Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian warning food prices will soar as government introduce fertiliser tax Thursday, 4 June, 2026 Every household in the country will see their weekly food bill rise further because of this government’s latest attack on our farmers. From January a hefty carbon tax will apply to sectors importing “carbon intensive goods” such as fertiliser, steel and iron. It will see the cost of fertiliser rise by up to £100 a tonne. It is something I have been campaigning against and will keep calling for... Articles
Secondary schools in Tatton to benefit from Conservative Government’s £200 million summer school programme 5th July 2021 Secondary schools in Tatton to benefit from Conservative Government’s £200 million summer school programme The Rudheath Senior Academy and Knutsford Academy in... Articles
PCC John Dwyer meets Knutsford Councillors, Millie Morris and Matthew Robertson to discuss solutions to key social issues. 22nd June 2021 Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer visited Knutsford to find out what issues the community was facing. He met with local councillors who... Articles
Cllr Charlotte Leach visits Mobberley based ‘Ilford Photo’ site 7th June 2021 Cllr Charlotte Leach was recently invited to visit Hartman Technology Limited (which trades as Ilford Photo) and which is based in the Mobberley Ward which... Articles
Esther McVey continues to lobby for the removal of barriers in Knutsford 24th May 2021 Esther McVey who has repeatedly called for barriers in Knutsford to be removed has said there is “absolutely no reason” for them to remain once social... Articles
Government provides a further £500,919 to CEC to help end rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament 10th May 2021 Councils have been given a further £200 million in the next stage of the Government’s successful rough sleeping programme Of this, Cheshire East Council has... Articles
Traveller Sentenced for Breach of Mobberley Caravan Injunction 5th May 2021 A traveller has been given a suspended prison sentence for pitching caravans without planning permission on green belt land that he owns in Cheshire. Michael... Articles
Councillor Tony Dean welcomes reports of £143 million funding to Cheshire Councils 18th February 2021 Councils in Cheshire have received more than £143 million in new funding since March 2020. This funding boost is part of the £1,156 million of extra support... Articles
The Borough representative for High Legh ward, Councillor Kate Parkinson challenges the "illogical" decision to cut funding to highways in our rural areas. 17th February 2021 The Borough representative for High Legh ward, Councillor Kate Parkinson challenges the "illogical" decision to cut funding to highways in our rural areas. At... Local News
Conservative Councillor Tony Dean welcomes the “much needed” road repairs in Knutsford 3rd February 2021 Over the weekend, Stanley Road residents received a letter from Cheshire East Council, informing on the schedule for planned Carriageway Structural Patching... Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News
