Software group, SAP, has announced it has opened its new northern base at the Glasshouse tech hub at Alderley Park as the firm looks to tap into the North-west's growing digital economy. The Germany-based global software group revealed the plan to move to Alderley Park this summer as part of a … [Read more...]
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Town Council launches survey to find out what residents think makes Macclesfield distinctive
Macclesfield Town Council has launched a community engagement process to find out what residents think makes the town distinctive as they prepare a Character Area Assessment to help inform the impact of future developments. The Town Council's short survey seeks to understand what residents … [Read more...]
Comments sought on Cheshire East planning guides for infrastructure and environmental protection
Cheshire East Council has published two new planning guides, and is seeking comments from residents and developers on how best to protect the local environment and how the council secures funding for infrastructure projects. The documents have been produced as part of Cheshire East Council's … [Read more...]
AstraZeneca tops out on new manufacturing facility
AstraZeneca has marked the completion of the construction of its new advanced medicine manufacturing facility with a site visit by local MP, David Rutley. During his Covid-secure visit, Mr Rutley met representatives from the 325-strong construction and engineering teams who have been involved in … [Read more...]
Pandemic eviction protection for businesses extended until 2022
Businesses that have been unable to open due to pandemic restrictions and been unable to pay rent on commercial property will have protection from eviction until March 2022, Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced The Prime Minister announced on Monday that coronavirus restrictions … [Read more...]
Supermarket exploring Cheshire sites as part of 50-store North-west expansion
German supermarket chain, Aldi, has revealed it is exploring sites across Cheshire and the North-west as part of ongoing expansion plans in the region. The chain, which has 900 stores in the UK, is planning to continue its expansion with an additional 50 stores in the region, and has begun the … [Read more...]
New baby and toddler store opens in Wilmslow
A new independent baby and toddler store offering exclusive brands, expert advice and personal shopping has opened in Wilmslow. Baby Loves is the brainchild of Steve Abse, who brings 22 years of passion for baby and toddler retail to the town. It will fill a gap in the market for a premium … [Read more...]
Global fintech group joins tech community at the Glasshouse
Global fintech firm, Quint Group, is the latest business to join a growing community of businesses at Alderley Park's Glasshouse tech hub. The group, which owns a number of fintech businesses focused on improving access to credit, has operations as far afield as San Diego, Warsaw, Sydney, Cape … [Read more...]
Beauty brand takes more warehouse space at Handforth business park
Handforth based Beauty Works has further expanded operations, taking additional warehouse space at Orbit Development’s Stanley Green Business Park. The luxury hair extensions and accessories business has taken an additional 6,300 sq ft of warehousing space next to its existing facility which … [Read more...]
Cheshire design consultancy wins restoration tender for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Cheshire based design consultancy, Mather & Co, have won a competitive tender to support the restoration of the home of the world’s first iron framed building, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings in Shropshire. Mather & Co will use their expertise in heritage and place making to design and build … [Read more...]
Macclesfield town centre public realm enhancements to get underway after Easter
Cheshire East Council has announced that work on public realm enhancements in Macclesfield town centre will begin following the Easter bank holiday weekend. The improvements to Castle Street will create more scope for cafés and restaurants to have outdoor seating, with footways being widened and … [Read more...]
Commercial eviction ban extended until June
An eviction ban to protect commercial tenants struggling with rents due to the coronavirus pandemic has been extended by government. The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, announced an extension to the ban on commercial evictions on 10th March. The continuation of rules until 30th June is part of … [Read more...]