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Stationery expert secures a hat -trick win proving she's a 'staple' in excellence
Tuesday 5th December 2023
Tue 5th Dec 2023

Stationery expert secures a hat -trick win proving she's a 'staple' in excellence

Promotional Feature Sarah Laker from Stationery Supplies in Marple, last week completed the remarkable achievement of being crowned Independent Retailer…
Arighi Bianchi opens Macclesfield Outlet Store with up to 50% off designer furniture
Tuesday 5th December 2023
Tue 5th Dec 2023

Arighi Bianchi opens Macclesfield Outlet Store with up to 50% off designer furniture

Promotional Feature Luxury homeware retailer Arighi Bianchi has opened an Outlet Store that will open to the public every Friday. It will offer savings…
Government approves £33.6million funding for A34 improvements
Tuesday 5th December 2023
Tue 5th Dec 2023
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Government approves £33.6million funding for A34 improvements

Motorists travelling along the A34 are set to benefit from a multi-million-pound package of improvements to the A34 corridor in Handforth and Cheadle.…
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Readers Letter: Dangerous Zebra Crossing needs urgent attention
Sunday 3rd December 2023
Sun 3rd Dec 2023
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Readers Letter: Dangerous Zebra Crossing needs urgent attention

Inspired by the reader's letter from Helen Battilana, I and many other local residents and councillors have grave concerns for the safety of pedestrians…
Cheshire East Council set to close headquarters
Friday 1st December 2023
Fri 1st Dec 2023
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Cheshire East Council set to close headquarters

Cheshire East Council is set to close their headquarters in order to reduce costs. Members of the Corporate Policy Committee voted on Thursday, 30th November,…
Church concert raises £1000 for local hospice
Thursday 30th November 2023
Thu 30th Nov 2023
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Church concert raises £1000 for local hospice

A concert recently held at Alderley Edge Methodist Church raised £1000 for our local hospice. The Minister of Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Rev.…
Cheshire East Council set to appoint new chief executive
Thursday 30th November 2023
Thu 30th Nov 2023
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Cheshire East Council set to appoint new chief executive

Cheshire East Council is set to appoint Rob Polkinghorne as its new permanent chief executive. The council's appointments committee is due to recommend…
Reader's Letter: Dangerous path needs attention
Monday 27th November 2023
Mon 27th Nov 2023
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Reader's Letter: Dangerous path needs attention

Opposite the south entrance to Alderley Park in Nether Alderley is a designated shared use path, intended for use by pedestrians and cyclists. It runs…
Cheshire Police tackles knife crime
Friday 24th November 2023
Fri 24th Nov 2023

Cheshire Police tackles knife crime

Last week officers from across the Constabulary intensified their efforts in tackling knife crime as part of a national week of action. Running from Monday…
Have your say on proposals to reduce leisure services funding by nearly £500,000
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Thu 23rd Nov 2023
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Have your say on proposals to reduce leisure services funding by nearly £500,000

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on potential ways funding for leisure services can be targeted to make essential savings. A strategic…
Ever popular Charity Carol Nite returns to spread Christmas cheer
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Wed 22nd Nov 2023

Ever popular Charity Carol Nite returns to spread Christmas cheer

Now in its 43rd year, the ever popular annual Charity Carol Nite is scheduled to take place on December 17th at The Drum & Monkey. The Charity Carols…
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Library opening hours to change next month
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Wed 22nd Nov 2023
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Library opening hours to change next month

New library opening hours will go live across Cheshire East from next month. The changes will come into effect on Friday 1 December at all sites across…
First look inside Piccolino Grande
Monday 20th November 2023
Mon 20th Nov 2023
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First look inside Piccolino Grande

The new Piccolino Grande restaurant is set to open on Swan Street this month, following a £2 million investment by Individual Restaurant Group.…
Plans for affordable housing on green belt site
Friday 17th November 2023
Fri 17th Nov 2023
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Plans for affordable housing on green belt site

An outline planning application has been submitted for a development of nine affordable dwellings and associated work on land adjacent to Jenny Heyes,…
Works to address low water pressure in Ryleys Lane area
Friday 17th November 2023
Fri 17th Nov 2023

Works to address low water pressure in Ryleys Lane area

A number of local residents have been experiencing low water pressure within their properties recently. These issues were initially believed to be related…
Footpath closed for bowling hut repairs
Friday 17th November 2023
Fri 17th Nov 2023
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Footpath closed for bowling hut repairs

Works to repair the bowling hut in Alderley Edge park commenced yesterday and are schedule to continue until Friday 22nd December. During this period…
Local MP delighted to return to Cabinet
Thursday 16th November 2023
Thu 16th Nov 2023

Local MP delighted to return to Cabinet

Tatton MP Esther McVey has returned to Cabinet after being handed a Government role in the Prime Minister's reshuffle this week.Following the sacking…
Christmas 2023 bin collection schedule announced
Monday 13th November 2023
Mon 13th Nov 2023

Christmas 2023 bin collection schedule announced

Cheshire East Council has announced its 2023 Christmas bin collection schedule today. Information stickers will be placed on black bins of those households…
New Christmas market coming to Alderley Edge
Monday 13th November 2023
Mon 13th Nov 2023

New Christmas market coming to Alderley Edge

St Philip and St James Church are hosting a Christmas fair on Saturday, 2nd December. In the grounds of the church there will be 50 stall showcasing their…
Have your say on Council's plans to shape the future
Friday 10th November 2023
Fri 10th Nov 2023

Have your say on Council's plans to shape the future

Cheshire East Council is developing a new strategic plan for the borough, for a number of reasons including: The significant number of new elected members…