News in Macclesfield

The RSPCA rescued a corn snake which was found hiding in a wood shed in Macclesfield.

The adult snake was found amongst bin bags in the shed by a member of the public who had quite a shock when they discovered what was inside.

Cheshire East Council is considering measures to tackle the issue of pavement parking in the borough.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is undertaking a review of current regulations that apply to parking on pavements.

Cheshire East Council has published a document that outlines the plans they have made should there be a local outbreak of Covid-19.

The council says this plan, part of the government's national Covid-19 test, trace, contain and enable recovery strategy, will help ensure that an effective and coordinated approach is in place for the prevention, rapid detection and management of any coronavirus outbreaks within Cheshire East.

I can actually trace my love affair with Macclesfield to a precise date: 03 July 1973.

I had been sharing a house in Handforth with some students. I saw an advert in the Manchester Evening News: "Fully furnished terraced house for sale. Furnished. £650."

The Samaritans Charity Shop will reopen from Thursday (9 July).

The shop, which is located at the top of Pickford Street near the Bus Station will open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

With the lockdown easing, at Macclesfield Nub News we are switching back on our What's On section and we want to help publicise your event.

Whether it is an online concert or class, or a fundraising event for later in the year when restrictions may be eased further, we want to feature it on Macclesfield Nub News.

Cheshire East Council has been offered up to £339,533 from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe reopening of its high streets.

As shops, restaurants, cafes and bars begin to reopen the council is working to prepare the borough's high streets for more visitors returning.

One arrest linked to the night-time economy was made over the weekend in Macclesfield as the reopening of pubs and restaurants gets off to a relatively peaceful start.

Cheshire Police said a person was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour on Newton Street.

Last week saw the appointment of Macclesfield's new mayor and deputy mayor during a virtual meeting of the town council.

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake succeeded Cllr Janet Jackson MBE to become the 6th mayor of the town council which was established in 2015, with Cllr David Edwardes chosen as her deputy.

As restrictions ease to allow Macclesfield's bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes to reopen tomorrow (4 July), the Government are bringing forward new legislation to make the process for pavement licences easier.

Cheshire East Council reacting to this changing legislation and preparing to introduce new licensing and planning measures for those businesses, seeking to utilise outdoor pedestrian areas, for alfresco drinking and eating.