People of Crewe to vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to a Town Council
January 23rd, 2012
Crewe people will soon be faced with the direct question –
‘do you want a single town council?’
Cheshire East Council launched a governance review for Crewe in
August 2011 and has canvassed views on a host of potential options
as the town’s people consider whether a more local layer of
representation is for them.
And after the first wave of consultation was completed, early
indications show there is a significant level of support for a
single town council.
Now, a ballot paper is being formulated which will include the
wording ‘Do you want a single town council for Crewe – Yes/No’.
This will be sent to voters in February.
Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald, Leader of Cheshire East Council,
said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank respondents
for their feedback so far. Early indications show that a town
council is the preferred option, although there is still time to
make your views known as the consultation remains open. I would
strongly encourage people living in Crewe and those with an
interest in the town to continue to make their views known and to
vote. This authority is always open to ways to give the people of
Cheshire East more choice and control over services and resources
and we will ensure whatever final decision is taken reflects the
wishes of the people of Crewe.”
Cheshire East councillors are currently the only
democratically-elected members who represent the views of Crewe
people. Every other area in Cheshire East, with the exception of
Macclesfield, has local representation in the form of a town or
parish council. Now, residents in Crewe have the opportunity to
decide if they want more local and focussed management through the
form of a town council.
More information on other options for localised governance, in
addition to a town council, with a breakdown of the facts on each,
is available in the Crewe Community
Governance Review section. There you can find an online tool
designed to assist anyone who would like to know which option best
suits their views. This tool can also be used to submit feedback
and views to the Council.
Alternatively, residents can email communitygovernancereview@cheshireeast.gov.uk
or write to:
Registration Service and Business Manager,
Democratic Services,
Cheshire East Council,
Westfields,
Sandbach,
Cheshire,
CW11 1HZ.
