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Have your say on shutdown of garden waste collection
Tuesday 17th June 2014
Tue 17th Jun 2014
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Have your say on shutdown of garden waste collection

Following feedback on the shutdown of the garden waste collection service last winter, Cheshire East Council is undertaking a consultation on the proposed…
Police Commissioner’s roadshow heads to Wilmslow
Monday 16th June 2014
Mon 16th Jun 2014

Police Commissioner’s roadshow heads to Wilmslow

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has been travelling around the county speaking to members of the public about the service…
Man arrested after stealing car from Arderne Place
Thursday 12th June 2014
Thu 12th Jun 2014

Man arrested after stealing car from Arderne Place

A 38 year old male from Bolton has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) after stealing a car from outside the owner's property in Alderley…
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£80,000 boost for WW1 commemorations and community projects
Wednesday 11th June 2014
Wed 11th Jun 2014

£80,000 boost for WW1 commemorations and community projects

Cheshire East Council is to provide an extra £30,000 to fund First World War commemorations and a further £50,000 to boost community grants…
Parish Council Minutes: May 2014
Wednesday 11th June 2014
Wed 11th Jun 2014

Parish Council Minutes: May 2014

The minutes are now available for the Alderley Edge Parish Council meeting held on Monday 12th May. Download the May minutes to read the issues discussed,…
Should South Street car park be short stay only?
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014
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Should South Street car park be short stay only?

Cheshire East Council are looking into the possibly of changing South Street car park to short stay only. Alderley Edge Parish Council has asked them…
Relief as deadline for Medical Centre grant extended
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014
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Relief as deadline for Medical Centre grant extended

The Medical Centre project has missed another deadline, however the extension of the deadline for a £500,000 grant has meant that the pressure is…
Parish Council still deciding whether to cough up for CCTV
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014

Parish Council still deciding whether to cough up for CCTV

Alderley Edge Parish Council (AEPC) is still considering whether to contribute towards the cost of maintaining the CCTV cameras in the village. Cheshire…
Millions of pounds worth of heroin seized at Manchester Airport
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014

Millions of pounds worth of heroin seized at Manchester Airport

Border Force officers at Manchester Airport have seized a large amount of heroin which was hidden inside a shipment of carpets. The seizure was made on…
21 gardens to open for Wilmslow Wells fundraiser
Monday 9th June 2014
Mon 9th Jun 2014

21 gardens to open for Wilmslow Wells fundraiser

For the past 30 years, Wilmslow Wells for Africa has been working to provide sources of clean water in rural African communities. Every June, this volunteer-run…
Call for First World War memories
Saturday 7th June 2014
Sat 7th Jun 2014
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Call for First World War memories

As the centenary of the World War 1 approaches preparations are underway to create an exhibition to mark the anniversary. Residents are being urged to…
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Councillor Keegan enjoys trip to Buckingham Palace
Friday 6th June 2014
Fri 6th Jun 2014
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Councillor Keegan enjoys trip to Buckingham Palace

Councillor Frank Keegan and his wife Sheila spent an afternoon at Buckingham Palace where they enjoyed a Royal Garden Party. In 2008 he was invited as…
Cheshire East submits local plan for independent examination
Friday 6th June 2014
Fri 6th Jun 2014

Cheshire East submits local plan for independent examination

Cheshire East Borough Council has submitted the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for independent…
Robin Hoods needs Merry Men
Wednesday 4th June 2014
Wed 4th Jun 2014

Robin Hoods needs Merry Men

Since 2007 CHYPS (Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society) have performed their pantos each January at The Woodford Centre. Their sell-out shows have won several…
Do you know where this peacock came from?
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014
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Do you know where this peacock came from?

Having suffered from two nights of disturbed sleep, residents at St Hilary's Park were surprised to discover that a peacock was the culprit. One resident…
Playing field ruled out for temporary car park
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014
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Playing field ruled out for temporary car park

Local businesses and regular visitors to the village are bracing themselves for parking chaos and a drop in footfall as the car park at The Parade is…
Lauren is celebrating with a Wild party
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014

Lauren is celebrating with a Wild party

The Go Wild team are throwing a huge party to celebrate the fact that brave Lauren Wild has completed her treatment for Lymphoma. Lauren, who lives with…
Family fun day to mark station's 50th anniversary
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014

Family fun day to mark station's 50th anniversary

Firefighters in Wilmslow are looking forward to welcoming the public to an open day on Saturday 7th June to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Altrincham…
Domestic Violence Protection Orders go live in Cheshire
Monday 2nd June 2014
Mon 2nd Jun 2014

Domestic Violence Protection Orders go live in Cheshire

Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPN) and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) launched in Cheshire today (Monday 2nd June). This follows…
Geothermal extraction takes a step closer
Sunday 1st June 2014
Sun 1st Jun 2014

Geothermal extraction takes a step closer

Plans for geothermal energy will take a step closer next month when the Council holds an open day to attract potential energy partners. Geothermal is…