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'This council is NOT at risk of going bankrupt' - says finance sub-committee chair

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Jan 2024 | Local News

Finance sub-committee chair, Cllr Nick Mannion, has spoken about Cheshire East's financial position. (Photo: Cheshire East Council)

“I hope our friends in the media take that on board and, to some extent, moderate their language and stop using the term ‘bankruptcy’.”.

Firefighters extinguish blaze in a wooded area in Alsager

By Deborah Bowyer

18th Jan 2024 | Local News

Firefighters used water to put out the blaze in Heath View yesterday (Wednesday) at 7.27 pm. .

What's on in Alsager this weekend: Artisan market, live music and book emporium

By Deborah Bowyer

18th Jan 2024 | Local News

Here's our weekly round-up of events in Alsager this weekend. (Photo: Nub News)

Don't forget, if your business or organisation is running an event, you can advertise it for FREE with Alsager Nub News. .

Alsager: Council looks set to approve parking charge changes

By Deborah Bowyer

17th Jan 2024 | Local News

The proposals, which council officers have recommended be approved at Thursday’s (January 25) highways committee meeting, include introducing charges in the existing ‘free’ towns including Alsager.

The highways and transport committee meeting takes next Thursday (January 25th) at 10.30am.

Alsager: Cash-strapped council tries to slash its wage bill to help balance its books

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

17th Jan 2024 | Local News

The cost-cutting comes at the same time as the lowest starting salary point for the chief executive was hiked up by £10,000 from £160,000 to £170,000. (Photo: Nub News)

These include reducing expenditure on leadership by leaving senior posts vacant temporarily and ‘eliminating’ agency spending as far as possible.

Meet the Alsager woman who met her all-time favourite, Michael Ball, on 'The One Show'

By Deborah Bowyer

15th Jan 2024 | Local News

Mary went to London with her daughter Debbie and her granddaughter Jess. (Photo: Nub News)

Mary was an assistant at Alsager post office for 15 years but now volunteers for various groups and organisations in the town, including Alsager Swans.

Cheshire East responds to rumours the council is close to bankruptcy

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

15th Jan 2024 | Local News

Cheshire East Council could lose £8m following the cancellation of HS2. Image credit: LDRS.

A S114 notice can be triggered when a council’s spending decisions could exceed the available resources of the council.

It's a toad's life! Group's plea for wildlife lovers to attend information event

By Deborah Bowyer

14th Jan 2024 | Local News

Toad patrol co-ordinator, Jane Smith is hoping as many people as possible will attend Monday's meeting. (Photo: Nub News)

Every Spring, toads make journeys of up to five miles to return to their ancestral spawning ponds for mating, facing various challenges along the way.

Time to change your job? Check out these jobs in Alsager area this week

By The Editor

12th Jan 2024 | Local News