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It’s no ‘Ordinary Days’ at The Green Room
Monday 13th November 2023
Mon 13th Nov 2023

It’s no ‘Ordinary Days’ at The Green Room

The musical Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon, a heartfelt and uplifting look at the lives of four young New Yorkers struggling to connect, marks the first sung…
Countdown to Christmas in Handforth
Sunday 12th November 2023
Sun 12th Nov 2023

Countdown to Christmas in Handforth

The festive celebrations will kick off in Handforth on Saturday, 25th November with the Christmas Light's Switch On. Festivities on the day will include…
Have your say on Council's plans to shape the future
Friday 10th November 2023
Fri 10th Nov 2023
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Have your say on Council's plans to shape the future

Cheshire East Council is developing a new strategic plan for the borough, for a number of reasons including: The significant number of new elected members…
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New trees to bring more greenery to town centre
Thursday 9th November 2023
Thu 9th Nov 2023
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New trees to bring more greenery to town centre

Parts of Alderley Road and Water Lane have been enhanced by the addition of eight olive trees. The olive trees were bought by Wilmslow Town Council and…
Full-time Customer Success Officer needed for mentoring and coaching software organisation
Thursday 9th November 2023
Thu 9th Nov 2023

Full-time Customer Success Officer needed for mentoring and coaching software organisation

Promotional Feature PLD is a small but fast-growing software development house based in Wilmslow that specialises in mentoring and coaching platforms.…
Remembrance Sunday arrangements confirmed for Wilmslow and Handforth
Friday 3rd November 2023
Fri 3rd Nov 2023

Remembrance Sunday arrangements confirmed for Wilmslow and Handforth

Wilmslow Town Council is pleased to confirm the Wilmslow Remembrance Sunday arrangements.A Remembrance Sunday Parade will depart from Grove Avenue at…
Charity Christmas Card Shop founder presented with prestigious High Sheriff Award
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Wed 1st Nov 2023

Charity Christmas Card Shop founder presented with prestigious High Sheriff Award

The High Sheriff of Cheshire, Dennis Dunn MBE JP DL, officially opened the 52nd annual Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop in Wilmslow on Tuesday,…
Volunteer Police officers in Cheshire to be given the opportunity to be equipped with Taser
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Wed 1st Nov 2023

Volunteer Police officers in Cheshire to be given the opportunity to be equipped with Taser

The Constabulary is set to become the first home office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with Taser. Experienced Special…
Hundreds object to car parking charges being introduced in Handforth
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Tue 31st Oct 2023
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Hundreds object to car parking charges being introduced in Handforth

In September Cheshire East Council announced plans to increases to the borough's parking charges. With parking charges having only been increased once…
Plan to close ticket offices scrapped
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Tue 31st Oct 2023
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Plan to close ticket offices scrapped

Controversial plans to axe up to 1,000 ticket offices across the UK, including Alderley Edge, Handforth and Wilmslow have been scrapped. The plans were…
50% of concessionary bus passes issued go unused
Monday 30th October 2023
Mon 30th Oct 2023
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50% of concessionary bus passes issued go unused

Cheshire East Council is asking all holders of a concessionary bus pass whether they need to renew their pass this year or whether it is no longer needed.…
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Have your say on Council's proposals to update charging arrangements in adult social care
Monday 30th October 2023
Mon 30th Oct 2023

Have your say on Council's proposals to update charging arrangements in adult social care

Cheshire East Council is seeking views on several proposed changes to its adult social care charging policy. The Council says the aim is to review the…
Youth Pantomime Society brings an outlaw adventure this Christmas!
Saturday 28th October 2023
Sat 28th Oct 2023

Youth Pantomime Society brings an outlaw adventure this Christmas!

Following on from the huge success of Cheshire Youth Pantomime's sell-out event last year, tickets are now available for their production of Robin Hood.…
Cheshire East Council reports potential shortfall of £18.7m
Thursday 26th October 2023
Thu 26th Oct 2023
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Cheshire East Council reports potential shortfall of £18.7m

Cheshire East Council has published an updated financial forecast which shows a potential shortfall of £18.7m against anticipated expenditure in…
Full time Concierge Services Administrator @ £20k pa plus benefits
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Wed 25th Oct 2023

Full time Concierge Services Administrator @ £20k pa plus benefits

Promotional Feature Just Resort Villas Limited are seeking to employ a local person for this office based full-time position, based in Prestbury, Macclesfield.…
Two organised firework events to light up Alderley Edge
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Tue 24th Oct 2023

Two organised firework events to light up Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge Community Primary School PTA are delighted to be hosting a fireworks display on Friday 3rd November for the whole of the Alderley Edge community.…
Doors removed to release man trapped following bypass crash
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Tue 24th Oct 2023

Doors removed to release man trapped following bypass crash

Firefighters were called following a collision on the Alderley Edge bypass on Monday, 23rd October. Two fire engines, one from Wilmslow and one from Macclesfield,…
Serves Up! Pure Padel to open brand new padel facility at Alderley Park
Monday 23rd October 2023
Mon 23rd Oct 2023

Serves Up! Pure Padel to open brand new padel facility at Alderley Park

Promotional Feature ● Pure Padel to open its first UK site at Bruntwood SciTech's Alderley Park in partnership with Everybody Health & Leisure●…
It's another Gold for Wilmslow in Bloom
Friday 20th October 2023
Fri 20th Oct 2023
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It's another Gold for Wilmslow in Bloom

Wilmslow In Bloom volunteers have received another Gold award in this years RHS North West In Bloom competition. Volunteers and guests of the In Bloom…
Plans confirmed for 2023 Wilmslow bonfire and fireworks celebration
Friday 20th October 2023
Fri 20th Oct 2023

Plans confirmed for 2023 Wilmslow bonfire and fireworks celebration

The Wilmslow Bonfire is returning to Carnival Fields again this year on Saturday 4th November. Organised by Wilmslow Round Table with all profits going…