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Wesley Fitzgerald resigns as Leader of the Council
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Thu 23rd Feb 2012

Wesley Fitzgerald resigns as Leader of the Council

Cllr Wesley Fitzgerald has announced his intention to resign as Leader of Cheshire East Council at the end of April this year. Cllr Fitzgerald has been…
11p a week rise safeguards policing
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Wed 22nd Feb 2012
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11p a week rise safeguards policing

The policing element of your council tax is being increased by 3.94% which will add £5.69 a year, 11p a week, to the council tax bill for a Band…
Take part in the Alderley Edge Easter Egg Hunt
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Tue 21st Feb 2012

Take part in the Alderley Edge Easter Egg Hunt

An Alderley Edge retailer is organising an Easter Egg Hunt in the village, designed to be a fun event for families and to encourage people to walk around…
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Library to close for refurbishment
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Tue 21st Feb 2012

Library to close for refurbishment

Alderley Edge Library is to close, temporarily, next week to undergo general improvements and provide access to new technology. Councillor David Brown,…
Musician takes runner up in marching band competition
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Tue 21st Feb 2012

Musician takes runner up in marching band competition

A Member of Alderley District Scout band has taken second place in the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association (TYMBA) Musician of the Year competition.…
Parish Council minutes: February 2012
Monday 20th February 2012
Mon 20th Feb 2012
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Parish Council minutes: February 2012

On Monday 13th February, I attended the Alderley Edge Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the…
Cars hit by rocks thrown from bypass bridge
Sunday 19th February 2012
Sun 19th Feb 2012

Cars hit by rocks thrown from bypass bridge

A motorist had a lucky escape after a rock was thrown from a bridge on the A34 bypass last night. A man was travelling along the A34 Alderley Edge bypass…
Village events raise funds for NSPCC
Sunday 19th February 2012
Sun 19th Feb 2012

Village events raise funds for NSPCC

Local children enjoyed some half term activities this week to help raise money for the NSPCC. On Wednesday a face painting session took place at Mr Simms…
Fire chiefs invest in frontline
Sunday 19th February 2012
Sun 19th Feb 2012

Fire chiefs invest in frontline

New investment in the safety of firefighters and local communities has been confirmed by Cheshire Fire Authority - despite agreeing to freeze its Council…
Corks Out wins Independent Spirit Retailer award
Saturday 18th February 2012
Sat 18th Feb 2012

Corks Out wins Independent Spirit Retailer award

It's a successful start to the New Year for Corks Out as they were presented with the Independent Spirit Retailer of the Year 2012 award at the Drinks…
Chess are top of the class
Friday 17th February 2012
Fri 17th Feb 2012

Chess are top of the class

Alderley Edge based Chess Telecom is celebrating the on-going success of its future leaders in gaining prestigious Institute of Leadership and Management…
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Council lobbies Government over business rates
Thursday 16th February 2012
Thu 16th Feb 2012

Council lobbies Government over business rates

Cheshire East Council is lobbying the Government for a fairer slice of business rates. At the moment, the authority receives in the formula grant only…
Musical success for Alderley Girls
Thursday 16th February 2012
Thu 16th Feb 2012

Musical success for Alderley Girls

Alderley Edge School for Girls' pupils put on two fantastic performances of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music last week.…
Council fined £80,000 for serious email disclosure
Wednesday 15th February 2012
Wed 15th Feb 2012

Council fined £80,000 for serious email disclosure

Cheshire East Council has been ordered to pay a monetary penalty of £80,000 for failing to take appropriate measures to ensure the security and…
Plans to relocate post office get the go ahead
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Tue 14th Feb 2012

Plans to relocate post office get the go ahead

Plans to create a new retail unit on West Street, designed to house the Alderley Edge Post Office have been approved. These plans will enable the post…
Parish Council considers purchasing a SID
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Tue 14th Feb 2012
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Parish Council considers purchasing a SID

Alderley Edge Parish Council is considering purchasing a Speed Indicator Device (SID) which can be installed around the village to detect and record the…
Parish Council to review public speaking at meetings
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Tue 14th Feb 2012
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Parish Council to review public speaking at meetings

Last month I contacted Alderley Edge Parish Council to ask why they do not have a Public Participation item on the agendas of their monthly meetings.…
Orchestra benefits from community grant
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Tue 14th Feb 2012

Orchestra benefits from community grant

Cheshire East Council has announced that despite the challenging financial climate, community and voluntary organisations are set to benefit from more…
Plans for PizzaExpress to open in Alderley
Monday 13th February 2012
Mon 13th Feb 2012
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Plans for PizzaExpress to open in Alderley

A planning application has been submitted for change of use of a former off-license and book makers to enable PizzaExpress to open a restaurant in the…
Talented pianist and clarinettist to perform at lunchtime concert
Saturday 11th February 2012
Sat 11th Feb 2012

Talented pianist and clarinettist to perform at lunchtime concert

Alderley Edge Methodist Church are hosting their monthly Lunchtime Concert on Wednesday, 15th February. The February concert will feature clarinettist…