Esther McVey MP hits out at ministers after local schools confirm savings need to be found to pay for government tax rises Wednesday, 30 July, 2025 Esther McVey has demanded government “come clean” over how much its National Insurance tax rises are costing schools. Ms McVey said schools were having to find additional cash to cover the rise in changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), despite initially being told government would meet the cost. Speaking in Parliament she said: “This government is hampering schools from... Articles
Esther McVey leads campaign for ensure artists get their “fair share” when songs are streamed 25th August 2021 Legendary record producer and musician Nile Rodgers – who worked with stars such as Madonna, David Bowie and Diana Ross - has thanked Esther McVey for leading... Articles
Over £530,000 secured by PCC John Dwyer for domestic abuse programmes in Cheshire 23rd August 2021 John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, has successfully secured £538,100 from the Government’s Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Fund to help provide... Articles
Speeding and parking issues top of High Legh and Pickmere residents concerns 10th August 2021 Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer, heard first hand some of the frustrations being faced by residents in High Legh and Pickmere, following a... 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
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