News and Opinion

Wilmslow Town Council continues funding citizens advice service
Friday 13th June 2025
Fri 13th Jun 2025

Wilmslow Town Council continues funding citizens advice service

Wilmslow Town Council has continued its long-standing support for Citizens Advice Wilmslow. The funding of £37,874 will help maintain the provision…
Local charities helps 200 local teenagers celebrate prom in style
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Tue 10th Jun 2025
 |  1 Comment

Local charities helps 200 local teenagers celebrate prom in style

As exam season for 16 and 18 year olds comes to an end, a Wilmslow based charity has been helping teenagers whose families are worrying about the expense.…
Wilmslow teacher reveals future plans after being crowned winner of hit BBC show
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Tue 10th Jun 2025

Wilmslow teacher reveals future plans after being crowned winner of hit BBC show

A teacher from Wilmslow High School has been crowned the winner of BBC's Interior Design Masters, hosted by Alan Carr. John Cooper who teaches Design…
Advertisement
Advertisement
Campaign group urges council to protect historic peatland
Monday 9th June 2025
Mon 9th Jun 2025
 |  5 Comments

Campaign group urges council to protect historic peatland

A group of Wilmslow residents has joined together to urge Cheshire East Council to reclassify valuable peatland in Wilmslow as green belt, in order to…
Plans for new apartments at Wilmslow Park South
Friday 6th June 2025
Fri 6th Jun 2025
 |  2 Comments

Plans for new apartments at Wilmslow Park South

Plans have been submitted for a new apartment block in Wilmslow. Oaklyn Construction Ltd have applied for planning permission for the construction of…
Cinema on the Carrs cancelled due to forecasted heavy rain
Thursday 5th June 2025
Thu 5th Jun 2025

Cinema on the Carrs cancelled due to forecasted heavy rain

Wilmslow Town Council has, regrettably, cancelled Cinema on the Carrs, which was due to take place this Saturday, 7th June 2025. Wilmslow Town Mayor,…
Orbit Developments announced as headline sponsor for Wilmslow Live 2025
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Tue 3rd Jun 2025

Orbit Developments announced as headline sponsor for Wilmslow Live 2025

Promotional Feature The FREE music festival returns to Wilmslow town centre in June, backed by local businesses. Commercial property specialist, Orbit…
Plans submitted for new residential development off Cumber Lane
Monday 2nd June 2025
Mon 2nd Jun 2025
 |  12 Comments

Plans submitted for new residential development off Cumber Lane

Following a public consultation last year, Bellway homes have submitted a planning application for a residential development on land off Cumber Lane and…
Vacancy for Community Coordinator
Monday 2nd June 2025
Mon 2nd Jun 2025

Vacancy for Community Coordinator

Promotional Feature Job Title: Community Coordinator Hours: 25 hours per week Salary: Local Government Pay Scale Point 17 £15.58 per hour (FTE £30,060)…
ICO to move out of Wilmslow after 40 years
Monday 2nd June 2025
Mon 2nd Jun 2025
 |  2 Comments

ICO to move out of Wilmslow after 40 years

The Information Commissioner's Office will move its head office out of Wilmslow next year. The ICO's head office has been in Wilmslow since its foundation…
Pair seen acting suspiciously following attempted burglary
Saturday 31st May 2025
Sat 31st May 2025

Pair seen acting suspiciously following attempted burglary

Two people were seen acting suspiciously in the early hours of the morning following an attempted burglary in Wilmslow. In a 20-minute period, between…
Advertisement
Advertisement
Cheshire East pledges biggest investment in ten years to improve roads and transport
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Wed 28th May 2025
 |  10 Comments

Cheshire East pledges biggest investment in ten years to improve roads and transport

Cheshire East Council has annnounced plans for the biggest investment in 10 years on improving the condition of the borough's roads.  Cheshire East…
Local gardens to open their gates for Wilmslow charity
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Wed 28th May 2025

Local gardens to open their gates for Wilmslow charity

Wilmslow Wells for Africa (WWfA) will host their annual Garden's Day on Saturday, 28th June, showcasing 18 beautiful gardens across Wilmslow, Alderley…
East Cheshire Trust ranked worst for A&E wait times
Tuesday 27th May 2025
Tue 27th May 2025
 |  3 Comments

East Cheshire Trust ranked worst for A&E wait times

This week the TaxPayers' Alliance has published the NHS Rich List which examines the renumeration of senior managers across NHS trusts in 2023-24 and…
‘Wilmslow Live’ is back for 2025
Friday 23rd May 2025
Fri 23rd May 2025

‘Wilmslow Live’ is back for 2025

Promotional Feature · The stage is set for this year's flagship festival of live music and family fun · Free to attend event takes place…
Free street sports sessions coming to Wilmslow
Friday 23rd May 2025
Fri 23rd May 2025

Free street sports sessions coming to Wilmslow

Free Street sports sessions for children aged 8 – 14 years will be available from 2nd June until the end of summer. Funded by Wilmslow Town Council…
Final Call: Don’t miss the last days of Arighi Bianchi’s Spring Sale Extravaganza
Friday 23rd May 2025
Fri 23rd May 2025

Final Call: Don’t miss the last days of Arighi Bianchi’s Spring Sale Extravaganza

Promotional Feature With an unmissable extra £100 off and a free Grind Coffee If you're upgrading your interiors or finally planning to treat yourself…
Third man charged following burglary in Wilmslow
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Thu 22nd May 2025

Third man charged following burglary in Wilmslow

Detectives investigating a burglary in Wilmslow have charged a third man in relation to the incident. Damian Ormiston has been charged with one count…
New parking changes to come into effect next week
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Tue 20th May 2025
 |  11 Comments

New parking changes to come into effect next week

Residents are being reminded that changes to parking arrangements will come into effect at Cheshire East car parks on Monday, 26th May. Changes at council-operated…
Road closure and speed restrictions on A34 bypass continue next week
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Tue 20th May 2025
 |  2 Comments

Road closure and speed restrictions on A34 bypass continue next week

The speed restrictions on the A34 bypass and road closure for Pendleton Way will continue next week. These works are now scheduled to take place between…