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Cheshire East roads given £2m boost for repairs
Saturday 22nd December 2012
Sat 22nd Dec 2012

Cheshire East roads given £2m boost for repairs

Work on damaged roads in Cheshire East is to be bolstered by more than £2m of grant funding from central Government. It follows intensive lobbying…
Police Commissioner appoints deputy
Saturday 22nd December 2012
Sat 22nd Dec 2012
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Police Commissioner appoints deputy

John Dwyer, the recently appointed Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has appointed Margaret Ollerenshaw, the former Chairman of the Police…
Council extends Local Plan consultation
Friday 21st December 2012
Fri 21st Dec 2012
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Council extends Local Plan consultation

The Council is giving people more time to have their say on draft plans for the future development of Cheshire East. The aim is to give as many as people…
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Town Council grants support three local groups
Friday 21st December 2012
Fri 21st Dec 2012

Town Council grants support three local groups

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to provide grants to support three organisations. At this week's meeting councillors approved a grant of £1650…
Christmas waste and recycling collections
Friday 21st December 2012
Fri 21st Dec 2012

Christmas waste and recycling collections

Residents are being reminded that there will be no garden waste collections between 17th December 2012 and 25th January 2013 inclusive. Due to the festive…
2012 Christmas message from MP George Osborne
Thursday 20th December 2012
Thu 20th Dec 2012

2012 Christmas message from MP George Osborne

Christmas is a time of celebration. Our young children can barely contain their excitement and we are looking forward to seeing many of our family on…
More planters to brighten up town centre
Thursday 20th December 2012
Thu 20th Dec 2012

More planters to brighten up town centre

Wilmslow Town Council has decided to purchase additional planters for flowers to brighten up the town centre. Councillors agreed at this week's meeting…
Delight as Town Council agrees to replace swings
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Wed 19th Dec 2012
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Delight as Town Council agrees to replace swings

Wilmslow Town Council has decided to purchase some new swings for a park off Gravel Lane much to the delight of local children and their parents. Councillors…
PCSO to crack down on illegal parking
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Wed 19th Dec 2012
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PCSO to crack down on illegal parking

A PCSO will be helping to tackle illegal parking in Wilmslow, including those motorists who park inconsiderately outside local schools. Wilmslow Town…
Chancellor supports local charity shop
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Wed 19th Dec 2012

Chancellor supports local charity shop

George Osborne paid a visit to a Wilmslow charity shop to meet with volunteers and encourage local people to help support the shop. The Chancellor of…
A year in review: Wilmslow 2012
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012
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A year in review: Wilmslow 2012

As 2012 draws to a close it is that time again to take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past 12 months in Wilmslow and share some statistics…
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Jones Homes plan for 175 new homes in Handforth
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012
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Jones Homes plan for 175 new homes in Handforth

Jones Homes are proposing to build a development of 175 homes in Handforth. The company are currently carrying out a pre-planning consultation to gather…
Christmas Artisan Market is a big hit
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012
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Christmas Artisan Market is a big hit

Wilmslow's two day Christmas Artisan Market proved a big success, attracting hundreds of local residents and visitors to the town - many of whom made…
Green belt swap 'to preserve the essential character of Wilmslow'
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012
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Green belt swap 'to preserve the essential character of Wilmslow'

Cheshire East Council will consult on their Development Strategy next month. The document sets out the overall number of homes and jobs which will be…
Plans submitted for home and garden superstore
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012
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Plans submitted for home and garden superstore

A planning application has been submitted on behalf of Next Plc for the construction a new home and garden store at Handforth Dean. The proposal is for…
Cheshire East set for new management structure
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012

Cheshire East set for new management structure

Following the resignation of two senior members of staff, the Leader of Cheshire East Council has announced that changes will be made to the Council's…
Grove Street cafe permitted to expand
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012

Grove Street cafe permitted to expand

Plans to expand a cafe on Grove Street have been approved. Konak Cafe have been given the go ahead to knock through to the vacant shop next door to provide…
Rugby: Mixed fortunes for Wilmslow's senior teams
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012

Rugby: Mixed fortunes for Wilmslow's senior teams

Wilmslow’s senior rugby team marched into the last 16 in the Daily Mail National Schools’ Rugby Competition following a 9 – 6 away win…
Santa's reindeer raise £2000 for local hospice
Monday 17th December 2012
Mon 17th Dec 2012

Santa's reindeer raise £2000 for local hospice

Over 100 girls from Wilmslow Prep School took to the town's streets dressed as reindeer last week to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice. The Reindeer…
Census reveals changing face of Cheshire East
Sunday 16th December 2012
Sun 16th Dec 2012

Census reveals changing face of Cheshire East

The latest figures from the 2011 Census were released this week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published its second tranche of figures from…