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News, events and information from Wilmslow's most local level of Local Government.
E: townclerk@wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk
T: 01625 402907
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☕ Grab a brew and catch up with the latest news from your most local Council.
Download our latest newsletter at www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/news...
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OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER IS OUT NOW! With news about.... #CONNECTEDWILMSLOW ROMANY'S GARDEN NEW TOWN RANGERS SOUTH DRIVE TOILET BLOCK
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🎄 We are delighted to provide funding for Christmas Day Lunch at The Guild for Lifelong Learning, for residents who would otherwise be spending the day alone:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas-da...
#Wilmslow #Community #Christmas
The Guild receiving their grant cheque from the Wilmslow Town Mayor. Join us for a traditional Christmas Day Lunch 25th December Do you know of someone who would be spending Christmas day alone this year? We would like to invite them to join us on 25th December from midday for a traditional lunch 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD Call 01625 523903 to reserve a place
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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☕ Grab a brew and catch up with the latest news from your most local Council.
Download our latest newsletter at www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/news...
#Wilmslow #Community #TownRangers #Romany #PublicToilets #ConnectedWilmslow #LocalCouncil
OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER IS OUT NOW! With news about.... #CONNECTEDWILMSLOW ROMANY'S GARDEN NEW TOWN RANGERS SOUTH DRIVE TOILET BLOCK
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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🔹 Planning Committee Meeting: Mon 8th Dec🔹
To view the agenda, please visit:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
#Wilmslow #YourLocalCouncil
Wilmslow Town Council Meetings. Monday 8th December 7.30pm - Planning Committee Meeting Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, SK9 4AA The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
December 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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🔹Free Training for Wilmslow Voluntary Groups🔹
Volunteer Management "Essentials'
🗓️Tues 9th Dec
⌚1 - 4pm
📍Wilmslow Parish Hall
Course content:
- Volunteer Management
- Safeguarding
- Professional Boundaries
- Mental Health Awareness
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Free Training Volunteer Management Essentials Tues 9th Dec, 1pm-4pm Wilmslow Parish Hall Funded by Wilmslow Town Council. Delivered by Cheshire East CVS.
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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🎄Replay the start to Christmas in Wilmslow!
A big thank you to all who joined us.
#wilmslow #yourlocalcouncil #community #christmaslights #Grinchmas #ChristmasinWilmslow #Christmas #WilmslowsWayBrighter
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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🔹Meetings: Mon 24th Nov🔹
On Monday, there will be a Finance Committee meeting followed by a Planning Committee meeting.
To view the agendas, please visit:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/meet...
The public and press are welcome to attend.
#YourLocalCouncil #Wilmslow #WilmslowTownCouncil
Wilmslow Town Council Meetings Monday 24th November 6.15pm - Finance Committee Meeting 7.30pm - Planning Committee Meeting Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, SK9 4AA The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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💬 We want your feedback!
If you attended the Christmas lights switch-on, please let us know what you thought.
We would love to hear which parts you liked and didn't like, to help us improve future events.
Please write it in the comments or send us a message.
Many thanks in advance ✨
Did you attend the Christmas lights switch - on? Please share your feedback!
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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What a fantastic start to the festive season in Wilmslow 🎄
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas-li...
Wilmslow's Christmas Lights Switch-on a big success
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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🔹Town Council Meeting: Mon 17th Nov🔹
The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
To view the agenda, please visit:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
#YourLocalCouncil #Wilmslow #Community
Wilmslow Town Council Meetings Full Town Council Meeting. Monday 17th November, 7pm. Meeting Rooms, United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PT The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Free Multisports returns this evening 🥎🏀
4-5pm, Wilmslow Parish Hall
FREE MULTISPORTS WILMSLOW PARISH HALL THURSDAYS, 4PM-5PM. STARTS 6TH NOVEMBER. UNTIL SPRING 2026. FUNDED BY WILMSLOW TOWN COUNCIL AGES 7-13 YEARS. FREE, FUN MULTISPORTS WITH MACCLESFIELD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST. NO PRE-BOOKING NEEDED.
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Free lantern making on Saturday afternoon.
📍 Hawthorn Lane, SK9 1AA
⌚ 12pm - 3.30pm.

