Cheshire East Council26 Feb 2026Leaders face down resignation calls after town plan controversyIt comes amid plans for the creation of a new town in Cheshire to boost house building.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Cheshire East Council agrees 4.99% council tax riseThe authority's budget includes using exceptional financial support for the third year in a row.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026'Landmark moment' as combined authority comes into forceThe combined authority is formally established ahead of its first mayoral election in 202725 Feb 202625 Feb 2026'It's a 30-minute trip each way now to the tip'Residents say they are facing longer journeys and lengthier queues after several tip closures.25 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Six councils handed support to help balance booksThe authorities have been given the support to help plug budget black holes.23 Feb 202620 Feb 2026New town support letter 'not in line' with viewsThe leader and deputy leader of Cheshire East Council apologise for a letter supporting a new town.20 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Resignations calls over Adlington new town letterOpposition councillors are to submit a motion calling for the leaders to stand down.17 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Council may ditch plan for school at derelict poolJames Bellis says he has been on site to get a sense of the work required to bring the pool back into use.14 Feb 202610 Feb 20267.5% council tax increase on the cards in two areasTwo Labour-led authorities are given permission to bring in a higher than usual council tax rise.10 Feb 2026...
