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Plans for 81 homes in the Green Belt withdrawn
Wednesday 1st October 2014
Wed 1st Oct 2014
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Plans for 81 homes in the Green Belt withdrawn

A planning application for a development of up to 81 homes on green belt land separating Wilmslow and Alderley Edge has been withdrawn. Tesni Homes have…
Local Plan examination to be adjourned
Wednesday 1st October 2014
Wed 1st Oct 2014
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Local Plan examination to be adjourned

The examination of the Cheshire East Local Plan is being suspended from Friday, 3rd October, to enable the Inspector to read the large number of representations…
Allotment decision met with shouts of shame
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014
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Allotment decision met with shouts of shame

Over 50 members of the public turned out for a special meeting of Alderley Edge Parish Council (AEPC) on Monday, 29th September, to witness them change…
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Plans for Alderley Edge memorial garden
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014
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Plans for Alderley Edge memorial garden

Initial plans are coming together to create a memorial garden in Alderley Edge cemetery. Cheshire East Council is working with Alderley Edge Parish Council,…
Big Weekend hailed a big success
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014

Big Weekend hailed a big success

The first ever Wilmslow and Alderley Food and Drink Festival attracted thousands of visitors at the weekend - completely exceeding the organiser's expectations.…
Raising a cup to World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014

Raising a cup to World's Biggest Coffee Morning

An hour of early morning hockey was followed by coffee and scrumptious cakes at The Edge on Friday, 26th September. Twenty-four ladies baked cakes and…
New powers to help reduce disruption from roadworks
Monday 29th September 2014
Mon 29th Sep 2014
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New powers to help reduce disruption from roadworks

Cheshire East Council has been given new powers to help reduce the disruption caused by roadworks. Following formal consultation and approval from the…
Fire Cadets needed
Sunday 28th September 2014
Sun 28th Sep 2014

Fire Cadets needed

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for young people from Cheshire East to become Fire Cadets. The Service is keen to recruit young people between…
Have your say on police priorities at community meeting
Saturday 27th September 2014
Sat 27th Sep 2014

Have your say on police priorities at community meeting

The next Alderley Edge and Wilmslow Police Community Meeting will be held on on Thursday 2nd October. The meeting will take place from 6.30pm until 7.30pm…
Developers call for local plan examination to be suspended
Friday 26th September 2014
Fri 26th Sep 2014
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Developers call for local plan examination to be suspended

A number of developers are calling for the examination of the Cheshire East Local Plan to be suspended. A document submitted on behalf of Jones Homes,…
Complaints against Council up nearly 60%
Thursday 25th September 2014
Thu 25th Sep 2014
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Complaints against Council up nearly 60%

The number of complaints received by Cheshire East Council has risen by 58% in the past 12 months. In 2013/4 the Council received 2231 complaints compared…
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Ageing safely with firefighters
Wednesday 24th September 2014
Wed 24th Sep 2014

Ageing safely with firefighters

The risk of dying in a fire for those aged 65 and over is more than twice as high as the average risk for all ages. That is why Cheshire Fire and Rescue…
Special meeting called to change of status of allotments
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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Special meeting called to change of status of allotments

Alderley Edge Parish Council is holding a special meeting next week to change the status of the Heyes Lane allotments. Councillors will meet on Monday…
Proposed U-turn for Artisan Market
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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Proposed U-turn for Artisan Market

Exclusive: Almost a year after moving the Wilmslow Artisan Market to a Sunday plans are underway to return the monthly event to a Saturday. Cheshire East…
New PCSO for Alderley Edge
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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New PCSO for Alderley Edge

A new PCSO has taken over the Alderley Edge beat this month. PCSO Sarah Stanley has taken over responsibility for Alderley Edge having spent seven years…
Alderley Road set to close for three Sundays
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014

Alderley Road set to close for three Sundays

Drivers are warned to expect delays as one of the main roads into Wilmslow will be closed for three consecutive Sundays. Alderley Road will be closed…
Brewing up for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014

Brewing up for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning

A number of local organisations and businesses will be making time for what matters in life and hosting a coffee morning on Friday 26th September to help…
Man trapped for two and half hours after bypass crash
Monday 22nd September 2014
Mon 22nd Sep 2014
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Man trapped for two and half hours after bypass crash

Two people were trapped after a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the Alderley Edge bypass near to Chelford Road. Five people were involved…
Countdown to the Big Weekend
Thursday 18th September 2014
Thu 18th Sep 2014

Countdown to the Big Weekend

Promotional Feature Wilmslow and Alderley's Big Weekend is nearly here!... Abba, Barry White, Wilmslow & Alderley food festival, beer awards and more!…
Ban on Congleton Road parking
Wednesday 17th September 2014
Wed 17th Sep 2014
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Ban on Congleton Road parking

Parking on both sides of Congleton is going to be banned from next week. Cheshire East Council has made an Order which will come into effect on Wednesday,…