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Plans revealed for new medical centre
Friday 27th January 2012
Fri 27th Jan 2012
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Plans revealed for new medical centre

Plans for a new Alderley Edge Medical Centre were revealed at a public exhibition yesterday. GP's have been trying to provide a new premises for the surgery…
Stuck in the mud: Walkers rescued in Over Alderley
Friday 27th January 2012
Fri 27th Jan 2012

Stuck in the mud: Walkers rescued in Over Alderley

Emergency services were called to rescue two walkers who got stuck in thick mud. Firefighters were called to rescue the walkers at 11.42am on Thursday,…
Parish Council minutes: January 2012
Thursday 26th January 2012
Thu 26th Jan 2012

Parish Council minutes: January 2012

On Monday 9th January, I attended the Alderley Edge Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the meeting,…
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Recorded crime falls by 6.3% in Cheshire East
Thursday 26th January 2012
Thu 26th Jan 2012

Recorded crime falls by 6.3% in Cheshire East

The latest statistics show that crime has fallen once again across Cheshire East. Cheshire Police recorded 18,968 crimes from October 2010 to September…
Cheshire East proposes to freeze Council Tax
Wednesday 25th January 2012
Wed 25th Jan 2012

Cheshire East proposes to freeze Council Tax

The Leader of Cheshire East Council announced the Cabinet's intention to freeze residents' Council Tax bills for the second year running. At a meeting…
Have your say on medical centre plans
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Tue 24th Jan 2012
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Have your say on medical centre plans

Following years of planning, local residents will finally get the chance this week to see what the new Alderley Edge medical centre might look like. As…
Council's draft business plan proposes £21.7m of savings
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Tue 24th Jan 2012

Council's draft business plan proposes £21.7m of savings

Cheshire East Council Leader, Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald, has introduced the Council's new-look Draft Business Plan today, which includes proposals…
Cath takes 12 stone loss in her stride
Monday 23rd January 2012
Mon 23rd Jan 2012

Cath takes 12 stone loss in her stride

An Alderley Edge resident has lost a staggering twelve stone and is now preparing to complete the London Marathon. Catherine, of Annis Close, reached…
Fallen tree closes A34 outside Girls School
Sunday 22nd January 2012
Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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Fallen tree closes A34 outside Girls School

High winds have caused a large beech tree to fall down, blocking the A34 at the junction with Brook Lane. Police were called to the incident at approximately…
Funding available for Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Saturday 21st January 2012
Sat 21st Jan 2012

Funding available for Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Dedicated funding of £100 per community group is being offered to help create a party atmosphere for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations this…
Choose your option on tax for policing
Friday 20th January 2012
Fri 20th Jan 2012

Choose your option on tax for policing

People in Cheshire are being asked for their views on police spending for the coming financial year. On the Cheshire Police Authority website they are…
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Police crackdown on metal thieves
Thursday 19th January 2012
Thu 19th Jan 2012

Police crackdown on metal thieves

Cheshire Police Authority has welcomed continued action to combat metal thefts. At a recent meeting the authority were informed that officers carry out…
Council offers care and repair service
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Wed 18th Jan 2012

Council offers care and repair service

Cheshire East Council is supporting older and disabled people with home repairs and adaptations to help keep them safe, warm and independent in their…
Why we need a new medical centre
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Tue 17th Jan 2012
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Why we need a new medical centre

You will be aware that we have been trying to provide new premises for the practice for the last 4 years. After many false starts the Parish Council offered…
Be prepared for wintry conditions
Monday 16th January 2012
Mon 16th Jan 2012
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Be prepared for wintry conditions

Some households in Alderley Edge are taking advantage of an offer that helps them be prepared for the seasonal perils of snow and ice on their paths and…
Stargazing LIVE returns to Jodrell Bank
Sunday 15th January 2012
Sun 15th Jan 2012

Stargazing LIVE returns to Jodrell Bank

The hugely-popular Stargazing LIVE returns to Jodrell Bank Observatory this week. Hosted by Professor Brian Cox and comedian Dara O Briain, the astronomy…
Congleton Road: Accident waiting to happen
Saturday 14th January 2012
Sat 14th Jan 2012
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Congleton Road: Accident waiting to happen

Has anyone else noticed the dramatic recent increase in cars parking outside the De Trafford Arms on the main Congleton Road? Possibly these folk are…
Police release Christmas drink drive figures
Friday 13th January 2012
Fri 13th Jan 2012
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Police release Christmas drink drive figures

Dozens of drivers didn't listen to Cheshire Constabulary's advice during the festive period and put themselves and others at risk through alcohol. Between…
Cheshire police offer live web chat
Friday 13th January 2012
Fri 13th Jan 2012
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Cheshire police offer live web chat

People in Cheshire, who want to raise policing issues are being offered an instant top-level response. Cheshire′s Chief Constable, Dave Whatton,…
Parish Council tax to increase by 33%
Wednesday 11th January 2012
Wed 11th Jan 2012
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Parish Council tax to increase by 33%

Alderley Edge Parish Council agreed at this week's meeting to increase the precept for the next financial year by 33% from £90,000 to £120,000.…