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Council considers feedback on sites for future housing development
Friday 17th January 2020
Fri 17th Jan 2020

Council considers feedback on sites for future housing development

Cheshire East Council has confirmed it will consider which sites in Alderley Edge will be allocated for future housing development in the summer. Cheshire…
Council's refusal of care home plan 'is one of the most bizarre planning decisions I have ever seen'
Thursday 16th January 2020
Thu 16th Jan 2020
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Council's refusal of care home plan 'is one of the most bizarre planning decisions I have ever seen'

Following yesterday's decision by the Northern Planning Committee to refuse planning permission for a care home to be built in Wilmslow, the CEO of Altrincham…
Firefighters rescue man from smoke-logged house
Thursday 16th January 2020
Thu 16th Jan 2020

Firefighters rescue man from smoke-logged house

Firefighters were called to a house on Tudor Road in Wilmslow at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 15th January, following reports of smoke coming from the building.…
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Committee go against officer's recommendation to refuse controversial plans for care home
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Wed 15th Jan 2020
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Committee go against officer's recommendation to refuse controversial plans for care home

Controversial plans to demolish two detached residential properties in Wilmslow and erect a care home have been refused by the Northern Planning Committee…
Transition Wilmslow brings back Repair Café
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Wed 15th Jan 2020

Transition Wilmslow brings back Repair Café

After a very successful first Repair Café in Handforth in October, Transition Wilmslow is holding an event in Wilmslow on Saturday 18th January.…
Public meeting: Handforth residents urged to take action on climate change
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Wed 15th Jan 2020

Public meeting: Handforth residents urged to take action on climate change

Handforth residents who are interested in reducing their carbon footprint are being invited to a public meeting this month. Local resident Andrew Backhouse,…
Appeal to help locate stolen items following police pursuit in Wilmslow
Tuesday 14th January 2020
Tue 14th Jan 2020

Appeal to help locate stolen items following police pursuit in Wilmslow

Officers are appealing for assistance from the public following a police pursuit in Wilmslow. At approximately 2pm on Sunday, 12th January, officers attempted…
Have your say on proposed increase for fire service precept
Tuesday 14th January 2020
Tue 14th Jan 2020

Have your say on proposed increase for fire service precept

Cheshire Fire Authority is seeking views on its proposal to increase its share of council tax by 1.99% for 2020-21. The increase would see the precept…
Two men arrested for series of offences following police chase through Wilmslow
Monday 13th January 2020
Mon 13th Jan 2020

Two men arrested for series of offences following police chase through Wilmslow

Two men has been arrestd following a police chase through Wilmslow on Sunday, 12th January, involving lots of police cars, an ambulance and helicopter.…
Cheshire Constabulary appoints new Assistant Chief Constable
Monday 13th January 2020
Mon 13th Jan 2020

Cheshire Constabulary appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Cheshire Constabulary has a new Assistant Chief Constable after Jenny Sims joined the force on Monday 6th January. She will oversee the Operations Portfolio…
Plans for new residential development in Dean Row
Monday 13th January 2020
Mon 13th Jan 2020
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Plans for new residential development in Dean Row

Plans have been submitted for a new residential development in the Dean Row area of Wilmslow. Hartford Homes are applying for permission to build three…
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Clean Team kicks off the year with large turnout of volunteers
Sunday 12th January 2020
Sun 12th Jan 2020
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Clean Team kicks off the year with large turnout of volunteers

Wilmslow Clean Team kicked off their efforts to remove litter from the town centre by welcoming possibly their largest group for their first pick of 2020.…
Don't miss chance to share your views on governance of town and parish councils
Sunday 12th January 2020
Sun 12th Jan 2020

Don't miss chance to share your views on governance of town and parish councils

Local residents are being urged not to miss out on sharing your views on the governance arrangements for all Cheshire East's town and parish councils.…
Council steps in to save Saturday bus service
Saturday 11th January 2020
Sat 11th Jan 2020
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Council steps in to save Saturday bus service

Cheshire East Council has announced that it will be subsidising a new commercial bus service which launches towards the end of the month. Following Arriva…
Elderly Alderley Edge resident conned out of £40,000 in cash and goods
Friday 10th January 2020
Fri 10th Jan 2020

Elderly Alderley Edge resident conned out of £40,000 in cash and goods

Cheshire police has issued an urgent warning to the public after three elderly victims were conned out of more than £60,000 by fraudsters posing…
Investigation into cause of fire complete as restaurant prepares to reopen
Thursday 9th January 2020
Thu 9th Jan 2020

Investigation into cause of fire complete as restaurant prepares to reopen

An investigation into the cause of the fire at an Alderley Edge restaurant last week has now been completed. Customers were evacuated from Piccolino on…
Council’s children’s services ‘requires improvement to be good’
Thursday 9th January 2020
Thu 9th Jan 2020

Council’s children’s services ‘requires improvement to be good’

Following a recent inspection, Cheshire East Council's children's services have been rated as 'requires improvement to be good'. Ofsted undertook an inspection…
Council confirms action to be taken to improve safety of Alderley Edge Bypass
Thursday 9th January 2020
Thu 9th Jan 2020
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Council confirms action to be taken to improve safety of Alderley Edge Bypass

Following a coroner's call for action to be taken by the local authority to prevent further deaths on the Alderley Edge Bypass, Cheshire East Council…
Coroner calls for action as bypass 'presents a danger to life'
Wednesday 8th January 2020
Wed 8th Jan 2020
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Coroner calls for action as bypass 'presents a danger to life'

A coroner has called for action to be taken by Cheshire East Council to prevent further deaths on the Alderley Edge Bypass. Mrs Jean Harkin, Assistant…
Lodge on the Edge: Luxury Serviced Accommodation Award Winners
Wednesday 8th January 2020
Wed 8th Jan 2020

Lodge on the Edge: Luxury Serviced Accommodation Award Winners

Promotional Feature We are delighted to have been awarded most luxurious serviced apartment in East Cheshire for 2019. The Lodge on the Edge is situated…