The latest news from Macclesfield and the surrounding area from key institutions and organisations. Local NewsLocal Social Enterprise Offers Help to Reduce Energy Bills September 27, 2019Community Interest Company Go-Lo Macclesfield has teamed up with Wirral-based charity Energy Projects Plus to deliver LEAP, a free Energy and Money Saving Service, in Cheshire East. The LEAP scheme offers eligible local residents – owner occupiers, private rented and social housing tenants – totally free advice and support to help them to save money... Special World War 2 tribute map to be displayed at Grosvenor Shopping Centre September 25, 2019A map depicting all the former homes of Macclesfield’s fallen World War 2 heroes will be displayed at Grosvenor Shopping Centre from the end of this month. The stunning air-view chart, one of only five created, is a broad representation of the town during the 1930s and ‘40s, containing all of the old street names... Bump, Birth and Baby event set to showcase maternity services at Macclesfield Hospital September 24, 2019Local women expecting or planning to have a baby, along with new parents, are being invited to an event showcasing what Macclesfield Hospital’s Maternity Unit has to offer. The ‘Bump, Birth and Baby’ event aims to raise awareness of facilities available at the highly-rated unit as well as highlight additional options available via its private... New non-executive director appointment at East Cheshire NHS Trust September 19, 2019NHS Improvement (NHSI) has confirmed the appointment of Tim Shercliff as non-executive director of East Cheshire NHS Trust – the NHS body which runs Macclesfield, Congleton and Knutsford hospitals along with a range of community healthcare services. Mr Shercliff has a background in the information technology sector where he held executive management roles at IBM,... MiM AGM 2018 December 18, 2018Make it Macclesfield held it’s AGM on Wednesday 12th December 2018. The Minutes of the Meeting can be found HERE... Dr Ranj Champions Courage of Chrshire Children Facing Cancer November 28, 2018An award scheme recognising the courage of children diagnosed with cancer is being launched today in Cheshire and is supported by Strictly Come Dancing Star Dr Ranj. Around 180 children are diagnosed with cancer in the North West every year.* The TV doctor is backing the Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Star Awards, in... Independent Councillors petition to Change Cheshire East October 18, 2018Members of the Independent group at Cheshire East Council are seeking residents’ backing to change the way the council is run. Having had previous attempts turned down by members of the ruling Conservative group, Independent Councillors are now asking residents to help them demand change at Cheshire East. Cllr James Nicholas (Independent, Bollington) explained: “we... Scientists Welcome Charity Boss October 10, 2018SCIENTISTS and researchers in Macclesfield have welcomed a Cancer Research UK charity chief and a team of cyclists on a 500-mile cycle to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. Simon Ledsham, Director of Communities for Cancer Research UK, is cycling from the Beatson Institute in Glasgow to the Francis Crick Institute in London via... Urgent appeal - Join The Macclesfield Prince's Trust team now! September 25, 2018Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are still looking for young people from the Macclesfield area to start on a free Prince’s Trust course this Monday. The programme, which starts on Monday, October 1st, still has places available and is a 12-week course that gives young people between the ages of 16 and 25 the opportunity... Local Poet Goes on Tour September 10, 2018The Quantum Poet’s UK TOUR commences in November 2018 for Dean Fraser along with his extraordinary new book THE POEMS LESS SPOKEN! A hugely entertaining time is guaranteed as he performs from a collection which has been described as moving, poignant and even outrageously shifting the goalposts on what can be included in a poetry... 3 Peaks Fell Race April 25, 2018Runners sign up for Bollington Brewing Co’s 10th anniversary 3 Peaks Fell Race The Bollington Brewing Co. has already seen 240 runners* sign up online to its 10th anniversary 3 Peaks Fell Race, which returns this year on Saturday 5th May. Organised by Andy Skelhorn, the race is the only one of its kind to... Make it Macclesfield HS2 Press Release April 13, 2018Make it Macclesfield Targets Urban Regeneration Benefits for Macclesfield from HS2 Just before Easter the Department of Transport announced its response to a Consultation on the construction of a new HS2 Hub station for Crewe. The response was positive, giving the go ahead for a development that will bring substantial benefits to Crewe and to... Help the see The Silkmen Over the Line April 13, 2018Anticipation is high at the Moss Rose as John Askey’s previously unfancied side endeavour to secure a return to the Football League. They take on mid-table Leyton Orient tomorrow in a 12.30pm kick off in front of the BT Sport cameras and another home win should Tranmere drop points against promotion chasing Aldershot, would secure... Google Bus Comes to Macclesfield February 27, 