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Pay rise for Council staff and apprentices
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Pay rise for Council staff and apprentices

Frontline staff and apprentices at Cheshire East Council are to get a welcome pay boost after a series of announcements made on Thursday, February 26th.…
Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement

As I'm the new kid on the block I thought it appropriate to set out the Rules of Engagement. It's been made abundantly clear the views expressed…
The Dogfather : Silence of the Lambs
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015

The Dogfather : Silence of the Lambs

The recent spate of dog attacks on livestock has been horrendous. For local farmers it's heartbreaking but it need never happen. Dogs don't simply wake…
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New police operation to deter thieves
Monday 2nd March 2015
Mon 2nd Mar 2015
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New police operation to deter thieves

Cheshire Police has launched a new initiative today to deter burglars. Operation Shield allows members of the public and businesses to adopt forensic…
10% discount off fencing supplies for alderleyedge.com readers
Monday 2nd March 2015
Mon 2nd Mar 2015

10% discount off fencing supplies for alderleyedge.com readers

Promotional Feature We are a group of time served fence builders and erectors who came together to form one fencing company that would be able to service…
Man dies after being hit by a train
Sunday 1st March 2015
Sun 1st Mar 2015

Man dies after being hit by a train

A man has died after being struck by a train at Alderley Edge station this morning. A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: "BTP officers…
Cheshire East to stop 15-minute care visits
Saturday 28th February 2015
Sat 28th Feb 2015
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Cheshire East to stop 15-minute care visits

Cheshire East Council is to stop commissioning 15-minute home care visits. The move was announced by the authority's leader, Councillor Michael Jones…
Work underway at Festival Hall
Friday 27th February 2015
Fri 27th Feb 2015
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Work underway at Festival Hall

Work commenced this week at the Festival Hall ready for a new medical centre to be built at the front of the building off Talbot Road. At the same time…
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…
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…