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Pumps now working so bypass should reopen before rush hour
Wednesday 26th September 2012
Wed 26th Sep 2012
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Pumps now working so bypass should reopen before rush hour

Work is underway to clear the Alderley Edge Bypass to enable it to reopen before the evening rush hour. Police closed the three-mile road this morning…
Parish Council minutes: September 2012
Wednesday 26th September 2012
Wed 26th Sep 2012

Parish Council minutes: September 2012

On Monday 10th September, I attended the Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the meeting, including…
Alderley Edge bypass closed due to flooding
Wednesday 26th September 2012
Wed 26th Sep 2012
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Alderley Edge bypass closed due to flooding

The Alderley Edge Bypass is closed this morning because of flooding. The road is closed between the Harden Park Roundabout junction and the Monks Heath…
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Decision to outsource street cleaning and parking maintenance called-in
Tuesday 25th September 2012
Tue 25th Sep 2012

Decision to outsource street cleaning and parking maintenance called-in

A Cabinet decision to outsource the maintenance of parks and open spaces, street cleaning and the maintenance of all off-street and on-street parking…
Boost to bid to deliver faster broadband speeds for all
Tuesday 25th September 2012
Tue 25th Sep 2012

Boost to bid to deliver faster broadband speeds for all

Moves to roll-out superfast broadband across Cheshire have been given a major boost. The Government has given the green light to enable a partnership…
New Council watchdog appointed
Sunday 23rd September 2012
Sun 23rd Sep 2012
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New Council watchdog appointed

A new Council watchdog has been appointed to ensure that all Cheshire East councillors uphold the highest ethical standards. Cheshire East Council has…
Getting Alderley Edge cycling
Friday 21st September 2012
Fri 21st Sep 2012
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Getting Alderley Edge cycling

CycleWilmslow, a community group promoting cycling, are canvassing the views of Alderley Edge residents as to whether they would like to take part in…
Cash up for grabs for local causes
Thursday 20th September 2012
Thu 20th Sep 2012
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Cash up for grabs for local causes

Local charities and organisations could be missing out on a cash boost as an Alderley Edge supermarket says it is struggling to find local causes to support…
Former Tatton MP backs Independent candidate
Wednesday 19th September 2012
Wed 19th Sep 2012
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Former Tatton MP backs Independent candidate

Former Independent MP for Tatton Martin Bell has given his backing to Sarah Flannery as Independent candidate for Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner.…
Book Festival raises over £4000 for Oxfam
Tuesday 18th September 2012
Tue 18th Sep 2012
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Book Festival raises over £4000 for Oxfam

The first Alderley Edge Book Festival attracted around 500 visitors at the weekend and raised over £4000 for charity. Hosted by Oxfam, the two day…
Council Tax benefit is changing
Tuesday 18th September 2012
Tue 18th Sep 2012

Council Tax benefit is changing

The Government is planning to abolish the current Council Tax Benefit scheme and has asked each council, across the country, to create its own local scheme…
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Peter Pan book donated to charity shop raises £1,700
Monday 17th September 2012
Mon 17th Sep 2012

Peter Pan book donated to charity shop raises £1,700

A rare Peter Pan book, which was donated to an Alderley Edge charity shop, has fetched £1,700 at auction. Katie Robb, manager of the Oxfam Book…
Hardship fund hit with £50 bank charge
Sunday 16th September 2012
Sun 16th Sep 2012
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Hardship fund hit with £50 bank charge

Alderley Edge Parish Council are disappointed that a £50 charge has been applied to the Alderley Edge Civic Fund account because it went overdrawn.…
Man airlifted to hospital after fall at The Edge
Friday 14th September 2012
Fri 14th Sep 2012

Man airlifted to hospital after fall at The Edge

A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling down the embankment close to The Edge. The Hazardous Area Response Team attended the incident this…
Needles found in Alderley park
Friday 14th September 2012
Fri 14th Sep 2012
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Needles found in Alderley park

A parish councillor reported at this week's meeting that drug needles have been found in Alderley Edge Park. Whilst discussing the state of flower beds…
Thieves target building materials
Friday 14th September 2012
Fri 14th Sep 2012

Thieves target building materials

An unoccupied new build house on Macclesfield Road was broken into on Wednesday, 12th September. Thieves removed the padlocks on the gates, forced the…
A blooming great idea?
Thursday 13th September 2012
Thu 13th Sep 2012
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A blooming great idea?

A local business woman has suggested that village businesses and organisations could take on the management of the flower beds in the park to ensure they…
It's party time for brave Kirsty Howard
Wednesday 12th September 2012
Wed 12th Sep 2012

It's party time for brave Kirsty Howard

An Alderley Edge restaurant is privileged to be hosting the 17th birthday of Kirsty Howard. Gusto will be putting on a night to remember for Kirsty who…
Plans for country park on edge of Alderley unveiled
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Tue 11th Sep 2012
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Plans for country park on edge of Alderley unveiled

A proposal has been put together for a new country park to be built on Green Belt land between Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. Val Sims and her two brothers…
New medical centre set to open in early 2014
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Tue 11th Sep 2012
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New medical centre set to open in early 2014

As reported last month, plans to build a new medical practice at the front of the Festival Hall were approved by the Northern Planning Committee on 15th…