2018Macclesfield Chamber is very excited to be partnering up with The Google Digital Garage bus tour – and the bus will be stopping at Market Place from 9am until 4pm on Tuesday 13 March. In the last two years Google have provided free digital training to over 250,000 people – and now it’s your turn!... Enterprising Macclesfield December 19, 2017Enterprising Macclesfield, the volunteer-led community interest company that promotes local enterprise and commerce, has held a successful and productive meeting with local business leaders and clients on the topic of “Investing in Macclesfield”, on 7th December at Macclesfield Rugby Club. Local MP David Rutley was also in attendance in his capacity as Honorary Patron of... Winter Wellbeing December 8, 2017Cheshire East Council and its partners are offering a range of advice and support to residents on how to keep warm, well and safe this winter. This week, we urge residents to make sure they access the right health services for their needs. During the winter months, health services can become overwhelmed through greatly increased... Cabinet agrees steps to boost adult social care services December 5, 2017Cheshire East Council is significantly increasing spending on adult social care – investing £10.9m in 2018/19. However, the council faces a significant financial challenge – due to reductions in government grants, rising costs and increased demand for care services. The council’s aim is to boost the quality, capacity, flexibility, choice, impact and value for money... Check your Christmas/New Year bin collections November 30, 2017Cheshire East Council and its environmental services company Ansa are reminding residents to check the dates for their Christmas and New Year waste collections. Only some households will be affected. For many households, their waste service will continue uninterrupted. The changes will only affect households whose waste and recycling collection service falls on a Monday... Council Pre-Budget Consultation Report 2018-21 November 13, 2017Cheshire East Council has published a budget report that starts a conversation with residents and other stakeholders about its financial plans for the next three years. Its Pre-Budget Consultation 2018-21 sets out initial proposals for how the council could target resources more effectively and save money – while achieving a balanced budget. It includes a... Council Leader announces changes to her cabinet October 26, 2017At full Council on Thursday October 19, 2017, Councillor Rachel Bailey, Leader of Cheshire East Council, announced changes to her cabinet which include councillors Peter Groves and George Hayes stepping down from their cabinet positions. Councillor Jos Saunders, ward member for Poynton East and Pott Shrigley, takes on the children and families portfolio. There are... Winter Wellbeing – prepare your home for winter October 26, 2017Cheshire East Council and its partners are offering a range of advice and support to residents on how to keep warm, well and safe this winter. This week, we remind people that there are numerous checks that can be completed which can minimise the affects of bad weather. Advice includes: ● Insulate pipes and drain... Strategy to revitalise Macclesfield out for consultation October 5, 2017Cheshire East Council is taking steps to forge a five-year strategy for the revitalisation of Macclesfield town centre – and is now urging local people to have their say. Following approval at a Cheshire East Council cabinet meeting on September 12, a six-week consultation will start on the plans to reenergise the centre of Macclesfield.... Host of events in celebration of Libraries Week October 3, 2017A whole host of events and activities are being lined up across Cheshire East in celebration of Libraries Week. Taking place from October 9-14, Libraries Week is an annual showcase of the creative, innovative and diverse activities that libraries have to offer.Throughout the week, Cheshire East libraries will be holding a variety of events for... Putting Best Foot Forward October 3, 2017This year’s Bollington Walking Festival has been a great success, and was supported by local MP, David Rutley. Running from 23rd September to 1st October, and organised by Destination Bollington Forum, including Walkers are Welcome and Bollington Town Council, this was the 8th Bollington Walking Festival, with more walking groups taking part in it than... Search to find new junior recycling champions begins September 28, 2017As a new academic year begins, so does the hunt for Cheshire East’s next junior recycling champions. Every year, schools in Cheshire East nominate a selection of fellow pupils as junior recycling officers. A junior recycling officer (JRO) encourages the ‘3 Rs’; reduce, reuse and recycle, within their school and community. The JROs do this,... Enterprising Macclesfield Takes Next Step Forward. September 14, 2017Enterprising Macclesfield Takes Next Step Forward. Enterprising Macclesfield, the volunteer-led scheme that promotes local enterprise and commerce, has announced the next phase of its development by establishing an independent Community Interest Company (CIC), supported by local MP, David Rutley, as an Honorary Patron. Established