Opinion: Rural Economy Overruled... Again! Sunday, 13 October, 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston In my previous blog, I questioned why Cheshire East Council staff delayed the democratic decision of elected councillors to approve the relocation of a zoo to Holmes Chapel. Now, a legal challenge from – also obviously unelected – animal rights campaigners has led to the planning permission being quashed entirely. The court decision, supported by Freedom for Animals... Opinions
Sean Houlston Founds Conservatives in Construction: A New Network for Industry Professionals 13th October 2024 Conservatives in Construction, a new network dedicated to advocating for the interests of the construction, building, property, and development sectors within... Local News
Opinion: We Need Urgent Change at Cheshire East 5th October 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Labour-led Cheshire East Council is on track to miss its budget targets for a third consecutive year. This is not only disappointing but... Opinions
Opinion: How the Next Conservative Party Leader Can Support Housebuilding While Championing Conservative Values 22nd September 2024 Sean Houlston is the Founder of Conservatives in Construction, Deputy Chairman (Political) of the Congleton Conservative Association and Conservative... Opinions
Opinion: Weekend and Evening Parking Charges Will Hurt Business 1st September 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Labour-led Cheshire East Council have opened a consultation to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough. It feels... Opinions
Opinion: The Sensible Plan for Devolution in Cheshire 11th August 2024 As discussions around devolution intensify, Cheshire must not be left behind. I am making the proposal for why a combined authority encompassing Warrington and... Opinions
Local Conservatives respond to Chancellor’s Spending Announcement 5th August 2024 In an address to the House of Commons, Labour’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled an audit detailing the ‘state’ of the nation's finances, revealing alleged... Local News
Opinion: Did we Learn Nothing from Clarkson's Farm? 4th August 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Cheshire East Councillors unanimously approved a planning application for a zoo to relocate from Alsager to Bidlea Dairy in Holmes Chapel... Local News
Opinion: The Children’s Services Crisis in Labour-led Cheshire East 24th July 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston The resignation of the Labour Council Leader and now the Executive Director of Children's Services has highlighted a severe crisis within... Opinions
Opinion: Apprenticeship Reform - Skills Revolution or Sticking Plaster? 24th July 2024 This week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled Skills England, a new initiative designed to address the UK's fragmented skills training system. There are many... Opinions
