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Alderley Edge brought up to speed
Thursday 1st May 2014
Thu 1st May 2014

Alderley Edge brought up to speed

Representatives from Connecting Cheshire, British Telecom, Cheshire East Council and the Parish Council were in the village this morning to unveil a new…
Dozen caught speeding on Brook Lane and Knutsford Road
Wednesday 30th April 2014
Wed 30th Apr 2014
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Dozen caught speeding on Brook Lane and Knutsford Road

The Police and Fire Service teamed up to conduct a Driver Enforcement Day on Brook Lane and Knutsford Road on Tuesday 15th April. This resulted in 12…
Queen and princesses to lead May Fair parade
Wednesday 30th April 2014
Wed 30th Apr 2014

Queen and princesses to lead May Fair parade

A caring 11-year-old girl from Alderley Edge has been selected to be this year's May Fair Queen. For the second year running local residents were invited…
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Alderley Edge Festival to showcase cream of local talent
Tuesday 29th April 2014
Tue 29th Apr 2014

Alderley Edge Festival to showcase cream of local talent

The Alderley Edge Music Speech & Drama Festival is yet again upon us. Commencing this year on Tuesday 6th May and culminating with the wonderful,…
Mini triathletes raise over £2000 for Dyslexia Action
Tuesday 29th April 2014
Tue 29th Apr 2014

Mini triathletes raise over £2000 for Dyslexia Action

A brother and sister were joined by ten of their friends to complete a mini triathlon on Sunday, 27th April, raising over £2000 for Dyslexia Action…
Stockport's submission to Government critical of Cheshire East Local Plan
Monday 28th April 2014
Mon 28th Apr 2014

Stockport's submission to Government critical of Cheshire East Local Plan

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has submitted its criticisms of the Cheshire East Local Plan for consideration by the Planning Inspector.…
Scouts parade for St George
Sunday 27th April 2014
Sun 27th Apr 2014

Scouts parade for St George

Over three hundred beavers, cubs, scouts and leaders from the Alderley District took part in the annual St George's Day Parade today (Sunday, 27th April).…
European election candidates revealed
Friday 25th April 2014
Fri 25th Apr 2014

European election candidates revealed

The countdown has begun to European parliamentary elections on Thursday, May 22nd. The full list of registered parties and individual candidates standing…
Builder airlifted to hospital after fall
Thursday 24th April 2014
Thu 24th Apr 2014
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Builder airlifted to hospital after fall

A workman was airlifted to hospital after falling from a 4m building which is currently under construction. Emergency services were called to Southfields…
Compensation for pothole damage up 500% in 4 years
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Tue 22nd Apr 2014
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Compensation for pothole damage up 500% in 4 years

The amount of money Cheshire East has paid out to settle compensation claims for vehicle damage caused by potholes has increased by 500% in the past four…
War Memorial Grant application recommended for refusal
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Tue 22nd Apr 2014
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War Memorial Grant application recommended for refusal

Alderley Edge Parish Council's application for a War Memorial Grant is being recommended for refusal. Communities and voluntary organisations were invited…
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Brave Millie joins sponsored walk to help her friends
Friday 18th April 2014
Fri 18th Apr 2014
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Brave Millie joins sponsored walk to help her friends

Courageous Millie Williams, who underwent seven operations on her legs in the first ten months of her life, is taking part in a six-mile sponsored dog…
Council leader urges residents to keep faith in Conservatives
Thursday 17th April 2014
Thu 17th Apr 2014
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Council leader urges residents to keep faith in Conservatives

Council leader Michael Jones has issued a Easter message today, in which he urges residents to keep faith with the Tories and promises some major news…
Alderley Park firm secures slice of £23m Regional Growth Fund
Wednesday 16th April 2014
Wed 16th Apr 2014

Alderley Park firm secures slice of £23m Regional Growth Fund

A company based at Alderley Park is to benefit from a slice of a £23 million investment in the region. A total of £23 million has been given…
Countdown to the 2014 May Fair
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

Countdown to the 2014 May Fair

With only a month to go, plans for the 2014 Alderley Edge May Fair and Parade are well underway - bringing something for everyone to enjoy. New for this…
Council leader hits back at inspector's dismissal of 5 year housing supply
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

Council leader hits back at inspector's dismissal of 5 year housing supply

Leader of Cheshire East Council Councillor Michael Jones has hit back at recent comments made by a Planning Inspector over the authority's 5-year supply…
On your marks for the May Fair fun run
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

On your marks for the May Fair fun run

The Alderley Edge May Fair celebrations are kicking off with a four mile race the evening before the main event. The four mile run is being organised…
Minister gets on his bike for Spire Appeal
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

Minister gets on his bike for Spire Appeal

A local minister is preparing to cycle the first stage of the Tour de France, which this year begins in Leeds on 5th July, in his local gym. Reverend…
Inspector rules Cheshire East does not have 5 year housing supply
Monday 14th April 2014
Mon 14th Apr 2014
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Inspector rules Cheshire East does not have 5 year housing supply

A Government Planning Inspector has ruled that Cheshire East Council does not have a 5 year supply of housing land. The Inspector reached this conclusion…
A night to celebrate volunteers
Sunday 13th April 2014
Sun 13th Apr 2014

A night to celebrate volunteers

Volunteers from across Cheshire East are being invited to book their place at CVS Cheshire East's forthcoming Volunteer's Gala Night. This special event…