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Wilmslow Music Festival announces final three acts
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Thu 23rd May 2013
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Wilmslow Music Festival announces final three acts

Another three local talented acts have been signed up to appear at the Town's inaugural Music Festival. John Mills, the chairman of the organising committee…
Party in Park aims to attract younger crowd
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Thu 23rd May 2013
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Party in Park aims to attract younger crowd

Plans are coming together for a Party in the Park this summer. Wilmslow Town Council is organising the community event in The Carrs, similar to the one…
Should Wilmslow produce a Neighbourhood Plan?
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Wed 22nd May 2013
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Should Wilmslow produce a Neighbourhood Plan?

Wilmslow Town Council is going to consult with the public and explore the merits of creating a Neighbourhood Plan for Wilmslow. Neighbourhood plans are…
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New body to oversee investment in transport
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Wed 22nd May 2013

New body to oversee investment in transport

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with its neighbouring councils to establish a new decision-making body to oversee the region's future investment…
Wilmslow Motor Show to return even bigger and better
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Tue 21st May 2013
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Wilmslow Motor Show to return even bigger and better

Following its hugely successful debut last year, the Wilmslow Motor Show is returning to the town on Saturday, September 7th. Once again the town centre…
New Chairman advocates 'greater engagement'
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Tue 21st May 2013
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New Chairman advocates 'greater engagement'

Wilmslow Town Council has elected a new Chairman who has vowed to have 'greater engagement' with the people of Wilmslow. Councillors voted unanimously…
Town Council confirms position on Green Belt development
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Tue 21st May 2013
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Town Council confirms position on Green Belt development

Wilmslow Town Council has responded to the latest Local Plan consultation regarding additional sites and maintained its previously adopted stance that…
Grants for community event and charity card shop
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Tue 21st May 2013

Grants for community event and charity card shop

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed this week to provide community grants to support two more local organisations. The first of which was for the Wilmslow…
House burglaries fall as residents pay attention to security warnings
Monday 20th May 2013
Mon 20th May 2013

House burglaries fall as residents pay attention to security warnings

Police say the number of burglaries linked to windows and doors being left unlocked has fallen, as residents have taken notice of warnings to secure their…
Lady suffers smoke inhalation after launderette fire
Saturday 18th May 2013
Sat 18th May 2013

Lady suffers smoke inhalation after launderette fire

A lady was treated for smoke inhalation following an early morning fire in a neighbouring launderette. Two fire crews, one from Wilmslow and one from…
Cheshire East Council elects its new Mayor
Saturday 18th May 2013
Sat 18th May 2013
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Cheshire East Council elects its new Mayor

Dorothy Flude, Labour councillor for Crewe South, has been formally sworn in as the new Mayor of Cheshire East. At a meeting of full Council on Wednesday,…
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Wilmslow set to become the scariest town
Friday 17th May 2013
Fri 17th May 2013

Wilmslow set to become the scariest town

Preparations are now underway for the 2013 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival and it's time for local businesses, schools, churches, Scouts, Guides, other organisations…
Campaign clock is ticking
Friday 17th May 2013
Fri 17th May 2013

Campaign clock is ticking

Time is running out for those who have registered their interest in getting a better deal on their gas and electricity bills. People who signed up to…
Youth encouraged to join forum and have their say on leisure activities
Thursday 16th May 2013
Thu 16th May 2013

Youth encouraged to join forum and have their say on leisure activities

Local councils are setting up a panel of young people to support and promote youth activities in the surrounding area. A group of young people will be…
Guides need more leaders
Thursday 16th May 2013
Thu 16th May 2013

Guides need more leaders

More volunteers are needed to keep up with the growing demand from girls in Wilmslow wishing to become Rainbows and Brownies. Girlguiding in Wilmslow…
Proposal for 250 homes on Green Belt separating Wilmslow and Alderley Edge
Wednesday 15th May 2013
Wed 15th May 2013
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Proposal for 250 homes on Green Belt separating Wilmslow and Alderley Edge

In addition to being consulted about a proposal for 174 new homes on Rotherwood Road, local residents also have two weeks left to have their say on whether…
Have your say on proposal for 174 new homes on Rotherwood Road
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013
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Have your say on proposal for 174 new homes on Rotherwood Road

Local residents have two weeks left to have their say on whether land at Rotherwood Road should be identified for a housing development of 174 homes.…
MAKERS: A selling exhibition of contemporary design crafts
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013

MAKERS: A selling exhibition of contemporary design crafts

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE CUBE Gallery, Manchester, 15th - 25th May MAKERS is the only contemporary design craft exhibition in the North that is dedicated…
86-year-old victim of bogus caller
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013

86-year-old victim of bogus caller

An elderly resident has become the victim of a bogus caller at her home on the Colshaw Estate. The 86-year-old lady was approached by an older male on…
Bear Grylls flies in to meet Scouts
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013

Bear Grylls flies in to meet Scouts

Thousands of Scouts had the opportunity to meet Bear Grylls at the weekend as the Chief Scout himself made a flying visit to Cheshire. 450 Scouts from…