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Cabinet member banned from being company director for misusing charity donations resigns
Thursday 14th April 2016
Thu 14th Apr 2016
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Cabinet member banned from being company director for misusing charity donations resigns

A Cabinet member who is disqualified from being a company director has resigned today (Thursday 14th April) with immediate effect. Councillor Sam Gardner,…
Local Plan: Last chance to have your say on proposed changes
Thursday 14th April 2016
Thu 14th Apr 2016
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Local Plan: Last chance to have your say on proposed changes

Local residents are being urged to have their say on the proposed changes to the Local Plan before the consultation ends next week. Cheshire East Council…
Take aim for the Robin Hood Olympics
Thursday 14th April 2016
Thu 14th Apr 2016
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Take aim for the Robin Hood Olympics

Calling all Merry Men – and women! Robin Hood and his brave band will be sweeping into Wilmslow for target practice as Sherwood Forest springs to…
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Two arrests after drugs raid in Lacey Green
Wednesday 13th April 2016
Wed 13th Apr 2016

Two arrests after drugs raid in Lacey Green

Two people were arrested this morning after drugs were found in a house in the Lacey Green area of Wilmslow. Police executed a drugs warrant at an address…
Plan for 14 homes on site of former garden centre
Wednesday 13th April 2016
Wed 13th Apr 2016
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Plan for 14 homes on site of former garden centre

Planning permission is being sought for a residential development of 14 houses within the Green Belt off Moor Lane. Elan Homes have applied to build 14…
Concert of English music to mark St George’s Day
Wednesday 13th April 2016
Wed 13th Apr 2016

Concert of English music to mark St George’s Day

Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra's next concert takes place on St George's Day, and how better to mark the occasion than by a concert of English music. The…
Reader's Letter: Cheshire East’s record is poor
Wednesday 13th April 2016
Wed 13th Apr 2016
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Reader's Letter: Cheshire East’s record is poor

Cheshire East Council has shown many incompetencies by first running to a London-based agency to advise on local town planning (instead of using a local…
Chance to run the bypass
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016
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Chance to run the bypass

Nearly six years after the road opened, both club and fun runners are being offered the opportunity to run a unique new 5 mile road race the Alderley…
Leading Wilmslow opticians nominated as ‘Fashion Practice of the Year’ in national award
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016

Leading Wilmslow opticians nominated as ‘Fashion Practice of the Year’ in national award

Promotional Feature Albert Road Opticians based in Wilmslow has been nominated as Fashion Practice of the Year in National Optician Awards. Owner and…
Council to help fund birthday street parties for the Queen
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016

Council to help fund birthday street parties for the Queen

Communities across Cheshire East are encouraged to apply for grants to hold celebratory street parties to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. The Council…
George Osborne releases tax return summary
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016

George Osborne releases tax return summary

Tatton MP George Osborne has published a summary of his tax return for the last financial year and says he will continue to publish this information in…
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Barlow's Beef: Another stunning £800k loss from Cheshire East
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Another stunning £800k loss from Cheshire East

I was somewhat taken aback by the news emanating from the hallowed halls of Cheshire East this week: Cheshire East Council has entered into an agreement…
The Dogfather: Learning to read your dog
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016

The Dogfather: Learning to read your dog

I was asked to accompany a new family on their selection of a rescue dog today. They had made their decision on a previous visit and wanted me to confirm…
Last chance to register to vote
Monday 11th April 2016
Mon 11th Apr 2016

Last chance to register to vote

With only a week until the deadline Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to make sure they are registered to vote. On May 5th, voters in Cheshire…
Police operation targets drivers
Monday 11th April 2016
Mon 11th Apr 2016
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Police operation targets drivers

Drivers are being targeted in an operation to raise awareness of road safety. 'Operation Fatal 4' is designed to reinforce the rules of the road –…
Rail expert joins Friends to celebrate their 20th anniversary
Sunday 10th April 2016
Sun 10th Apr 2016

Rail expert joins Friends to celebrate their 20th anniversary

Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) are delighted that rail expert Professor Paul Salveson will be the guest speaker at their forthcoming annual meeting.…
Council’s launches new skills and growth company
Saturday 9th April 2016
Sat 9th Apr 2016
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Council’s launches new skills and growth company

Cheshire East Council has launched a new 'arms-length' company to bring together various skills and growth services under one structure. The new Skills…
Through the Looking Glass
Friday 8th April 2016
Fri 8th Apr 2016

Through the Looking Glass

Promotional Feature Local Company CLICKS AND LINKS is pioneering VIRTUAL REALITY Applications and has immediate need for ARTISTS, DESIGNERS & PROGRAMMERS.…
Plans for new watersports and activity park submitted
Friday 8th April 2016
Fri 8th Apr 2016
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Plans for new watersports and activity park submitted

A planning application has now been submitted to create a watersports and outdoor activity centre at the site of a former quarry in Chelford. The site…
Cash stolen from Handforth Church
Thursday 7th April 2016
Thu 7th Apr 2016

Cash stolen from Handforth Church

A church in Handforth was broken into last week and approximately £100 in cash was stolen. Thieves broke into Saint Chads Church on Wilmslow Road…