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Updated: Commissioner approves plans to increase police precept by 4.4% to boost officer numbers
Tuesday 1st February 2022
Tue 1st Feb 2022
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Updated: Commissioner approves plans to increase police precept by 4.4% to boost officer numbers

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has approved a budget that will increase the police precept – the part of council tax that…
Cheshire East joins ‘fix our funds to fix our roads’ campaign
Thursday 27th January 2022
Thu 27th Jan 2022
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Cheshire East joins ‘fix our funds to fix our roads’ campaign

Cheshire East Council is joining local authorities across the country in calling on the government to 'fix our funding so we can fix our roads'. The campaign,…
Tens of thousands of pounds seized following police stop check at petrol forecourt
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Wed 26th Jan 2022

Tens of thousands of pounds seized following police stop check at petrol forecourt

Officers from Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit have arrested three men and seized a significant quantity of cash following a vehicle stop check in Wilmslow.…
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Fabulous forever home for Callum and Daisy at Heatherley Wood
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022

Fabulous forever home for Callum and Daisy at Heatherley Wood

Promotional Feature To live in the heart of Cheshire's golden triangle in a fabulous family home surrounded by nature really is a dream come true for…
Action taken to help solve speeding and anti-social behaviour on A34
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022
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Action taken to help solve speeding and anti-social behaviour on A34

Following a public meeting held in September 2021 by the Police and Crime Commissioner, to discuss speeding and anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues on…
PMA launches 360 recruitment service for primary care sector
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022

PMA launches 360 recruitment service for primary care sector

Promotional Feature The Alderley Edge-based primary care training and education provider PMA has now launched a recruitment service, managing the full…
Witnesses sought to unprovoked assault on Beech Road
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022

Witnesses sought to unprovoked assault on Beech Road

Police are requesting witnesses following an unprovoked assault and criminal damage which occurred on Beech Road at the weekend. Officers were called…
Crews called to early morning fire in Alderley Edge pub
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022

Crews called to early morning fire in Alderley Edge pub

Firefighters were called to a report of smoke coming from a tumble dryer at a pub in Heyes Lane, Alderley Edge at 4am on Sunday, 23rd January. Two fire…
Crime Commissioner awards deputy 33% pay rise
Friday 21st January 2022
Fri 21st Jan 2022
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Crime Commissioner awards deputy 33% pay rise

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has faced criticism after awarding his deputy a 33% pay rise five months after his started his role.…
Cheshire East announces pledge to become a net zero borough by 2045
Friday 21st January 2022
Fri 21st Jan 2022

Cheshire East announces pledge to become a net zero borough by 2045

Cheshire East Council has pledged to become a carbon neutral borough by 2045. The council has already committed to both becoming carbon neutral in its…
Parish Council co-opts new member
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Wed 19th Jan 2022
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Parish Council co-opts new member

Alderley Edge Parish Council have co-opted a new member to replace Bernard Pearce who resigned in November last year. A request, from ten voters, for…
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Have a virtual 'conversation with' the leader and deputy leader of the council
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Tue 18th Jan 2022

Have a virtual 'conversation with' the leader and deputy leader of the council

Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to take part in a virtual 'conversation with' the leader and deputy leader. Members of the public can submit…
Reader's Photos: Beautiful sunrise
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Tue 18th Jan 2022

Reader's Photos: Beautiful sunrise

Mandy Winckworth kindly sent us this photo taken from the Carrs at about 8am on Saturday, 15th January. She said "I'm one of the Parkrun core team and…
Crews extinguish garage fire on Macclesfield Road
Monday 17th January 2022
Mon 17th Jan 2022

Crews extinguish garage fire on Macclesfield Road

Firefighters were called following reports of a fire at a garage of a property on Macclesfield Road on Sunday, 16th July. Four fire engines attended,…
Reduced timetable sees Wilmslow to London trains cut
Saturday 15th January 2022
Sat 15th Jan 2022
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Reduced timetable sees Wilmslow to London trains cut

Rail operators are cutting services from next week and will running a reduced timetable on weekdays in order "to manage staff shortages and ensure a reliable…
Benefits of weekly boarding at Ruthin School
Friday 14th January 2022
Fri 14th Jan 2022

Benefits of weekly boarding at Ruthin School

Promotional Feature With a proud heritage dating back to 1284, Ruthin School offers the best opportunities for students both academically and in life.…
Utilities company pressed to finally resolve 'frustrating situation'
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Tue 11th Jan 2022
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Utilities company pressed to finally resolve 'frustrating situation'

Cheshire East Council says it is putting pressure on United Utilities to resolve the flooding issues on Wilmslow Road which have been ongoing for years.…
Pianist to perform morning concert
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022

Pianist to perform morning concert

Concerts resume at Alderley Edge Methodist Church next week with a Coffee Concert on Wednesday 19th January. Pianist Fangwei Zhao from the Royal Northern…
Entries flooding in for the 2022 Wilmslow Running Festival
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022
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Entries flooding in for the 2022 Wilmslow Running Festival

Plans are well underway for this year's Wilmslow Running Festival which will take place on Sunday March 20th. The festival will kick off with the ever…
Businesses invited to apply for latest support grant
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022

Businesses invited to apply for latest support grant

Cheshire East Council is inviting businesses to apply for funding of up to £6,000 through the government's Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant…