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Action group set up to save Heyes Lane allotments
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Wed 2nd Nov 2011

Action group set up to save Heyes Lane allotments

Following a meeting on Monday, 31st October, a community action group has been set up to save Heyes Lane allotments and prevent the Parish Council from…
Council leader issues stark warning about further cuts
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Wed 2nd Nov 2011
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Council leader issues stark warning about further cuts

The Leader of Cheshire East Council has issued a warning that some hard decisions will have to be made as the council faces a potential overspend of £16…
Countdown to Christmas with village advent calendar
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Tue 1st Nov 2011
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Countdown to Christmas with village advent calendar

An exciting new event will be held in Alderley Edge this Christmas, bringing the village centre alive with 24 uniquely decorated windows. The idea behind…
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Arran Coghlan hits out at coroner after shooting inquest
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Tue 1st Nov 2011
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Arran Coghlan hits out at coroner after shooting inquest

A coroner yesterday said he had "difficulty" accepting a version of events given to him by an Alderley Edge businessman who has previously been cleared…
Alan Garner to publish new collection of folk tales
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Tue 1st Nov 2011

Alan Garner to publish new collection of folk tales

A new collection of out of print and previously unpublished stories by acclaimed Alderley Edge author Alan Garner will be released this month. This new…
Cheshire East gritters are ready for winter
Monday 31st October 2011
Mon 31st Oct 2011
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Cheshire East gritters are ready for winter

Cheshire East Council have announced they are ready for the winter weather and will be trialling a new type of gritting technique this year. As an experiment,…
Ramblers mark out The Edge
Friday 28th October 2011
Fri 28th Oct 2011

Ramblers mark out The Edge

East Cheshire Ramblers and the National Trust are working together to erect new signposts so it is easier for walkers to navigate their way around The…
Councillors may join hundreds claiming bypass compensation
Thursday 27th October 2011
Thu 27th Oct 2011
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Councillors may join hundreds claiming bypass compensation

Hundreds of local residents are expected to seek compensation from the council, claiming that the Alderley Edge Bypass has devalued their home. These…
Pay by phone parking
Thursday 27th October 2011
Thu 27th Oct 2011
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Pay by phone parking

A new service is being introduced to enable motorists to pay for their parking via their mobile phone. The new payment option will be trialled in the…
Action group forming to fight allotment plans
Wednesday 26th October 2011
Wed 26th Oct 2011
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Action group forming to fight allotment plans

Allotment holders are looking to set up a community action group to fight council plans to turn their plots into a car park. As reported earlier this…
Thieves steal valuable slabs from village driveways
Wednesday 26th October 2011
Wed 26th Oct 2011

Thieves steal valuable slabs from village driveways

Police are appealing for residents to be extra vigilant following recent thefts of York Stone from driveways in Alderley Edge. Thieves have dug up two…
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Alfresco license reduced for small businesses
Wednesday 26th October 2011
Wed 26th Oct 2011

Alfresco license reduced for small businesses

As a result of concerns raised, Cheshire East Council has reviewed its alfresco policy, which came into affect on July 1st. The authority has taken the…
Application to retain flat surface at Finlow Farm
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Tue 25th Oct 2011
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Application to retain flat surface at Finlow Farm

Another retrospective planning application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council for the development at Finlows Bower Farm, which is located within…
Alderley set for three fantastic fireworks displays
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Tue 25th Oct 2011
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Alderley set for three fantastic fireworks displays

Three organised displays will be held in the village next month to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Alderley Edge Community Primary School are preparing for…
First lady of Pilates to visit Alderley studio
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Tue 25th Oct 2011

First lady of Pilates to visit Alderley studio

Alderley Pilates Studio are welcoming the 'Queen of Pilates' to their studio to help them celebrate 10 years of teaching. Jan and Peter Bowen have been…
Parish Council minutes: October 2011
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Tue 25th Oct 2011
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Parish Council minutes: October 2011

On Monday 3rd October, I attended the Alderley Edge Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the meeting,…
Family fun day at Hare Hill
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Tue 25th Oct 2011

Family fun day at Hare Hill

National Trust staff and volunteers at Hare Hill Garden are making final preparations for the garden's first half-term fun day on Saturday, 29th October.…
Council vows to get tough on dog fouling
Monday 24th October 2011
Mon 24th Oct 2011
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Council vows to get tough on dog fouling

Cheshire East Council says it will 'not be complacent' when it comes to tackling the problem of dog fouling. The authority is reminding irresponsible…
Chancellor opens Alderley's New York deli
Friday 21st October 2011
Fri 21st Oct 2011

Chancellor opens Alderley's New York deli

The Chancellor of the Exchequer was in Alderley Edge today to officially open the New York style deli at Tower Garage. George Osborne joined customers,…
There's no taste like Granthams
Friday 21st October 2011
Fri 21st Oct 2011
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There's no taste like Granthams

Yesterday's episode of the ITV show 'There's No Taste Like Home' saw Rachael Grantham's dish awarded a coveted place on the menu at Grill on the Edge.…