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Almost 6000 to recycle Christmas trees via donation to Macclesfield's East Cheshire Hospice

By Alex Greensmith

11th Jan 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield: You can make a small donation to East Cheshire Hospice, and they'll pick up your Christmas tree from your kerbside. (Image - giveawayboy bit.ly/3Fd3Mxq)

Macclesfield: Still looking to get rid of your Christmas tree?

A Macclesfield good cause have come up with a solution to dispose of your Christmas tree, to prevent it from being fly-tipped.

Over £100,000 grant for Macclesfield Museums to 'offer an experience like nowhere else'

By Alex Greensmith

11th Jan 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield: Paradise Mill of Park Lane.

Breathing new life into Paradise Mill and Macclesfield Silk Museum following hat trick of more than £100k funding success.

We are delighted to announce that Paradise Mill and The Silk Museum in Macclesfield have been awarded funding to secure the future of the town's remarkable heritage, to reimagine the visitor experience and engage more people in the stories behind the historic machines and the production of silk.

13 weekly Cheshire East COVID-deaths as we round-up Macclesfield's latest case figures

By Alex Greensmith

10th Jan 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield: Here's the most recent COVID-19 data available for our town.

Macclesfield: Here's your quick digest on COVID in our area this morning.

The weekly case total passed the 1500 threshold last week, and could reach 2000 cases per week by the end of the month if the current case rate increase continues.

Got a January sale to promote? Give your business a FREE advert on the Macclesfield Nub News Local List

By Alex Greensmith

8th Jan 2022 | Local News

Goods on for sale in the Macclesfield Visitor Information Centre. Why not promote your shop on our business directory? Hundreds are on the Macclesfield Nub News Local List.

About 200 companies are already promoting themselves for FREE on the Macclesfield Nub News Local List.

The pandemic has been tough for businesses in and around Macclesfield - but Macclesfield Nub News is here to help!

Macclesfield: Prestbury pro footballer released on bail ahead of rape charge trial

By Alex Greensmith

8th Jan 2022 | Local News

The former AS Monaco player signed for Manchester City in 2017 for £52m. (Image - CC 3.0 Stiendy Changed bit.ly/3oFngF4)

Macclesfield resident and Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been freed on bail in advance of his trial on rape charges.

The French-born Prestbury Mendy, 27, accused of attacking five women between October 2020 and August 2021, was freed after a bail hearing at Chester Crown Court on Friday.

Macclesfield pothole policy needs a 'rethink' for 2022.

By Alex Greensmith

8th Jan 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield: Is your street full of potholes:?

Pothole fixes need a rethink because repairs don't last and the cheapest option isn't always the most cost effective, two councillors have said.

Cheshire East Council, which respond to pothole filling requests with their Essex-based contractor Ringway Jacobs, were debating the problem this week.

Macclesfield: Plans to merge local bereavement and waste firm chucked out

By Alex Greensmith

8th Jan 2022 | Local News

Orbitas and Ansa's logos - both are contractors of Cheshire East Council.

A proposal to merge the council's bereavement and cemetery company with its waste collection firm has been dumped.

Cheshire East has been undertaking a review of its wholly owned companies, also known as ASDVs (alternative service delivery vehicles).

Macclesfield: Cheshire East have almost £12 million in reserves

By Alex Greensmith

8th Jan 2022 | Local News

Cheshire East Council think they'd be fit for the next financial or global crisis. (Image - CC 1.0 Public Domain - AhmadArdity bit.ly/3mZxUq3)

If you've ever wondered how much money Macclesfield's largest form of local government has in reserves, well wonder no longer.

A councillor has sought assurances that Cheshire East's £11.5m general reserves would be enough in the event of a crisis because it is lower than most local authorities.

Macclesfield FC make statement signing to aid push for promotion

By Alex Greensmith

8th Jan 2022 | Local News