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Lest We Forget: February 1916 Verdun
Sunday 14th February 2016
Sun 14th Feb 2016

Lest We Forget: February 1916 Verdun

1916 was a cruel year when some of the problems that affect us today began to emerge. February, however, was not cursed for Wilmslow as no local fatalities…
Proposed changes and new site allocations for local plan revealed
Friday 12th February 2016
Fri 12th Feb 2016
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Proposed changes and new site allocations for local plan revealed

A report detailing the proposed changes to the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy, including the new and amended strategic sites has been published. The…
Cheshire Fire Authority to increase precept by 1.99%
Thursday 11th February 2016
Thu 11th Feb 2016
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Cheshire Fire Authority to increase precept by 1.99%

Cheshire Fire Authority has agreed a new £42 million budget for 2016-17 and decided to increase the amount needed from local Council Tax by 1.99%.…
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Cheshire Police judged fair and ethical but let down by stop and search
Thursday 11th February 2016
Thu 11th Feb 2016
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Cheshire Police judged fair and ethical but let down by stop and search

A report published today (Thursday 11th February) by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary focuses on how 'legitimate' a police force is at keeping…
Section of Adlington Road to close for 8 weeks
Thursday 11th February 2016
Thu 11th Feb 2016
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Section of Adlington Road to close for 8 weeks

Updated: 16th February 8.40am. Cheshire East Council has confirmed today "The dates for the closure on Adlington Road are now 14th March-7th May 2016,…
New war memorial honours Handforth's fallen
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Wed 10th Feb 2016
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New war memorial honours Handforth's fallen

Handforth now has its own war memorial to honour serving residents who fell in battle. Located on the grass verge off Wilmslow Road, the Handforth War…
Tennis club plans to light up courts
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Wed 10th Feb 2016

Tennis club plans to light up courts

Pownall Park Tennis Club is applying for planning permission to install floodlights to enable all year round use of the courts. Up to 10pm Monday to Sunday…
Local Plan to go for approval by Full Council this month then to consultation
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Wed 10th Feb 2016
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Local Plan to go for approval by Full Council this month then to consultation

Cheshire East Council's Local Plan Strategy to shape development across the Borough up to 2030 has moved a step closer to being put in place. Following…
No direct trains to London for 11 days
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Wed 10th Feb 2016

No direct trains to London for 11 days

Rail passengers wishing to travel between Wilmslow and Crewe later this month are reminded they will face long delays. There will be no direct trains…
Plans for watersports and outdoor adventure park unveiled
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Tue 9th Feb 2016
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Plans for watersports and outdoor adventure park unveiled

Plans have been unveiled for a new watersports and outdoor adventure park on a former quarry site, just outside Chelford. Cheshire Lakes is currently…
Barlow's Beef: Cheshire wags grieve for Barbie
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Tue 9th Feb 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Cheshire wags grieve for Barbie

What in god's name has happened to Barbie?In an ever-changing world Barbie was a cultural icon. Without Barbie there would be no Kylie Minogue, Cheryl…
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The Dogfather: Creatures of routine
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Tue 9th Feb 2016

The Dogfather: Creatures of routine

At 12 years-old Murphy is my senior dog. He's travelled thousands of miles in the back of my truck, slept in hotel rooms, barns, kennels and sheds without…
Cheshire East named ‘happiest place’ in England
Monday 8th February 2016
Mon 8th Feb 2016
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Cheshire East named ‘happiest place’ in England

Cheshire East has been named as the happiest place to live in England. It came fifth in the whole of the UK in the Office for National Statistics' happiness…
Cheshire East launches survey into key workers housing needs
Monday 8th February 2016
Mon 8th Feb 2016

Cheshire East launches survey into key workers housing needs

Cheshire East Council has launched a campaign to meet the housing needs of key workers such as emergency services staff. The Council wants to hear the…
Orchestra to perform an energetic showpiece
Sunday 7th February 2016
Sun 7th Feb 2016

Orchestra to perform an energetic showpiece

With winter storms sweeping the land, Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra feels that we all need a bit of brightening up – with a programme of some of the…
Updated: Hawthorn Lane closed for three weeks
Sunday 7th February 2016
Sun 7th Feb 2016
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Updated: Hawthorn Lane closed for three weeks

A section of Hawthorn Lane will be closed for three weeks to enable National Grid to install replacement pipes. The road will be closed from the junction…
New arrival at Handforth Station needs a name
Saturday 6th February 2016
Sat 6th Feb 2016

New arrival at Handforth Station needs a name

There's a new creature hiding in the bushes at Handforth Station, amongst the many other artistic items for passengers to look out for. The latest addition…
Cheshire Police to increase precept by 3.2%
Friday 5th February 2016
Fri 5th Feb 2016
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Cheshire Police to increase precept by 3.2%

Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has agreed a 3.2% (10p per week) increase in the police precept for 2016/17 which will enable him to add an…
Clean Team awarded community grant
Friday 5th February 2016
Fri 5th Feb 2016
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Clean Team awarded community grant

Wilmslow Clean Team has been awarded a community grant to help cover the cost of advertising materials and to enable them to purchase additional litter…
Future of games area uncertain following complaints about noise
Thursday 4th February 2016
Thu 4th Feb 2016
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Future of games area uncertain following complaints about noise

Cheshire East Council has received a number of complaints from local residents regarding noise and disturbance from a children's play area in Handforth.…