News in Macclesfield

Police have issued a warning to parents at a Macclesfield primary school after a man approached two girls to offer them money.

The incident occurred this morning outside Whirley Primary School at around 8:25am when the man pulled up alongside the KS2 pupils in his car and attempted to hand them a £20 note while asking: "Do you want some money?"

A Macclesfield gym has been issued a £1,000 fine for a "blatant" breach of the lockdown restrictions.

Police issued the fine yesterday (Monday) after officers received a report that the gym was open despite being classed as a "restricted business".

Cheshire East has pledged to secure the future of local communities by joining the Countryside Climate Network, which the council says will help it deliver on its promise to be carbon neutral by 2025.

The Countryside Climate Network promotes the voice of the countryside in the climate change debate and already has over 20 local authority members.

A "tiny" version of the Treacle Market selling only food and non-alcoholic drink is set to launch on Saturday.

Last month's market was cancelled due to a rise in Coronavirus cases locally, but this version is going ahead in line with current lockdown restrictions, which classes food sales as essential.

Cheshire East Council is to launch its new 'social value' policy with aims of supporting local businesses and improving environmental standards.

The policy means that all suppliers and providers of council services are expected to meet the core values set out by the council – ranging from climate change to health inequalities.

The government's decision to provide £400 million to support poor children and their families during school holidays has been welcomed by Cheshire East's Labour councillors, who describe it as a "massive climbdown".

A winter grant scheme will support families in need with support for food and bills as well as the expansion of a holiday food and activities programme was announced over the weekend.

The MP for Macclesfield has urged residents to comply with the latest lockdown restrictions to help bring down the rate of Coronavirus infections locally.

David Rutley said in a video message to constituents: "It's vital that we all go on playing our part and abide by the latest regulations working together we will get through these challenging times."

A Macclesfield student has found her vocation caring for others after placing her education plans on hold due to Coronavirus.

As many students receive online tuition whilst locked down in their halls of residence, 18-year-old Nimra Zubair has deferred starting her medical degree, choosing to become a support worker at Belong Macclesfield, instead.

NHS supported home births will continue on a "case-by-case basis" despite the current coronavirus lockdown.

Bo Hamilton-Cody, Head of Midwifery at East Cheshire NHS Trust said, "We are pleased to be able to offer our homebirth service to women of East Cheshire following an individual assessment and discussion.

Cheshire East Council's highways service have painted a specially designed poppy on a Macclesfield road to mark Remembrance Sunday.

The markings on Churchill Way is among a ten installed at locations in Cheshire East.