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Cheshire East to backdate pay for staff who didn't receive minimum wage
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017
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Cheshire East to backdate pay for staff who didn't receive minimum wage

Cheshire East Council has announced proposals to backdate pay for members of staff who have been underpaid and did not receive the National Minimum Wage.…
Long delays as priority is to prevent traffic building up on motorway slip roads
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017

Long delays as priority is to prevent traffic building up on motorway slip roads

Motorists have been facing long delays heading out of Wilmslow towards the M56 for weeks whilst work is being carried out at the World Logistics Hub.…
Residents 'threatened by a new road in their back gardens'
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017

Residents 'threatened by a new road in their back gardens'

Some local residents are objecting to Royal London's plans for a new access road off Alderley Road to serve land to the north of their campus because…
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Reader's Letter: Independents call for 'meaningful change' at Cheshire East
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Tue 26th Sep 2017

Reader's Letter: Independents call for 'meaningful change' at Cheshire East

The 'strong leadership' model operated by Cheshire East Council (CEC) continues to fail the residents we represent. Leaders of the Council, past and present,…
Have your say on Council's proposal for new planning charge
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Tue 26th Sep 2017
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Have your say on Council's proposal for new planning charge

Cheshire East Council has launched a second consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure. The funds…
M&S plans to expand Handforth Dean store
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Tue 26th Sep 2017
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M&S plans to expand Handforth Dean store

Marks and Spencer are seeking planning permission to expand their store at Handforth Dean Retail Park, which they jointly own with Tesco and opened in…
Former Council Leader resigns from local Tory group over 'personal attacks'
Monday 25th September 2017
Mon 25th Sep 2017
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Former Council Leader resigns from local Tory group over 'personal attacks'

The former leader of Cheshire East Council has resigned from the local Conservative group with immediate effect. Earlier today, (Monday, 25th September)…
Animals invited to a church service with a difference
Monday 25th September 2017
Mon 25th Sep 2017
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Animals invited to a church service with a difference

St Philip & St James Church will hold a Celebration of the Life of St Francis of Assisi with Blessing of Animals at 4pm on 1st October. It promises…
Disabled bays to be installed on Church Lane
Sunday 24th September 2017
Sun 24th Sep 2017
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Disabled bays to be installed on Church Lane

Following a meeting with officers from Cheshire East Highways on Tuesday, 19th September, Councillor Craig Browne has confirmed that two disabled parking…
Speeding drivers clocked on Ryleys Lane
Saturday 23rd September 2017
Sat 23rd Sep 2017
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Speeding drivers clocked on Ryleys Lane

Councillor Craig Browne joined our PCSO and volunteers from the local community on Thursday, 21st September, to carry out a speedwatch session on Ryleys…
Comedy nights to take the chill out of Autumn
Friday 22nd September 2017
Fri 22nd Sep 2017

Comedy nights to take the chill out of Autumn

Promotional Feature It's Friday night!!.. It's comedy night again at the Festival Hall in Alderley Edge!! Manford's Comedy Club will be heading back in…
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Former leader hits back at Cheshire East bosses
Friday 22nd September 2017
Fri 22nd Sep 2017
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Former leader hits back at Cheshire East bosses

The former Leader of Cheshire East Council has lashed out at the current Council leaders after they blamed the "difficult organisational challenges" they…
Dropped kerbs to pave the way for less mobile
Friday 22nd September 2017
Fri 22nd Sep 2017

Dropped kerbs to pave the way for less mobile

Some new dropped kerbs will be installed in the village centre next week to make it more accessible to people with wheelchairs or mobility scooters. The…
Esther McVey sets up office in Wilmslow
Thursday 21st September 2017
Thu 21st Sep 2017
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Esther McVey sets up office in Wilmslow

Tatton MP Esther McVey has opened the doors of her new constituency office in Wilmslow. Located on Chapel Lane, the premises provide a base in the constituency's…
Emergency services unite to support people living with dementia
Thursday 21st September 2017
Thu 21st Sep 2017

Emergency services unite to support people living with dementia

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service joined together on Wednesday, 20th September,…
Deputy Leader steps down from Cabinet
Wednesday 20th September 2017
Wed 20th Sep 2017

Deputy Leader steps down from Cabinet

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that their Deputy Leader Cllr David Brown has chosen to stand aside from his cabinet duties for the time being. His…
Ancient tale to be brought to life
Wednesday 20th September 2017
Wed 20th Sep 2017

Ancient tale to be brought to life

St Philip and St James Church are putting on a dramatised reading of the Book of Job this weekend. All are welcome to attend at 5pm on Sunday, 24th September,…
Survey reveals residents' priorities for the future of Alderley Edge
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Tue 19th Sep 2017
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Survey reveals residents' priorities for the future of Alderley Edge

As part of the development of a Neighbourhood Plan for Alderley Edge, residents were recently asked to complete a questionnaire about the village; what…
Plans to enable former chemists to become a restaurant withdrawn
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Tue 19th Sep 2017
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Plans to enable former chemists to become a restaurant withdrawn

A planning application to enable an empty retail unit in the village centre to be changed into a restaurant has been withdrawn. Mr Yeramian was proposing…
Where the footpaths are paved with potholes
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Tue 19th Sep 2017
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Where the footpaths are paved with potholes

Councillor Craig Browne recently submitted a request to Cheshire East Highways for the footpath on West Street in the village centre to be included in…