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Sinkhole appears on Wilmslow Road
Thursday 20th May 2021
Thu 20th May 2021
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Sinkhole appears on Wilmslow Road

As many residents will have noticed, yesterday afternoon a sinkhole appeared on Wilmslow Road, on the section between the Tower Garage and Piccolino's.…
23-year-old man arrested in Alderley Edge burglary investigation
Thursday 20th May 2021
Thu 20th May 2021

23-year-old man arrested in Alderley Edge burglary investigation

A 23-year-old man from Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after two car were stolen from an address in Alderley Edge. The victim reported…
Burnley footballer arrested in Wilmslow for drink-driving
Thursday 20th May 2021
Thu 20th May 2021

Burnley footballer arrested in Wilmslow for drink-driving

Burnley striker Ashley Barnes was arrested in Wilmslow on suspicion of drink-driving in the early hours of the morning following the club's win at Fulham,…
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Local roads identified as priority for repair
Wednesday 19th May 2021
Wed 19th May 2021
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Local roads identified as priority for repair

Cheshire East Council has published details of its highways repair programme for the financial year 2021/22. Councillor Craig Browne, Chair of the Highways…
Four men sentenced following car thefts in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Tue 18th May 2021

Four men sentenced following car thefts in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow

Four men from Manchester have been jailed for a total of almost 10 years after pleading guilty to their involvement in the theft of at least 19 vehicles…
18 local gardens prepare to open for charity
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Tue 18th May 2021

18 local gardens prepare to open for charity

Having held a very successful virtual Gardens Day last year, raising much needed funds for water and sanitation in some of the poorest areas of Africa,…
Phase One of local vaccination programme nears completion
Sunday 16th May 2021
Sun 16th May 2021

Phase One of local vaccination programme nears completion

Local medical teams are well on their way to completing Phase One of their vaccination programme, which will mean those in the top nine priority groups…
Council outlines move to step 3 of roadmap out of lockdown
Friday 14th May 2021
Fri 14th May 2021
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Council outlines move to step 3 of roadmap out of lockdown

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister confirmed that restrictions will continue to be eased in England from Monday, 17th May. Dr Matt Tyrer, Director…
John Dwyer started in role as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Friday 14th May 2021
Fri 14th May 2021
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John Dwyer started in role as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner

John Dwyer started in the role as Cheshire's Police and Crime Commissioner following his election victory on Thursday, 13th May. He was declared as the…
Alderley Road cycleway officially opened
Wednesday 12th May 2021
Wed 12th May 2021
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Alderley Road cycleway officially opened

Councillor Craig Browne, Deputy Leader and Chair of the Highways & Transport Policy Committee, recently attended the official opening of the new cycleway…
Brit Awards opens with references to infamous Handforth Parish Council meeting
Tuesday 11th May 2021
Tue 11th May 2021
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Brit Awards opens with references to infamous Handforth Parish Council meeting

Jackie Weaver who became an internet celebrity earlier this year after a recording of a chaotic Handforth Parish Council went viral has starred in the…
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Entries open for the 2021 Wilmslow Running Festival
Monday 10th May 2021
Mon 10th May 2021

Entries open for the 2021 Wilmslow Running Festival

Following the introduction in 2019, the Wilmslow Running Festival is returning on Saturday, 12th September, and now open for entries. The ever popular…
Alderley Edge votes in favour of neighbourhood plan
Sunday 9th May 2021
Sun 9th May 2021
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Alderley Edge votes in favour of neighbourhood plan

Residents of Alderley Edge have voted to back their neighbourhood plan. The plan was put to referendum on Thursday, 6th May, with over 90% of people who…
Update after 14-year-old boy stabbed in Wilmslow
Sunday 9th May 2021
Sun 9th May 2021

Update after 14-year-old boy stabbed in Wilmslow

A teenager who arrested following a serious assault in Wilmslow has been released on conditional bail. At around 9.35pm on Thursday 6th May police were…
New Cheshire police and crime commissioner announced
Saturday 8th May 2021
Sat 8th May 2021
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New Cheshire police and crime commissioner announced

John Dwyer has today (Saturday 8 May 2021) been elected as Cheshire's police and crime commissioner. The Conservative candidate collected 111,962 votes…
Council reports 'promising progress' on carbon neutral agenda
Saturday 8th May 2021
Sat 8th May 2021
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Council reports 'promising progress' on carbon neutral agenda

Cheshire East Council has reported 'positive progress' with its ambition to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2025, and in influencing residents…
Another major milestone achieved in local vaccination programme
Friday 7th May 2021
Fri 7th May 2021

Another major milestone achieved in local vaccination programme

Local medical teams achieved another major milestone in their vaccination programme this week, having administered second jabs to over 10,000 patients.…
Cheshire East Council moves to committee system
Friday 7th May 2021
Fri 7th May 2021
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Cheshire East Council moves to committee system

Cheshire East Council has this week made the change to operate a committee system for decision making. The council has operated under a cabinet system…
Teenager arrested after 14-year-old stabbed
Friday 7th May 2021
Fri 7th May 2021

Teenager arrested after 14-year-old stabbed

Detectives have arrested a 14-year-old boy following a serious assault in Wilmslow. At around 9.35pm on Thursday 6th May police were called to reports…
Latest figures for Covid-19 cases in local areas
Friday 7th May 2021
Fri 7th May 2021
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Latest figures for Covid-19 cases in local areas

The latest figures have been released showing that most local areas, except for Alderley Edge and Chelford, have seen an icrease in Covid-19 cases compared…