Police to investigate CE over Air Quality Data

Cheshire East council confirmed yesterday that concerns about allegations of manipulated air quality data had been referred to Cheshire Constabulary.

Councillor Rachel Bailey, Leader of the Council said: "It is vital that these serious matters are dealt with fully and that if there has been any wrongdoing it is exposed. While a police investigation is a serious matter, I would like to reassure residents that the council itself has brought these matters forward in order to put things right.

"As these matters are now subject to criminal investigation, we are unable to give more information at this time."

A statement released by Cheshire Police says: "A meeting has now taken place with representatives from Cheshire East Council, who had raised their concerns in relation to allegations of manipulated air quality data.

"Having carefully reviewed all the information, we can now confirm that there are sufficient grounds to proceed with a formal investigation."

The council also referred concerns to Cheshire Police about the allocation of public funds in making a grant to Berkeley Academy and also concerns about land purchases.

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