Cheshire East Council

Brussels' green-light boost for faster broadband for all
Saturday 24th November 2012
Sat 24th Nov 2012
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Brussels' green-light boost for faster broadband for all

Moves to roll-out superfast broadband to homes and businesses across Cheshire have been given another major boost following a green light this week from…
Street lights will be switched off or dimmed
Friday 23rd November 2012
Fri 23rd Nov 2012
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Street lights will be switched off or dimmed

As part of efforts to slash carbon emissions, cut down on light pollution, save money and make Cheshire East a cleaner and greener place to live –…
Path to cemetery cleared at last
Tuesday 20th November 2012
Tue 20th Nov 2012
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Path to cemetery cleared at last

A footpath leading to Alderley Edge cemetery has finally been cleared of vegetation. We have received regular complaints from local residents regarding…
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Christmas tree is a
Wednesday 14th November 2012
Wed 14th Nov 2012
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Christmas tree is a "disgrace"

Alderley Edge Parish Council (AEPC) are appalled at the condition of one of the Christmas trees supplied by Cheshire East Council (CEC) and will be demanding…
Call for urgent meeting about 'hazardous' parking
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Tue 13th Nov 2012
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Call for urgent meeting about 'hazardous' parking

Following the installation of double yellow lines on Congleton Road, Alderley Edge Parish Council has called for an urgent meeting with officers of Cheshire…
No action against illegal outdoor seating areas
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Tue 13th Nov 2012
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No action against illegal outdoor seating areas

Over five months ago Cheshire East Council (CEC) vowed to get tough on two village restaurants that have built outdoor seating areas on land that belongs…
Plans to rename Wilmslow Bypass after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes
Friday 9th November 2012
Fri 9th Nov 2012
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Plans to rename Wilmslow Bypass after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes

Cheshire East Council are proposing to name sections of the A34 Wilmslow-Handforth Bypass after local Olympians and Paralympians medal winners. In recognition…
Council announces Cabinet reshuffle
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wed 7th Nov 2012

Council announces Cabinet reshuffle

Following the resignation of a stalwart councillor, Cheshire East Council's leadership has taken the opportunity to reshuffle the Cabinet. Hilda Gaddum…
Council considers banning smoking in play areas
Wednesday 31st October 2012
Wed 31st Oct 2012
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Council considers banning smoking in play areas

Cheshire East Council is considering introducing voluntary smoke free areas in the boroughs parks. The Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care Services…
Waste reduction volunteers needed
Sunday 28th October 2012
Sun 28th Oct 2012
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Waste reduction volunteers needed

Cheshire East Council is hosting a training day to show people how to to shave pounds off their shopping bill – and become a Waste Reduction Volunteer…
Council needs adoptive families
Saturday 27th October 2012
Sat 27th Oct 2012
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Council needs adoptive families

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with other local authorities in the north west to try and encourage more people to consider adopting a child.…
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Hole Farm set to be sold for affordable housing
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012
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Hole Farm set to be sold for affordable housing

Cheshire East Cabinet has agreed to dispose of Hole Farm, located just off Brook Lane, for the provision of affordable housing - subject to Crichel Downs…
Leisure centres could transfer to charitable trust
Wednesday 17th October 2012
Wed 17th Oct 2012
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Leisure centres could transfer to charitable trust

Cheshire East Council are reviewing how the borough's leisure centres are operated in an attempt to cut costs. The Cabinet agreed on Monday, 15th October,…
Alfresco licence fee to be reduced again for smaller businesses
Thursday 11th October 2012
Thu 11th Oct 2012
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Alfresco licence fee to be reduced again for smaller businesses

Cheshire East Council are further reducing the cost to smaller restaurants and cafes for an alfresco licence. The Environment and Prosperity Committee…
Free IT taster sessions
Friday 5th October 2012
Fri 5th Oct 2012

Free IT taster sessions

Cheshire East Council is offering free IT taster sessions during Get Online Week 2012, to give local residents a helping hand to surf the web. The Council's…
Council forecasts £7.7m overspend
Thursday 4th October 2012
Thu 4th Oct 2012
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Council forecasts £7.7m overspend

Cheshire East Council published their first quarter review last month which revealed that spending is forecast to exceed their annual budget by £7.7m.…
New 'green' traffic lights to be installed
Monday 1st October 2012
Mon 1st Oct 2012
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New 'green' traffic lights to be installed

Cheshire East Council is embarking on a scheme to replace all the traditional traffic lights with brighter LED signals. The new traffic lights will be…
Nominate your sporting heroes for Cheshire East award
Saturday 29th September 2012
Sat 29th Sep 2012

Nominate your sporting heroes for Cheshire East award

2012 has been a momentous year for sport - and now Cheshire East Council wants to hear about the Borough's unsung sporting heroes. The Council's leisure…
Decision to outsource street cleaning and parking maintenance called-in
Tuesday 25th September 2012
Tue 25th Sep 2012

Decision to outsource street cleaning and parking maintenance called-in

A Cabinet decision to outsource the maintenance of parks and open spaces, street cleaning and the maintenance of all off-street and on-street parking…
Boost to bid to deliver faster broadband speeds for all
Tuesday 25th September 2012
Tue 25th Sep 2012

Boost to bid to deliver faster broadband speeds for all

Moves to roll-out superfast broadband across Cheshire have been given a major boost. The Government has given the green light to enable a partnership…