in 2015, Enterprising Macclesfield provides free business coaching, access to local... Town Centre Regeneration September 6, 2017Five-year strategy for revitalisation of Macclesfield town centre Cheshire East Council is taking steps to forge a five-year strategy for the revitalisation of Macclesfield town centre. The draft strategy looks beyond existing projects already being progressed for a cinema, new restaurants and public realm enhancements, to consider how to encourage the future prosperity of the... The Weave Town Talk - 7th September - with Wayne Hemmingway August 30, 2017The highly successful series of WEAVE Town Talks returns after a summer break on 7th September. This must-attend free event at Macclesfield Town Hall, will offer a rare insight into some of the leading creative minds helping to shape our urban future and examine how to involve the creative industries in regeneration of local communities.The... National Grid Delays Mean More Traffic Problems for Macc August 10, 2017Anyone taking the time to make a trip around the site of the National Grid engineering works that have brought road closures and chaos to Macclesfield roads will reach the obvious conclusion – no engineering has yet been started on the pylons. When challenged on this earlier today an embarrassed National Grid employee acknowledged that... Best Practice in British High Streets July 19, 2017In the digital age, people are shopping in different ways, which is changing the face of the British High Street. Up and down the country high streets continue to evolve as they look to become vibrant centres offering retail, leisure and community facilities. The benefits of retailers working together, from independents through to big chain... HS2 Bill before Parliament July 18, 2017Councillor Rachel Bailey, leader of Cheshire East Council, said: “We welcome the Hybrid Bill for Phase 2a of HS2, from Birmingham to Crewe, being put before Parliament. This is a key milestone for this ‘once in a generation’ rail project, which will see a Crewe hub station opening in 2027. “This council also welcomes further... Improved better care fund to support adult social care and NHS July 17, 2017Cheshire East Council will receive a grant of £10.8m over the next three years, dedicated to the needs of the growing adult social care sector and the wider local health economy. The expected positive impacts of this grant funding will lead to reducing pressure on the NHS, help people to stay at home for longer... Council raises ceiling on grants to help old, young and vulnerable stay in their own homes July 11, 2017Cheshire East Council has set aside £2.4m to help the old and vulnerable with adaptations to their homes and reduce the long-term impact on the NHS and social services. The council’s cabinet today (Tuesday) agreed to pay up to £50,000 in disabled facilities grant, far exceeding the present government ceiling of £30,000. The council has... Silk Road Closure 4th to 13th August July 10, 2017Engineers working for National Grid will be carrying out a high wire act on lines spanning the Silk Road in Macclesfield as part of a £8m project to keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses across the town, the county and beyond. • National Grid carrying out vital work on power lines across the Silk... Award for 'Just Drop In' June 29, 2017Volunteers from Macclesfield’s charity for young people, Just Drop-In have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the MBE for volunteer groups. At Just Drop-In at least 65 people of all ages and backgrounds give their time providing information, support, counselling services and training in life-skills to children and young people aged... Are you Nerf or Nothin? June 23, 2017Macclesfield will host the first official Nerf Championships in Britain on Saturday 2nd September, taking place in South Park from 11am-2pm. Nerf blasters have soared in popularity over the last few years and now people in Macclesfield have a chance to have some great competitive fun on the last weekend of the summer holidays. Navigating... SUSO Relaunch Newsletter June 19, 2017Macclesfield Speaking Up Speaking Out (SUSO) is an organisation run with and for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. They have recently released a new-look newsletter which we are pleased to say can be downloaded HERE. Alternatively, you can visit their website to see some of what they do.... All change at Make It Macclesfield June 19, 2017Make It Macclesfield repositions itself as a campaigning force for Macclesfield. Make It Macclesfield, the Community Interest Company (CIC) set up 5 years ago as a town champion and provider of community engagement services, held its Annual Members Meeting last Thursday 15th June at Macclesfield Rugby Club. (The slide deck from the meeting can be... TownTalk 2: Tech Space June 15, 2017The Cheshire East Creative and Digital Cluster are hosting this event on 22nd June 2017 at 6.30pm at Macclesfield Town Hall As part of the SHIFT Digital Year of Making, the Weave Town Talks series programme of events are bringing high-profile sector leaders to the region, to stimulate debate and discourse on the creative and digital sector,... SUSO celebrating their