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CycleWilmslow ride again
Monday 15th April 2013
Mon 15th Apr 2013

CycleWilmslow ride again

CycleWilmslow have teamed up again with Transition Wilmslow to lay on a free easy bike ride on Saturday, 20th April, which will set off from the Wilmslow…
Theatre group set to keep the 'Magic of the Musicals' alive
Saturday 13th April 2013
Sat 13th Apr 2013

Theatre group set to keep the 'Magic of the Musicals' alive

Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company (AWMTC) are all set to keep the 'Magic of the Musicals' alive at their Spring Concert next month. Rehearsals…
Manchester Uni students create green plan for Wilmslow
Friday 12th April 2013
Fri 12th Apr 2013

Manchester Uni students create green plan for Wilmslow

Planning students from The University of Manchester are currently working closely with local sustainability group, Transition Wilmslow, to produce a Green…
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Police warning following increase in burglaries
Wednesday 10th April 2013
Wed 10th Apr 2013

Police warning following increase in burglaries

Police are advising residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries in the Wilmslow area. Over the last few weeks there has been an increase…
Wilmslow resident raises £20,000 for injured veterans
Tuesday 9th April 2013
Tue 9th Apr 2013
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Wilmslow resident raises £20,000 for injured veterans

A Wilmslow resident and prolific fundraiser has raised just under £20,000 for the Combat Stress Appeal 'The Enemy Within' which was set up to ensure…
Council announces new senior management team
Tuesday 9th April 2013
Tue 9th Apr 2013
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Council announces new senior management team

Cheshire East Council announced today the first wave of appointments to new senior management posts, which replace the previous structure at the top of…
Chancellor supports Cancer Research campaign
Monday 8th April 2013
Mon 8th Apr 2013
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Chancellor supports Cancer Research campaign

The Rt Hon George Osborne MP is backing an appeal from Cancer Research UK to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. The Chancellor of…
Members needed for Police Audit Committee
Monday 8th April 2013
Mon 8th Apr 2013

Members needed for Police Audit Committee

An Audit Committee is being set to provide independent assurance on the adequacy of financial management in the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner…
Tractor fire on Prestbury Road
Saturday 6th April 2013
Sat 6th Apr 2013

Tractor fire on Prestbury Road

Firefighters were called to a tractor fire in Wilmslow this morning. One fire engine from Wilmslow was called to deal with the fire on Prestbury Road…
Guild players to perform 'Let it Be Me'
Saturday 6th April 2013
Sat 6th Apr 2013

Guild players to perform 'Let it Be Me'

Wilmslow Guild Players' next production is a moving new drama called 'Let It Be Me'. The play is written with gentle humour, insight and humanity, and…
Failure to crackdown on dog fouling
Friday 5th April 2013
Fri 5th Apr 2013
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Failure to crackdown on dog fouling

The problem of dog fouling on the pavements of Wilmslow is one that never goes away and it never ceases to amaze me that some dog owners can be so irresponsible.…
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Grass fire on Knowle Park
Friday 5th April 2013
Fri 5th Apr 2013
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Grass fire on Knowle Park

Firefighters were called to a grass fire in Handforth on Wednesday, 3rd April. One fire engine from Poynton was called to Knowle Park at 4.52pm. On arrival…
Incredible Edible planting for Wilmslow's In Bloom entry
Friday 5th April 2013
Fri 5th Apr 2013
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Incredible Edible planting for Wilmslow's In Bloom entry

Incredible Edible will be planting seeds at community plots across the town to celebrate the nationwide launch of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)…
Plans for 23 homes on Handforth Green Belt refused
Thursday 4th April 2013
Thu 4th Apr 2013

Plans for 23 homes on Handforth Green Belt refused

Plans for a residential development of 23 dwellings on a site previously occupied by Peacock Farm in Handforth have been rejected. Pensycor Ltd have been…
Compensation for pothole damage trebles in two years
Thursday 4th April 2013
Thu 4th Apr 2013

Compensation for pothole damage trebles in two years

The amount of money Cheshire East has paid out to settle compensation claims for vehicle damage caused by potholes has trebled in the past two years.…
Three more local acts signed for Wilmslow Music Festival
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Wed 3rd Apr 2013
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Three more local acts signed for Wilmslow Music Festival

The line-up for the first ever Wilmslow Music Festival continues to grow as three further local acts have been confirmed. John Mills, the chairman of…
Objections raised over application for continued use of peat processing plant
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Tue 2nd Apr 2013
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Objections raised over application for continued use of peat processing plant

A preservation society has objected to plans for the continued use of the peat processing and bagging plant and related buildings off Moor Lane. Croghan…
Round Table to host senior citizen's party
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Tue 2nd Apr 2013
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Round Table to host senior citizen's party

Wilmslow Round Table will be hosting their annual Senior Citizens Evening this month, which normally attracts in the region of 150 people. Guests will…
Town Council gets inspiration from Sandbach Clean Team
Monday 1st April 2013
Mon 1st Apr 2013
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Town Council gets inspiration from Sandbach Clean Team

Wilmslow Town Council invited representatives from Sandbach Partnerships and Sandbach Clean Team to attend their meeting this month and give a brief presentation…
Save time, do it online
Sunday 31st March 2013
Sun 31st Mar 2013
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Save time, do it online

Cheshire East Council residents can now view their Council Tax and Business Rates bills 24/7. If you are a person or business liable to pay Council Tax…