A draft plan to guide the recovery of Macclesfield town centre following the Covid-19 pandemic has been unveiled by Cheshire East Council.
The council has adopted a partnership approach to developing the plans, working with Macclesfield Town Council, Cheshire East Council, Make it Macclesfield, Peaks and Plains Housing Trust and Silk Heritage Trust, as well as engaging with local stakeholders, residents and businesses.
The Macclesfield Town Centre Recovery Plan sets out actions to revive the town centre, allowing the town to realise its full potential.
Cllr Nick Mannion, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for environment and regeneration, discussed the future of Macclesfield with Marketing WAM members in November 2020. Following the unveiling of the draft plans for the town centre, he said:
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all of us and not least our town centres.
“As we continue to feel the effects, we are pleased to be working with our partners to support Macclesfield town centre’s recovery and help businesses and other organisations to find a sustainable way forward.”
On Thursday 21 January, Macclesfield Town Council will be hosting an online forum and focus group to discuss the draft plan and to take the first steps towards putting it into action.
The session will take place from 4-6pm and is open to anyone with an interest in the town centre and who is willing to help in the delivery of the final plan. Cllr Mannion added:
This plan is clear on its commitment to putting Macclesfield’s people at the heart of the town’s recovery and delivering not only economic benefits, but social, environmental, cultural, and community benefits too.
“And so I would encourage as many people as possible to join the online session so they can play their part in driving forward a more positive future for the town.”
To attend the session and help deliver the Macclesfield Town Centre Recovery Plan, contact Laura Smith at Macclesfield Town Council to book a space.
