We are publishing the first in a series of papers on the new deep and special partnership the UK wants to build with the EU.

Our Labour-run Council is planning to deliver a hammer blow to our town centre. They’ve decided to remove free parking in Northwich, Frodsham, Helsby and Tarporley and scrap the ‘Free after 3’ scheme in Chester and Ellesmere Port.

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Since 2010 unemployment has fallen by 3.5% and is now at its lowest level since 1975.

The Education Secretary, Justine Greening, has announced an extra £1.3 billion boost to core schools funding.

My report this month is a little sparse mainly due to the General Election which has occupied a great deal of all our time of and to our officers being reluctant to appear to have breached purdah.

A message from Councillor Jill Houlbrook (Upton):

Our young people deserve the best possible start in life. That’s why we are investing £65 million in technical education -  £15 million to ensure we have the colleges and teachers needed to deliver the new T-Levels, and £50 million from April 2018 to fund high quality work placements.

This Conservative Government is taking the big decisions on Britain’s transport future. We are investing £6.1 billion in road improvements, which will better link people with their jobs, friends and family.

Prime Minister Theresa May said:
A Confidence and Supply Agreement has been made between the Conservative & Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist Party.

This Queen’s Speech is about recognising and grasping the opportunities that lie ahead for the United Kingdom as we leave the European Union.