Esther McVey MP speaks in a debate at the impact of VAT on private school fees for children with SEND Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 Esther McVey has warned more must be done to tackle the “unacceptable” long delays for children with special educational needs and disabilities to access care plans – with some in Cheshire waiting nearly a year for help. Councils have a legal limit of 20 weeks to issue an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) after the school or parent asks for it. The Tatton MP said all three councils covering... Speeches in Parliament
Harvest time! 12th September 2017 To celebrate National Farming Day, a Cheshire farmer challenged me to bring in a harvest, the catch was, I had to drive the combine harvester! Local News
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Centenary Fair on Knutsford Heath 30th May 2017 At the Centenary Fair on Knutsford Heath - funds raised for the Lions Charitable Fund - here with one of the Lions! Local News
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