Get in the festive spirit with this free activity and make a lantern to take home.
#Wilmslow #YourLocalCouncil #FreeActivities #ChristmasLights #ChristmasLightsSwitchOn
Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on Sat 15th Nov Free Family Lantern Making Hawthorn Lane 12pm - 3.30pm Craft a festive lantern to take home, for free. A Wilmslow Town Council - funded event. For more information, scan the QR code or visit Wilmslow Town Council social media
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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🎄Christmas Lights switch-on timings:
10am - Markets open on Alderley Rd.
12-3.30pm - Free lantern making craft, Hawthorn Lane.
2pm onwards - Live acts on stage @ Bank Square.
5pm - Lights switch-on @ Bank Square, with Father Christmas, the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who.
Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on Sat 15th Nov Bank Square Stage Times 2.05pm Stagecoach 2.20pm - Rock Choir 3.10pm - TEMPO Youth Musical Theatre 3.35pm - Wilmslow High Band 4.10pm - Wilmslow High Choir 4.30pm - DATS 4.50pm Wilmslow Academy Choir 5.00pm - The big countdown with Santa, The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on Saturday 15th November 10am - Markets open on Alderley Rd. 12- 3.30pm - Free lantern making craft on Hawthorn Lane. 2pm onwards - On stage entertainment at Bank Square. 5pm (approx) - Lights switch-on at Bank Square. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REINDEER PARADE THIS YEAR. A Wilmslow Town Council - funded event. For more information, scan the QR code or visit Wilmslow Town Council social media.
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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😢 NO REINDEER OR REINDEER PARADE THIS YEAR 😢
For those who haven't seen the sad news, the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, who have visited Wilmslow with Father Christmas for many years, are unable to attend this year:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas-li...
Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on Sat 15th Nov NO REINDEER PARADE THIS YEAR PLEASE READ THE POST FOR MORE INFORMATION A Wilmslow Town Council - funded event. For more information, scan the QR code or visit Wilmslow Town Council social media
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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A reminder of the arrangements for Remembrance Sunday tomorrow:
November 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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🔹Planning Committee Meeting: Mon 10th Nov, 7.30pm.
The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
To view the agenda, please visit:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/meet...
#WilmslowPlanning #Wilmslow #LocalPlanningVoice
Wilmslow Town Council Meetings Monday 10th November 7.30pm - Planning Committee Meeting Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, SK9 4AA The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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🎄Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on - Sat 15th Nov.
Key timings:
10am - Markets open on Alderley Rd.
12- 3.30pm - Free lantern making craft on Hawthorn Lane.
1.40pm onwards - Live acts on stage at Bank Square.
5pm (approx) - Lights switch-on at Bank Square.
Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on Saturday 15th November 10am: Markets open on Alderley Rd. 12- 3.30pm: Free lantern making craft Hawthorn Lane. on 1.40pm onwards: Live acts on stage at Bank Square. 5pm (approx): Lights switch-on at Bank Square. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REINDEER PARADE THIS YEAR. A Wilmslow Town Council - funded event. For more information, scan the QR code or visit Wilmslow Town Council social media
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🪏 Volunteers have been busy planting 2,000 daffodil bulbs on Dean Row Road over the last two weekends, which will hopefully bring some colour to the area in spring 🌱
Wilmslow Town Council purchased 1,600 of the bulbs at a cost of £200.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🎄 We are delighted to announce the arrangements for Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on 2025, taking place on Saturday 15th November:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas-li...
#ChristmasLights #Wilmslow #YourLocalCouncil
Wilmslow’s 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-on Line-up
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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🥎 Free Multisports starting Thurs 6th Nov:
wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/free-multisports
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FREE MULTISPORTS WILMSLOW PARISH HALL, THURSDAYS, 4PM-5PM. STARTS 6TH NOVEMBER. UNTIL SPRING 2026. AGES 7-13 YEARS. FREE, FUN MULTISPORTS WITH MACCLESFIELD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST. NO PRE-BOOKING NEEDED. FUNDED BY WILMSLOW TOWN COUNCIL
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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We are pleased to confirm Wilmslow's Remembrance Sunday arrangements for 9th November:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/remembrance-...
#Wilmslow #Remembrance #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday
Wilmslow’s Remembrance Sunday 2025 Arrangements
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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🔹Town Council meetings: Mon 27th Oct🔹
To view the agendas, please visit:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/meet...
The press and members of the public are welcome to attend all Town Council meetings.
#YourLocalCouncil
Wilmslow Town Council Meetings Monday 27th Oct 2025 5.45pm - Finance Committee Meeting 7.30pm - Planning Committee Meeting Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, SK9 4AA The press and members of the public are welcome to attend.
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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🎄 Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch-on 2025 is getting close!
Join us on Saturday 15th November for a very festive day 🎅🎶🎁
#Wilmslow #YourLocalCouncil #ChristmasinWilmslow
Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch on. Sat 15 Nov.
October 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Intro to Grant Applications

🗓 Wed 5 Nov | 🕙 10am–12pm | 💻 Zoom
💷 £10 pp

Learn how to write stronger grant bids.

Hear from Natalie McGregor (National Lottery) + book a 1:1 slot for questions on Reaching Communities Fund.

Register now: buff.ly/2FwE7Wj

#Funding #Grants #Training #NationalLottery
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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❓Which Council❓
Here are the main responsibilities and activities of Wilmslow Town Council and Cheshire East Council.
If you are unsure about who you need to speak to, we are happy to help.
#LocalCouncil #Councils #CouncilServices #yourcouncil #Wilmslow #WilmslowTownCouncil
Wilmslow Town Council Responsibilities & Activities: Christmas Lights switch-on Community Grants Cinema on the Carrs Christmas Lights Community Awards Local voice on Planning & Development Town Handyperson Public Toilets at The Carrs Allotments Floral planters Town Centre CCTV funding Local Royal celebrations Citizens Advice funding Neighbourhood Plan Remembrance Parade 01625 402907 wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk Cheshire East Council Responsibilities & Activities: Roads, Transport, Pavements & Parking Bins & Recycling, Street Cleaning & Litter Bins Council Tax Planning & Development Street Trading / Busking Social Care & Health Births, Deaths & Marriages Schools Community Safety & Wardens Electoral Services Council Housing Libraries Business Rates Parks 0300 123 5500 cheshireeast.gov.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Intro to Grant Applications
📍 Live Zoom Course
🗓️ Tuesday 4th November
🕑 2pm-4pm

This introductory session will take you through the crucial steps to grant applications.

Ideal for community organisations new to grant funding.

Book today: buff.ly/QCuc4Ws

#Funding #Grants #Training #Learning
October 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM