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Royal London given green light for drainage improvement works
Saturday 6th February 2021
Sat 6th Feb 2021

Royal London given green light for drainage improvement works

Planning permission has been granted for drainage improvement works at the Royal London site on Alderley Road to enable 120 homes to be built on the campus.…
Reader’s Letter: Lack of respect for our dearly departed
Friday 5th February 2021
Fri 5th Feb 2021
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Reader’s Letter: Lack of respect for our dearly departed

I visited my parents grave yesterday morning and another plot close by was being opened in order to receive a newly deceased member of our community.…
'Handforth Parish Council are not fit for purpose'
Friday 5th February 2021
Fri 5th Feb 2021
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'Handforth Parish Council are not fit for purpose'

Cheshire East Council has received a large number of complaints regarding the conduct and behaviour of Handforth Parish Council (HPC), though it is unknown…
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Residents urged to remain vigilant following increase in catalytic converter thefts
Thursday 4th February 2021
Thu 4th Feb 2021

Residents urged to remain vigilant following increase in catalytic converter thefts

Police are urging residents to remain vigilant following an increase in in the number of catalytic converter thefts across the county. Over the past week…
1500 out of the 8500 Alderley Edge patients vaccinated
Thursday 4th February 2021
Thu 4th Feb 2021
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1500 out of the 8500 Alderley Edge patients vaccinated

Medical teams have now administered 1500 vaccinations to Alderley Edge GP patients out of a total practice population of 8500, and invites are going out…
Two men arrested at Brook Lane property for drug offences
Thursday 4th February 2021
Thu 4th Feb 2021

Two men arrested at Brook Lane property for drug offences

Two males were arrested at a house in Alderley Edge for drug offences. Police were called to reports of a collision on Faulkners Lane in Mobberley at…
New proposals to boost cycling and walking in Wilmslow
Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Wed 3rd Feb 2021
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New proposals to boost cycling and walking in Wilmslow

Cheshire East Council is seeking people's views on a second phase of 'active travel' schemes to boost cycling and walking – following the award…
Reader's Letter: A34 Bypass - Would you use this road looking at these facts?
Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Tue 2nd Feb 2021
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Reader's Letter: A34 Bypass - Would you use this road looking at these facts?

I just wanted to comment on the latest crash on the A34 Bypass at Nether Alderley. It is clear over the last few years this section of the bypass which…
Fourth woman jailed in connection with large scale fraud
Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Tue 2nd Feb 2021

Fourth woman jailed in connection with large scale fraud

A fourth woman who was part of a gang who committed large-scale fraud offences across the North West, including Alderley Edge, Mobberley and Knutsford,…
32-year-old man in critical condition following crash on Alderley Edge bypass
Monday 1st February 2021
Mon 1st Feb 2021

32-year-old man in critical condition following crash on Alderley Edge bypass

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision in Nether Alderley. At around 8.15pm on Saturday, 30th January, police…
Majority of local areas continue to see drop in new Covid-19 cases
Sunday 31st January 2021
Sun 31st Jan 2021

Majority of local areas continue to see drop in new Covid-19 cases

The latest figures have been released showing that all local areas, except for Lacey Green and Wilmslow Park, have seen a significant decrease in Covid-19…
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Vacancy open for new member to join Alderley Edge Parish Council
Friday 29th January 2021
Fri 29th Jan 2021
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Vacancy open for new member to join Alderley Edge Parish Council

Due to a resignation, a vacancy has arisen on Alderley Edge Parish Council. Mike Taylorson tended his resignation after nearly 6 years, having been elected…
Grant awarded to Community Speedwatch Team
Friday 29th January 2021
Fri 29th Jan 2021

Grant awarded to Community Speedwatch Team

Alderley Edge Community Speedwatch Team has been awarded a grant to enable them to purchase additional equipment. The Parish Council are receiving a Community…
Drivers urged to keep roads clear for gully emptying
Friday 29th January 2021
Fri 29th Jan 2021
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Drivers urged to keep roads clear for gully emptying

Cheshire East Highways continues to carry out annual gully-emptying on primary routes; however, Alderley Edge Parish Council has decided to supplement…
Businesses hit by Covid-19 pandemic face delay in receiving support grants
Friday 29th January 2021
Fri 29th Jan 2021

Businesses hit by Covid-19 pandemic face delay in receiving support grants

Cheshire East Council says it is committing further resources to help process business support grants more quickly and reduce the time businesses hit…
Transport consultation extended due to lack of responses
Friday 29th January 2021
Fri 29th Jan 2021

Transport consultation extended due to lack of responses

Cheshire East Council has extended its consultation on local transport plans for the borough due to the low number of responses. The online public engagement,…
Police to target motorists using mobile phones
Thursday 28th January 2021
Thu 28th Jan 2021
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Police to target motorists using mobile phones

Cheshire Constabulary is taking part in a national crackdown against road users who use their mobile phone behind the wheel. The operation runs between…
Cheshire Police issue over 300 fines in January for breaches of Covid rules
Thursday 28th January 2021
Thu 28th Jan 2021
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Cheshire Police issue over 300 fines in January for breaches of Covid rules

As we approach the end of January, Cheshire Constabulary is urging the public to continue to stay at home to help protect the NHS and save lives. Whilst,…
'It's not fair to treat the whole of the Northwest as one' as vaccine supply to be cut by a third
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Wed 27th Jan 2021
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'It's not fair to treat the whole of the Northwest as one' as vaccine supply to be cut by a third

A partner at Wilmslow Health Centre says it is unfair to treat the whole of the North West in the same way following confirmation from the NHS that the…
Call blocker devices used to help protect vulnerable Alderley Edge residents
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Wed 27th Jan 2021
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Call blocker devices used to help protect vulnerable Alderley Edge residents

Officers in Cheshire have a new tool in their armoury to protect vulnerable residents from telephone scammers. Call blocker devices have been installed…