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Council approves budget and 4.99% increase in council tax
Friday 28th February 2025
Fri 28th Feb 2025
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Council approves budget and 4.99% increase in council tax

Cheshire East Council has approved new priorities and financial plans for the next four years, including its budget for the year ahead. The new Cheshire…
Scrapping cash parking payments is 'not forcing people to do anything they don't want'
Friday 28th February 2025
Fri 28th Feb 2025
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Scrapping cash parking payments is 'not forcing people to do anything they don't want'

Cheshire East Council has defended its introduction of cashless payments across the borough's car parks saying they are not forcing people do anything…
Friends of Handforth Station to celebrate 200 years of modern railways
Thursday 27th February 2025
Thu 27th Feb 2025

Friends of Handforth Station to celebrate 200 years of modern railways

The Friends of Handforth Station are developing several events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. In September…
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Have your say on Local Transport Plans
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Wed 26th Feb 2025
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Have your say on Local Transport Plans

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation asking for views on a proposed vision for the local transport network which will form the basis of a…
Decision due on plans for all-weather pitch at Wilmslow Rugby Club
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Wed 26th Feb 2025
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Decision due on plans for all-weather pitch at Wilmslow Rugby Club

Plans for an all-weather pitch at Wilmslow Rugby Club are being recommended for approval next week, despite nearly 60 objections being received. The Pownall…
Council appoints new finance chief
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Wed 26th Feb 2025
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Council appoints new finance chief

Cheshire East Council has appointed Ashley Hughes as executive director, resources and Section 151 officer. This role is the chief finance officer for…
BMW stolen from Newlands Drive
Friday 21st February 2025
Fri 21st Feb 2025

BMW stolen from Newlands Drive

Thieves broke into a house on Newlands Drive in Wilmslow between 10:30pm on 14th February 2025 and 6:35am on 15th February. PCSO Morris said " Unknown…
Two teenagers suffer serious injuries following collision in Styal
Friday 21st February 2025
Fri 21st Feb 2025

Two teenagers suffer serious injuries following collision in Styal

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision on the A555 in Styal. Shortly after 9pm on Wednesday 19 February a…
Cheshire East Council receives Exceptional Financial Support from Government
Friday 21st February 2025
Fri 21st Feb 2025
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Cheshire East Council receives Exceptional Financial Support from Government

It has been confirmed that Cheshire East Council will receive exceptional financial support of £25.3 million from central government, allowing them…
Issues surface with works carried out on A34 Wilmslow bypass
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Wed 19th Feb 2025
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Issues surface with works carried out on A34 Wilmslow bypass

Cheshire East Council has admitted there are issues on a number of roads with the work carried out to prevent water from getting in. Routine inspections…
Expect delays on A34 as ground investigations commence for Handforth Garden Village
Friday 14th February 2025
Fri 14th Feb 2025
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Expect delays on A34 as ground investigations commence for Handforth Garden Village

Ground investigations will be taking place later this month on the site of the planned Garden Village at Handforth. The surveys on the site, which the…
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Styal Station named Cheshire’s Rising Star
Friday 14th February 2025
Fri 14th Feb 2025

Styal Station named Cheshire’s Rising Star

Styal Station won the Rising Star Award and 3rd place in the Cheshire Life Photographic Award at the recent Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening.…
Jones Homes seeks community views on new Wilmslow development proposal
Friday 14th February 2025
Fri 14th Feb 2025

Jones Homes seeks community views on new Wilmslow development proposal

Promotional Feature Jones Homes are seeking the views of the community on their proposals to develop land off Welton Drive & Stockton Road, Wilmslow…
The Countdown Is On: Arighi Bianchi’s huge winter sale ends Sunday 23rd February
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Wed 12th Feb 2025

The Countdown Is On: Arighi Bianchi’s huge winter sale ends Sunday 23rd February

Promotional Feature Time is running out to take advantage of Arighi Bianchi's biggest and best sale of the year, with the Macclesfield-based store's Winter…
Princess of Wales visits Styal Prison
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Wed 12th Feb 2025

Princess of Wales visits Styal Prison

The Princess of Wales visited Styal women's prison on Tuesday 11th February. In her role as Patron, Action for Children, Kate visited the Mother and Baby…
Wilmslow Town Council expands staff team
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Tue 11th Feb 2025
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Wilmslow Town Council expands staff team

Wilmslow Town Council has recruited a Community Coordinator to develop and implement initiatives that increase the visibility and impact of Wilmslow's…
Monday 10th February 2025
Mon 10th Feb 2025

"Relentless in our pursuit" of burglars who target Wilmslow and Alderley Edge

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, which covers have been patrolling the streets of Wilmslow and surrounding areas following a rise in burglaries.…
Cheshire and Warrington councils fast-tracked for devolution
Friday 7th February 2025
Fri 7th Feb 2025
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Cheshire and Warrington councils fast-tracked for devolution

Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Warrington Councils have been given the go-ahead to progress with a devolution deal at pace. Following the…
Superheroes and life-sized characters set to take over Wilmslow town centre
Friday 7th February 2025
Fri 7th Feb 2025

Superheroes and life-sized characters set to take over Wilmslow town centre

Promotional Feature FREE event will see superheroes and life-sized characters take over Wilmslow town centre for a day of family fun. Superhero, action,…
Increase in Council tax police precept given green light
Friday 7th February 2025
Fri 7th Feb 2025

Increase in Council tax police precept given green light

Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) proposed precept increase has been given the go ahead by the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel.…