Police & Fire

Fire Authority agrees Council Tax increase and further review of staffing at Wilmslow station
Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Wed 22nd Feb 2017

Fire Authority agrees Council Tax increase and further review of staffing at Wilmslow station

Following a consultation about its plans for the year ahead, members of the Cheshire Fire Authority have agreed to increase the service's Council Tax…
Residents urged to make sure their property is secure after spate of burglaries
Sunday 19th February 2017
Sun 19th Feb 2017
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Residents urged to make sure their property is secure after spate of burglaries

Police are urging residents to make sure they lock their homes, vehicles and also their garden sheds to help prevent would-be thieves from accessing items…
Police to check safety of HGVs transporting dangerous goods
Saturday 18th February 2017
Sat 18th Feb 2017

Police to check safety of HGVs transporting dangerous goods

Cheshire Police is taking part in a national week of action making sure commercial hauliers are travelling on our roads safely. Officers will be patrolling…
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Firefighters extinguish house fire on Knutsford Road
Wednesday 15th February 2017
Wed 15th Feb 2017

Firefighters extinguish house fire on Knutsford Road

Firefighters spent over two hours dealing with a house fire in Alderley Edge on Tuesday, 14th February. Fire engines from Wilmslow, Alsager and Macclesfield…
More than 100 motorists caught using their mobile phone while driving
Wednesday 8th February 2017
Wed 8th Feb 2017
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More than 100 motorists caught using their mobile phone while driving

Officers caught more than 100 drivers using their mobile phones illegally as part of a week-long nationwide operation. On Monday 23rd January, officers…
Police urge parents to ensure their children stay safe online
Tuesday 7th February 2017
Tue 7th Feb 2017

Police urge parents to ensure their children stay safe online

Cheshire Constabulary is urging parents to know how to spot the signs of online grooming to ensure their children stay safe. Today, (Tuesday 7th February)…
Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads near livestock
Monday 6th February 2017
Mon 6th Feb 2017

Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads near livestock

With the lambing season looming Cheshire Police are urging dog walkers to keep their pets on a lead in the countryside after concerns from sheep farmer's…
Cheshire Police increase their share of Council Tax by 1.99%
Saturday 4th February 2017
Sat 4th Feb 2017
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Cheshire Police increase their share of Council Tax by 1.99%

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, David Keane, has set out the 2017/18 budget for policing and confirmed that he has agreed to increase…
Warning to residents after 12 fires involving tumble dryers
Monday 23rd January 2017
Mon 23rd Jan 2017

Warning to residents after 12 fires involving tumble dryers

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is issuing safety advice after firefighters have been called to 12 fires involving tumble dryers in the last three months.…
Penalty to double for drivers using mobile phones
Monday 23rd January 2017
Mon 23rd Jan 2017
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Penalty to double for drivers using mobile phones

Motorists who drive while using handheld mobile devices will face double the penalty under new legislation to be introduced in March 2017. The new legislation…
Former Police Officer returns to Cheshire as new Assistant Chief Constable
Saturday 21st January 2017
Sat 21st Jan 2017

Former Police Officer returns to Cheshire as new Assistant Chief Constable

Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Darren Martland returned to Cheshire this week having served as Assistant Chief Constable with Cumbria Constabulary for…
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Cheshire Police say lock it or lose it
Friday 20th January 2017
Fri 20th Jan 2017

Cheshire Police say lock it or lose it

Cheshire Police are urging residents to lock it or lose it following a number of burglaries across the county. The simple step of locking your door whether…
Tablets for 1,675 police officers in £3.4m roll out
Tuesday 17th January 2017
Tue 17th Jan 2017
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Tablets for 1,675 police officers in £3.4m roll out

Police Officers in Cheshire have been issued with tablets in a bid to keep officers on the streets whilst enabling them to work more efficiently. Microsoft…
Firefighters launch Safe and Well Visits to help improve health in the community
Tuesday 17th January 2017
Tue 17th Jan 2017

Firefighters launch Safe and Well Visits to help improve health in the community

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is preparing to launch Safe and Well Visits - a new initiative to help improve the health of potentially vulnerable people.…
Burglars smash their way into two homes
Saturday 14th January 2017
Sat 14th Jan 2017

Burglars smash their way into two homes

Police are urging residents to be vigilant after two more homes were broken into this week. A burglary occurred at Cobbetts Way, Wilmslow some time between…
Police force could be cut by 26 officers unless share of Council Tax is increased
Wednesday 4th January 2017
Wed 4th Jan 2017
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Police force could be cut by 26 officers unless share of Council Tax is increased

Residents are being asked whether they are prepared to pay an extra £3.12 a year to fund their police service. Cheshire's communities will be able…
Over 260 arrests during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving
Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Tue 3rd Jan 2017
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Over 260 arrests during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

As a result of a Cheshire Police drink and drug drive operation 267 people face a life-changing start to 2017, which represents an increase of 12% on…
Victims of domestic abuse encouraged to lift lid on their suffering
Monday 2nd January 2017
Mon 2nd Jan 2017

Victims of domestic abuse encouraged to lift lid on their suffering

As people make their New Year's resolutions, Cheshire Constabulary is urging those affected by emotional, psychological and physical abuse to seek support…
Police urge people to stay safe online this Christmas as online crime rises 22%
Sunday 25th December 2016
Sun 25th Dec 2016

Police urge people to stay safe online this Christmas as online crime rises 22%

Many of you will have woken up on Christmas morning with the latest cutting-edge technology waiting for you under the tree. Whilst Cheshire Police want…
Police Commissioner to appoint deputy on salary up to £50k
Friday 23rd December 2016
Fri 23rd Dec 2016
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Police Commissioner to appoint deputy on salary up to £50k

David Keane, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, has started his search for a deputy to support him to implement Cheshire's Police & Crime…