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Comment on Wilmslow Vision
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Tue 29th May 2012
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Comment on Wilmslow Vision

This is a member post by Joy Anderson I represented Churches Together in Wilmslow on the Stakeholder Group convened to discuss the draft Wilmslow Vision…
Warning after hook and cane burglary in Princess Road area
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Tue 29th May 2012

Warning after hook and cane burglary in Princess Road area

A hook and cane burglary occurred at a house in the Princess Road area of Wilmslow last week. During the early hours of Wednesday, 23rd May, thieves used…
Transition Wilmslow explores future of cinema in Wilmslow
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Tue 29th May 2012
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Transition Wilmslow explores future of cinema in Wilmslow

A local residents organisation who are keen to see a cinema return to the centre of Wilmslow have been exploring the options for making it happen. Volunteers…
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Standards high at 'Friendly Festival'
Monday 28th May 2012
Mon 28th May 2012

Standards high at 'Friendly Festival'

The Wilmslow Festival of One Act Plays took place last week and saw a huge variety of plays from all over Cheshire and Manchester being performed at Wilmslow…
Cheshire Police call for people's opinions
Monday 28th May 2012
Mon 28th May 2012
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Cheshire Police call for people's opinions

People across Cheshire are being asked to contribute their views on policing in a survey being carried out for Cheshire Constabulary. Results from the…
Residents invited to Annual Town Meeting
Saturday 26th May 2012
Sat 26th May 2012
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Residents invited to Annual Town Meeting

All residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting which will be held at Wilmslow Parish Hall on Monday, 28th May. The Annual Town Meeting is…
Absolute clarity means
Friday 25th May 2012
Fri 25th May 2012
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Absolute clarity means "Vision will be real"

The new Leader of Cheshire East Council met with our MP George Osborne today, Friday 25th May, to discuss the Draft Wilmslow Vision consultation. I caught…
Osborne says Vision will change 'pretty significantly'
Friday 25th May 2012
Fri 25th May 2012
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Osborne says Vision will change 'pretty significantly'

MP George Osborne met with the recently appointed Leader of Cheshire East Council today to discuss the Draft Wilmslow Vision consultation. The Chancellor…
Cycling takes off in Wilmslow
Friday 25th May 2012
Fri 25th May 2012

Cycling takes off in Wilmslow

Cyclists of all ages got together last Saturday, 19th May, to take part in the 2nd Wilmslow Family Bike ride which ran from the Artisan Market. Over 30…
Jubilee gate to be inspired by children's designs
Thursday 24th May 2012
Thu 24th May 2012
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Jubilee gate to be inspired by children's designs

Wilmslow Town Council is considering commissioning a Jubilee gate for The Carrs to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. To mark this significant achievement…
Thorngrove Park residents unite to save green belt
Thursday 24th May 2012
Thu 24th May 2012

Thorngrove Park residents unite to save green belt

Another Wilmslow residents group has been set up in the wake of the Draft Wilmslow Vision document. Residents from Thorngrove Park held their first meeting…
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Cheshire officers to help police Olympics
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Wed 23rd May 2012

Cheshire officers to help police Olympics

With just 67 days until the start of the London 2012 Games, Cheshire Police has been working with national colleagues to help resource what will be the…
Handforth station gets a tidy up
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Wed 23rd May 2012
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Handforth station gets a tidy up

Handforth station is on track for a wonderful summer thanks to the efforts of the local community who came together for a tidy up event. Friends of Handforth…
Week left to have your say on draft Wilmslow Vision
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Tue 22nd May 2012

Week left to have your say on draft Wilmslow Vision

There's still time to have your say in shaping the future of Wilmslow. More than 800 responses have been received on the Draft Wilmslow Vision document…
Hygiene ratings for Wilmslow food businesses revealed
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Tue 22nd May 2012
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Hygiene ratings for Wilmslow food businesses revealed

Following Cheshire East Council's adoptions of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme the first set of star ratings for Wilmslow food businesses are now available.…
New market to set its stalls at garden centre
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Tue 22nd May 2012

New market to set its stalls at garden centre

Plans are well underway for another monthly market in Wilmslow. Wilmslow resident and charity fundraiser Khumi Burton is organising the family-friendly…
Town Council urged to protect Greenspace in 'Vision'
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Tue 22nd May 2012
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Town Council urged to protect Greenspace in 'Vision'

About a dozen local residents attended last night's Annual Town Council meeting, several of whom used the public participation slot to raise questions…
First Wilmslow Spring Clean a 'modest success'
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Tue 22nd May 2012

First Wilmslow Spring Clean a 'modest success'

Wilmslow held its first Spring Clean last week during which businesses and volunteers got together to help smarten up Wilmslow's gardens, hedges, verges…
Handforth prepares double celebration at Gala Fun Day
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Tue 22nd May 2012

Handforth prepares double celebration at Gala Fun Day

The final preparations are currently underway in Handforth for the 'Gala Fun Day' on Sunday 3rd June. The event is being organised by Spath Lane Residents…
Symphony Orchestra concert in aid of Leprosy Mission
Sunday 20th May 2012
Sun 20th May 2012

Symphony Orchestra concert in aid of Leprosy Mission

Members from the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra are playing a concert in support of Handforth Parish Church's chosen charity, The Leprosy Mission. Talented…