News in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that Macclesfield Town FC will be formally marketed and expressed their "strong preference" to see football continue at the Moss Rose grounds they own.

A statement from the council has said there is interest in taking over the Silkmen, which they described as "is positive news for the club, its employees, its fans and the whole of Macclesfield".

David Rutley MP has praised Macclesfield College on their promotion of apprenticeship programs during a recent open-morning.

The Macclesfield MP learned about the strong interest in apprenticeships, with over 40 young people having engaged in discussions on apprenticeship opportunities while attending the event.

A local pension fund has become one of the first in the country to report on the carbon footprint of its £6 billion investment portfolio.

Cheshire Pension Fund has published its Climate Risk Report, which reveals that the carbon footprint of its equity investments is 30 per cent below the general market, represented by the FTSE All World Index which covers more than 3,000 companies in 47 countries.

A cyclist has ridden nearly 240 miles from his home in Macclesfield to Edinburgh to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Ollie Smyth, 17, who is a member of the Macclesfield Wheelers cycling club, made the epic journey in one go leaving last Friday at 11pm and arriving in Edinburgh the following evening at 6pm.

Motorists using a mobile phone to pay for parking at council car parks in Cheshire East will see a reduction in their charges, thanks to a contract negotiated by the council's parking services team.

From Thursday 1 October, the RingGo app will be replaced by PayByPhone as the new method of payment by phone. Residents and visitors parking in Cheshire East Council's car parks will benefit from a reduction from 20p to 7p per transaction, while it will also now be free for motorists to request confirmation of their booking and notification of when their parking period is due to expire.

With coronavirus cases increasing four-fold in Cheshire East, as 100 confirmed cases were reported in the week up to to 12 September, council leaders are keenly re-stressing the same message: It's a critical time to avoid a second wave, so follow the social distancing and hygiene guidance.

That's because even a small rise in new cases beyond the current increase presents two major headaches for local authorities.

A 33-year-old man from Macclesfield has been charged with a public order offence following an incident on Pierce Street on Monday.

Steven Thornbar, of Great King Street, was arrested shortly before 10.30am on 14 September after being spoken to by plain-clothed officers.

Macclesfield residents are being urged to ensure they play by the rules this weekend after the government introduced new legislation to try to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Cheshire East Council is working with Cheshire Police on plans this weekend to ensure that residents, shoppers and businesses are acting within the guidelines and legislation.

Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health are alarmed that access to testing in the area is limited and have issued a joint statement appealing for immediate action.

Some residents are being asked to travel to other parts of the country to get a Covid-19 test and not all symptomatic residents are able to access a test.

Cheshire East Council's action plan to be carbon neutral by 2025 has been shortlisted for a national environment and sustainability award.

In May last year, elected members committed to Cheshire East becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and to influencing carbon emission reduction across the borough.