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New deal brings Fairerpower to residents
Thursday 11th December 2014
Thu 11th Dec 2014
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New deal brings Fairerpower to residents

Cheshire East Council has entered into a contractual partnership with an energy supplier to offer competitive energy in the Borough and, potentially,…
Cheshire East to tackle problem of 'chuggers'
Thursday 11th December 2014
Thu 11th Dec 2014

Cheshire East to tackle problem of 'chuggers'

Cheshire East is taking steps to manage the behaviour of paid street fundraisers, often referred to as 'chuggers' who operate cross the Borough's towns,…
Footpath row puts 2015 May Fair in jeopardy
Thursday 11th December 2014
Thu 11th Dec 2014
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Footpath row puts 2015 May Fair in jeopardy

Volunteers who organise the annual Alderley Edge May Fair say they may have no alternative but to cancel next year's event, because they have been told…
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Number attending good or outstanding schools increases
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Wed 10th Dec 2014

Number attending good or outstanding schools increases

Ofsted has today launched its Annual Report for 2013/14 for schools and further education and skills. In their North West regional report, Ofsted says…
Asbestos discovery delays memorial garden plans
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Wed 10th Dec 2014

Asbestos discovery delays memorial garden plans

Plans for a memorial garden at Alderley Edge Cemetery have been delayed by the discovery of asbestos. Cheshire East Council is currently clearing the…
Parish Council to seek injunction against allotment holders who refuse to move
Tuesday 9th December 2014
Tue 9th Dec 2014
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Parish Council to seek injunction against allotment holders who refuse to move

Alderley Edge Parish Council is proposing to close the Heyes Lane allotment site at the end of January by which time they intend to have created some…
Council to consult again on Clifton Street parking scheme
Tuesday 9th December 2014
Tue 9th Dec 2014
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Council to consult again on Clifton Street parking scheme

Cheshire East Council is set to reconsider the resident's parking scheme which was introduced in Clifton Street in November 2012. Councillor Frank Keegan…
Festival Hall to close for works early in new year
Tuesday 9th December 2014
Tue 9th Dec 2014
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Festival Hall to close for works early in new year

The Festival Hall will close early in the new year whilst work commences to build a new medical centre at the front of the hall and an extension is built…
Call for more responses to Parish Pledge
Tuesday 9th December 2014
Tue 9th Dec 2014
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Call for more responses to Parish Pledge

Parish councillors discussed the response to their Parish Pledge leaflet at their meeting on Monday, 8th December. The leaflet was sent to the electorate…
Severe Weather Alert issued for North West’s roads
Monday 8th December 2014
Mon 8th Dec 2014

Severe Weather Alert issued for North West’s roads

Drivers are advised to take extra care on the North West's road network from Wednesday morning, with wind speeds expected to reach 70mph. The Highways…
Film crews pump £2m into Cheshire East’s economy
Monday 8th December 2014
Mon 8th Dec 2014

Film crews pump £2m into Cheshire East’s economy

The Council says a dramatic increase in the number of television productions being filmed in Cheshire East has produced a £2m bonus for the local…
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Youth pantomime group prepares to stage Robin Hood
Saturday 6th December 2014
Sat 6th Dec 2014

Youth pantomime group prepares to stage Robin Hood

Rehearsals are well underway for Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society's (CHYPS) pantomime Robin Hood. Performances will take place at the Woodford Centre…
In Pictures: Church lit up for Christmas tree festival
Friday 5th December 2014
Fri 5th Dec 2014

In Pictures: Church lit up for Christmas tree festival

The 6th Alderley Edge Christmas Tree Festival opened today at The Methodist Church. The church looks absolutely stunning, decorated with 52 Christmas…
No shortage of volunteers to fix iconic car
Thursday 4th December 2014
Thu 4th Dec 2014

No shortage of volunteers to fix iconic car

Feature When Highams' service department recently received a call from a local resident requesting them to pick up his son's AC Cobra to sort a running…
Urgent re-appeal following fatal collision on Macclesfield Road
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Wed 3rd Dec 2014

Urgent re-appeal following fatal collision on Macclesfield Road

Cheshire Police have issued a further appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision which occurred on Monday, 24th November. Police were called to the collision…
'Do not be alarmed' as ITV drama films in Alderley Edge
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Wed 3rd Dec 2014

'Do not be alarmed' as ITV drama films in Alderley Edge

Businesses and residents are being warned not to be alarmed as filming for a crime drama takes place in the village. Films crews will be in Alderley Edge…
Worldwide Escapes voted Best Travel Agent
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014

Worldwide Escapes voted Best Travel Agent

Promotional Feature Once again, readers of The Guardian and Observer have voted luxury travel specialists Worldwide Escapes, based in Alderley Edge, as…
Barber offers free trims for Movember
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014
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Barber offers free trims for Movember

Free moustache and beard trims were on offer at The Bubble Room on Sunday, 30th November, for all those who had taken part in the Movember campaign. Local…
Tributes paid to beloved verger
Saturday 29th November 2014
Sat 29th Nov 2014
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Tributes paid to beloved verger

Members of St Philip & St James Church, were saddened to hear about the recent death of their beloved verger Co Tod. In fact he will be greatly missed…
Extra date for Charity Carol Nite
Friday 28th November 2014
Fri 28th Nov 2014

Extra date for Charity Carol Nite

Due to popular demand a festive charity event which has taken place in the village for over 30 years will run for a second night, for the time. Tickets…