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Councillors lead litter picking session
Tuesday 15th September 2020
Tue 15th Sep 2020
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Councillors lead litter picking session

Local councillors were joined by a team of volunteers for a 'Big Clean' litter picking session in Wilmslow this morning (Tuesday, 15th September). Organised…
More than 100 suspects rounded up in Cheshire Constabulary week of action
Tuesday 15th September 2020
Tue 15th Sep 2020

More than 100 suspects rounded up in Cheshire Constabulary week of action

Cheshire Constabulary's wanted week of action has been hailed a great success with suspects being locked up for a range of offences. From Monday 7th September,…
High school expansion plans take step forward
Monday 14th September 2020
Mon 14th Sep 2020
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High school expansion plans take step forward

The expansion of Wilmslow High School to meet the need for additional secondary school places in the town is a step closer. The Council approved plans…
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Reception children welcomed to school for the first time
Monday 14th September 2020
Mon 14th Sep 2020

Reception children welcomed to school for the first time

School children across Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge returned to school earlier this month following the unprecedented period of closures. The…
Number of new confirmed coronavirus cases by local area revealed
Saturday 12th September 2020
Sat 12th Sep 2020
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Number of new confirmed coronavirus cases by local area revealed

With the government having announced 3,539 new coronavirus cases on Friday, 11th September - the highest figure since 17th May - an interactive map has…
Work parties back on track
Friday 11th September 2020
Fri 11th Sep 2020

Work parties back on track

The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) have re-started regular work parties under strict Covid-19 guidelines. At the end of 2019 and prior to lockdown…
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by lorry
Friday 11th September 2020
Fri 11th Sep 2020

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by lorry

Police officers have launched an investigation following after a pedestrian was hit by a HGV in Wilmslow on Thursday, 10th September. Following the incident,…
Local pharmacist set for another big fundraising challenge
Thursday 10th September 2020
Thu 10th Sep 2020

Local pharmacist set for another big fundraising challenge

Pharmacist Rishi Bhatia is undertaking another epic fundraising challenge. Back in May, at the height of lockdown, he raised over £3,000 to ease…
New cabinet post to bolster adults’ health care service
Thursday 10th September 2020
Thu 10th Sep 2020

New cabinet post to bolster adults’ health care service

Cheshire East Council is to have a new deputy cabinet member for adult social care and health, owing to the additional pressures created by the Covid-19…
549 coronavirus deaths recorded in Cheshire East
Thursday 10th September 2020
Thu 10th Sep 2020
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549 coronavirus deaths recorded in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is reminding residents how important it is to continue to follow social distancing guidance and observe other measures to stop a…
'We are not accepting second or third best here on this important site'
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Wed 9th Sep 2020
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'We are not accepting second or third best here on this important site'

Plans to demolish Cypress House in Handforth and replace it with a block of retirement apartments have been refused today (Wednesday, 9th September).…
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MP to apply for parliamentary debate to support Wilmslow mental health campaigner
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Wed 9th Sep 2020

MP to apply for parliamentary debate to support Wilmslow mental health campaigner

Tatton MP Esther McVey is supporting a Wilmslow resident's campaign to help prevent suicides. Ms McVey is helping John Junior to get a parliamentary debate…
Cricket: Ashley CC spoil the Squirrels day
Monday 7th September 2020
Mon 7th Sep 2020

Cricket: Ashley CC spoil the Squirrels day

This past weekend saw Wilmslow Cricket Club's 1st & 2nd XI take on their counterparts at Ashley Cricket Club in a "home & away" affair, with the…
Green light for revised scheme to boost cycling and walking in Pownall Park
Monday 7th September 2020
Mon 7th Sep 2020
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Green light for revised scheme to boost cycling and walking in Pownall Park

Cheshire East Council has given the green light for a trial 'active travel' scheme in Wilmslow, after the initial proposal put forward has been revised.…
Week of action to put wanted suspects under the spotlight
Saturday 5th September 2020
Sat 5th Sep 2020
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Week of action to put wanted suspects under the spotlight

Cheshire Constabulary is carrying out a week of action to highlight the work that goes on behind the scenes every day to locate those evading justice.…
Plans to revamp petrol station withdrawn
Friday 4th September 2020
Fri 4th Sep 2020

Plans to revamp petrol station withdrawn

Plans to demolition the sales building at the Shell Petrol station on Adlington Road and replace it with a larger, modern building have been withdrawn.…
Nearly 80% of children return to school in Cheshire East
Friday 4th September 2020
Fri 4th Sep 2020
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Nearly 80% of children return to school in Cheshire East

Schools in Cheshire East have seen levels of attendance significantly higher than the England average, following the long Covid lockdown. Early figures…
Murders cases not re-opened after investigation claims could have been work of serial killer
Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Wed 2nd Sep 2020

Murders cases not re-opened after investigation claims could have been work of serial killer

Cheshire Police have confirmed that they have not re-opened the cases of two historic double 'murder suicides' in Wilmslow which a new investigation revealed…
More than 50 attacks a month recorded on Cheshire Police officers
Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Wed 2nd Sep 2020
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More than 50 attacks a month recorded on Cheshire Police officers

Cheshire Constabulary has pledged its commitment to enhancing the safety of staff after than 50 assaults a month were recorded on its officers. Police…
Decision due on plans to replace former nursing home with apartments
Tuesday 1st September 2020
Tue 1st Sep 2020
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Decision due on plans to replace former nursing home with apartments

Plans to demolish a redundant nursing home and replace it with a block of retirement apartments are set to be determined by Cheshire East Council next…