News in Macclesfield

A bridal boutique has swapped wedding dresses for scrubs during the lockdown period and sewed a number of sets of uniforms for health staff at Macclesfield Hospital.

7th Heaven Bridal, in Congleton, has not reopened since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country's lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic on 23rd March, but while their doors remained closed, they turned their efforts to help the NHS.

Cheshire East Council is to receive more than £339,533 from the government to help it support the recovery of high streets, including in Macclesfield.

A new £50 million fund for councils to support their local high streets get safely back to business was announced today (May 24) by High Streets Minister Simon Clarke.

A Macclesfield councillor has sought to reassure parents about Cheshire East's plan for the "phased wider opening" of schools across the borough.

Cllr James Barber, who is the council's 'Champion for Young People', acknowledged that the thought of children returning to educational settings would cause "anxiety and worry" for some people.

A Bollington councillor has called on the government to provide extra funding to local authorities as the council reveals the coronavirus pandemic has cost the borough £60m

Cllr Amanda Stott, who represents Bollington and is the cabinet member with responsibility for finance, described funding so far as "not enough".

A Macclesfield IT firm is showing solidarity with fellow small businesses going through hard times by offering to create their websites for free.

Fruitcake Media, a web design company, made the offer this week as more businesses in the town seek to adapt to the new circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic.

"Macclesfield's Joe Wicks" has been putting people through their paces during the lockdown with the towns very own online live fitness classes.

Personal trainer Matt Rigby has taken his Park Fit sessions- which would normally run in South Park- to Facebook Live in partnership with Macclesfield Town Council.

TV presenter and Prestbury resident Paddy McGuinness has shown his generosity by donating a free M&S lunch to frontline workers.

A meal was delivered to the Congleton District Nurses today (Thursday) with a special gift message from Paddy, who acknowledged the tireless efforts of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cheshire Constabulary has sought to remind residents that the helpdesk remains open at Macclesfield police station for those seeking to report an issue.

Residents who need to report an issue to the Constabulary via the helpdesks can do so by turning up at a station on Brunswick Street and using the telephone outside.

With the world engulfed within the coronavirus pandemic, Mental Health Awareness week has assumed added significance this year as Macclesfield Town FC join with the EFL's charity partner and urge you to #SpeakYourMind.

During these unprecedented times, we worry about ourselves, our loved ones and all the things that we hold most dear to us.

Two Macclesfield councillors have paid tribute to the dedication and life-saving work of Cheshire East public health and social care teams during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coun Laura Jeuda, cabinet member for adult social care and health, and Coun Mick Warren, cabinet member for communities, have joined fellow cabinet members Coun Jill Rhodes, portfolio holder responsible for public health, and Coun Kathryn Flavell, cabinet member for children and families, to give an update on how staff have responded to the outbreak.