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Senior officer suspended over £800,000 Lyme Green scandal
Tuesday 15th January 2013
Tue 15th Jan 2013
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Senior officer suspended over £800,000 Lyme Green scandal

A senior officer at Cheshire East Council has been suspended as a result of the Lyme Green fiasco. Cheshire East announced today that, following a meeting…
Call for clampdown on illegal parking outside bars and restaurants
Tuesday 15th January 2013
Tue 15th Jan 2013
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Call for clampdown on illegal parking outside bars and restaurants

Parish Councillors are becoming increasingly concerned about the ongoing problem of illegal parking in the evenings and want the law to be enforced outside…
Allotment leases pending
Tuesday 15th January 2013
Tue 15th Jan 2013

Allotment leases pending

Alderley Edge Parish Council is still waiting for copies of the leases for the allotments, which they are taking over responsibility for from Cheshire…
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New Cabinet member wages war on potholes
Monday 14th January 2013
Mon 14th Jan 2013
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New Cabinet member wages war on potholes

Councillor David Topping has been announced as Cheshire East Council's new Cabinet member in charge of the environment, replacing Councillor Rod Menlove,…
More Speed Watch volunteers wanted
Monday 14th January 2013
Mon 14th Jan 2013
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More Speed Watch volunteers wanted

Police are inviting members of the public to join the local Community Speed Watch group. The Alderley Edge group was established last year in a bid to…
Women urged to enter Race for Life
Monday 14th January 2013
Mon 14th Jan 2013

Women urged to enter Race for Life

Women are being encouraged to make a stand against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, which opens on Tuesday, January 15th. Every…
Council allocates £1m to boost housing development
Sunday 13th January 2013
Sun 13th Jan 2013
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Council allocates £1m to boost housing development

Cheshire East Council is to use £1m to encourage housing development across the Borough. The money from the Council's capital fund will be used…
Wolpe Trio to kick off 2013 lunchtime concerts
Saturday 12th January 2013
Sat 12th Jan 2013

Wolpe Trio to kick off 2013 lunchtime concerts

The first lunchtime concert of 2013 takes place on Wednesday 16th January, when Alderley Edge Methodist Church are privileged to welcome the Wolpe Trio…
Sweet treats for the troops
Friday 11th January 2013
Fri 11th Jan 2013
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Sweet treats for the troops

An Alderley Edge shop is organising a campaign to provide sweet treats for soldiers stationed in Afghanistan this Valentines. Judy O'Brien, owner of Mr…
Takings on the increase at loss-making hall
Friday 11th January 2013
Fri 11th Jan 2013

Takings on the increase at loss-making hall

Earlier this year Alderley Edge Parish Council formed a Festival Hall Management Committee to oversee the work of Hall Manager Ashley Comiskey-Dawson…
Cemetery lodge could house information centre
Thursday 10th January 2013
Thu 10th Jan 2013
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Cemetery lodge could house information centre

The gatehouse at Alderley Edge Cemetery could be turned into an information centre for local schools and groups to visit and learn more about the village…
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Farmer's Market cancelled due to planning issues
Thursday 10th January 2013
Thu 10th Jan 2013

Farmer's Market cancelled due to planning issues

This weekend's Alderley Edge Farmer's Market has been cancelled because of problems regarding planning permission. Last month we reported that Aldeli…
Hidden beneath The Edge
Wednesday 9th January 2013
Wed 9th Jan 2013
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Hidden beneath The Edge

We loved this stunning photo of the main chamber of West Mine which we thought our readers would also appreciate. The photo was taken on 11th December…
Council to cut 25% of management posts
Tuesday 8th January 2013
Tue 8th Jan 2013
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Council to cut 25% of management posts

Sweeping changes will be made to the management structure of Cheshire East Council in response to the findings of the independent investigation into the…
This weekend's Christmas tree collection set for record year
Tuesday 8th January 2013
Tue 8th Jan 2013
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This weekend's Christmas tree collection set for record year

With less than a week to go, final preparations are underway for what could well be the world's biggest volunteer Christmas tree recycling service. The…
Cabinet member resigns over £800,000 Lyme Green fiasco
Monday 7th January 2013
Mon 7th Jan 2013
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Cabinet member resigns over £800,000 Lyme Green fiasco

Councillor Rod Menlove, Environment Portfolio Holder and ward councillor for Wilmslow East, has announced his resignation today as a result of the Lyme…
Chance for young people to experience roles in the police
Monday 7th January 2013
Mon 7th Jan 2013

Chance for young people to experience roles in the police

Cheshire Police will be offering a limited number of places for young people to take part in its work experience week. Successful applicants, who must…
Charity carol concert raises £1000
Sunday 6th January 2013
Sun 6th Jan 2013

Charity carol concert raises £1000

An annual charity carol concert has returned to its roots and raised £1000 for local charities. The 32nd Christmas Carol Concert, organised by Fay…
Emergency services visit those at risk from winter weather
Saturday 5th January 2013
Sat 5th Jan 2013

Emergency services visit those at risk from winter weather

Officers from Cheshire Constabulary are visiting those people in their communities who may be vulnerable from the cold and wet weather. The initiative…
Plans for Brook Lane apartments approved
Friday 4th January 2013
Fri 4th Jan 2013
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Plans for Brook Lane apartments approved

Jones Homes has been given the go ahead to build apartments within a gated development on Brook Lane. The Northern Planning Committee approved the scheme…