Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian criticising council for wasteful spending on temporary staff while cutting local services Tuesday, 15 July, 2025 Cheshire East Council says it needs to make cuts to local services to balance its books, so why has it then chosen to spend nearly £2.4 million on three interim positions? The council needs to cut its bill on temporary staff and consultant fees not cut local services. I asked the council how much money it had spent on temporary senior staff in the last few years and was shocked with the figures my... Articles
A word from our Chairman... 7th June 2019 Dear all, I am thrilled to announce that Joely Garland has become our new Campaign Office Manager as of 1st June 2019. Most of you have had the pleasure of... Articles
5k Your Way- support for people living with cancer 30th May 2019 An MP is throwing her weight behind an initiative to encourage anyone living with cancer, their family or friends to come together and share experiences as they... Local News
Secretary of State for Education visits Tatton to discuss funding 23rd May 2019 Teachers and politicians came together to demand Education Secretary Damian Hinds plough more money into Cheshire schools during a meeting organised by Tatton... Local News
Esther McVey MP and Cllr Helen Treeby meet concerned Rudheath residents to discuss increased noise 17th May 2019 AN MP has met with concerned residents seeking answers as to why noise levels have suddenly increased at the TATA site in Lostock. Residents are at a loss as to... Local News
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf visit Arley Hall- and the MP goes too! 8th May 2019 Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's Cheshire Fundraising Branch held its 12th annual fundraiser around the grounds of Arley Estate near Northwich. When all the... Local News
Local school children raise a smile 2nd May 2019 Since last autumn, over 5,000 children have taken part in Voice Box – the joke-telling competition for schools in England and Scotland. Eighteen made it through... Local News
Esther welcomes continuing success of Disability Confidence scheme 25th April 2019 A scheme started by Tatton MP Esther McVey six years ago has been credited for helping get nearly 1 million disabled people into work. Disability Confident is a... Local News
Successful end to 22 year campaign for better station access in Handforth 9th April 2019 Handforth station has secured Government funding to make it step free, it was announced today(Thurs). The Department for Transport named Handforth as one of 73... Local News
Esther keen for more use of Stop and Search to combat the increase in knife crime 29th March 2019 Tatton MP Esther McVey has warned government it must allow police to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying a weapon - to tackle the scourge in fatal... Opinions
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
