Sarah Bennett-Wake - Councillor for Cheshire East (Macclesfield Hurdsfield)

Councillor Sarah Bennett-Wake

Labour Macclesfield Hurdsfield

Email: Sarah.Bennett-Wake@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Council: Cheshire East

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Northern Planning Committee (Committee Member) General Appeals Sub Committee (Committee Member) Cared For Children and Care Leaver Committee (Committee Member) Children and Families Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Economy and Growth Committee Environment and Communities Committee (Committee Member) Adults and Health Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 2 of 10

Environment and Communities Committee Committee Member

Environment and Communities Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.30 am

November 13, 2025
Northern Planning Committee Committee Member

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.30 am

November 12, 2025
Children and Families Committee Committee Member

Children and Families Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am

November 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 11.00 am

October 15, 2025
Northern Planning Committee Committee Member

Northern Planning Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.30 am

12 attendees, 9 documents, 0 media files

October 01, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

46 decisions · Page 1 of 10

Complex Needs Recommission

From: Adults and Health Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 26, 2026

...approved the commencement of work on recommissioning Complex Needs Services, which include support for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026 - 2029 - Delivery Plan

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

...approved the delivery plan for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for 2026-2029, which will replace the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Formal Consideration of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Report

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

...approved recommendations stemming from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's report, which identified faults in the Council's handling of a case and led to amended practices.

Recommendations Approved

Renewing the Sufficiency Strategy and Expanding Specialist Provision in Cheshire East – Options Paper

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

National House Project

From: Children and Families Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 19, 2026

...approved the implementation of the National House Project to provide structured support and stable housing for children in care and care leavers, along with an investment of £351,827.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 46