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Wilmslow family challenge decision denying 10-year-old access to life-changing treatment
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Wed 17th Jun 2020
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Wilmslow family challenge decision denying 10-year-old access to life-changing treatment

The Wilmslow family of a girl with a rare debilitating condition have written to NHS England about a legal challenge against the decision not to provide…
Police appeal following death of dogs after visiting Wilmslow parks
Tuesday 16th June 2020
Tue 16th Jun 2020
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Police appeal following death of dogs after visiting Wilmslow parks

Police are appealing for information following recent reports on social media of dogs becoming ill or dying of suspected poisoning after visiting local…
Bollards not 'suitable to address the inconsiderate actions of those who choose to park illegally'
Tuesday 16th June 2020
Tue 16th Jun 2020
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Bollards not 'suitable to address the inconsiderate actions of those who choose to park illegally'

Following a local councillor's call for bollards to be introduced on Cliff Road, to prevent the obstructive parking which is forcing pedestrians onto…
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Residents urged to remain vigilant following emerging trend of pet fraud
Tuesday 16th June 2020
Tue 16th Jun 2020
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Residents urged to remain vigilant following emerging trend of pet fraud

Residents across Cheshire are being urged to remain vigilant when buying pets online following an emerging trend of animal related scams during the coronavirus…
driven ranked UK’s No 1 Creative Agency – above Saatchi and Saatchi
Monday 15th June 2020
Mon 15th Jun 2020

driven ranked UK’s No 1 Creative Agency – above Saatchi and Saatchi

Promotional Feature driven, the Wilmslow based Creative agency is leading the country with new business wins in 2020. In a new league table published…
The Edge car park reopens
Monday 15th June 2020
Mon 15th Jun 2020

The Edge car park reopens

The car park at the National Trust site in Alderley Edge has now reopened as lockdown restrictions are eased The public car park at The Edge is now open…
Driver injures his leg after bin lorry collision
Monday 15th June 2020
Mon 15th Jun 2020

Driver injures his leg after bin lorry collision

Fire crew called to unsafe structure after bin lorry collision in Wilmslow left the driver with an injured leg. Shortly after 8.45am this morning (Monday,…
Councillor wants bollards installed as 'it is clear common sense is not a valid deterrent'
Monday 15th June 2020
Mon 15th Jun 2020

Councillor wants bollards installed as 'it is clear common sense is not a valid deterrent'

Following complaints from local residents about the obstructive parking along Cliff Road, a local councillor is calling on Cheshire East Council to introduce…
Artisan Market returns to Wilmslow
Sunday 14th June 2020
Sun 14th Jun 2020
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Artisan Market returns to Wilmslow

Next weekend will see the return of the Wilmslow Artisan Market. Following recent government advice, Cheshire East Council that outdoor markets could…
Tickets issued to cars blocking the pavement
Saturday 13th June 2020
Sat 13th Jun 2020
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Tickets issued to cars blocking the pavement

The police are warning visitors to The Carrs that when the car park is full Cliff Road isn't to be used for overspill parking. Officers have attended…
Investigation into Council's awarding of a contract dropped
Friday 12th June 2020
Fri 12th Jun 2020
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Investigation into Council's awarding of a contract dropped

A police investigation into the awarding of a historical contract by Cheshire East Council has been dropped due to there being "insufficient evidence…
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Man who stole £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency from Wilmslow businessman jailed
Friday 12th June 2020
Fri 12th Jun 2020

Man who stole £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency from Wilmslow businessman jailed

A man from St Helens who stole more than £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a Wilmslow businessman has been jailed for 20 months. Mark Andrews,…
Some bus services return to normal as lockdown measures ease
Thursday 11th June 2020
Thu 11th Jun 2020
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Some bus services return to normal as lockdown measures ease

As lockdown restrictions are eased and more businesses prepare to re-open some local bus services are returning to normal. Due to a severe reduction in…
Cheshire East Council confirms position on re-opening of schools
Thursday 11th June 2020
Thu 11th Jun 2020

Cheshire East Council confirms position on re-opening of schools

Cheshire East Council has written to schools and parents to clarify the position regarding wider opening of Cheshire East Schools. This follows the release…
Cheshire Police to crackdown on anti-social use of motorbikes
Wednesday 10th June 2020
Wed 10th Jun 2020
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Cheshire Police to crackdown on anti-social use of motorbikes

Operational activity is being stepped up across the county to target the illegal and anti-social use of motorbikes. 'Operation Scrambler' was launched…
Share your memories of important historic dates
Wednesday 10th June 2020
Wed 10th Jun 2020

Share your memories of important historic dates

Wilmslow Historical Society knows that the virus lockdown has seen a lot of us looking into aspects of the past since we have perhaps found more time.…
'Council has made significant improvements in recent years to address issues of misconduct'
Tuesday 9th June 2020
Tue 9th Jun 2020
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'Council has made significant improvements in recent years to address issues of misconduct'

Cheshire East Council and the Local Government Association have published the full report of the corporate peer challenge undertaken earlier this year…
Cheshire East moves forward with scheme to help deliver affordable homes
Tuesday 9th June 2020
Tue 9th Jun 2020
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Cheshire East moves forward with scheme to help deliver affordable homes

Cheshire East Council have been considering mechanisms to increase the provision of sustainable and affordable homes, for rent and homeownership. Having…
Council to reintroduce parking fees
Tuesday 9th June 2020
Tue 9th Jun 2020
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Council to reintroduce parking fees

Cheshire East Council is to reintroduce parking charges across the borough from Monday, 15th June to coincide with the government plans to re-open highstreets…
Traveller encampment allowed to remain due to coronavirus
Tuesday 9th June 2020
Tue 9th Jun 2020

Traveller encampment allowed to remain due to coronavirus

A group of travellers who set up an unauthorised encampment on a town centre car park have been informed that they can remain there during the current…