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Tatton MP backs Alderley Park for Chinese investment
Saturday 24th February 2018
Sat 24th Feb 2018
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Tatton MP backs Alderley Park for Chinese investment

Tatton MP Esther McVey visited Alderley Park recently to meet with company bosses and owners of the site. The UK's largest bioscience campus is hoping…
Cinema chain confirms Wilmslow venue not an option for them
Friday 23rd February 2018
Fri 23rd Feb 2018
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Cinema chain confirms Wilmslow venue not an option for them

As reported on wilmslow.co.uk earlier this week, Wilmslow Town Council is exploring the options for turning the Rex building back into a cinema as well…
Cheshire East approves budget with maximum council tax increase
Friday 23rd February 2018
Fri 23rd Feb 2018
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Cheshire East approves budget with maximum council tax increase

Cheshire East Council has voted to approve its budget plan for 2018-19 at a meeting of the full council on Thursday, 22nd February. As a result Council…
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Wilmslow Wells to host another Souperday
Thursday 22nd February 2018
Thu 22nd Feb 2018

Wilmslow Wells to host another Souperday

Wilmslow Wells for Africa will be holding their first Souperday of the year at Wilmslow Methodist Church on Saturday, 3rd March. The charity has been…
Drive to make Wilmslow a
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Wed 21st Feb 2018
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Drive to make Wilmslow a "plastic free" town

A number of voluntary groups across Wilmslow have come together to support a campaign to make Wilmslow a plastic-free town. Led by Transition Wilmslow,…
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Wed 21st Feb 2018
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"We failed completely to try and influence the planning authority"

A Wilmslow Town Councillor has heavily criticised their failure to attend a recent meeting of the Northern Planning Committee (NPC) and influence their…
Decision due on plan for 161 homes off Dean Row Road
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Wed 21st Feb 2018
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Decision due on plan for 161 homes off Dean Row Road

The planning application for a residential development at Heathfield Farm, off Dean Row Road in Wilmslow, is scheduled to be determined next week. Taylor…
New friends invited as station group plans for the year ahead
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Wed 21st Feb 2018

New friends invited as station group plans for the year ahead

The Friends of Handforth Station are pressing ahead with plans for a major sculpture and access for all at the station in the coming months and in order…
Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan on schedule for autumn referendum
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Wed 21st Feb 2018
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Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan on schedule for autumn referendum

Volunteers are hoping that the Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan, that will guide planning development in the town over the next 15 years, will go to referendum…
Handforth residents urged to give their views on neighbourhood plan
Tuesday 20th February 2018
Tue 20th Feb 2018
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Handforth residents urged to give their views on neighbourhood plan

Handforth Parish Council has submitted a proposed Neighbourhood Development Plan to Handforth Parish Council for consideration. The submission version…
Town Council exploring options to bring back The Rex cinema
Tuesday 20th February 2018
Tue 20th Feb 2018
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Town Council exploring options to bring back The Rex cinema

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to explore the options for turning the Rex building back into a cinema as well as an arts and community space. Speaking…
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Church invests in new community space
Tuesday 20th February 2018
Tue 20th Feb 2018

Church invests in new community space

Wilmslow's newest community meeting space, the Undercroft at Wilmslow United Reformed Church on Alderley Road, is now officially open. At a special launch…
Help identify which Wilmslow roads should be a police priority
Monday 19th February 2018
Mon 19th Feb 2018
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Help identify which Wilmslow roads should be a police priority

Throughout February police officers will be gathering information from local residents to enable them to set their traffic priorities for each area of…
Car stolen overnight during Handforth Road burglary
Sunday 18th February 2018
Sun 18th Feb 2018
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Car stolen overnight during Handforth Road burglary

House to house enquiries are being carried out on Handforth Road today after a burglary was carried out early this week. The occupant went to bed at approximately…
Council calls on dog owners to ‘get a grip’
Sunday 18th February 2018
Sun 18th Feb 2018
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Council calls on dog owners to ‘get a grip’

Cheshire East is calling on dog owners to 'get a grip' and ensure their pets don't harm livestock and nesting birds. The Council says dogs worrying and…
Families can learn all about recycling at half-term event
Saturday 17th February 2018
Sat 17th Feb 2018

Families can learn all about recycling at half-term event

Local residents are being invited to a free event at Wilmslow Library where they can learn more about recycling. Ansa Environmental Services are hosting…
Youth theatre group invites you to the Jellicle Ball
Saturday 17th February 2018
Sat 17th Feb 2018

Youth theatre group invites you to the Jellicle Ball

Award winning TEMPO (The Edge Musical Performing Organisation) are back and this year they are bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical 'Cats' to…
New homes plan refused to protect character of Bollin Valley
Friday 16th February 2018
Fri 16th Feb 2018
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New homes plan refused to protect character of Bollin Valley

Planning permission has been refused for a development of four houses within the Green Belt and an Area of Special County Value at Wilmslow Park South.…
Pop-up restaurant brings exciting new eating experience to Wilmslow
Friday 16th February 2018
Fri 16th Feb 2018

Pop-up restaurant brings exciting new eating experience to Wilmslow

Promotional Feature We are delighted to bring to Wilmslow an exciting new eating experience. Hyssop is a new "Pop-Up Restaurant" venture that will offer…
Handforth Station awarded for its work with young people
Friday 16th February 2018
Fri 16th Feb 2018

Handforth Station awarded for its work with young people

Handforth Station was amongst the winners at the 15th Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards evening held on Tuesday 23rd January. The Friends of Handforth…