volunteers June 7, 2017June 1st to 7th is Volunteer Week, so this week SUSO – the organization in Macclesfield run with and for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs – is taking the opportunity to thank their volunteers for all the hard work they do at the drop-in and supporting the socials, community events and outdoor activities.... Macc Lions Roar With Pride At Success Of Band Bold As Brass June 7, 2017Since 1989, the multi-award winning Lions Youth Brass has been warming the hearts of many through their highly emotive and entertaining talents, performing all over the world. Macclesfield & District Lions Clubs is just one of many clubs in the local district of Lions Clubs International – the world’s largest community service organisation, which celebrates... Axon in Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies May 24, 2017Macclesfield based cloud computing firm Axon has once again been awarded a place on the Northern Tech 100 League Table – an awards programme produced by GP Bullhound in association with the government backed tech sector initiative, which celebrates the fastest growing and most promising tech companies in the North. This achievement comes after a... Cheshire East bus services out for consultation May 9, 2017Cheshire East Council will launch a 10-week borough-wide consultation into subsidised bus services this month. The proposals in a report presented to cabinet today will save more than £1.5m from the council’s budget. Cheshire East now urges the public to come forward and have their say. During the consultation – which starts on Thursday May... Cheshire East Council taking a stand against scams May 9, 2017Cheshire East Council hosted a successful event this week for local people to learn how to stay safe from scamming. Sessions run by Friends Against Scams, a National Trading Standards initiative, were well attended, raising awareness of the tricks and traps that scammers use. Many of those attending will go on to share this information... Keep Your Shirt On! May 5, 2017Long sleeves if you please! That is the message being given out by dermatologists as the summer approaches and the numbers of people with skin cancer continues to increase. “High factor sun creams are all well and good but there are times when you really need to cover up – and that means putting a... Obesity behind Surge in Cancers April 24, 2017People in the North West are being encouraged to be more active, following new figures released by Cancer Research UK today (Monday 24 April) highlighting the link between obesity and kidney cancer. An estimated 20,000 kidney cancer cases have been caused by obesity over the last decade in England, according to the charity.* And in the... Cheshire East chalks up boost for first choice primary school places April 21, 2017Cheshire East Council has worked with local schools to offer first preference places for more than 92 per cent of primary school applicants this year. The figure (92.18 per cent) is an increase of nearly four percentage points on last year’s figure of 88.53 per cent. In total, almost 98 per cent (97.95 per cent)... Council launches ‘No Rubbish Excuses’ campaign April 21, 2017Cheshire East Council has launched a hard-hitting campaign to help reduce the amount of waste illegally dumped on the borough’s streets and encourage more residents to take pride in their towns and villages. ‘There are NO RUBBISH excuses’ was officially launched in Crewe this week as part of the council’s efforts to tacklefly-tipping, littering and dog fouling.... Local Plan moves forward with latest consultation on blueprint details April 21, 2017Cheshire East Council is launching a consultation on the third and final part of its blueprint for development in the borough up to 2030. The authority’s Local Plan Strategy sets out the strategic framework for development and has been broadly backed by a planning inspector, subject to some necessary changes. A secondary Site Allocations and... Bollington Brewing 3 Peaks Fell Race to return April 14, 2017Hot on the heels of last year’s record turnout, The Bollington Brewing Co. has announced that the 3 Peaks Fell Race will be returning to the calendar on Saturday 6th May this year. Organised by Andy Skelhorn, the race is the only one of its kind to start and finish at a brewery and sees... ‘Run together, Remember together’ at Macclesfield’s Magnificent Mileathon April 13, 2017Macclesfield man Alex Wright is inviting local families to run together at a charity event on Saturday 6th May to fundraise for the Lily Foundation. The Magnificent Mileathon will take place from 7am until 7pm at Riverside Park, Tytherington, in memory of baby Ted French who lost his battle with a rare condition called mitochondrial... The Pillow with a Hole April 10, 2017In 2012, Judy, a Macclesfield resident, created a pillow for herself to ease her own chronic ear pain. For years she found it painful to put her ear on a conventional pillow and had up until that point been using a variety of make-shift measures as head support, including a teddy bear, foam strips and... Scamps Day Nursery rated number one in the North West April 6, 2017Macclesfield-based Scamps is the top nursery in the region according