Decisions

Decisions published

05/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record Amendment to the Strategic Leisure Review Investment Plan ref: 3558    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

This ODR is required to record the decision to amend how the remaining funds are spent from the Strategic Leisure Review Minor works capital investment plan which was approved at March 2024 Environment and Communities Committee.

Decision Maker: Head of Environmental Services

Decision published: 06/03/2026

Effective from: 14/03/2026

Decision:

To record how the remaining £1.642m Strategic Leisure Review Capital spending will be utilised.

 

Lead officer: James Miller


03/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record; JNC Pay Award 2023 ref: 3557    For Determination

Decision Maker: Interim Head of Legal

Decision published: 03/03/2026

Effective from: 03/03/2026

Decision:

To amend the Council’s Pay Policy Statement (PPS) in line with the national agreed pay offer for JNC staff.


03/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record - Middlewich Eastern Bypass (“MEB”) Land Assembly | To purchase Land to the Eastern side of the ERF Way, Middlewich ref: 3554    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To purchase Land to the Eastern side of the ERF Way, Middlewich.

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 03/03/2026

Effective from: 11/03/2026

Decision:

To purchase Land to the Eastern side of the ERF Way, Middlewich.

 

Lead officer: Chris Hindle, Emily Sear


03/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record Middlewich Eastern Bypass (“MEB”) Land Assembly | Deed of Variation in relation to sale and purchase agreement for Land at Pochin Way, Middlewich ref: 3553    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To enter into a Deed of Variation in relation to a Conditional Land Purchase Agreement on terms and conditions to be agreed by the Head of Estates and the Director of Law and Governance.

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 03/03/2026

Effective from: 11/03/2026

Decision:

To enter into a Deed of Variation in relation to a Conditional Land Purchase Agreement on terms and conditions to be agreed by the Head of Estates and the Director of Law and Governance.

 

Lead officer: Emily Sear, Chris Hindle


25/02/2026 - Officer Decision Record - Award of ECH Catering Contracts ref: 3552    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To award contract(s) to the successful provider(s) in respect of catering at Oakmere (Handforth) and Willowmere (Middlewich) Extra Care Housing schemes.

Decision Maker: Executive Director Adults, Health and Integration

Decision published: 03/03/2026

Effective from: 11/03/2026

Decision:

To award contract(s) to the successful provider(s) in respect of catering at Oakmere (Handforth) and Willowmere (Middlewich) Extra Care Housing schemes.


03/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record - Middlewich Eastern Bypass (“MEB”) Land Assembly | Deed of Variation in relation to sale and purchase agreement for Land to the East of Pochin Way, Middlewich ref: 3555    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To enter in to a Deed of Variation to amend the conditional land agreement in relation to the Land to the East of Pochin Way, Middlewich and to transfer surplus land under an associated agreement.

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 03/03/2026

Effective from: 11/03/2026

Decision:

To enter in to a Deed of Variation to amend the conditional land agreement in relation to the Land to the East of Pochin Way, Middlewich and to transfer surplus land under an associated agreement.

 

 

Lead officer: Emily Sear, Chris Hindle


03/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record Middlewich Eastern Bypass (“MEB”) Land Assembly | To enter into a deed of variation to amend the Conditional land agreement in relation to Land to the South of Cledford Lane, Middlewich ref: 3556    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To enter in to a Deed of Variation in relation to the sale and purchase agreement for land to the south of Cledford Lane, Middlewich.

 

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 03/03/2026

Effective from: 11/03/2026

Decision:

To enter in to a Deed of Variation in relation to the sale and purchase agreement for land to the south of Cledford Lane, Middlewich.

 

 

Lead officer: Chris Hindle, Emily Sear


02/03/2026 - Officer Decision Record - Middlewich Eastern Bypass (“MEB”) Land Assembly | Deed of Variation in relation to Licence Agreement for a temporary Road Rail Access Point and a Licence for working space on Land to the South of Cledford Lane, Middlewich re ref: 3551    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To enter into Deeds of Variation in relation to a Licence Agreement for a temporary Road Rail Access Point and a Licence for working space, both between Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and Cheshire East Borough Council on terms and conditions to be agreed by the Head of Estates and the Director of Law and Governance.

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 02/03/2026

Effective from: 10/03/2026

Decision:

To enter into Deeds of Variation in relation to a Licence Agreement.

Lead officer: Chris Hindle, Emily Sear


27/02/2026 - Officer Decision Record: Knutsford Business Improvement District (BID) ref: 3550    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

That the Knutsford Business Improvement District (BID) Operating Agreement, between Cheshire East Borough Council (CEBC) and Knutsford BID Company Ltd, be approved and signed.

That the Knutsford Business Improvement District Baseline Service Agreement, between the same parties, also be approved and signed

Decision Maker: Interim Director of Law & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Decision published: 27/02/2026

Effective from: 07/03/2026

Lead officer: Craig Wallace


26/02/2026 - Officer Decision Record - Lindow Primary School Playground Drains Repair ref: 3549    Recommendations Approved

Repairs to playground drains to reduce flooding in periods of rainfall

Decision Maker: Executive Director Children’s Services.

Decision published: 26/02/2026

Effective from: 06/03/2026

Lead officer: Charles Lowndes


13/02/2026 - Officer Decision Record : Shared Services Agreement 2026-29 ref: 3548    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Planning and Environment

Decision published: 23/02/2026

Effective from: 13/02/2026

Decision:

To sign up to the Shared Services Agreement for 2026-29 which is an ongoing agreement between CE and CWAC Libraries. This covers Accessions, Interlending, Library Transport, Library Admin, premises and Information and Systems.

Lead officer: Cath Rowley


19/02/2026 - Significant Officer Decision Record: To approve signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extending CE UKSPF Programme deadline to 30 September 2026 ref: 3547    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Growth and Enterprise

Decision published: 20/02/2026

Effective from: 28/02/2026

Decision:

To accept and sign the appended UKSPF Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) supplied by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for UKSPF noting that this MoU will include both core and the Rural SPF. This MoU extends the delivery period from 31 March 2026 to 30 September 2026.

 

Lead officer: Peter Rugenyi


19/02/2026 - Officer Decision Record: For Executive Director of Children's Services to Respond to DfE regarding AP Free School ref: 3546    Recommendations Approved

At Children and Families Committee on 16 February 2026 approval was given to accept the alternative funding option of £3.465m (High Needs Capital Grant), offered by the DfE rather than continue with the planned Alternative Provision Free school. Committee delegated authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services, to formally respond to the DfE informing them of this decision to ensure compliance with DfE response timeline of 27 February 2026.

Decision Maker: Executive Director Children’s Services.

Decision published: 19/02/2026

Effective from: 27/02/2026

Lead officer: Joanne Prophet