Business

  • Mere Golf Resort acquired by Gulf investor

    The company which owns The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire has been sold to a Gulf-based investor. The business operates the 81-bedroom luxury...

  • Book now to boost your visitor economy business

    Above: Felicity and David Brown with their new bike store Businesses can learn how to make the most of the cycling economy in two Pedal...

  • Licensing on the cards for houses in multiple occupancy

    Following comments made around calls for a mandatory licencing scheme for landlords of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs), the council has issued the following statement....

  • Silk is as strong as ever

    Both ends of the Silk Road converged in Parliament recently, when local MP, David Rutley, met with Macclesfield silk manufacturer, Ron Smart, and two of...

  • Helping businesses secure investment

    Image: Cllr George Hayes (left) with local business people at the launch of Access2Finance Cheshire East Council’s Skills and Growth Company has established a dedicated...

  • Macclesfield Pancake Race

    Local businesses, clubs and organisations are being invited to have fun, get out in the local community and raise money for a worthy cause by...

  • Plans for Lidl store approved

    Budget supermarket chain Lidl’s plans to move into Macclesfield have been approved. Lidl has been given permission to open a new store on the ‘Towers’...

  • New restaurant for Alderley Edge Hotel

    A new bar and restaurant has opened at the Alderley Edge Hotel – the first phase of a £2.5m refurbishment programme. The hotel is owned...

  • Parliamentary procedure for Fallibroome students

    Sixth formers from Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield met recently with local MP, David Rutley, on a visit to the Houses of Parliament. David joined the...

  • Increasing council tax precept

    Last week it was Cheshire Police, this week it’s Cheshire Fire Authority seeking approval to increase their take from your council taxes. According to the...

  • Take Five to Stop Fraud

    Cheshire Constabulary is supporting the finance industry’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign. During Take Five To Stop Fraud Week (22-26 January 2018), people from...

  • Serious about safety?

    January 16 is ‘Register My Appliance Day’ and firefighters are asking everyone to improve their home safety by taking a few minutes to register the household...

  • Local businesses in line for countryside awards

    Five regional finalists will soon be chosen, from thousands of nominations across the north, to represent the region in the Countryside Alliance Awards – the...

  • Record year for Manchester Airport

    Manchester Airport achieved its best year to date in 2017, according to new figures. The airport has revealed that 27,791,274 passengers passed through its three...

  • Young people wanted for Prince’s Trust programmes

    The Prince’s Trust TEAM Programme is a free 12-week personal development course for 16 to 25 year olds. The course includes a team building residential...

  • Nominations called for Civic Society Awards

    Forget the Oscars, Baftas or Strictly! It’s time to submit your nominations for the Maccesfield Civic Awards Scheme to find out which were the best...

  • Record figures for travel management company

    Wilmslow-based Review Travel Group achieved a record turnover in 2017. The travel management company business pulled in revenues of £14.8m last year – a 15%...

  • Active Cheshire supports toy appeal

    Small gifts set to make big impact Earlier this week Active Cheshire presented their active gifts to Weaver Vale Housing Trust toy appeal. Comprising a selection...

  • Confucius Classroom for Mandarin learners

    All Hallows Catholic College have opened a ‘Confucius Classroom’. Local MP, David Rutley, took part in the opening ceremony and helped cut the ribbon for...

  • Industry and police unite in Cheshire to tackle fraud

    Ground-breaking rapid response scheme – the Banking Protocol – means local branch staff in can alert police to suspected frauds taking place Since scheme rolled...