to sector benchmarking based on parental reviews. Each year the awards celebrate the best 10 nurseries in each region, with Scamps being the highest rated in the 2017 North West Nurseries category. The annual awards, run by industry website and online directory, daynurseries.co.uk, also ranked... Cheshire East launches neglect strategy with public plea April 3, 2017Cheshire East Council has joined forces with partners to spearhead a new strategy to help prevent the most common form of child abuse – neglect. To tackle this head on, the council is calling on residents to help by reporting it. Very serious matters such as radicalisation and child sexual exploitation are firmly in the... Seven Steps to a Healthy Easter March 28, 2017NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is promoting “Seven Steps To Self Care” to the local population. These Seven Steps provide tips and advice so that you can be prepared and ready to fight off the symptoms of common ailments this spring, keeping you well this Easter. There is also information on where to... Cyclists clock up more than 10,000 miles during Ride to Work week March 28, 2017Cyclists from across Cheshire East took part in a week-long effort to encourage more people to ride to work. Commuters swapped four wheels for two during Ride to Work week which is organised by Love to Ride and supported locally by the council’s Travel Cheshire project. Local employers, including Bentley Motors, AstraZeneca, South Cheshire College... Local Poet's Radio Show March 28, 2017Do you love Chester or adore Macclesfield? Perhaps Crewe, Knutsford or Alderley Edge are more your kind of town? You’ll find them all vividly depicted together with many other iconic locations in beautiful Cheshire…stories of the past and the future – of people and places brought to life through the power of words. Approachable and... Parents’ thumbs up for free health app March 28, 2017Parents of children aged 0 – 4 have praised a free health app that gives advice on treating common ailments and keeping their little ones well. Since its launch early last year, the CATCH app has been downloaded 1,662 times. And of the 284 users who had completed the app’s satisfaction survey as at 3... Celebrating the great work of NHS staff March 17, 2017Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust staff and volunteers gathered at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton for the 2017 ‘For You Thank You’ staff awards. The event celebrated the fantastic work of individuals and teams across the trust and saw our winners presented with their ‘For You Thank You’ awards. BBC legend Gordon Burns was very kindly... Local Schools Funding Worry March 17, 2017National government is consulting on proposals for changes to school funding that will result in a £9.3 million reduction to funding for education across Cheshire East, with 131 out of 146 schools seeing a reduction in funding. Schools asses that the impact for our children will be: • Schools will not have sufficient funding to... Council unveils strategy to give huge boost to cycling in Cheshire East March 15, 2017Cheshire East Council has unveiled a strategy to double the number of people cycling in the borough. The authority’s ambition is a ‘step change’ in the take up of cycling by residents of all ages across Cheshire East, with a vision ‘to enable more people to cycle safely, more often and with confidence for everyday... Cycling UK's Space for Cycling campaign. March 15, 2017Cheshire East Council has become the first local authority to formally pass a motion supporting Cycling UK’s Space for Cycling campaign. Yesterday (14 March 2017) East Cheshire Council took the positive and ambitious step to formally back our Space for Cycling campaign, through a motion at its full Cabinet meeting. The motion passed by the council read:... Speak Up and Speak Out in Macclesfield!! March 10, 2017Making it even easier for adults with learning disabilities to Speak Up and Speak Out in Macclesfield!! Speaking Up Speaking Out is a fantastic organisation in Macclesfield run with and for adults with learning disabilities to promote friendship, wellbeing, skills and confidence and our drop-in Parachute is open 4 days a week. As well as... Cheshire East residents get behind national clean-up campaign March 6, 2017More than 20 community-led clean-up events took place across Cheshire East at the weekend in support of the Great British Spring Clean campaign. Coordinated by Keep Britain Tidy, the Great British Spring Clean is taking place throughout March and will see around 500,000 people clearing up the places they love to help rid the country... Axon has raises over £500 for its 2016 charity of the year – Space4Autism. March 2, 2017Throughout the past 12 months Axon has been participating in, and holding various events to help raise funds for the charity, which the company chose to support via a team vote at the beginning of the year. Space4Autism offers a valuable range of services for people with Autistic Spectrum Condition and their families across Macclesfield.... Council confirms £10m highways improvements for Cheshire East March 1, 2017Cheshire East Council is to invest a further £10m in highway