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Parade car park to close for resurfacing
Monday 14th March 2011
Mon 14th Mar 2011
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Parade car park to close for resurfacing

The Parade car park will be closed from 6am on Tuesday, 15th March until 3pm on Thursday, 18th March. The short stay car park is being resurfaced by Bluemantle,…
Spring concert in support of Church Spire Appeal
Sunday 13th March 2011
Sun 13th Mar 2011

Spring concert in support of Church Spire Appeal

Local group Opus 5 are making a return visit to Alderley Edge Methodist Church on Saturday 2nd April for an evening of musical entertainment. Opus 5 was…
Planning permission refused for village centre development
Friday 11th March 2011
Fri 11th Mar 2011
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Planning permission refused for village centre development

Permission has been refused for proposed amendments to plans for the development at the junction of London Road and Stevens Street. Perlada Properties…
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Grand May Fair plans revealed
Thursday 10th March 2011
Thu 10th Mar 2011
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Grand May Fair plans revealed

Plan for the Alderley Edge May Fair are really coming together and it is shaping up to be a fantastic community event for all the family. The Alderley…
Wilmslow Road to close for resurfacing
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Wed 9th Mar 2011

Wilmslow Road to close for resurfacing

Wilmslow Road in Alderley Edge will be closed to northbound traffic overnight from 7pm on Thursday, 10th February, until 6am on Friday, 11th March. I…
Parish Council dismiss parking review as depressing
Tuesday 8th March 2011
Tue 8th Mar 2011
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Parish Council dismiss parking review as depressing

The much discussed and anticipated parking review for Alderley Edge is apparently underway but Alderley Edge Parish Council are less than enthusiastic.…
Festival Hall medical centre plans stall again
Tuesday 8th March 2011
Tue 8th Mar 2011

Festival Hall medical centre plans stall again

Plans to relocate the George Street surgery to the Festival Hall are in a state of limbo. Alderley Edge Parish Council announced at this week's meeting…
All borough and parish seats up for election
Tuesday 8th March 2011
Tue 8th Mar 2011
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All borough and parish seats up for election

The next election to be held in Cheshire East is for every seat in the Cheshire East Council and all Town and Parish Councils in the district. The Local…
Flaming Lips to headline Jodrell Bank concert
Tuesday 8th March 2011
Tue 8th Mar 2011

Flaming Lips to headline Jodrell Bank concert

The Flaming Lips will be headlining the first in a series of concerts to be held at Jodrell Bank this year. The ground-breaking rock band, hailing from…
Keegan cleared of breach of conduct allegations
Monday 7th March 2011
Mon 7th Mar 2011
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Keegan cleared of breach of conduct allegations

A draft report has been produced by Standards for England which clears Councillor Frank Keegan of the allegations made against him by the Chief Executive…
Talented cellist and pianist to perform at lunchtime concert
Monday 7th March 2011
Mon 7th Mar 2011

Talented cellist and pianist to perform at lunchtime concert

The next lunchtime concert at Alderley Edge Methodist Church will take place on Wednesday 16th March at 1.00 pm. The concert will feature Turkish cellist…
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Power tools stolen from parked van
Saturday 5th March 2011
Sat 5th Mar 2011
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Power tools stolen from parked van

Tools were stolen in broad daylight from a van parked on Mottram Road. Offenders approached the white Peugeot van between 11.30am and 1pm on Monday, 28th…
50 half marathon places up for grabs
Friday 4th March 2011
Fri 4th Mar 2011

50 half marathon places up for grabs

Although the closing date for the Wilmslow Half Marathon isn't until February each year, runners are always strongly advised to enter as early as possible…
Scouts pack bags for children's charity
Friday 4th March 2011
Fri 4th Mar 2011

Scouts pack bags for children's charity

Alderley Edge Scout Group have been out in the community raising money for charity. The scouts work closely with Sainsbury in Wilmslow and last month…
Climbers prepare for Kilimanjaro charity trek
Thursday 3rd March 2011
Thu 3rd Mar 2011

Climbers prepare for Kilimanjaro charity trek

Two local residents will be tackling the world's highest freestanding mountain this summer to raise money for charity. Nick Bazley, a familiar face from…
Speak Out against domestic abuse
Thursday 3rd March 2011
Thu 3rd Mar 2011

Speak Out against domestic abuse

Cheshire Police has joined forces with Cheshire East Council for its latest campaign to tackle domestic abuse. The 'Speak Out' campaign, which was launched…
Council to introduce new online planning system
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Wed 2nd Mar 2011
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Council to introduce new online planning system

As a regular user of the planning portal I was delighted to receive notification this week that Cheshire East Council will be upgrading their online planning…
Alderley Edge vicar gets the bird
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Alderley Edge vicar gets the bird

A curious sight met Revd Jane Parry and Church Verger Co Tod last Sunday morning as they opened the church for the early morning service. Outside the…
Cheshire East Council to cut up to 550 jobs
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Cheshire East Council to cut up to 550 jobs

Cheshire East Council have launched a three month consultation with staff regarding proposed changes to staff's pay and conditions. Up to 550 council…
Stately home prepares to rock
Monday 28th February 2011
Mon 28th Feb 2011

Stately home prepares to rock

The grounds of Capesthorne Hall in Siddington, just south of Alderley Edge, are to host Cheshire's first rock festival. The Friends Of Mine Festival will…