Congleton Conservatives in a parallel universe?
The setting up an East Cheshire Unitary Authority from April 1st presents many challenges for an authority with a net budget in the region of £400 million.
28 Jan 2009
The setting up an East Cheshire Unitary Authority from April 1st presents many challenges for an authority with a net budget in the region of £400 million.
The application to recycle aggregate at Whitemoss Quarry on the Alsager/Crewe and Nantwich border has raised a furore in the Alsager area. The application is contrary to five planning policies including the Cheshire waste local plan adopted in July 2007 and the regional spatial strategy.
The possible transfer of Crewe Sorting Office's services to Warrington raises several questions. What guarantees have Royal Mail given concerning the quality of services if this change occurs? There are examples of such "rationalisations" causing problems such as personally witnessed on election night waiting for postal votes to arrive.
"Lib Dem plans for lower class sizes will help to save rural schools like Church Lawton" says Peter Hirst.
Congleton Constituency's Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Dr Peter Hirst is concerned about the 'appalling lack of consultation' on the new Cheshire East Council's budget proposals.
At our recent Spring Conference we passed important motions on education that will provide a strong foundation for our General Election manifesto.