News and Opinion

Lobby groups oppose plans for World Logistics Hub off A538
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Tue 11th Sep 2012
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Lobby groups oppose plans for World Logistics Hub off A538

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a World Logistics Hub on former green belt land off…
New taxi rank to free up spaces at station
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Tue 11th Sep 2012
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New taxi rank to free up spaces at station

A new taxi rank is being introduced at Wilmslow station to help solve the problem with taxis taking up the short stay spaces. Northern Rail has confirmed…
Upset over removal of swings
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Tue 11th Sep 2012
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Upset over removal of swings

Parents and children were annoyed to learn that the swings have been removed from the park which they walk through each day on the way to and from school.…
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Farewell to a war hero
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Tue 11th Sep 2012

Farewell to a war hero

Sqdn Leader Jurek Mencel, Polish war hero and longtime Wilmslow resident, died last week. His funeral is to be held on Wednesday, 12th September, 10 am…
Plans for affordable homes at Oakdean Court approved
Monday 10th September 2012
Mon 10th Sep 2012
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Plans for affordable homes at Oakdean Court approved

Plans to build a residential development of 29 affordable homes at Oakdean Court have been approved. The planning application was been submitted on behalf…
Have your say on Local Plan for Handforth
Sunday 9th September 2012
Sun 9th Sep 2012

Have your say on Local Plan for Handforth

People living and working in Handforth are being urged to share their views on the Local Plan. This important document will determine future infrastructure…
Children enjoy working in the Fixit Factory
Saturday 8th September 2012
Sat 8th Sep 2012

Children enjoy working in the Fixit Factory

Last week 80 children clocked in for work at the Fixit Factory, St. John's Church for their Bible Holiday club. Gareth Crispin, Families Minister, said…
Police warn of PPI scam
Saturday 8th September 2012
Sat 8th Sep 2012

Police warn of PPI scam

Cheshire Police are warning residents that a scam team is operating in the area. Individuals are conducting door to door enquiries regarding PPI claims.…
'Uptown Girl' poses for charity calendar
Friday 7th September 2012
Fri 7th Sep 2012

'Uptown Girl' poses for charity calendar

Kirsty Howard from The Kirsty Club was in Wilmslow last week, disguised as Santa Claus for a secret project she has been working on over the last few…
20-year-old woman assaulted in street robbery
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012

20-year-old woman assaulted in street robbery

A 20-year-old was threatened with a hammer and assaulted during a street robbery in Wilmslow this week. The victim was walking alone along Church Street…
Redraft of Vision gets underway
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012
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Redraft of Vision gets underway

The process to revise the draft Wilmslow Vision document started yesterday. A group of town councillors met with representatives of a group called 'Residents…
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Council investigates strong odour
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012

Council investigates strong odour

Cheshire East Council are investigating the foul smell which has been lingering in the air all week having received a number of complaints from local…
Symphony Orchestra embarks on musical tour
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012

Symphony Orchestra embarks on musical tour

Music is a language which cuts across national boundaries, and the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra's new season of five evocative concerts promises an exciting…
Scarborough Flyer steams through
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012

Scarborough Flyer steams through

One of our reader's kindly sent through this fantastic photo of the 'Scarborough Flyer' passing through Alderley Edge station last week. This special…
Green Belt is 'sacrosanct'
Wednesday 5th September 2012
Wed 5th Sep 2012
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Green Belt is 'sacrosanct'

Whilst the Leader of Cheshire East Council admits mistakes were made with the Wilmslow Vision consultation he is adament that the outcome will represent…
Town Council considers initial transfer of town's assets
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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Town Council considers initial transfer of town's assets

Wilmslow Town Council is currently considering the transfer of several assets and services from Cheshire East Council to their control. Last September…
Opinion: Council propose to shunt Romany's caravan to Yorkshire
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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Opinion: Council propose to shunt Romany's caravan to Yorkshire

Two CEC cabinet members, Wilmslow's Rod Menlove and leader Michael Jones, have stated publicly that Romany's caravan, recently subject to a £7,000…
What is that awful smell?
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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What is that awful smell?

We have been contacted by residents from both Wilmslow and Alderley Edge this week complaining about the 'foul stench' which has been in the air for several…
North West has most empty shops
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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North West has most empty shops

The North West is the worst performing region in terms of shop vacancy rate according to the latest report from The Local Data Company (LDC). According…
Councillor warns over 'dodgy' door to door sales techniques
Saturday 1st September 2012
Sat 1st Sep 2012

Councillor warns over 'dodgy' door to door sales techniques

A Wilmslow town councillor is warning residents about 'dodgy sales methods' which have been reported in the Lacey Green area of town. Cllr Trevor Jones…