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Trafford Road blocked by fallen tree
Monday 23rd June 2014
Mon 23rd Jun 2014

Trafford Road blocked by fallen tree

Trafford Road is closed this morning (Monday, 23rd June) between Macclesfield Road and Chapel Road as a large tree is completely blocking the road. The…
Have your say on Council's use of dog control orders
Sunday 22nd June 2014
Sun 22nd Jun 2014
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Have your say on Council's use of dog control orders

The community wardens at Cheshire East Council have launched a new survey to gauge feelings about the Council's use of dog control orders. The survey…
George Osborne visits Waitrose and launches Incredible Edible
Friday 20th June 2014
Fri 20th Jun 2014
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George Osborne visits Waitrose and launches Incredible Edible

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne paid a visit to Alderley Edge this afternoon to see the new Waitrose store. Following a tour of the recently…
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Cenotaph cleaned ahead of Civic Service
Thursday 19th June 2014
Thu 19th Jun 2014

Cenotaph cleaned ahead of Civic Service

The War Memorial has been cleaned ahead of this year's Alderley Edge Civic Service. Last week the flagstones were cleaned and the Parish Council has arranged…
Plans to replace former convent with 4 houses approved
Wednesday 18th June 2014
Wed 18th Jun 2014
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Plans to replace former convent with 4 houses approved

Planning permission has been granted to demolish the former nun's home on Ryleys Lane and replace it with four houses. As a result of feedback from the…
Popular village fete back for sixth year
Tuesday 17th June 2014
Tue 17th Jun 2014

Popular village fete back for sixth year

Preparations are well underway for the Alderley Edge Village Fete, which will take place at Alderley Edge Cricket Club on Sunday 29th June. There will…
Fun Fest holiday club coming to Alderley Edge
Tuesday 17th June 2014
Tue 17th Jun 2014

Fun Fest holiday club coming to Alderley Edge

Promotional Feature We are delighted to announce the opening of Fun Fest Holiday Club at Alderley Edge School for Girls from 4th to 8th August and 11th…
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…
£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…
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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…
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…