Seeks Assurances As Astra Zeneca Announces Review Of Manufacturing PlantCheshire County Council is seeking early reassurance on the future of Astra Zeneca’s two major plants at Alderley Edge and Macclesfield.
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County And District Councils Can Work Together For Future Of Cheshire - Claims County LeaderCounty and District councils can work together to improve the future of local government in Cheshire, claimed County Council leader, Paul Findlow today (Thursday).
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Tough Decisions Ahead as County Faces £40 Million Shortfall - Warns Council LeaderA £40m funding shortfall over the next four years will present Cheshire County Council with a enormous challenge …. and some very tough decisions during 2007 / 2008.
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