Cheshire East Council has welcomed the planning inspector’s latest views on the Borough’s Local Plan. Following the resumption of the Local Plan examination in August and the holding of seven days of hearings in October, Local Plan Inspector Stephen Pratt has now issued his ‘further interim views’. These broadly support the further evidential work carried
Cheshire East Council and its partners are offering a range of advice and support to residents on how to stay well this winter. Free flu vaccinations are still available for people Public Health England has identified as being at risk of suffering from flu. People over 65, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions
The Cheshire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association is on the hunt for new members to help with their valuable work. The voluntary group – which raises funds and awareness of motor neurone disease in the Cheshire area while supporting local people affected by the condition – has several exciting vacancies which offer the
A CHARITY champion is urging shoppers help raise funds for a Macclesfield hospice by dropping in to see Santa at the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Midge Barber was crowned the town’s Volunteer of the Year for her tireless efforts promoting and raising funds for the East Cheshire Hospice. The 70-year-old hospice ambassador is hoping that this
Cheshire East schools buck the regional trend and chalk up impressive performance success Cheshire East schools have chalked up more success in national league tables – and have been ranked as the second best in the country. The latest Ofsted report shows that 90 per cent of the Borough’s secondary schools are rated as either
Helping us help older people at Christmas This Christmas, many TV viewers will have seen that Age UK has teamed up with John Lewis to launch a campaign to tackle loneliness, through the ‘Man on the Moon’ campaign. Christmas can be a lonely time for older people, particularly those who do not have family close
Cheshire East Council is urging residents to have their say on the planning application for the proposed Congleton Link Road – and has extended the deadline for people to submit comments. Local people now have until December 14 to give their views on the planned 3.5-mile link road, which aims to ease congestion in the
John Hartshorn, carnival director for Macclesfield Barnaby Festival 2016 is a man on a mission – following next year’s theme of ‘Space’, the passionate parade leader is calling on Maxonians to get behind the parade to craft 10,000 stars. Explaining the request John says ‘we want the parade and the town of Macclesfield to be
The Print Mill is an exciting new space on Mill Street due to open in December 2015. The space is about: Creating an exciting and engaging print space on the high street. The project will provide a space for people to try something new or build upon their existing skills in a welcoming and creative
Friday November 20th saw the return of the Make it Macclesfield Breakfasts. Held in the Assembly Room at Macclesfield Town Hall, around 100 people were in attendance as MP David Rutley opened proceedings. The guests were then given an update on the recent activities and plans for the future of Make it Macclesfield as well