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Help give the troops the sweetest ever Valentines
Thursday 2nd January 2014
Thu 2nd Jan 2014

Help give the troops the sweetest ever Valentines

For the second year running an Alderley Edge shop is organising a campaign to provide sweet treats for soldiers stationed in Afghanistan this Valentines.…
A year in review: 2013 on The Edge
Tuesday 31st December 2013
Tue 31st Dec 2013
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A year in review: 2013 on The Edge

As 2013 draws to a close it is time to take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past 12 months in Alderley Edge and share some statistics with…
Tuesday 24th December 2013
Tue 24th Dec 2013
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"We have lost a great wealth of information and history"

A well known, much loved and lifelong resident of Alderley Edge sadly passed away last week. Harold Smith died at East Cheshire Hospice on Monday 16th…
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Make your Christmas tree count
Tuesday 24th December 2013
Tue 24th Dec 2013

Make your Christmas tree count

The 14th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take place will take place on Saturday 11th January and Sunday 12th January raising funds for East Cheshire…
Charity Carol Nite spreads Christmas cheer
Monday 23rd December 2013
Mon 23rd Dec 2013

Charity Carol Nite spreads Christmas cheer

Over hundred people gathered at The Yard on Sunday, 22nd December, to enjoy an evening of festive music and fun. This year's community event was the 33rd…
86-year-old driver smashes into South Street car park
Monday 23rd December 2013
Mon 23rd Dec 2013
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86-year-old driver smashes into South Street car park

A car crashed into South Street car park this morning damaging a couple of parked vehicles. The 86-year-old female driver lost control of her vehicle,…
Parish Council Minutes: November 2013
Sunday 22nd December 2013
Sun 22nd Dec 2013

Parish Council Minutes: November 2013

The minutes are now available for the Alderley Edge Parish Council meeting held on Monday 11th November. Download the November minutes to read the issues…
Council publishes redacted version of independent Lyme Green report
Friday 20th December 2013
Fri 20th Dec 2013
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Council publishes redacted version of independent Lyme Green report

Cheshire East Council has today published a redacted version of the independent report they commissioned into the Lyme Green fiasco, which cost taxpayers…
Appeal for witnesses following a collision in Nether Alderley
Thursday 19th December 2013
Thu 19th Dec 2013

Appeal for witnesses following a collision in Nether Alderley

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on the A34 Congleton Road in Nether Alderley. Shortly before…
Council forced to release independent report into Lyme Green fiasco
Wednesday 18th December 2013
Wed 18th Dec 2013
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Council forced to release independent report into Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Council has been instructed to make the independent report into the £1m Lyme Green fiasco available to the public, albeit an edited…
£5.3m bonus for new homes in Cheshire East
Wednesday 18th December 2013
Wed 18th Dec 2013
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£5.3m bonus for new homes in Cheshire East

The Government has announced that Cheshire East Council is due to receive a £5.3 million bonus next year for enabling 944 new homes to be built…
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Farmer's market in limbo
Tuesday 17th December 2013
Tue 17th Dec 2013
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Farmer's market in limbo

Alderley Edge Farmer's Market has not taken place since October, when it was held in the village centre. Having spent over 18 months trying to obtain…
Future of Wilmslow Artisan Market decided
Tuesday 17th December 2013
Tue 17th Dec 2013
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Future of Wilmslow Artisan Market decided

Having consider the results of the market research commissioned by the Town Council, it has been decided that future Artisan Markets in Wilmslow will…
Round Tables presents David Lewis with new mini bus
Monday 16th December 2013
Mon 16th Dec 2013
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Round Tables presents David Lewis with new mini bus

The David Lewis Centre are delighted to have received a new mini bus, provided by Wilmslow and Macclesfield Round Tables. The Round Tables raised £30,000…
Council announces £100,000 for Cheshire East’s war memorials
Thursday 12th December 2013
Thu 12th Dec 2013
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Council announces £100,000 for Cheshire East’s war memorials

Cheshire East Council is to provide £100,000 to fund repairs and refurbishment of First World War memorials across the Borough. Next year sees the…
Michael Jones addresses Full Council to outline his future plans
Thursday 12th December 2013
Thu 12th Dec 2013

Michael Jones addresses Full Council to outline his future plans

Council Leader Michael Jones spoke at a meeting of the Full Council today to announce the appointment of a new Head of Governance and Stewardship, his…
Shopper comes up trumps in charity treasure hunt
Wednesday 11th December 2013
Wed 11th Dec 2013

Shopper comes up trumps in charity treasure hunt

A charity shopper has bagged the bargain of the season after searching out a piece of 'hidden' designer treasure at the Cancer Research UK shop on London…
Cheshire Police will target drink drivers this winter
Wednesday 11th December 2013
Wed 11th Dec 2013

Cheshire Police will target drink drivers this winter

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) launched its anti-drink and drug driving campaign recently, which will focus on the consequences of drink…
Parish Council split on parking forum initiative
Tuesday 10th December 2013
Tue 10th Dec 2013
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Parish Council split on parking forum initiative

Alderley Edge Parish Council has agreed to set up a 'Parking and Traffic Flow' forum as a Parish Council initiative, however not all councillors are in…
Revised housing plans for former convent
Tuesday 10th December 2013
Tue 10th Dec 2013

Revised housing plans for former convent

Revised plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council for demolishing the former nun's home and replacing it with four houses. This application follows…