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£30m Poynton Relief Road recommended for approval

£30m Poynton Relief Road recommended for approval

Plans to construct a £30m Poynton Relief Road to boost economic growth at a regional level and ease congestion are expected to be approved next…
Council says controversial garden village will bring new homes and opportunities

Council says controversial garden village will bring new homes and opportunities

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the government's backing for 14 garden village developments across the UK, including a scheme at Handforth. The emerging…
Library launches free events for 2017

Library launches free events for 2017

Alderley Edge Library is kicking off the new year with a series of free events. Pre-schoolers are invited to a special Bookstart Bear rhymetime on Tuesday,…
Councillor says despite the 'fancy name' no-one will want to live in Garden Village

Councillor says despite the 'fancy name' no-one will want to live in Garden Village

A Handforth councillor has criticised the government's decision to back the plans to create a new garden village on the eastern edge of Handforth and…
Public urged to only visit A&E in a medical emergency as hospital experiences exceptional demand

Public urged to only visit A&E in a medical emergency as hospital experiences exceptional demand

Local people are being asked to choose well as Macclesfield District General Hospital experiences increased pressure on its Emergency Department. Local…
£1.2m upgrade proposed for busy junction

£1.2m upgrade proposed for busy junction

Cheshire East Council is currently consulting on its Pre-Budget document, which sets out proposals to save £94m and balance the books during the…
Police force could be cut by 26 officers unless share of Council Tax is increased

Police force could be cut by 26 officers unless share of Council Tax is increased

Residents are being asked whether they are prepared to pay an extra £3.12 a year to fund their police service. Cheshire's communities will be able…
Plans for first residential development at Alderley Park submitted

Plans for first residential development at Alderley Park submitted

Plans have been submitted for the first residential development at Alderley Park, the former AstraZeneca campus. Last year Cheadle-based developer PH…
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Try something new with Alderley Pilates' taster weeks

Try something new with Alderley Pilates' taster weeks

Promotional Feature The New Year is a good time to think about our health and fitness for the coming year. What do you want to achieve in terms of flexibility,…
Last chance to comment on proposals to save £94m, including increasing Council Tax by 3.99%

Last chance to comment on proposals to save £94m, including increasing Council Tax by 3.99%

Cheshire East Council issued its Pre-Budget Consultation in November 2016, setting out proposals to enable them to save £94m during the three year…
Cheshire East household recycling rate falls 1.5%

Cheshire East household recycling rate falls 1.5%

According to the latest government figures the recycling rates for household waste have fallen for the first time since records began. in Cheshire East…
Over 260 arrests during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

Over 260 arrests during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

As a result of a Cheshire Police drink and drug drive operation 267 people face a life-changing start to 2017, which represents an increase of 12% on…
Barlow's Beef: What's the difference between CEC and a dormouse?

Barlow's Beef: What's the difference between CEC and a dormouse?

'Huge disappointment as town's views have been ignored in Local Plan,' screamed our Wilmslow headline on Dec 21. Councillor Keith Purdom for the Wilmslow…
The Dogfather: What happens when 'My Baby' takes over

The Dogfather: What happens when 'My Baby' takes over

Two years ago I worked with four-month-old Mastif whose owner referred to her as 'My Baby'. The dog was bright and within ten minutes I had her trotting…
Government gives green light to Handforth's garden village

Government gives green light to Handforth's garden village

Plans to create a new garden village on the eastern edge of Handforth have been given government backing today (Monday, 2nd January). The North Cheshire…
Victims of domestic abuse encouraged to lift lid on their suffering

Victims of domestic abuse encouraged to lift lid on their suffering

As people make their New Year's resolutions, Cheshire Constabulary is urging those affected by emotional, psychological and physical abuse to seek support…
Reader's Letter: Are modern cars not fitted with indicators?

Reader's Letter: Are modern cars not fitted with indicators?

I know this was published couple of years ago but we seem to have a lot more cars on the road with NO Indicators. Is it an optional extra, or are they…