Rick Wakeman returns to Alsager

rick wakemanAfter an absence of more than 5 years, RICK WAKEMAN returns to Alsager on Friday 6th January 2018 with ‘New Year Piano Resolutions.’

This year Rick has performed in Israel, Japan, Europe and only recently returned from 6 weeks in Canada and U.S.A. for yet another extensive UK tour, so we are extremely lucky to have secured this one-night appearance for Alsager. [Read more…]

Interim Town Clerk Retires

town clerk retiresAfter two years, David Dingle, has stepped down in his role as acting Town Clerk to Alsager Town Council.

Following the recruitment of Nicola Clarke in September 2017, David has completed a thorough hand over and is now able to pass on the mantle and enjoy his retirement. [Read more…]

Alsager resident receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Parliament

Hilary Baxter IFAW low resHilary Baxter was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award recently by Bill Oddie at the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Annual Animal Action Awards for running Alsager Animals in Need for many years.

Fiona Bruce MP said [Read more…]

Channel Swim by Alsager 17 year old

Channel SwimAmy Wyatt, a 17 year old member at Alsager Bridgestone Amateur Swimming Club has recently taken part in a Relay Channel Swim on 2nd September 2017.

Amy says, “I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and have been a member of Alsager

Bridgestone for over 10 years. During this time I have swam competitively in numerous swimming galas, achieving both personal and team successes. Being a level 2 qualified swimming coach, I also teach and develop other swimmers within the swimming club, which I find very rewarding and hope to develop further. “ [Read more…]

Alsager to keep direct London rail link

Station Oct 2017 low resThe new operator for the West Midlands rail network has confirmed that the direct train service to London will continue to call at Alsager, Kidsgrove, and Stone stations.

There were concerns that the new operators, West Midland Trains, would change the route when they take over in December meaning passengers would have to change at Stafford to get to London but they have now confirmed that they are keeping the route. [Read more…]

Cheshire East adopts Local Plan

Local PLan 2017Cheshire East Council has sealed the formal adoption of its landmark Local Plan.

The decision comes after a planning inspector last month gave Cheshire East’s strategic blueprint for shaping development in the borough up to 2030 a ‘clean bill of health’. [Read more…]

Work Completed on Alsager Civic Refurbishment Phase II

Civic Oct 2017 low resAlsager Civic has reopened its doors to hirers and their guests following an extensive planned refurbishment.

The Civic is now set to continue to deliver great services to the community, and the improved facilities make it a venue of choice with many benefits to enjoy. [Read more…]

Dog fouling and control

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Cheshire East are considering introducing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the borough to tackle dog fouling and dog control more effectively. They would be: [Read more…]

One World Week 2017

One World Festival 2Alsager Ladies Circle will be holding the annual One World Festival on October 14th at Alsager School between 10-1pm.

This free, hugely successful event has become a feature in Alsager over several years and our aim is to celebrate the diversity that exists in our community. Local schools have been working closely with a range of artists from different continents culminating in a colourful extravaganza, on the day itself, of drumming, singing and dance. [Read more…]

Funding Approved for Alsager Civic Refurbishment Scheme

alsager civic april 2014Alsager Town Council is set to progress with the planned refurbishment of Alsager Civic which will improve major elements of the building such as a New Heating System, Insulated Roof Recovery, New UPVC Double Glazing Windows, and Kitchen Upgrade, thanks to a £50,000 grant from funding body WREN.

The money, awarded by WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund, will be used to upgrade the Heating System which includes new automated energy efficient boilers, new energy efficient heat emitters, and associated plumbing and mechanical works. [Read more…]