Statement: Chimney House Asylum Use Ends, But Questions Remain Over What Comes Next Wednesday, 12 August, 2026 A statement from Sean Houlston, Conservative candidate for Sandbach East and Central, following confirmation that the Chimney House Hotel is no longer being used to accommodate asylum seekers: I welcome the confirmation that the Chimney House Hotel is no longer being used to accommodate asylum seekers. This is good news for Sandbach but I know that residents will still have questions. However, the... Local News
Congleton Conservatives: Chairman's Update to Members and Supporters 18th July 2026 Sean Houlston is Chairman of Congleton Conservative Association and the Conservative candidate for Sandbach East & Central on Cheshire East Council. He was the... Local News
Sean Houlston Invited to Local School Arts Exhibition 17th July 2026 Sean Houlston was honoured to be invited to The Learning Partnership's annual art exhibition, celebrating outstanding artwork created by pupils from schools... Local News
Sean Houlston Discusses Future of Education Across Cheshire 16th July 2026 Sean Houlston joined fellow education leaders to discuss the future direction of education across Cheshire, including investment in technology, the growing role... Local News
Sean Houlston Speaks at Primary School Careers Fair 13th July 2026 Sean Houlston was delighted to be invited to speak at Haslington Primary School's Careers Fair, where he shared his experience of working in business and the... Local News
Jodrell Bank must be protected 12th July 2026 Reports that funding pressures could threaten the future of Jodrell Bank are deeply concerning. The site is not only a Cheshire landmark, but a major centre for... Local News
Letter: Why Nobody Trusts Cheshire East's Planning System 11th July 2026 Dear Editor, There is a growing problem with planning in Cheshire East, and it is one that is damaging confidence on all sides. Residents tell me time and again... Opinions
Bringing Conservatives Together Across the Congleton Constituency 9th July 2026 We have held our first member socials, bringing together Conservatives from communities across the Congleton constituency to meet, share ideas and prepare for... Local News
Letter: The Council Needs to Start Treating Residents like Customers 8th July 2026 Dear Editor, One of the biggest lessons I've learnt as a candidate isn't about politics. It's about customer service. Every week I speak to residents who have... Opinions
How Has It Taken Over a Year to Install Speed Limit Signs? 6th July 2026 Conservative candidate Sean Houlston has written to Cheshire East Council demanding answers over the prolonged delay in installing permanent speed limit signs... Local News
