Lindow Common

Car parks closed to discourage travel during lockdown
Monday 20th April 2020
Mon 20th Apr 2020
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Car parks closed to discourage travel during lockdown

Three car parks at popular parks and recreational spaces in Wilmslow have been closed due to coronavirus lockdown. Cheshire East Council and Cheshire…
Criminal damage at Lindow Common
Monday 5th September 2016
Mon 5th Sep 2016

Criminal damage at Lindow Common

Police are appealing for witnesses after a section of land was damaged at Lindow Common. PC Lesley Long said "On the last weekend of July there was a…
Reader's Photo: Lindow Common enveloped in fog
Thursday 5th November 2015
Thu 5th Nov 2015
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Reader's Photo: Lindow Common enveloped in fog

Giulio Bigazzi kindly sent me this lovely photo of the bench at the side of Lindow Common taken with a 1933 Leica camera on Monday, 2nd November. If you…
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Reader's Photo: Morning dog walk on Lindow Common
Saturday 17th October 2015
Sat 17th Oct 2015

Reader's Photo: Morning dog walk on Lindow Common

Stuart Williams kindly sent me this lovely photo which he took on the morning of Tuesday 13th October whilst walking his dog on Lindow Common. If you…
Another tree-mendous sculpture thanks to a personal donation
Thursday 6th August 2015
Thu 6th Aug 2015
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Another tree-mendous sculpture thanks to a personal donation

Talented local artist Ed Pilkington has created another fantastic wooden carving for local residents and visitors to enjoy. Following the buzzard, which…
Lindow Common scoops RHS In Bloom bio-diversity award
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014
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Lindow Common scoops RHS In Bloom bio-diversity award

Lindow Common has won the bio-diversity award at the 2014 RHS North West in Bloom 2014 awards presentation held in Southport on Friday, 24th October.…
Friday 9th May 2014
Fri 9th May 2014
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"Common damaged by lack of respect"

Earlier this week councillors and volunteers were at Lindow Common working to improve the facilities. The group treated all 24 benches at the Site of…
Lindow Common scrub-bashing session
Monday 25th November 2013
Mon 25th Nov 2013

Lindow Common scrub-bashing session

Cheshire East Rangers are inviting volunteers to lend a hand scrub-bashing on Sunday, 1st December, to help cut back unwanted self-seeded growth. Ranger…
Take a fresh look at Lindow Common
Saturday 19th October 2013
Sat 19th Oct 2013
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Take a fresh look at Lindow Common

Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to take a fresh look at Lindow Common this half term. Five new information boards have been installed telling…
Help rid Lindow Common of unwanted growth
Tuesday 1st October 2013
Tue 1st Oct 2013

Help rid Lindow Common of unwanted growth

Cheshire East Rangers are looking for volunteers to lend a hand at this weekend's scrub-bashing to help cut back unwanted growth at the Common. Ranger…
Town Council funds more fencing for Lindow Common
Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Tue 23rd Jul 2013
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Town Council funds more fencing for Lindow Common

Wilmslow Town Council (WTC) has agreed to fund more fencing to protect species at Lindow Common. Fencing will be provided, at a cost of approximately…
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Discarded barbecue causes fire at Lindow Common
Saturday 8th June 2013
Sat 8th Jun 2013

Discarded barbecue causes fire at Lindow Common

A barbecue which had been carelessly discarded caused a fire at Lindow Common this week. Firefighters were called to the Site of Special Scientific Interest…
Wardens call for dog owners to tighten the leash
Tuesday 4th June 2013
Tue 4th Jun 2013
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Wardens call for dog owners to tighten the leash

Dog walkers are being asked to keep their dogs under control when visiting a protected precious natural habitat in the town. The Council is reinforcing…
Another chance to take guided walk around fascinating site
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Thu 2nd May 2013

Another chance to take guided walk around fascinating site

Residents have another opportunity to take a guided walk around Lindow Common and learn about its importance as a protected precious natural habitat.…
Objections raised over application for continued use of peat processing plant
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Tue 2nd Apr 2013
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Objections raised over application for continued use of peat processing plant

A preservation society has objected to plans for the continued use of the peat processing and bagging plant and related buildings off Moor Lane. Croghan…
Celebrations to mark Lindow Common's 50th year
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Wed 27th Mar 2013
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Celebrations to mark Lindow Common's 50th year

A series of events are planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lindow Common being designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The…