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Call for report into Lyme Green fiasco to be published in full
Friday 3rd February 2023
Fri 3rd Feb 2023
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Call for report into Lyme Green fiasco to be published in full

Following the Council's publication last week of the report provided by external auditors Grant Thornton into the Council's procurement of CoreFit in…
Increase in police precept approved
Friday 3rd February 2023
Fri 3rd Feb 2023
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Increase in police precept approved

The Police and Crime Commissioner 's proposal to increase the police precept by 6.4% have been approved today (Friday, 3rd February). John Dwyer presented…
Luxury £1.7m family homes go on sale in one of Wilmslow’s most desirable streets
Friday 3rd February 2023
Fri 3rd Feb 2023

Luxury £1.7m family homes go on sale in one of Wilmslow’s most desirable streets

Promotional Feature Luxury £1.7 million family homes have been released onto the market in what a local estate agent has described as one of Cheshire's…
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Wilmslow lady joins New Care
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Wed 1st Feb 2023

Wilmslow lady joins New Care

Promotional Feature Sarah Wild, who lives in Wilmslow, has been appointed by New Care as the wellbeing co-ordinator at Wilmslow Manor Care Centre on Handforth…
Free solar panel survey
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Tue 31st Jan 2023

Free solar panel survey

Promotional Feature Based on Chapel Lane in Wilmslow, local MCS-approved solar engineers Apex Doma are offering homeowners and businesses a free solar…
All homes built on first phase of development in Wilmslow
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Tue 31st Jan 2023

All homes built on first phase of development in Wilmslow

Promotional Feature Construction has come to an end on the first phase of an innovative housing development for active adults over 55 in Wilmslow. Jones…
Works to install 20 mph zone commence in Alderley Edge
Monday 30th January 2023
Mon 30th Jan 2023
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Works to install 20 mph zone commence in Alderley Edge

Work commenced today (Monday, 30h January, to introduce traffic calming measures in the village. Works will be taking place in Alderley Edge for over…
Two women arrested in relation to charity shop thefts
Monday 30th January 2023
Mon 30th Jan 2023

Two women arrested in relation to charity shop thefts

Police officers arrested two women on Victoria Road in Wilmslow on suspicion of theft, at 1.30pm on Saturday 20th January. The women, aged 24 and 30,…
Cheshire Constabulary sees lowest rise in crime across England and Wales
Friday 27th January 2023
Fri 27th Jan 2023

Cheshire Constabulary sees lowest rise in crime across England and Wales

Cheshire saw the lowest increase in crime across England and Wales between October 2021 and September 2022 according to figures released on Thursday,…
£25,000, Rolex & diamond necklaces discovered during police raids, including Alderley Edge property
Friday 27th January 2023
Fri 27th Jan 2023

£25,000, Rolex & diamond necklaces discovered during police raids, including Alderley Edge property

A Rolex watch, £25,000 and 10 diamond necklaces as well as a number of high value designer clothes and goods were seized by officers from GMP's…
Housing market for second steppers is “the strongest it has ever been”
Thursday 26th January 2023
Thu 26th Jan 2023

Housing market for second steppers is “the strongest it has ever been”

Promotional Feature The housing market for people moving from their first home to their second is stronger than ever, according to Jones Homes North West's…
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Plans for large music event on Wilmslow playing fields withdrawn
Thursday 26th January 2023
Thu 26th Jan 2023
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Plans for large music event on Wilmslow playing fields withdrawn

An application to enable a large music event to be held at the Jim Evison Playing Fields on Altrincham Road has been withdrawn. Stockport based SJM, one…
Wilmslow man charged with possession of firearm without a certificate
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Wed 25th Jan 2023

Wilmslow man charged with possession of firearm without a certificate

Police officers conducted a warrant and an address in Wilmslow today (Wednesday 25 January).A 68-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion…
Briefings to be held for potential local election candidates
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Wed 25th Jan 2023

Briefings to be held for potential local election candidates

Cheshire East Council's election team will host a number of briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates. Seven sessions…
Update - Two teenagers charged in connection with stabbing in Wilmslow
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Wed 25th Jan 2023

Update - Two teenagers charged in connection with stabbing in Wilmslow

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man outside an address in Wilmslow have charged two teenagers in connection with the incident. Cameron Newman,…
Two teenagers arrested after 25-year-old stabbed in Wilmslow
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Wed 25th Jan 2023

Two teenagers arrested after 25-year-old stabbed in Wilmslow

Police were called to an address in Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow following reports of an injured man at 12.49am on Tuesday, 24th January. On arrival officers…
£440m investment and closure of Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport announced
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Wed 25th Jan 2023
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£440m investment and closure of Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport announced

MAG (Manchester Airports Group) today announced a £440m investment in Manchester Airport which will provide spacious facilities, state-of-the-art…
Council issues update regarding missed bin collections
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Tue 24th Jan 2023

Council issues update regarding missed bin collections

Cheshire East Council have confirmed that those residents whose bins were not collected on January 18th and 19th, due to challenging weather conditions,…
Bathroom showroom on Grove Street up for the most prestigious award
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Tue 24th Jan 2023

Bathroom showroom on Grove Street up for the most prestigious award

Promotional Feature Quarrybank Boutique, bathroom showroom based on Grove Street in Wilmslow, is a unique family run establishment where clients turn…
Contactless payment now available at park toilets
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Tue 24th Jan 2023

Contactless payment now available at park toilets

Wilmslow Town Council has installed contactless payment in the public toilets at the Carrs Park. The 20p fee can be paid by debit or credit card, mobile…