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Council's wholly-owned companies set to make £612,000 profit

Council's wholly-owned companies set to make £612,000 profit

A report to the council's Cheshire East Residents First board, the parent company for the Council's wholly owned companies, says that all seven of them…
Parish left £7000 short as Cheshire East pulls the plug on Neighbourhood Plan grants

Parish left £7000 short as Cheshire East pulls the plug on Neighbourhood Plan grants

Cheshire East Council has decided to close its grant scheme which was set up to help communities create Neighbourhood Plans, to establish local planning…
Record breaking December and 2016 for Manchester Airport

Record breaking December and 2016 for Manchester Airport

Last month was Manchester Airport's busiest December and Christmas on record with more than 1.8m passengers using the airport -.an increase of 20% on…
Cheshire recognised as cultural destination

Cheshire recognised as cultural destination

Cheshire was given a huge boost today with recognition from Arts Council England and Visit England that the county should be recognised as a true cultural…
After last year's 50% increase parish precept to remain same to protect cash flow

After last year's 50% increase parish precept to remain same to protect cash flow

Having increased the precept by 50% last year to cover the cost of running the Medical Centre and Festival Hall in the short term, Alderley Edge Parish…
Council pursues claims against two companies over damaged roundabouts

Council pursues claims against two companies over damaged roundabouts

Cheshire East Highways are pursuing claims against two companies after Councillor Craig Browne reported damage to the roundabouts at Wood Gardens and…
Villages unite to consider joint Neighbourhood Plan

Villages unite to consider joint Neighbourhood Plan

The parishes of Nether Alderley and Great Warford have decided to join forces to consider developing a joint Neighbourhood Plan, enabling the communities…
First lunchtime concert of 2017 promises something rather special

First lunchtime concert of 2017 promises something rather special

The first Alderley Edge Methodist Church lunchtime concert of 2017 will be a celebration of the music of Percy Grainger and Ronald Stevenson. Callum McLachlan…
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Barlow's Beef: What exactly is a 'garden village'?

Barlow's Beef: What exactly is a 'garden village'?

Macclesfield General Hospital is bursting at the seams. Last week they made an appeal for people to stay away from A&E unless they have a dire emergency.…
From Rags to Bitches

From Rags to Bitches

Of all the questions people ask at my classes, seminars and behaviour clinics the one that pops up most is: "How did you get involved with dogs?" I eventually…
Last chance to register for Christmas tree collection and help support local hospice

Last chance to register for Christmas tree collection and help support local hospice

There is now under a week to register to have your tree collected by the volunteers of the East Cheshire Hospice Christmas Tree Collection. Richard Raymond,…
Get set for the 2017 Swimathon challenge

Get set for the 2017 Swimathon challenge

Local swimmers are invited to take the plunge and challenge themselves to take part in the 2017 Wilmslow Swimathon. The Swimathon brings together swimmers…
£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…