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Council launches service to help local businesses access finance
Sunday 28th January 2018
Sun 28th Jan 2018

Council launches service to help local businesses access finance

Cheshire East Council's arms-length Skills and Growth Company has launched a dedicated service to help local businesses access finance to boost their…
Council says it will act to help increasing number of rough sleepers
Saturday 27th January 2018
Sat 27th Jan 2018

Council says it will act to help increasing number of rough sleepers

New figures showed the levels of rough sleeping and homelessness in the borough are increasing. Estimated figures for November 2017 showed the number…
Residents hope covenant will restrict Royal London's development plans
Friday 26th January 2018
Fri 26th Jan 2018

Residents hope covenant will restrict Royal London's development plans

A number of Fulshaw Park residents have discovered a Restrictive Covenant which they believe prevents development from taking place on the field west…
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Section of A555 to close for 17 weeks
Friday 26th January 2018
Fri 26th Jan 2018
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Section of A555 to close for 17 weeks

The A555 westbound, from the A34 to Wilmslow Road, will be closed from 12th February for 17 weeks. A spokesperson said "Essential maintenance works need…
Hundreds back sisters' campaign to save our library
Friday 26th January 2018
Fri 26th Jan 2018
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Hundreds back sisters' campaign to save our library

Two little girls from the village have been campaigning hard to save Alderley Edge Library after Cheshire East Council announced in November 2017 that…
New car dealership would create 36 jobs
Thursday 25th January 2018
Thu 25th Jan 2018

New car dealership would create 36 jobs

Plans have been submitted for the erection of a new car dealership with a showroom, workshops, car display areas and car parking on land at Coppice Way…
Expect delays for 10 weeks as major works commence in Handforth
Wednesday 24th January 2018
Wed 24th Jan 2018
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Expect delays for 10 weeks as major works commence in Handforth

The Council is to carry out highway improvements at two key locations in Handforth, starting next week. Cheshire East Highways will upgrade traffic signals,…
Call for action over waterlogged pitches
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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Call for action over waterlogged pitches

Frustrated parents are calling for something to be done about the condition of the local playing fields, which are frequently waterlogged. Scott Storey,…
Are you on track for the Wilmslow Half Marathon?
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tue 23rd Jan 2018

Are you on track for the Wilmslow Half Marathon?

Promotional Feature It is now 2 months to the start of this year's Wilmslow Half Marathon and hopefully your training is right on track. If it is not,…
Clampdown on people using mobile phones at the wheel
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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Clampdown on people using mobile phones at the wheel

Cheshire Constabulary is taking part in a national week of action against drivers who use their mobile phone at the wheel. The week of action started…
Tie the knot ... and we'll pay the lot!
Monday 22nd January 2018
Mon 22nd Jan 2018

Tie the knot ... and we'll pay the lot!

Promotional Feature The Pinewood on Wilmslow is offering one lucky couple the chance to win an exclusive wedding of their dreams. This complimentary package…
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Reader's Letter: Lidl's 'aggressive' development strategy
Monday 22nd January 2018
Mon 22nd Jan 2018
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Reader's Letter: Lidl's 'aggressive' development strategy

It is clear from the Financial Mail on Sunday's article yesterday that Lidl has an aggressive 'modus operandi' when it comes to selecting sites for their…
Hockey: Men’s 2s put 11 goals past Crewe
Monday 22nd January 2018
Mon 22nd Jan 2018

Hockey: Men’s 2s put 11 goals past Crewe

AEHC had a mixed weekend with some teams games falling victim to the weather (again!) while others bravely battling Siberian-esque conditions and the…
Groups invited to take the plunge for 2018 swimathon
Sunday 21st January 2018
Sun 21st Jan 2018

Groups invited to take the plunge for 2018 swimathon

Following on their successful launch in 2017, the Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club will once again stage their fundraising swimathon event at Wilmslow Leisure…
Manchester Airport retains its crown for 4th consecutive year
Sunday 21st January 2018
Sun 21st Jan 2018
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Manchester Airport retains its crown for 4th consecutive year

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK's best airport, for a fourth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The…
Inspirational evening with leading British mountaineer raises £1200
Saturday 20th January 2018
Sat 20th Jan 2018

Inspirational evening with leading British mountaineer raises £1200

A presentation by a leading British mountaineer has been hailed a big success with over 100 people attending. The East Cheshire Hospice Wilmslow Support…
Cheshire East launches digital waste permits
Saturday 20th January 2018
Sat 20th Jan 2018
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Cheshire East launches digital waste permits

Cheshire East Council has introduced a new digital service which allows customers to apply online for a digital waste permit – in order to save…
Parents urged to get children vaccinated for measles
Friday 19th January 2018
Fri 19th Jan 2018

Parents urged to get children vaccinated for measles

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated for measles following a number of outbreaks across the country, including Cheshire and Merseyside.…
Council's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee to rack up costs of £720,000 this year
Thursday 18th January 2018
Thu 18th Jan 2018
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Council's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee to rack up costs of £720,000 this year

Further to my article regarding the cost of external investigations being carried into the conduct of suspended officers an Independent councillor has…
External investigations into conduct of suspended officers to cost £160,000 this year
Thursday 18th January 2018
Thu 18th Jan 2018
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External investigations into conduct of suspended officers to cost £160,000 this year

Cheshire East Council is expecting to spend £160,000 on external investigations which are currently being undertaken in relation to suspended senior…