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flag Cheshire faces debate over £200K spent on citizen assemblies, seen by some as wasteful, others as vital community engagement.

flag A dispute has emerged in Cheshire over £200,565 spent on three citizen assemblies held in 2024 and 2025, organized by consultancy Think Insights and Strategy. flag MP Esther McVey called the project wasteful, comparing the cost to eight PCSO salaries and claiming it yielded predictable outcomes. flag Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price defended the spending, saying it was part of a community-led approach, represented less than 0.08% of his budget, and helped engage diverse residents, including those distrustful of police. flag Costs have decreased with each event, and nine assemblies are planned, with funding approved by the government to help preserve some PCSO roles.

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