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Wilmslow wins two North West in Bloom awards
Monday 29th October 2012
Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Wilmslow wins two North West in Bloom awards

Wilmslow has picked up two awards at the RHS North West in Bloom awards presentation held in Southport on Thursday, 25th October. In their first year…
Council needs adoptive families
Sunday 28th October 2012
Sun 28th Oct 2012

Council needs adoptive families

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with other local authorities in the north west to try and encourage more people to consider adopting a child.…
Waste reduction volunteers needed
Saturday 27th October 2012
Sat 27th Oct 2012

Waste reduction volunteers needed

Cheshire East Council is hosting a training day to show people how to to shave pounds off their shopping bill – and become a Waste Reduction Volunteer…
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New zebra crossing for Church Street
Friday 26th October 2012
Fri 26th Oct 2012
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New zebra crossing for Church Street

A zebra crossing is being installed on Church Street next week. The crossing will be located about 65 metres north of the junction with Swan Street, close…
Oak Lane residents to be consulted on removal of speed bumps
Thursday 25th October 2012
Thu 25th Oct 2012
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Oak Lane residents to be consulted on removal of speed bumps

Following the resurfacing of Oak Lane last week several local residents are annoyed that the speed bumps have been removed. Liz Parris of Oak Lane explained…
Response to recent Local Plan consultations exceeds expectations
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Wed 24th Oct 2012
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Response to recent Local Plan consultations exceeds expectations

More than 6,500 people have responded to the recent Local Plan consultation, exceeding the 4,000 target set by the Council's campaign team. The consultation,…
Charity Christmas card shop opens this week
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Wed 24th Oct 2012
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Charity Christmas card shop opens this week

The annual pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens for business in Wilmslow library this week. The pop-up charity Christmas shop is a well established…
Homecoming for Wilmslow's Olympic and Paralympic stars
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Homecoming for Wilmslow's Olympic and Paralympic stars

Cheshire East Council and Wilmslow Town Council are holding a homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Olympian Victoria Pendleton and Paralympian…
Remember remember, the 3rd of November
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Remember remember, the 3rd of November

Bonfire Night is always a fun night out for the whole family, and it's now only a few weeks away. Wilmslow Round Table are pleased to provide Wilmslow…
Wilmslow British Legion launches 2012 Poppy Appeal
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Wilmslow British Legion launches 2012 Poppy Appeal

This year's Poppy Appeal has been launched by Wilmslow's British Legion. Members of the Wilmslow branch launched the charity's largest fundraiser on Monday,…
Final phase of station revamp underway
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012
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Final phase of station revamp underway

Progress to improve the appearance and amenities at Wilmslow Station has been slow but a programme of improvements are nearing completion. The revamp…
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Distraction thieves continue to target Wilmslow
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Distraction thieves continue to target Wilmslow

Police are advising people to be vigilant as distraction thieves continue to operate in the area. There has been a spate of incidents in recent months…
Artisan Market scoops national award
Monday 22nd October 2012
Mon 22nd Oct 2012
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Artisan Market scoops national award

Having previously been named regional winner in the Action for Market Towns 2012 Awards, the Wilmslow Artisan Market has now picked up a national accolade.…
Resident groups unite to protect East Cheshire green belt
Monday 22nd October 2012
Mon 22nd Oct 2012
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Resident groups unite to protect East Cheshire green belt

Residents Of Wilmslow (RoW) have joined forces with other local action groups in an attempt to protect the green belt across East Cheshire. RoW was formed…
Don't miss your chance to vote
Sunday 21st October 2012
Sun 21st Oct 2012

Don't miss your chance to vote

The Police and Crime Commissioner elections are taking place on Thursday November 15th, and residents in Cheshire East are being urged to make sure they…
Planning applications for Gypsy and Traveller sites expected in early 2013
Saturday 20th October 2012
Sat 20th Oct 2012

Planning applications for Gypsy and Traveller sites expected in early 2013

The Leader of Cheshire East Council has signalled a move forward for Gypsy and Traveller sites, saying that planning applications for selected sites could…
Youth theatre group to present George Bernard Shaw comedy
Thursday 18th October 2012
Thu 18th Oct 2012

Youth theatre group to present George Bernard Shaw comedy

Finn Youth Productions are performing their eighth production next week, marking their first year in the business. The Wilmslow theatre group are producing…
Leisure centres could transfer to charitable trust
Wednesday 17th October 2012
Wed 17th Oct 2012
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Leisure centres could transfer to charitable trust

Cheshire East Council are reviewing how the borough's leisure centres are operated in an attempt to cut costs. The Cabinet agreed on Monday, 15th October,…
Artisan Market hailed a big success in Handforth
Tuesday 16th October 2012
Tue 16th Oct 2012
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Artisan Market hailed a big success in Handforth

Following its success in Wilmslow, Middlewich and Knutsford, the award winning Artisan Market went down a treat at The Paddock in Handforth last weekend.…
National President helps celebrate 75 years of Rotary
Tuesday 16th October 2012
Tue 16th Oct 2012

National President helps celebrate 75 years of Rotary

Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club members celebrated a very special day last week as Tuesday, 7th October, was their 75th birthday. To help celebrate their work…