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CEC says it is working hard to tackle delays in providing funds for firms BOROUGH chiefs say they are working hard to get Covid relief funding to businesses as soon as possible after high demand led to a backlog. So far, £118 million has been paid out in grants to help Cheshire East businesses survive the pandemic, and more cash is still available. This includes the Additional Restrictions Grant – a discretionary fund which requires checks on eligible businesses – and CEC expects to pay another £4.5 million of this money by the end of March. With such high demand for the cash, CEC is apologising for any delays in the process, insisting it is improving its application process and working hard to tackle the backlog. ....
Christmas shoppers are being urged to support their town s shops. Image: Kirsty O Connor/PA Wire EVERY pound spent in Middlewich will support jobs in the community. That is the message from Cheshire East Council, which is urging residents not to pop over the border into Tier 3 Greater Manchester or Staffordshire for Christmas shopping this month. Instead, residents are asked to support their own high street, where Tier 2 restrictions are in place for coronavirus. Cllr Sarah Pochin, CEC s business champion, said: Every pound you spend keeps local business and jobs afloat. Invest in your local businesses to maintain the character of our towns and communities and help keep Cheshire East a great place to live, work and socialise. ....