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Cheshire East announces
Thursday 26th February 2015
Thu 26th Feb 2015

Cheshire East announces "the best budget in the North West"

Cheshire East Council is planning to freeze Council Tax for the next two years – while increasing spending on services for vulnerable adults and…
Council releases explanation of costs for Lyme Green fiasco
Thursday 26th February 2015
Thu 26th Feb 2015
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Council releases explanation of costs for Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Council has released figures to show that the net cost of the cancelled Lyme Green Waste Transfer Station project in Macclesfield is £262,000.…
Carrier Travel's exclusive annual event is a huge success
Thursday 26th February 2015
Thu 26th Feb 2015

Carrier Travel's exclusive annual event is a huge success

Promotional Feature Earlier this month, award-winning holiday specialist, Carrier Travel, hosted their exclusive annual event 'Around the World with Carrier…
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Barlow's Beef: The Election Handicap Hurdle
Wednesday 25th February 2015
Wed 25th Feb 2015
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Barlow's Beef: The Election Handicap Hurdle

They are under starters orders in the 2015 Election Handicap Hurdle...and they're off. Leader of the Year is err... leading by two lengths from Demolish…
Council wants your help to identify the most dangerous roads
Wednesday 25th February 2015
Wed 25th Feb 2015
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Council wants your help to identify the most dangerous roads

Cheshire East Council is asking residents to let them know which local roads they feel are most dangerous so they can focus their resources in the worst…
Council Leader faces motion of no confidence
Tuesday 24th February 2015
Tue 24th Feb 2015
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Council Leader faces motion of no confidence

The Labour Group on Cheshire East Council has submitted a motion of no confidence in Michael Jones, the Leader of Cheshire East Council. The motion will…
Pub and drive-thrus part of preferred purchaser's scheme
Tuesday 24th February 2015
Tue 24th Feb 2015

Pub and drive-thrus part of preferred purchaser's scheme

Cheshire East Council has named an Alderley Edge based development company as the preferred purchaser for a 14 acre plot of land off the A34 bypass in…
Today’s girls learn about Girl Guiding in the First World War
Tuesday 24th February 2015
Tue 24th Feb 2015
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Today’s girls learn about Girl Guiding in the First World War

Almost 130 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from Alderley Edge District learned about First World War nursing during a special event to celebrate 'Thinking…
Create the Body of a 'Goddess' in time for summer
Tuesday 24th February 2015
Tue 24th Feb 2015

Create the Body of a 'Goddess' in time for summer

Promotional Feature Once again leading fat loss coach and author of the "Diet Liberation Formula" Greg Johnson sprinkles his wisdom on the ladies of Alderley…
Cheshire and Warrington LEP and Waters Corporation host business breakfast
Tuesday 24th February 2015
Tue 24th Feb 2015

Cheshire and Warrington LEP and Waters Corporation host business breakfast

Cheshire and Warrington Enterprise Partnership are to host their first Business Breakfast Club at Waters Corporation HQ on Wednesday 4th March This will…
New group to challenge status quo of Parish Council
Monday 23rd February 2015
Mon 23rd Feb 2015
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New group to challenge status quo of Parish Council

A group of residents have come together to encourage Independent candidates to stand in the upcoming local elections and challenge the current Alderley…
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Expect delays as M56 closes at Manchester Airport
Monday 23rd February 2015
Mon 23rd Feb 2015

Expect delays as M56 closes at Manchester Airport

Motorists, especially those travelling to Manchester Airport, are advised to expect delays this coming weekend as the Highways Agency and their appointed…
Cheshire East waste collection passes the TEEP test
Friday 20th February 2015
Fri 20th Feb 2015
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Cheshire East waste collection passes the TEEP test

Cheshire East Council's waste collections operations have passed a major test which means they can continue to collect dry recyclables together. As a…
Free computer course for adults
Friday 20th February 2015
Fri 20th Feb 2015

Free computer course for adults

A free six week computer course is starting next week offering adults the chance to learn new skills in a supportive environment. Key areas such as word…
Plans for new retail development at Handforth Dean
Wednesday 18th February 2015
Wed 18th Feb 2015

Plans for new retail development at Handforth Dean

Orbit Developments has submitted a planning application for a new retail development adjacent to the existing Handforth Dean retail park which consists…
Cabinet says decision on allotment lease should be taken locally
Tuesday 17th February 2015
Tue 17th Feb 2015
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Cabinet says decision on allotment lease should be taken locally

Cheshire East Council's Cabinet was asked to confirm last week whether they will make changes to the lease with Alderley Edge Parish Council to allow…
The Clubhouse offers the key to a luxurious lifestyle
Tuesday 17th February 2015
Tue 17th Feb 2015
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The Clubhouse offers the key to a luxurious lifestyle

Local celebrities and business people gathered in the village on Thursday, 12th February, for the launch of The Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is a group of…
Plans for children's memorial
Tuesday 17th February 2015
Tue 17th Feb 2015
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Plans for children's memorial

The Parish Council is looking to create a memorial for children in Alderley Edge Cemetery to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee. Money was set aside in 2012…
Garden waste collections resume after winter break
Monday 16th February 2015
Mon 16th Feb 2015
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Garden waste collections resume after winter break

The collection of household garden waste by Cheshire East Council Garden has restarted after the winter break. The garden waste service was suspended…
Cheshire East Leader and Cabinet members nominated for awards
Monday 16th February 2015
Mon 16th Feb 2015
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Cheshire East Leader and Cabinet members nominated for awards

Three leading members of Cheshire East Council have been nominated for national local government awards. Councillor Michael Jones, Leader of the Council,…