Cheshire East Council

Brussels' green-light boost for faster broadband for all
Sunday 25th November 2012
Sun 25th Nov 2012
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Brussels' green-light boost for faster broadband for all

Moves to roll-out superfast broadband to homes and businesses across Cheshire have been given another major boost following a green light this week from…
Health and Wellbeing Board launched
Saturday 24th November 2012
Sat 24th Nov 2012

Health and Wellbeing Board launched

A new board in Cheshire East, which will focus on people's health and wellbeing needs, has been officially launched. The launch of the Health and Wellbeing…
Street lights will be switched off or dimmed
Friday 23rd November 2012
Fri 23rd Nov 2012
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Street lights will be switched off or dimmed

As part of efforts to slash carbon emissions, cut down on light pollution and save money, the Council is moving forward with changes to street lighting.…
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Third round of community grants awarded
Thursday 15th November 2012
Thu 15th Nov 2012

Third round of community grants awarded

Cheshire East Council has agreed to provide £22,773 in grants to community and voluntary organisations The third round of grants for 2012/13 has…
New plans for gypsy site at Moor Lane
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Tue 13th Nov 2012
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New plans for gypsy site at Moor Lane

A second planning application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council (CEC) to build a gypsy site on Green Belt land to the north west of Moor Lane.…
Bypass could be renamed after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes
Friday 9th November 2012
Fri 9th Nov 2012
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Bypass could be renamed after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes

Cheshire East Council are proposing to name sections of the A34 Wilmslow-Handforth Bypass after local Olympians and Paralympians medal winners. In recognition…
Reception children receive top class education
Friday 9th November 2012
Fri 9th Nov 2012

Reception children receive top class education

According to new research, released by the Department for Education, primary schools in Cheshire East are providing some of the highest quality early…
Cheshire East announces Cabinet reshuffle
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wed 7th Nov 2012

Cheshire East announces Cabinet reshuffle

Following the resignation of a stalwart councillor, Cheshire East Council's leadership has taken the opportunity to reshuffle the Cabinet. Hilda Gaddum…
Council considers banning smoking in play areas
Thursday 1st November 2012
Thu 1st Nov 2012
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Council considers banning smoking in play areas

Cheshire East Council is considering introducing voluntary smoke free areas in the boroughs parks. The Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care Services…
Victoria Pendleton unable to join Craig Maclean for Olympic homecoming
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Tue 30th Oct 2012

Victoria Pendleton unable to join Craig Maclean for Olympic homecoming

Arrangements for the Olympic homecoming parade in Wilmslow on Wednesday, 31st October, have been changed, as Victoria Pendleton is now unable to attend…
Council needs adoptive families
Sunday 28th October 2012
Sun 28th Oct 2012

Council needs adoptive families

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with other local authorities in the north west to try and encourage more people to consider adopting a child.…
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Waste reduction volunteers needed
Saturday 27th October 2012
Sat 27th Oct 2012

Waste reduction volunteers needed

Cheshire East Council is hosting a training day to show people how to to shave pounds off their shopping bill – and become a Waste Reduction Volunteer…
New zebra crossing for Church Street
Friday 26th October 2012
Fri 26th Oct 2012
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New zebra crossing for Church Street

A zebra crossing is being installed on Church Street next week. The crossing will be located about 65 metres north of the junction with Swan Street, close…
Homecoming for Wilmslow's Olympic and Paralympic stars
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Homecoming for Wilmslow's Olympic and Paralympic stars

Cheshire East Council and Wilmslow Town Council are holding a homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Olympian Victoria Pendleton and Paralympian…
Planning applications for Gypsy and Traveller sites expected in early 2013
Saturday 20th October 2012
Sat 20th Oct 2012

Planning applications for Gypsy and Traveller sites expected in early 2013

The Leader of Cheshire East Council has signalled a move forward for Gypsy and Traveller sites, saying that planning applications for selected sites could…
School routes to be reviewed
Friday 19th October 2012
Fri 19th Oct 2012

School routes to be reviewed

Councillors are taking steps to get more children walking to school which could impact on some children who currently receive free transport to school.…
Leisure centres could transfer to charitable trust
Wednesday 17th October 2012
Wed 17th Oct 2012
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Leisure centres could transfer to charitable trust

Cheshire East Council are reviewing how the borough's leisure centres are operated in an attempt to cut costs. The Cabinet agreed on Monday, 15th October,…
Alfresco licence fee reduced again for small businesses
Thursday 11th October 2012
Thu 11th Oct 2012
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Alfresco licence fee reduced again for small businesses

Cheshire East Council are further reducing the cost to smaller restaurants and cafes for an alfresco licence. The Environment and Prosperity Committee…
Free IT taster sessions
Friday 5th October 2012
Fri 5th Oct 2012
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Free IT taster sessions

Cheshire East Council is offering free IT taster sessions during Get Online Week 2012, to give local residents a helping hand to surf the web. The Council's…
Classes to combat accidental falls
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Tue 2nd Oct 2012

Classes to combat accidental falls

An older person dies every five hours as a result of a fall according to the latest national figures released, and now a campaign to cut the number of…