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Car park in a 'disgraceful state'
Friday 8th February 2013
Fri 8th Feb 2013
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Car park in a 'disgraceful state'

Several readers have contacted us recently regarding the state of the car park on South Street. Having driven round it a couple of times this morning,…
Distraction theft prompts police warning
Thursday 7th February 2013
Thu 7th Feb 2013

Distraction theft prompts police warning

Police are warning residents to be vigilant when using cash machines following a distraction theft in Wilmslow. Thieves operating in the town centre stole…
Elderley driver crashes into parked cars
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013
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Elderley driver crashes into parked cars

A motorist travelling into Alderley Edge has smashed into a row of cars parked on Congleton Road. At approximately 11.40am today an elderly gentleman…
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Council to cut 1000 jobs
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013

Council to cut 1000 jobs

Cheshire East Council plans to cut 1000 jobs over the next few years. As one of the largest employers in the area, the Council currently employs about…
Promises to be a great night
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013

Promises to be a great night

St. Philip and St. James' launched a fundraising appeal last summer to raise money to carry out structural repairs to its landmark spire. A recent inspection…
Brownfield first says Council Leader
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013

Brownfield first says Council Leader

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones has today called for a renewal of the 'Brownfield First Policy' to protect the Borough's green fields and announced…
Council unveils three-year financial plan
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013
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Council unveils three-year financial plan

Cheshire East Council (CEC) has unveiled its three-year financial plan and confirmed that the Council Tax will be frozen for the third year running, as…
Postbox removed from London Road
Sunday 3rd February 2013
Sun 3rd Feb 2013
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Postbox removed from London Road

Following the relocation of Alderley Edge Post Office to West Street this week and a request from the property owner, the postbox has been removed from…
Police Commissioner makes first budget proposals
Sunday 3rd February 2013
Sun 3rd Feb 2013
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Police Commissioner makes first budget proposals

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has set out proposals for his first budget which, alongside the Police and Crime Plan, sets out…
Laurence wins coveted choir place
Saturday 2nd February 2013
Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Laurence wins coveted choir place

A talented teenager who has starred in a West End musical has won a coveted place in the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. Laurence Jeffcoate, 16,…
Lead thieves target derelict hotel
Friday 1st February 2013
Fri 1st Feb 2013
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Lead thieves target derelict hotel

Two men attempted to steal lead from the roof of a derelict hotel on Thursday, 31st January. Police were called at 12.21am by a member of the public who…
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George Osborne 'had no say whatsoever' over HS2 route
Friday 1st February 2013
Fri 1st Feb 2013
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George Osborne 'had no say whatsoever' over HS2 route

Cheshire East Council had to issue a hasty retraction this week following criticism that our MP George Osborne helped divert the HS2 line away from the…
Jeeves announces closure
Friday 1st February 2013
Fri 1st Feb 2013
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Jeeves announces closure

A dry cleaners is closing its doors in two weeks time, eighteen months after opening their first branch outside of London. Jeeves of Belgravia has decided…
Youth band packs the Festival Hall
Thursday 31st January 2013
Thu 31st Jan 2013

Youth band packs the Festival Hall

On Saturday 26th January the Lions Youth Brass Band lit up the Festival Hall in Alderley Edge with their annual concert. This is only the second time…
Director of Finance suspended not on sick leave
Wednesday 30th January 2013
Wed 30th Jan 2013
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Director of Finance suspended not on sick leave

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that the head of finance has been suspended as a result of the Lyme Green scandal and is not on long term sick leave.…
Council set to scrap all current management posts
Wednesday 30th January 2013
Wed 30th Jan 2013
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Council set to scrap all current management posts

In the wake of the Lyme Green scandal, all current management posts at Cheshire East Council (CEC) are set to be scrapped and managers will have to apply…
Girl Guides help treat the troops
Wednesday 30th January 2013
Wed 30th Jan 2013

Girl Guides help treat the troops

Girl Guides took a break from their weekly meeting to support a campaign to provide sweet treats for British soldiers stationed in Afghanistan this Valentine's…
Tax hike for second and empty homes
Tuesday 29th January 2013
Tue 29th Jan 2013
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Tax hike for second and empty homes

Owners of second and empty homes will no longer get a discount on their council tax. The Local Government Finance Act 2012 which came into effect on 1st…
'Most fragile habitats at risk' from HS2
Tuesday 29th January 2013
Tue 29th Jan 2013

'Most fragile habitats at risk' from HS2

Proposed plans for High Speed Rail could put Cheshire's most valued and fragile habitats at risk, according to the Cheshire Wildlife Trust. The conservation…
Teen drama shot on The Edge
Tuesday 29th January 2013
Tue 29th Jan 2013

Teen drama shot on The Edge

Filming took place at The Edge last week for an award winning teen drama. Crews spent five days at the National Trust property filming a new episode of…