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The Town commemorated the VE Day festivities in honor of the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II in Europe.

VE Day serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for peace, honoring those who served and celebrating our freedom.
Many cherished moments were captured during yesterdays celebrations, and a big thank you to all who participated and contributed to making the evening memorable.

With sincere thanks to Dutton Builders Merchants for their generous support in helping to display the bunting on Wheelock Street for the Middlewich VE Day Celebrations.

A complaint was submitted to the Council by a former councillor and Town Mayor, via our external auditor PKF Littlejohn expressing concerns about the use of public funds for the creation of a Charitable Trust to oversee the cemetery following the settlement of the proceedings filed at Court in March 2024.

The Council instructed the current Clerk, Safia Kauser, to carry out a comprehensive investigation to facilitate the council’s response to the external auditor, which has now been finalised. The findings and recommendations will be considered at an Extraordinary Council meeting called for Monday 07th April 2025, at 7:00 PM, Victoria Hall.

An 88-page investigation report, along with an evidence pack exceeding 600 pages, will be made available on the councils website for members and the public to view prior to the meeting.

The Mayor, Cllr Simon Whittaker Said:
‘A comprehensive investigation report compiled by our current Clerk Safia Kauser has revealed some significant findings that members of the Council were never made aware of. The public have a right to receive an explanation as to what has happened and this report explains that’.

‘Following the appointment of Safia Kauser and a change of Solicitor, the council has submitted court documents today to set aside the Tomlin settlement agreement related to the creation of a Charitable Trust and to pursue the defendants in court, as per initial court proceedings and have previously referred the matter to Cheshire Police’.

‘Moving forward, we are hoping for a speedy resolution from the courts’.

Dated: 02nd April 2025

The Extraordinary meeting of the Full Town Council was reconvened on Monday 13th January 2025 where members considered the budget and precept requirements for the 2025/2026 Financial Year.

It was resolved to approve a precept request of £655,220.

The precept charge for a Band D property will be £127.50  representing a small cash increase of £6.69 for a Band D property based on last years precept charge for a Band D property which was £120.82.

Further information on the budget is available from the Town Council meetings page.

Download Link: 2025/2026 – Approved Budget and Precept Calculations

A summary of the budget and precept calculation is detailed below.

If you have a genuine interest in helping our forward thinking and energetic Council develop and deliver timely, quality, and innovative services to the local community whilst engaging with local residents and stakeholders, these positions are ideal for you.

You will ensure that you are suitably qualified (ideally with or willing to obtain CiLCA within 12 months), highly motivated, enthusiastic and community focused, you will bring sound leadership, administrative management, communication, IT, financial and organisational skills and be flexible in your approach and able to meet tight deadlines.

Additionally, you will be highly motivated and a good team player. Ideally, you will have a financial qualification or bring excellent numerical and analytical skills with you. A flexible and “hands on” approach is required together with good interpersonal skills.

Town Clerk/RFO Vacancy

Job Title: Proper Officer, Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Location: Victoria Buildings, Lewin Street, Middlewich, CW10 9AS

Hours: 37 hours per week, including some evenings and occasional weekends

Salary: NJC Scale LC3, SCP 34-37 (£43,693 to £46,731)

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Deputy Town Clerk Vacancy

Job Title: Deputy Town Clerk

Location: Victoria Buildings, Lewin Street, Middlewich, CW10 9AS

Hours: 30 hours per week, including some evenings and occasional weekends

Salary: NJC Scale LC2, SCP 24 to 28 (£34,314 to £37,938)

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Closing Date:                        Friday 20^th December 2024, 4.00pm.

Interviews:                             To be held in January 2025   

Start Date for both roles:     01^st February 2025 (dependent on contractual notice period for the successful applicants)

For an informal discussion please contact the Interim Town Clerk on 07458 051 300 or the Chairman Cllr Simon Whittaker on 07842 426235.

Download Links:

Job Application Advert

Town Clerk/RFO Job Description / Person Specification

Deputy Town Clerk Job Description / Person Specification

Application Form