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Council’s response to consultation shows strong support for Cheshire and Warrington devolution
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025

Council’s response to consultation shows strong support for Cheshire and Warrington devolution

As reported earlier this month, Cheshire and Warrington have been confirmed as part of the Government's devolution priority programme. This means that…
Records smashed at Wilmslow Running Festival 2025
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025

Records smashed at Wilmslow Running Festival 2025

The Waters Wilmslow Running Festival 2025 was one for the history books, as two female course records were shattered on Sunday, 23rd March. Elite athlete…
19% miss out on first choice of Wilmslow High School
Monday 24th March 2025
Mon 24th Mar 2025

19% miss out on first choice of Wilmslow High School

Parents of Cheshire East school children received confirmation of the allocation of secondary school places for September 2025 earlier this month. Cheshire…
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'Last week we filled 4,500 potholes to keep our roads safe'
Friday 21st March 2025
Fri 21st Mar 2025
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'Last week we filled 4,500 potholes to keep our roads safe'

Recent data shows that the backlog of carriageway repairs in England and Wales has reached new heights at almost £17 billion – the highest…
Mark 80 years since VE Day with a big band dance
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Wed 19th Mar 2025

Mark 80 years since VE Day with a big band dance

Alderley Edge Parish Council is marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day with a Big Band Dance at the Festival Hall on Sunday May 4th from 3pm to…
Positive drug test results at Styal now highest in women's prisons
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tue 18th Mar 2025

Positive drug test results at Styal now highest in women's prisons

Inspectors visiting HMP Styal found a deterioration in safety, with positive drug test results now the highest in the women's estate. During their visit…
Arrests made and vehicles seized following illegal car meet in Alderley Edge
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tue 18th Mar 2025

Arrests made and vehicles seized following illegal car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from multiple departments across the Constabulary worked together over the weekend dismantling an illegal car meeting in Alderley Edge, that…
Have your say on Cheshire and Warrington devolution plans
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tue 18th Mar 2025

Have your say on Cheshire and Warrington devolution plans

Cheshire and Warrington have been confirmed as part of the Government's devolution priority programme. This means that the region's outline plans to set…
Dispersal order issued following reports of planned car meet in Alderley Edge
Friday 14th March 2025
Fri 14th Mar 2025

Dispersal order issued following reports of planned car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from Cheshire police have issued a dispersal order following intelligence in relation to a possible car meet in Alderley Edge. Over recent weeks…
Local businesses urged to 'set up shop' at railway stations
Thursday 13th March 2025
Thu 13th Mar 2025

Local businesses urged to 'set up shop' at railway stations

Northern says local business owners across the North of England should consider 'setting up shop' on the rail network. There are currently 29 vacant units…
Alderley Edge model crowned Miss Cheshire
Thursday 13th March 2025
Thu 13th Mar 2025

Alderley Edge model crowned Miss Cheshire

A 21-year-old former pupil of Alderley Edge School for girls has been crowned Miss Cheshire 2025. Receptionist and model Modelle Hughes has secured her…
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Police clampdown on illegal car meets
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Wed 12th Mar 2025

Police clampdown on illegal car meets

Officers at Macclesfield Local Policing Unit have launched a new operation as part of ongoing efforts crackdown on illegal car meets in the area. Over…
Next steps agreed for Handforth Garden Village scheme
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Wed 12th Mar 2025
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Next steps agreed for Handforth Garden Village scheme

Members of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee have agreed to explore the potential of forming a joint venture with MADE Partnership,…
Illegal firearm handed over to Wilmslow police during amnesty campaign
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tue 11th Mar 2025

Illegal firearm handed over to Wilmslow police during amnesty campaign

Cheshire Constabulary has supported a month-long amnesty operation to prevent black-firing firearms that can be easily converted to lethal weapons from…
Overnight road closures on A34 bypass
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tue 11th Mar 2025
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Overnight road closures on A34 bypass

The A34 Wilmslow and Handforth bypass will closed for nightworks next week. The closures will be in place to complete gully cleaning and are scheuled…
Free self-defence classes
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tue 11th Mar 2025

Free self-defence classes

Cheshire Police have teamed up with Motherwell and My CWA to provide FREE 1 hour self-defence sessions aimed to improve confidence and awareness to residents…
Countdown to the 2025 Wilmslow Half Marathon
Monday 10th March 2025
Mon 10th Mar 2025

Countdown to the 2025 Wilmslow Half Marathon

With under two weeks to go, the Waters Wilmslow Running Festival is looking to be in great shape ahead of race date and is going to be a sell out. The…
Cheshire East Council refutes claims it has most potholes waiting to be repaired
Thursday 6th March 2025
Thu 6th Mar 2025
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Cheshire East Council refutes claims it has most potholes waiting to be repaired

Cheshire East Council has hit back following reports in a national newspaper that Cheshire East Council is the worst in the UK for potholes. New analysis…
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Monday 3rd March 2025
Mon 3rd Mar 2025

Job Opportunity – Luxury Resort Expert

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

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…