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Closure of service road and parking bays as shops prepare to re-open
Monday 8th June 2020
Mon 8th Jun 2020
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Closure of service road and parking bays as shops prepare to re-open

As reported on wilmslow.co.uk last week, Cheshire East Council is introducing a range of measures in sixteen towns and larger villages across the being…
Team effort to clear litter strewn across town park
Monday 8th June 2020
Mon 8th Jun 2020
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Team effort to clear litter strewn across town park

Whilst the beautiful weather last week brought an influx of visitors to The Carrs it also resulted in a large amount of litter being discarded in the…
Reader's Letter: Continuing problems on the Peat Bog
Sunday 7th June 2020
Sun 7th Jun 2020
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Reader's Letter: Continuing problems on the Peat Bog

When the Local Government Ombudsman found the Council guilty of maladministration in 2013 and said this maladministration should not persist we didn't…
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The Greener Handforth project continues to flourish
Saturday 6th June 2020
Sat 6th Jun 2020

The Greener Handforth project continues to flourish

The Friends of Handforth Station are still working hard to keep the station friendly and attractive during the current lockdown. While strictly following…
Temporary measures to be introduced as high streets prepare to re-open
Friday 5th June 2020
Fri 5th Jun 2020
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Temporary measures to be introduced as high streets prepare to re-open

Cheshire East Council is set to introduce a range of measures aimed at protecting people and support local businesses ready for the government's high…
Council issues statement regarding parking problems at The Carrs
Friday 5th June 2020
Fri 5th Jun 2020
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Council issues statement regarding parking problems at The Carrs

Following our request for a comment from Cheshire East Council regarding the parking situation on Cliff Road and their response to the parking on the…
Warning issued following surge in fraud offences during lockdown
Thursday 4th June 2020
Thu 4th Jun 2020

Warning issued following surge in fraud offences during lockdown

Cheshire Constabulary is warning residents to be vigilant following a significant increase in fraud offences. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic…
'Somebody is going to get killed or seriously hurt'
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Wed 3rd Jun 2020
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'Somebody is going to get killed or seriously hurt'

Local residents and visitors to The Carrs, are becoming increasing exasperated and concerned about the dangerous and inconsiderate parking. The pavement…
Reader's Letter: Am I alone in thinking?
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Tue 2nd Jun 2020
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Reader's Letter: Am I alone in thinking?

There is nothing new in groups of photographers capturing images of top of the range cars and especially sports cars and performance uprated saloon cars.…
Council launches consultation on its equality objectives
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Tue 2nd Jun 2020

Council launches consultation on its equality objectives

Cheshire East Council is asking residents, staff and communities for their views on its refreshed equality objectives as part of a duty to comply with…
PH Homes submit exclusive development plans for Hale
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Tue 2nd Jun 2020

PH Homes submit exclusive development plans for Hale

Promotional Feature Following their other successful projects in the prestigious Hale and Bowdon area, award-winning luxury property developer PH Homes…
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Virtual Christmas tree collection supports local hospice this summer
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Tue 2nd Jun 2020

Virtual Christmas tree collection supports local hospice this summer

Whilst it may be the wrong time of year for Christmas trees, it is still the season of goodwill towards East Cheshire Hospice. The latest charity to show…
Call for closure of playing fields to be delayed until after lockdown
Monday 1st June 2020
Mon 1st Jun 2020
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Call for closure of playing fields to be delayed until after lockdown

Some local residents are calling for the closure of a park to be delayed as the open space is more important to them than usual during the current lockdown.…
Tatton Park to reopen its parkland to the public
Monday 1st June 2020
Mon 1st Jun 2020
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Tatton Park to reopen its parkland to the public

Tatton Park is to reopen its parkland to the public on Wednesday, 3rd June. The decision is part of a phased response to the latest government guidance…
Fire believed to have been started deliberately in town park
Monday 1st June 2020
Mon 1st Jun 2020

Fire believed to have been started deliberately in town park

Firefighters were called to a fire in The Carrs, which is believed to have started deliberately, on Sunday, 31st May. One fire engine from Wilmslow along…
Step in time with the new norm
Monday 1st June 2020
Mon 1st Jun 2020

Step in time with the new norm

Promotional Feature Great news Alderley Edge Foot Clinic is now fully open and taking appointments. After the Initial lockdown announcement Alderley Edge…
Children forced onto roads as vehicles block footpath
Friday 29th May 2020
Fri 29th May 2020
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Children forced onto roads as vehicles block footpath

Local residents and visitors to The Carrs, including parents with prams and young children with bikes, were forced to walk in the road on Thursday, 28th…
Animal Sanctuary is hosting first ever Virtual Pet Show
Friday 29th May 2020
Fri 29th May 2020
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Animal Sanctuary is hosting first ever Virtual Pet Show

Like many local charities the Animal Sanctuary has sadly had to cancel or defer a number of fundraising and celebratory events that were planned for Spring…
Bellway developments re-open across Cheshire
Friday 29th May 2020
Fri 29th May 2020

Bellway developments re-open across Cheshire

Promotional Feature House hunters have welcomed the news that leading housebuilder Bellway has reopened the sales offices at a number of its desirable…
Council launches discretionary fund for prioritised businesses
Thursday 28th May 2020
Thu 28th May 2020

Council launches discretionary fund for prioritised businesses

Cheshire East Council has today (28th May) launched a £4.28m discretionary fund to support small businesses. The scheme will be open for applications…