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Funding available for victims services during coronavirus pandemic
Saturday 23rd May 2020
Sat 23rd May 2020

Funding available for victims services during coronavirus pandemic

Support services in Cheshire are being invited to bid for funding to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence and vulnerable…
Cheshire East estimates coronovirus has already cost council £60m
Friday 22nd May 2020
Fri 22nd May 2020
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Cheshire East estimates coronovirus has already cost council £60m

Cheshire East Council is joining other local authorities in pressing the government for significant additional funding to meet the rising costs of combatting…
Reader's Letter: Should the council or the police be acting on this disgusting behaviour?
Friday 22nd May 2020
Fri 22nd May 2020
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Reader's Letter: Should the council or the police be acting on this disgusting behaviour?

I just wanted to share what I have just seen on my evening dog walk in the Carrs. I experienced the same yesterday but was hoping it was a one off, but…
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Gustav Bonnier looks to the future
Friday 22nd May 2020
Fri 22nd May 2020

Gustav Bonnier looks to the future

Promotional Feature Due to the fast pace of the property industry we have to constantly look forward to the future and endlessly searching for the next…
Public reminded of helpdesk service available at local police station
Friday 22nd May 2020
Fri 22nd May 2020

Public reminded of helpdesk service available at local police station

Cheshire Constabulary would like to remind the public about helpdesk service which is available at your local police station, now that lockdown measures…
Cheshire East Council confirms dates for phased re-opening of schools
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Wed 20th May 2020

Cheshire East Council confirms dates for phased re-opening of schools

Following discussions between the council, teaching unions, school heads and the Cheshire East parent carer forum, a programme of a phased wider opening…
Vacancy exists following resignation of 'exceptional parish councillor'
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Wed 20th May 2020
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Vacancy exists following resignation of 'exceptional parish councillor'

Due to a resignation, a vacancy has arisen on Alderley Edge Parish Council. Earlier this month, Geoff Hall tended his resignation after 5 years, having…
Council issues update on response to the coronavirus outbreak
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Wed 20th May 2020

Council issues update on response to the coronavirus outbreak

Cheshire East cabinet members have today (Wednesday, 20th May) given an update on how council staff have responded to the coronavirus outbreak and have…
Community reaches out to help others less fortunate
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Wed 20th May 2020

Community reaches out to help others less fortunate

A car packed to the roof with food donated by local residents has headed to Wythenshawe where the contents will be distributed to less fortunate families.…
Have your say on Council’s updated housing strategy for vulnerable and older people
Tuesday 19th May 2020
Tue 19th May 2020

Have your say on Council’s updated housing strategy for vulnerable and older people

Cheshire East Council has recently updated its Vulnerable and Older People's Housing Strategy, which was first published in 2014. The aims of this update…
Motorcyclist sustains head injury after crashing into fence
Tuesday 19th May 2020
Tue 19th May 2020

Motorcyclist sustains head injury after crashing into fence

A motorcyclist sustained a head injury after colliding with a fence on Beech Road. Police were informed of the collision, which involved no other vehicles,…
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Over 60% of care homes in Cheshire East have suffered coronavirus outbreaks
Tuesday 19th May 2020
Tue 19th May 2020
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Over 60% of care homes in Cheshire East have suffered coronavirus outbreaks

Over 60% all care homes in Cheshire East have reported outbreaks of coronavirus since March. According to the latest Government data released on May 14th,…
Police across the North West join forces to crackdown on speeding
Monday 18th May 2020
Mon 18th May 2020
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Police across the North West join forces to crackdown on speeding

Police in the North West are joining forces to urge motorists to stop speeding following the lifting of some travel restrictions by the government. Over…
Partial closure of London Road for crossing upgrade
Monday 18th May 2020
Mon 18th May 2020

Partial closure of London Road for crossing upgrade

A partial closure of London Road is planned for Friday, 22nd May, to enable a crossing to be upgraded. Councillor Craig Browne confirmed "The closure…
Council launches online mental health information point
Sunday 17th May 2020
Sun 17th May 2020

Council launches online mental health information point

Cheshire East Council has launched an online mental health information point during Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year has the theme of 'kindness'.…
Out of control garden fire spreads to shed and outbuilding
Sunday 17th May 2020
Sun 17th May 2020

Out of control garden fire spreads to shed and outbuilding

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a garden on Beech Close just before midday on Saturday, 16th May. On arrival the crews discovered one…
Overall crime in Cheshire drops during lockdown but domestic abuse increases significantly
Saturday 16th May 2020
Sat 16th May 2020

Overall crime in Cheshire drops during lockdown but domestic abuse increases significantly

Whilst overall crime in Cheshire has dropped by nearly 35% since April 1st, compared with the same period last year, there have been 450 domestic abuse…
Pownall Hall School - just a click or call away
Friday 15th May 2020
Fri 15th May 2020

Pownall Hall School - just a click or call away

Promotional Feature As we navigate our way through these unchartered waters, our school motto resonates; 'We are Pownall. Everything is Possible'. If…
Early launch for digital Summer Reading Challenge
Friday 15th May 2020
Fri 15th May 2020

Early launch for digital Summer Reading Challenge

Cheshire East Libraries will be taking part in this year's all-new digital Summer Reading Challenge which is organised by The Reading Agency. Although…
New delivery & collection service Piccolino2Go.com launches
Thursday 14th May 2020
Thu 14th May 2020

New delivery & collection service Piccolino2Go.com launches

Promotional Feature Up-market Italian restaurant, Piccolino, is back! Well, sort of... Further to popular demand the restaurant has opened its doors in…