Opinion: Rural Economy Overruled... Again! 13th 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... Opinions
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
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