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Council approves budget and 4.99% increase in council tax
Friday 28th February 2025
Fri 28th Feb 2025

Council approves budget and 4.99% increase in council tax

Cheshire East Council has approved new priorities and financial plans for the next four years, including its budget for the year ahead. The new Cheshire…
Scrapping cash parking payments is 'not forcing people to do anything they don't want'
Friday 28th February 2025
Fri 28th Feb 2025
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Scrapping cash parking payments is 'not forcing people to do anything they don't want'

Cheshire East Council has defended its introduction of cashless payments across the borough's car parks saying they are not forcing people do anything…
£10,000 reward offered following theft of jewellery and over 100 rare designer handbags
Friday 28th February 2025
Fri 28th Feb 2025

£10,000 reward offered following theft of jewellery and over 100 rare designer handbags

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at an address in Alderley Edge where unique handbags and items of jewellery…
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Have your say on Local Transport Plan
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Wed 26th Feb 2025

Have your say on Local Transport Plan

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation asking for views on a proposed vision for the local transport network which will form the basis of a…
Council appoints new finance chief
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Wed 26th Feb 2025

Council appoints new finance chief

Cheshire East Council has appointed Ashley Hughes as executive director, resources and Section 151 officer. This role is the chief finance officer for…
Cheshire East Council receives Exceptional Financial Support from Government
Friday 21st February 2025
Fri 21st Feb 2025

Cheshire East Council receives Exceptional Financial Support from Government

It has been confirmed that Cheshire East Council will receive exceptional financial support of £25.3 million from central government, allowing them…
Issues surface with works carried out on A34 Wilmslow bypass
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Wed 19th Feb 2025
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Issues surface with works carried out on A34 Wilmslow bypass

Cheshire East Council has admitted there are issues on a number of roads with the work carried out to prevent water from getting in. Routine inspections…
Congleton Road to close for three weeks
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Wed 19th Feb 2025

Congleton Road to close for three weeks

Congleton Road will be closed for three weeks next month to enable old gas pipes to be replaced. The works will be carried out from Monday 3rd March to…
'Happy, welcoming' school where 'pupils behave exceptionally well' praised by Ofsted
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Tue 18th Feb 2025
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'Happy, welcoming' school where 'pupils behave exceptionally well' praised by Ofsted

Ofsted inspectors have described Alderley Edge Primary School as "a happy, welcoming and inclusive learning community". Following their visit in December,…
Osted praises 'friendly' school where 'pupils feel happy, safe and valued
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Tue 18th Feb 2025

Osted praises 'friendly' school where 'pupils feel happy, safe and valued"

Ofsted inspectors have described Wilmslow High as "a school where pupils are inspired to be successful in all that they do". Following their visit in…
Expect delays on A34 as ground investigations commence for Handforth Garden Village
Friday 14th February 2025
Fri 14th Feb 2025
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Expect delays on A34 as ground investigations commence for Handforth Garden Village

Ground investigations will be taking place later this month on the site of the planned Garden Village at Handforth. The surveys on the site, which the…
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Alderley Edge is Cheshire East’s Best Kept Station
Friday 14th February 2025
Fri 14th Feb 2025
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Alderley Edge is Cheshire East’s Best Kept Station

Alderley Edge Railway Station was named Cheshire East's Best Kept Station at the recent Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening. A record attendance…
Jones Homes seeks community views on new Wilmslow development proposal
Friday 14th February 2025
Fri 14th Feb 2025

Jones Homes seeks community views on new Wilmslow development proposal

Promotional Feature Jones Homes are seeking the views of the community on their proposals to develop land off Welton Drive & Stockton Road, Wilmslow…
The Countdown Is On: Arighi Bianchi’s huge winter sale ends Sunday 23rd February
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Wed 12th Feb 2025

The Countdown Is On: Arighi Bianchi’s huge winter sale ends Sunday 23rd February

Promotional Feature Time is running out to take advantage of Arighi Bianchi's biggest and best sale of the year, with the Macclesfield-based store's Winter…
Princess of Wales visits Styal Prison
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Wed 12th Feb 2025

Princess of Wales visits Styal Prison

The Princess of Wales visited Styal women's prison on Tuesday 11th February. In her role as Patron, Action for Children, Kate visited the Mother and Baby…
Monday 10th February 2025
Mon 10th Feb 2025

"Relentless in our pursuit" of burglars who target Alderley Edge and Wilmslow

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, which covers have been patrolling the streets of Wilmslow and surrounding areas following a rise in burglaries.…
Superheroes and life-sized characters set to take over Wilmslow town centre
Friday 7th February 2025
Fri 7th Feb 2025

Superheroes and life-sized characters set to take over Wilmslow town centre

Promotional Feature FREE event will see superheroes and life-sized characters take over Wilmslow town centre for a day of family fun. Superhero, action,…
Cheshire and Warrington councils fast-tracked for devolution
Friday 7th February 2025
Fri 7th Feb 2025
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Cheshire and Warrington councils fast-tracked for devolution

Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Warrington Councils have been given the go-ahead to progress with a devolution deal at pace. Following the…
Increase in Council tax police precept given green light
Friday 7th February 2025
Fri 7th Feb 2025
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Increase in Council tax police precept given green light

Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) proposed precept increase has been given the go ahead by the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel.…
Lapland UK coming to Cheshire
Thursday 6th February 2025
Thu 6th Feb 2025

Lapland UK coming to Cheshire

An annual Christmas experience is to set be be held at Capesthorne Hall. Permission has been granted to Lapland UK to operate a second site at the a Grade…