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Nominate your stars of Wilmslow during lockdown
Friday 20th November 2020
Fri 20th Nov 2020
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Nominate your stars of Wilmslow during lockdown

Nominations are now open for local residents to nominate their stars of Wilmslow during the Covid lockdowns. Without the support of neighbours, friends,…
Council is moving to committee system of decision making
Friday 20th November 2020
Fri 20th Nov 2020
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Council is moving to committee system of decision making

Cheshire East Council will move to committee system of decision making next year. The move away from the current 'leader and cabinet' model was confirmed…
Single application process for grant schemes to support businesses
Friday 20th November 2020
Fri 20th Nov 2020
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Single application process for grant schemes to support businesses

Several new grant schemes to support businesses are now open to applicants. The schemes are available to apply for through a single, simplified form which…
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Detectives issue warning following coronavirus scam texts
Friday 20th November 2020
Fri 20th Nov 2020

Detectives issue warning following coronavirus scam texts

Detectives are warning the public following reports of coronavirus scam texts being sent to residents purporting to be from the police. These texts claim…
Having won care home appeal, plans revised to increase number of bedrooms
Thursday 19th November 2020
Thu 19th Nov 2020
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Having won care home appeal, plans revised to increase number of bedrooms

Having won their appeal in August 2020 to enable a new care home to be built in Wilmslow, revised plans have now been submitted to increase the number…
Appeal will be lodged against refusal of care home plans
Thursday 19th November 2020
Thu 19th Nov 2020
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Appeal will be lodged against refusal of care home plans

A care home provider has confirmed they will lodge an appeal against Cheshire East Council's refusal to grant them planning permission to build a care…
Council warns rising rates could lead to local lockdown when national one ends
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Wed 18th Nov 2020
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Council warns rising rates could lead to local lockdown when national one ends

Cheshire East Council has issued a warning that Covid-19 rates are continuing to rise, which could result in Cheshire East facing further strict restrictions…
'Work is still going on to improve facilities in Wilmslow during these strange times'
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Wed 18th Nov 2020
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'Work is still going on to improve facilities in Wilmslow during these strange times'

A Wilmslow councillor is keen to let residents know that "work is still going on to improve facilities in Wilmslow during these strange times". Lindfield…
Rise in illegal and anti-social parking during lockdown
Tuesday 17th November 2020
Tue 17th Nov 2020
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Rise in illegal and anti-social parking during lockdown

Cheshire East Council is urging motorists to park legally and considerately – after seeing a rise in illegal and irresponsible parking during the…
New coronavirus cases broken down by local area
Tuesday 17th November 2020
Tue 17th Nov 2020
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New coronavirus cases broken down by local area

The latest figures have been released showing which local areas are currently the worst affected by Covid-19 and how these figures compare to the previous…
Woman left shaken after robbery in Handforth
Friday 13th November 2020
Fri 13th Nov 2020

Woman left shaken after robbery in Handforth

Detectives are appealing for information and footage from members of the public following a robbery in Handforth. The victim, a 48-year-old woman from…
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November Artisan Market cancelled
Friday 13th November 2020
Fri 13th Nov 2020
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November Artisan Market cancelled

The organisers of Wilmslow's monthly Artisan Market have confirmed that the event scheduled for Saturday 21st November has been cancelled. Denise Valente…
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Thursday 12th November 2020
Thu 12th Nov 2020

Looking for a natural way to reduce inflammation, help you sleep and overall feel happier?

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Recreation area benefits from £500,000 developer-funded revamp
Wednesday 11th November 2020
Wed 11th Nov 2020
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Recreation area benefits from £500,000 developer-funded revamp

A major revamp is underway at one of the town's leisure and recreation spots. The council says it has invested £500,000 in Browns Lane recreation…
Motorcyclists left injured following hit and run
Wednesday 11th November 2020
Wed 11th Nov 2020

Motorcyclists left injured following hit and run

Two people were left injured following a hit and run accident in Wilmslow last week. At around 3pm on Wednesday 4th November police received reports of…
Alderley Park lab reaches testing milestone
Wednesday 11th November 2020
Wed 11th Nov 2020

Alderley Park lab reaches testing milestone

Promotional Feature The Alderley Park Lighthouse Lab, which plays a key role in the UK Government's national COVID testing, last week processed its 4…
Council says its ‘social value’ policy will help address inequalities and support local businesses
Tuesday 10th November 2020
Tue 10th Nov 2020
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Council says its ‘social value’ policy will help address inequalities and support local businesses

Cheshire East Council is to launch its new 'social value' policy, which will apply to the commissioning of goods and services. The policy means that all…
Handforth pays tribute to the fallen
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sun 8th Nov 2020
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Handforth pays tribute to the fallen

A scaled-back event took place at Handforth War Memorial this morning (Sunday, 8th November) to honour the fallen. Wreaths and flowers were laid on behalf…
Police investigate 'deliberate' fires
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sun 8th Nov 2020
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Police investigate 'deliberate' fires

Firefighters were called to a park in Howty Close just after 9pm on Saturday, 7th November, following a report of a fire. On arrival the crew discovered…
£12m expansion of Wilmslow High School approved
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sun 8th Nov 2020
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£12m expansion of Wilmslow High School approved

The expansion of Wilmslow High School at a cost of £12m to meet the need for additional secondary school places in the town has taken another step…