Cheshire East has narrowly approved its budget by 42 to 37 votes, which includes a 4.99 per cent hike in council tax.

The Labour leader of the council, Nick Mannion, said the extra support would "help the council on its journey to financial stability." Cheshire East Council is one of 30 councils to be offered ...

Councillor Louise Gittins, Councillor Hans Mundry, Councillor Nick Mannion, and Councillor Michael Gorman said: "Devolution for Cheshire & Warrington means more decisions made locally, by the ...