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Plea for protection of Rectory Fields and library
Friday 30th December 2011
Fri 30th Dec 2011
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Plea for protection of Rectory Fields and library

A Wilmslow resident has pleaded with the Town Council to defend the interests of the residents of Wilmslow and not just follow the wishes of Cheshire…
Torkington Road third priciest street in the North
Friday 30th December 2011
Fri 30th Dec 2011

Torkington Road third priciest street in the North

According to the latest research from Lloyds TSB the ten most expensive streets in the North West are all in areas south of Manchester. Withinlee Road…
A year in review: Wilmslow 2011
Wednesday 28th December 2011
Wed 28th Dec 2011

A year in review: Wilmslow 2011

As 2011 draws to a close I thought I would take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past 12 months in Wilmslow. During 2011 we have managed…
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Police appeal following indecent assault
Wednesday 28th December 2011
Wed 28th Dec 2011

Police appeal following indecent assault

British Transport Police officers are trying to trace a woman who may be a key witness following an indecent assault at Wilmslow rail station. At around…
Shed damaged in Boxing Day fire
Tuesday 27th December 2011
Tue 27th Dec 2011

Shed damaged in Boxing Day fire

Fire crews were called to deal with a fire outside a Wilmslow property in the early hours of Boxing Day. Firefighters from both Wilmslow and Cheadle were…
Recycle your Christmas tree for charity
Monday 26th December 2011
Mon 26th Dec 2011

Recycle your Christmas tree for charity

The 12th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take place over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th January raising much needed funds for East Cheshire…
2011 Christmas Message from George Osborne MP
Friday 23rd December 2011
Fri 23rd Dec 2011

2011 Christmas Message from George Osborne MP

My family and I are looking forward to the excitement leading up to Christmas Day, but as we do so, we remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves…
Rotary Christmas collection raises over £3000
Friday 23rd December 2011
Fri 23rd Dec 2011

Rotary Christmas collection raises over £3000

The Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean spread their seasonal message of goodwill as they toured Handforth and Heald Green with Santa aboard the club float.…
Leisure centre and library opening hours over Christmas
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Thu 22nd Dec 2011

Leisure centre and library opening hours over Christmas

Wilmslow Leisure Centre will operate limited opening hours over Christmas due to reduced demand. The leisure centre will be closed from December 24th…
New blue badge to combat fraud
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Thu 22nd Dec 2011

New blue badge to combat fraud

A new blue badge for people with disabilities is being launched as part of the Government's programme to crackdown on the widespread abuse of the scheme.…
Avro Heritage complete Woodford purchase
Wednesday 21st December 2011
Wed 21st Dec 2011

Avro Heritage complete Woodford purchase

BAE Systems announced the sale of its Woodford site on Tuesday, December 20th, to developer Avro Heritage Limited who has vowed to continue Woodford's…
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£59,700 requested to brand Wilmslow
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011
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£59,700 requested to brand Wilmslow

Wilmslow Town Council are being asked to provide £59,700, which represents a quarter of their total annual budget, to support an initiative…
SID is coming to Wilmslow
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011
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SID is coming to Wilmslow

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to purchase a Speed Indicator Device (SID) which can be installed around the town to detect and record the speed of approaching…
Outcry over proposed phone mast
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011

Outcry over proposed phone mast

Residents are up in arms about plans to install a telephone mast at Davenport Green. Neighbours held a residents meeting at Lindow Cricket Club on Sunday…
Town centre manager role may be cut
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011
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Town centre manager role may be cut

Wilmslow could lose its town centre manager next year as Cheshire East Council (CEC) proposes to cut this resource. The role of town centre manager for…
Waters commence construction of £60m headquarters
Monday 19th December 2011
Mon 19th Dec 2011

Waters commence construction of £60m headquarters

Waters Corporation today announced that construction has begun on the 37-acre Stamford Lodge site. The American-owned corporation are building their new…
Get your prescriptions before the holidays
Monday 19th December 2011
Mon 19th Dec 2011

Get your prescriptions before the holidays

GP Practices will have limited opening hours over the holidays; therefore residents who require medication are being urged to make sure they have enough…
Your chance to brief the police
Monday 19th December 2011
Mon 19th Dec 2011

Your chance to brief the police

Wilmslow residents are being invited to brief the Chief Constable and the members of the Police Authority on the things that matter to them and their…
Musical talent sings festive tunes for charity
Friday 16th December 2011
Fri 16th Dec 2011

Musical talent sings festive tunes for charity

Wilmslow-based Cheshire A Capella, the women’s modern and exciting harmony chorus, sang at Handforth Dean on Saturday, 10th December, to help raise…
Colshaw Christmas cheer
Thursday 15th December 2011
Thu 15th Dec 2011

Colshaw Christmas cheer

Pensioners from Colshaw Farm enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by their landlord Riverside. Around 30 tenants and residents gathered at Oakenclough Children's…