Council

  • Council backs contracts ‘block’ on tax evading companies

    Cheshire East Council is to change its procurement rules in order to prevent tax evading and unscrupulous tax avoiding companies from securing contracts with the...

  • Tour of Britain’s huge legacy for borough

    The Tour of Britain cycle race, which hit the highways of Cheshire East in September, has been hailed a great success, generating additional revenue to...

  • Council secures £90,000 for digital events

    Cheshire East Council has secured a £90,000 grant to run a digital-focused programme of interactive events, exhibitions and workshops. The grant from Arts Council England...

  • Council launches budget consultation

    Cheshire East Council today publishes a report which outlines its draft proposals for how the council could deliver a balanced budget and direct its resources...

  • Do you know this man?

    On behalf of TITAN – Appeal for information – Simon McGuffie The North West Regional Organised Crime unit (TITAN) is appealing for the public’s help...

  • Electric vehicle charging points

    One of our readers, David Moore, has raised the following question: Did we know that Macclesfield is an E.V. (electric vehicle) black spot? He writes: “Despite...

  • Councillor resigns over school bus axing

    Conservative councillor Jon Weston has resigned from Cheshire East Council – following the cabinet’s controversial decision to axe free school buses. Cllr Weston, who represented...

  • Town centre revamp commences

    The scheme that aims to revitalise Macclesfield town centre takes a step forward as ground investigations commence on Churchill Way car park. Boreholes and trial pits will be...

  • Record high for Cheshire East tourism

    Above: Quarry Bank Mill Tourism spending has hit a new record in Cheshire East thanks to higher visitor numbers across the borough – which topped 15...

  • Council seeks help to identify homeless ‘hotspots’

    Cheshire East Council is urging members of the public to help identify ‘hotspots’ where homeless people sleep rough. The aim is to assist a national...

  • Taskforce to tackle fly-tipping

    Cheshire East Council has commissioned new officers to tackle the widespread issue of fly-tipping in Cheshire East. The officers will form a team that will...

  • Careers advice gets £900,000 boost

    Cheshire East Council has led a successful bid to secure £900,000 of European funding to promote careers advice and boost skills and growth across the...

  • £100,000 health initiative

    Macclesfield residents will get an opportunity to vote on health projects, in an event being held at the multi-activity centre in Goodall Street on Saturday....

  • Can we build it? Yes we can!

    Macclesfield Library is on the hunt for toy bricks to boost its children’s club. The Jordangate Library held a hugely successful Lego Club over the...

  • Local hero awards 2016

    Cheshire East Council will once again be the key sponsor at the Local Hero Awards 2016. The glittering ceremony will take place in Macclesfield at...

  • Cheshire youngster wins prestigious national fostering award

    A 12-year-old from Cheshire East has received a prestigious national award for the outstanding support and compassion she has shown to her foster sister. Elle...

  • Countryside Ranger Events for October

    Saturday, 1st October Extreme Outdoor Fitness Session at Tegg’s Nose Country Park A 2-hour extreme outdoor fitness session for those wanting something a bit different...

  • A34 Monks Heath to Congleton closure

    Cheshire East Council’s highways team will be resurfacing and replacing road markings on the A34 at Marton – between the junctions of Davenport Lane and Blackden...

  • Council salutes borough athletes medal successes

    The Leader of Cheshire East Council has praised the phenomenal success of local athletes competing in the Rio Paralympics and the jiu-jitsu Asian Open. The...

  • Cheshire East commit to energy efficient street lamps

    Cheshire East Council is showing its commitment to putting residents first by investing nearly £10m in LED street lighting. Following the successful upgrade of street...