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Parish Council minutes: July 2012
Friday 3rd August 2012
Fri 3rd Aug 2012
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Parish Council minutes: July 2012

On Monday 9th July, I attended the Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the meeting, including…
Alternative approach to London Road parking
Tuesday 31st July 2012
Tue 31st Jul 2012
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Alternative approach to London Road parking

I believe that most people consider that there is a lack of parking in the village. Especially within easy reach of the shops along London Road. Consider…
Thousands of pounds in tools stolen
Monday 30th July 2012
Mon 30th Jul 2012

Thousands of pounds in tools stolen

Thieves are breaking into workers vehicles parked in Alderley Edge and stealing valuable tools. On Wednesday 12th July approximately £4,000 worth…
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New weapon in the fight against potholes
Friday 27th July 2012
Fri 27th Jul 2012
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New weapon in the fight against potholes

Cheshire East Council is trialling the latest technology in a bid to reduce the number of potholes across the Borough and improve conditions for drivers…
Warning as distraction thieves target phones
Thursday 26th July 2012
Thu 26th Jul 2012

Warning as distraction thieves target phones

Police are warning the public to be vigilant following a spate of distraction thefts at businesses in the area. Over the past few months teams of thieves…
Shropshire Council Chief to join Cheshire East on secondment
Wednesday 25th July 2012
Wed 25th Jul 2012
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Shropshire Council Chief to join Cheshire East on secondment

Cheshire East Council has today announced that Kim Ryley will be seconded to the authority to serve as interim Chief Executive. He comes to Cheshire East…
Cheshire Police to recruit 75 new officers
Wednesday 25th July 2012
Wed 25th Jul 2012

Cheshire Police to recruit 75 new officers

A plan to increase police officer recruiting in Cheshire this year has been approved by the Police Authority. Seventy five new officers will be recruited,…
Volunteers needed for village youth club
Tuesday 24th July 2012
Tue 24th Jul 2012

Volunteers needed for village youth club

Young people in Alderley Edge have been given permission by Festival Hall manager Ashley Comiskey Dawson to hold a youth club at the premises during…
Geoff prepares for 100 mile charity trek
Tuesday 24th July 2012
Tue 24th Jul 2012
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Geoff prepares for 100 mile charity trek

An Alderley Edge resident is preparing to walk 100 miles from Penrith to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital over the August Bank Holiday weekend.…
Festival Hall targeted by email scam
Saturday 21st July 2012
Sat 21st Jul 2012

Festival Hall targeted by email scam

Cheshire Police are warning people to be wary of unusual emails after three local organisations have had their emails hacked by scammers. At the beginning…
Dog fouling in park 'will not be tolerated'
Friday 20th July 2012
Fri 20th Jul 2012
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Dog fouling in park 'will not be tolerated'

Cheshire East Community Warden Keith Davies, PCSO Jim Newns and Local Engagement Officer Clair Edward Steele have spent time tackling dog fouling problems…
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Erika Wenzel leaves with £93,550 pay off
Friday 20th July 2012
Fri 20th Jul 2012
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Erika Wenzel leaves with £93,550 pay off

Cheshire East Council has announced that Chief Executive Erika Wenzel left the Council by mutual agreement on 30th June, 2012, following a period of sickness…
Council to lobby Government over roads
Thursday 19th July 2012
Thu 19th Jul 2012
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Council to lobby Government over roads

Cheshire East Council is to lobby Government for additional funding to help repair roads damaged during the recent downpours. Councillor Rod Menlove,…
Village could lose iconic landmark
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Wed 18th Jul 2012
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Village could lose iconic landmark

Anyone who is familiar with Alderley Edge will know and recognise the view of St. Philip and St. James' Church, sitting prominently at the junction of…
Call for improvements to 'appalling' cemetery
Tuesday 17th July 2012
Tue 17th Jul 2012
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Call for improvements to 'appalling' cemetery

Having raised the poor condition of the cemetery with Cheshire East Council (CEC) on several occasions, Alderley Edge Parish Council are hopeful that…
Plans for private car park at South Street
Tuesday 17th July 2012
Tue 17th Jul 2012
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Plans for private car park at South Street

A planning application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council to build a private car park on South Street. Arthur Royle Ltd, of Royles Jaguar in…
Police seek witnesses to public order offence
Tuesday 17th July 2012
Tue 17th Jul 2012

Police seek witnesses to public order offence

Police have released CCTV of two men they would like to speak to in connection with an altercation at Panacea. At 11.50pm on 13 May 2012 two men were…
Horseshoe Farm to shut up shop
Monday 16th July 2012
Mon 16th Jul 2012
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Horseshoe Farm to shut up shop

It's the end of an era at Horseshoe Farm as the farm shop, which was established 27 years ago, is set to close on Wednesday 25th July. The closure follows…
Local charity shortlisted for community fund award
Wednesday 11th July 2012
Wed 11th Jul 2012

Local charity shortlisted for community fund award

A local charity has been shortlisted for an award from the Lloyds Bank Community Fund. The Time Out Group is down to final four charities in the Manchester…
Parish Council requests double yellow lines on Congleton Road
Tuesday 10th July 2012
Tue 10th Jul 2012
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Parish Council requests double yellow lines on Congleton Road

Alderley Edge Parish Council are requesting that double yellow lines be placed on Congleton Road to stop people parking outside the De Trafford Arms.…