News in Macclesfield

A controversial plan for development in Cheshire East has been passed by council cabinet and will go out for public consultation.

The approval of a revised form of the Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD), which forms the second part of the council's 'local plan' — the blueprint for development in the borough — is the latest chapter in the saga.

Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, has not replied to any of Cheshire East's requests for more powers and resources.

That's according to CEC leader Cllr Sam Corcoran, who provided an update to residents on Twitter this morning.

Cheshire East Council is urging any residents affected by the emotional strain of the Covid-19 pandemic, to seek help and not to suffer alone.

The council's plea comes as the Samaritans in Macclesfield revealed a big increase in the number of calls during the crisis.

Three Cheshire councils have written to Matt Hancock asking for more resources in the county's fight against coronavirus.

Cheshire East leader, Cllr Sam Corcoran, made the announcement via a video posted on Twitter this morning (Monday, October 5), in response to the boroughs being added to the government's 'area of concern' watchlist.

The former mayor of Macclesfield has raised £7,590 during her year in office for her chosen charities, Just Drop-In and Speaking Up Speaking Out.

Money was raised through Cllr Janet Jackson's packed calendar of charity events during the 2019-2020 mayoral year.

In her first fortnightly column, Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake writes about a week in the life of a "masked mayor" to give you an insight into to how she balances her job as a teaching assistant, mayoral and council duties, as well as her home-life; all within 'new normal' of the pandemic.

One of the most exciting aspects I enjoy as a working Mayor is the variety each week brings. In my first article for Macclesfield Nub News I will reflect on my long week; beginning with chairing, my first, full council meeting as Mayor, ending with a bacon barm at the Green in the Corner community café in Hurdsfield, and everything in between.

Cheshire Police have been working with the council last weekend to ensure venues are abiding by coronavirus regulations.

Trading standards, licensing, environmental health and police officers patrolled Knutsford, Middlewich, Macclesfield, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Sandbach to help educate and provide support to business owners and to talk to residents about socialising responsibly.

Cheshire East Council is asking residents, business and other organisations in the borough to give their feedback on its plan for the next four years.

The council's new Corporate Plan sets out the vision and priorities for the council, covering the full range of council services, from looking after vulnerable residents to road building and maintenance, inward investment, bin collection and built development.

Macclesfield Hospital has launched an inclusion wall to celebrate equality and cultural diversity across the NHS trust.

The East Cheshire NHS Trust said the purpose of the wall is to inform and educate viewers on aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion, but also for the wall to become a focal point for staff, patients, and service users to engage in meaningful discussions and celebrate difference.

Cheshire East has been added to the government's coronavirus watchlist due to the increasing rate of infection across the borough, it has been announced.

Council leader, Sam Corcoran, said this does not mean additional measures would be put in place "at this time".