Cheshire Independent Issue 217

3 AUGUST 2026 Visit our website: www.independentnewspapers.co.uk CHESHIRE has been placed in the top perform- ing group of forces in a new report by HMICFRS. Cheshire was placed in Level One – which indicates that no further action or intervention is required from the performance system at this time. The Policing Performance System has replaced the HMICFRS ‘Scan’ and ‘Engage’ monitoring process. In the new system, every police force in England and Wales has been assigned a level from Level One to Level Four (Spe- cial Measures). The levels were assigned at TYTHERINGTON School is celebrating a fantastic set of ‘A’ Level results. The students have worked incredibly hard throughout their time at Tytherington, and we are extremely proud of what they have achieved. Their results reflect not only their academic ability, but also the hard work, resilience, and determination they have shown throughout their Sixth Form journey. Oliver Gowin achieved three A* grades and will be going on to study Engineer- ing at the University of Cam- bridge, St John’s College. Poppy Houldcroft achieved the highest value-added scores in the Sixth Form. This is based on progress made from GCSE. Poppy has secured a place at the University of Manchester to read Politics and Sociology. Jack Belford, Gabriella Ninka, Erin Vincent, Henry McCandless, Arlo Wight- McClean, Tom Griffin, Andrew Stewart, Joseph Wainwright, Akasya Diken, Lily Robinshaw, Poppy Houldcroft, Imogen Hough, William Marsten, Amelia Nelson, Zach Wilson, Lucy Cazalet and Lollie Woolley all achieved grades A or above in all their subjects. Headteacher, Mr Manny Botwe, said: “These results are also a wonderful endorse- ment of the Strong judgement our Sixth Form received from Ofsted.” TOP OF THE COPS! Cheshire Constabulary one of top performers have been assigned to Level One, reaffirming the excellent service we are delivering to the public of Cheshire. “This follows our recent end of year figures where we were ranked top in the country for crime outcome rates and we had the highest charge/sum- mons outcome rate in the UK for overall crime, demonstrat- ing our commitment to bring- ing offenders to justice and protecting vulnerable people. “Cheshire is also the best performing force for tackling violence offences, stalking and harassment, sexual offences and burglary and has some of the highest charge rates in the country for vehicle crime and shoplifting. This is on top of last year’s HMICFRS inspection, where we were the only Force to be graded as ‘out- standing’ inmanaging offend- ers and suspects, and one of only two forces to be graded as ‘outstanding’ for protecting vulnerable people. “These results are outstand- ing and reflect the hard work that officers and staff across the county deliver day in, day out to ensure that we continue to provide the best service pos- sible, supporting the people who need our help and to lock up those that cause misery and suffering.” Care home is cool! STAFF and residents at Barchester’s Arbour Court care home inMarple had a fantastic time celebrating National Ice Cream Day, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of cooling treats. Overseen by head chef Edmundo, staff and resi- dents made their very own strawberry ice cream and experimented with many dif- ferent types of toppings and flavour combinations. General Manager, Lisa O’Neill, said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was a National Ice CreamDay, the eyes of the staff lit up too! Who doesn’t love ice cream? We have all had a great time trying out new fla- vours and toppings, it was a wonderful way to keep cool in the heat.” Top exam results at Tytherington a new Policing Performance Monitoring Group (PPMG), which was chaired by His Maj- esty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) Michelle Skeer. In deciding which level to assign a force to, HMICFRS considered range of factors inspection findings, analysis of performance data and infor- mation from partner agencies. Chief Constable Mark Rob- erts said: “I’m proud that we