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Children play smoke free
Monday 18th February 2013
Mon 18th Feb 2013
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Children play smoke free

Dozens of signs, designed by children, are being installed throughout Cheshire East to help discourage people from smoking in children's play areas. A…
Potholes filled at South Street car park
Sunday 17th February 2013
Sun 17th Feb 2013
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Potholes filled at South Street car park

Workmen have been filling the potholes at South Street car park this morning. Following complaints from our readers, I reported on the dreadful state…
Action Fraud launches in Cheshire
Sunday 17th February 2013
Sun 17th Feb 2013

Action Fraud launches in Cheshire

Police forces across the North West region are joining a national scheme aimed at helping to tackle the growing problem of fraud. Action Fraud will introduce…
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Bird botherers to return to Tatton
Saturday 16th February 2013
Sat 16th Feb 2013

Bird botherers to return to Tatton

The annual Scarecrow Festival, which has gained quite a reputation for its creativity, returns to the gardens of Tatton Park next week. In recent years…
Third senior officer departs following £800,000 Lyme Green scandal
Friday 15th February 2013
Fri 15th Feb 2013
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Third senior officer departs following £800,000 Lyme Green scandal

Another senior officer has left Cheshire East Council (CEC) as a result of the Lyme Green fiasco. Lisa Quinn, Director of Finance and Business Services,…
Join the HS2 conversation with Cheshire East
Friday 15th February 2013
Fri 15th Feb 2013

Join the HS2 conversation with Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is urging people to join its conversation on the high-speed rail link HS2. Since the Government's preferred route was announced,…
Talented pianist and oboist to perform lunchtime concert
Friday 15th February 2013
Fri 15th Feb 2013

Talented pianist and oboist to perform lunchtime concert

The next lunchtime concert at Alderley Edge Methodist Church takes place on Wednesday, 20th February, and features Laura Cosgrove on the oboe, accompanied…
Fire Authority and Police increase Council Tax by 1.99%
Thursday 14th February 2013
Thu 14th Feb 2013
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Fire Authority and Police increase Council Tax by 1.99%

Cheshire Fire Authority and Cheshire Police have both agreed to increase their Council Tax precepts by 1.99% next year, keeping under the 2% limit which…
Chancellor's doodle raises £20,000 for hospice
Thursday 14th February 2013
Thu 14th Feb 2013

Chancellor's doodle raises £20,000 for hospice

A doodle by George Osborne was the top lot as a recent charity auction, raising £20,000 for East Cheshire Hospice. The Chancellor's doodle of the…
Police operation will target dangerous parking
Wednesday 13th February 2013
Wed 13th Feb 2013
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Police operation will target dangerous parking

Parish Councillors continue to be very concerned about the ongoing problem of illegal parking outside bars and restaurants during the evenings. Keen to…
BeWILDerwood report released following commissioner's order
Wednesday 13th February 2013
Wed 13th Feb 2013
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BeWILDerwood report released following commissioner's order

Cheshire East Council has released a report about plans to build an adventure playground at Tatton Park having been ordered to do so by the Information…
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Parish Council press on with allotment plan
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013
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Parish Council press on with allotment plan

Alderley Edge Parish Council (AEPC) has taken over the management of the three allotments sites in the village.  Cheshire East Council (CEC) transferred…
State of roads and car parks is 'bordering on the criminal'
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013
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State of roads and car parks is 'bordering on the criminal'

Parish councillors agreed at this week's meeting that the state of the roads in the village and the number of potholes is an absolute disgrace. Cllr Melanie…
'You can get a gin & tonic but you can't post a letter'
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013
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'You can get a gin & tonic but you can't post a letter'

Following the relocation of Alderley Edge Post Office, parish councillors have agreed to request that a new post box and a sign, indicating where the…
'Nightmare' parking on Blackshaw Lane
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013
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'Nightmare' parking on Blackshaw Lane

Construction vehicles parking on the corner of Blackshaw Lane and Chorley Hall Lane are causing a "nightmare" for local residents. Cllr Melanie Connor…
It's official - we're all orange, vain and bonkers
Monday 11th February 2013
Mon 11th Feb 2013
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It's official - we're all orange, vain and bonkers

According to one of the major supermarket chains, the "millionaire's paradise" in which we live is the vainest place in the UK. Tesco has recently announced…
Decision expected on report into Lyme Green fiasco
Monday 11th February 2013
Mon 11th Feb 2013
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Decision expected on report into Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Council will make a final decision this week as to whether to disclose the report into the Lyme Green fiasco. One of our readers requested…
Pleyel Ensemble returns to Alderley Edge
Sunday 10th February 2013
Sun 10th Feb 2013

Pleyel Ensemble returns to Alderley Edge

The Pleyel Ensemble continue their series of chamber concerts at the weekend with a programme of music for french horn, violin and piano. Heather Bills…
New course explores the Bible
Sunday 10th February 2013
Sun 10th Feb 2013
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New course explores the Bible

Members of St Johns Church, Lindow (C of E) are hosting a series of discussion evenings at Costa Coffee, along with members from Ford's Lane Church, Bramhall.…
Alderley girl reaches runway final
Saturday 9th February 2013
Sat 9th Feb 2013

Alderley girl reaches runway final

A Year 12 pupil at Alderley Edge School for Girls has reached the final of a prestigious north west fashion competition. Delia Khaffaf has been selected…