improvements over the coming year. The council’s approved budget for 2017/18 secured this highway investment programme to continue work to improve the condition of Cheshire East’s roads. The borough’s highways are the council’s biggest material asset, valued at £5 billion. An additional £35m of... Council Tax rise to meet growing demand for care February 27, 2017Of the 4.99 per cent increase, three per cent will go directly towards caring for the elderly and vulnerable, where the council must fund a £97m adult care budget. To add to the challenges ahead – and in order to balance its books – the council must also fill the void created by a reduction... Over 4 million pets at risk of deadly conditions February 27, 2017New research from PDSA has revealed that 4.4 million pets are unneutered, leaving them in danger of life-threatening illnesses. Vet charity PDSA today warned many much-loved family pets’ lives are at risk, as nearly 3 million dogs, 770,000 cats and 720,000 rabbits* are unneutered, leaving them susceptible to various dangerous conditions such as womb infections... Macclesfield & District Cardiac Support Group February 14, 2017Macclesfield & District Cardiac Support Group have been helping people in the area to stay healthy after heart problems for the last 19 years. The time after suffering a heart problem can be lonely and daunting. When the hospital treatment ends, patients can find themselves coping with a new diagnosis and unsure about how to... Cheshire East Council reaffirms its commitment to Northern Gateway February 7, 2017Cheshire East Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the Northern Gateway Partnership to spearhead economic growth in the region. The partnership is a ground-breaking collaboration of seven local authorities – including Cheshire East Council – and both Cheshire and Warrington and Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). It aims to give a massive boost... Eastern Cheshire tops charts for bowel cancer screening February 6, 2017Eastern Cheshire has the highest take up in Cheshire and Merseyside of bowel cancer screening by people aged 60 to 74. Figures published by Public Health England for 2015-16 show that more than 61 per cent of people in the age group attended their screening appointment within six months of being invited. The statistic puts... Council’s corporate plan prepares borough for financial challenges ahead January 31, 2017Quality of service and a sense of place, coupled with value for money for residents, are the keynote elements of Cheshire East Council’s new corporate plan. With the council, along with other local authorities, facing difficult financial challenges over the next three years, our emphasis will be placed on protecting front-line services, especially in adult... Local Plan moves forward with consultation on final amendments January 29, 2017Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan takes another landmark step towards adoption as consultation begins on final amendments to the blueprint for the borough’s development. The consultation on ‘main modifications’ to the Local Plan has been called by Planning Inspector Stephen Pratt and will run for six weeks from February 6 to March 20. This further... Partners commit to improve mental health of children and young people in Cheshire East January 27, 2017Partners commit to improve mental health of children and young people in Cheshire East Cheshire East Council and its partners have welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent call for a greater focus on the mental health of children and young people. The Prime Minister pledged extra training for teachers and strengthened links between schools and... Cheshire East commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day January 27, 2017Cheshire East commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day Cheshire East Council has held a poignant service of remembrance to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Council chief executive Mike Suarez, Cheshire East Mayor Councillor Olivia Hunter and Mayor of Sandbach Councillor Keith Haines led more than 70 members of the public and civic dignitaries representing communities from across the... Latest figures show continued strength of Cheshire East economy January 23, 2017The leader of Cheshire East Council has hailed the success of the borough’s entrepreneurs and businesses. It follows publication of the latest figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefit and a rise in average earnings showed the local economy is on the up and up. The proportion of working-age people (16-64) claiming unemployment... Broadband boost for more communities January 19, 2017Many more communities in Cheshire are set to benefit from the roll-out of superfast broadband – thanks to strong demand for the high-speed fibre technology by local households and businesses. More than 40 per cent of customers in the Connecting Cheshire area have already chosen to take-up the service, triggering a ‘Gainshare’ award under the... Launch date revealed for new mental health service January 16, 2017Healthcare planners have awarded a three-year contract to a partnership providing support to people with low to moderate symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Starting next month (February), the contract was awarded by NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to The Big Life group. The Big Life group provides a wide range of services,... Eastern Cheshire backs national diabetes fightback January 16, 2017Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group is now offering people at high risk of Type 2 diabetes a place on the new Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP). Commissioned by NHS England, in partnership with Public Health England (PHE) and Diabetes UK, the programme aims to reduce the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. In... Council seeks candidate for audit and governance role January 10, 2017The audit and governance committee provides an independent and high-level focus on the audit, assurance and reporting arrangements that support good governance and financial standards. The committee will meet approximately six times in 2017/18 and candidates will be expected to serve for four years. Councillor Gordon Baxendale, chairman of the audit and governance committee, said:... Putting Macclesfield patients in charge. January 10, 2017NHS leaders who plan healthcare services for the 204,000 people in Eastern Cheshire have joined forces with local GP practices and pharmacies to encourage people to take charge of ordering their own repeat prescriptions. Many people already manage their own repeat prescriptions by placing their requests with their GP surgery or ordering them online. However,... Macclesfield to Re-Introduce the Town Crier January 6, 2017Macclesfield Town Council are launching a search for a new Town Crier, following their decision at the end of 2016 to re-introduce the position. Macclesfield, being the social and economic focus for east Cheshire for centuries, has hosted numerous civic posts, including a Town Crier, who’s job it was to make public announcements. The honourary... Choose Well and Remember 111 January 4, 2017Public urged to Choose Well and remember NHS 111 as the NHS experiences exceptional demand Local people are being asked to choose well as Macclesfield District General Hospital experiences increased pressure on its Emergency Department. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help and is available 24 hours a day,... Parents across the North West are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu. December 21, 2016All healthy children aged 2, 3 and 4 are eligible to have free flu vaccinations as part of the Stay Well This Winter campaign. Dr Dan Seddon, Screening & Immunisation Lead, said: “Flu can be far more dangerous than parents realise and of course, when they get it, they tend to spread it around the... Cheshire East’s CCTV helps secure convictions December 20, 2016Cheshire East Council CCTV operators played a key role in securing convictions of four men who were jailed last month for a robbery at a Nantwich jewellers. The four men received sentences totalling 30 years for the robbery of Moodys, on Pillory Street, in July this year. Immediately after the robbery, staff at Moodys were... Council scoops award for safety improvements to ‘Cat & Fiddle’ road December 15, 2016Cheshire East Council has scooped a top award for its safety improvements to the once-notorious ‘Cat and Fiddle’ road. The authority has been awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award (PMIRSA) for its improvements to the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton. Praising the complex safety project, the judges said the programme showed ‘long-term commitment... East Cheshire Hospice Christmas Tree Collection December 15, 2016The Christmas Tree Collection Service capitalises on the fact that a lot of people enjoy buying a natural tree neatly wrapped in netting but they loathe its disposal with the oozing sap and dropping needles. The thought of all that mess in the car or cutting and bagging up with the associated trip to the... Public art scheme to be launched in Macclesfield December 12, 2016A significant public arts project will be launched in Macclesfield on Monday (December 19), which has completely regenerated an area once known as a crime hot spot. The ‘Waters’ project, based in the Waters Green underpass and Middlewood Way area of the town, has seen a complete overhaul of an undesirable area to become a... Eco Company Walks the Walk December 12, 2016Operating from the UK’s most energy efficient Victorian property, Macclesfield based eco-retrofit firm Solarcrest is now set to convert its entire fleet to low emission vehicles. The company, who specialise in high performance insulation, heat recovery ventilation and renewable energy has begun minimising its emissions of carbon dioxide and other transport related pollutants by changing its... Lynn McGill reappointed as East Cheshire NHS Trust Chairman December 7, 2016Lynn McGill has been reappointed as Chairman of East Cheshire NHS Trust – the NHS body which runs Macclesfield, Congleton and Knutsford hospitals along with a range of community healthcare services – for a further four years. Lynn has been Chairman of the trust since November 2010 and has served as a non-executive director from...
