Pubs and breweries are among hospitality sector businesses calling on the Chancellor to announce measures to support their recovery after the pandemic in his upcoming Spring Statement. The Long Live the Local campaign, backed by the British Beer and Pub Association, is asking for an extension of … [Read more...]
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Cheshire East businesses invited to apply for latest round of Covid-19 support grants
Applications have now opened for eligible businesses in the borough to apply to Cheshire East Council to access grants through the government's Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme. The scheme, announced by the Chancellor before Christmas 2021, will allow rate-paying hospitality, leisure … [Read more...]
Prestbury pub named as finalist in national awards
A Prestbury pub has been named as a finalist for Best Pub with Rooms at the 2021 Great British Pub Awards. The Legh Arms, recently refurbished by owners, Robinsons Brewery as part of the business' ongoing investment into its managed and tenanted estate, has been shortlisted for the award … [Read more...]
Historic Wilmslow pub reopens after brewery’s investment
The King William, one of the oldest pubs in Wilmslow, has reopened after receiving a substantial investment from Stockport brewery Robinsons and licensee, Carl Entwistle. Purchased by Robinsons in 1949, the historic pub in the heart of Wilmslow received an 8-week revamp that has refreshed The … [Read more...]
Macclesfield FC unveils Bar Twenty-Seven
Local football club, Macclesfield FC have announced the opening of pitchside bar, Bar Twenty-Seven, at the club's Leasing.com Stadium. Overlooking the pitch at the club's grounds, the new Bar Twenty-Seven is open 365 days a year, showing live sporting events on Bang & Olufsen television … [Read more...]
12th April confirmed for next step in easing lockdown
The planned easing of lockdown on 12th April will go ahead as planned, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed, in line with the roadmap set out in February. The Prime Minister confirmed that the four assessments originally set out in February to determine the risk of permitting further mixing … [Read more...]
Industry groups host webinar series as hospitality sector prepares for reopening
Hospitality industry groups including Best Bar None, the Institute of Licensing, National Pubwatch and Purple Flag have announced a series of webinars to support the reopening of pubs and restaurants as Covid-19 restrictions loosen. Webinars will feature expert speakers from the trade … [Read more...]
Macclesfield Town Centre Recovery Plan secures Cheshire East endorsement
Cheshire East Council has endorsed the Macclesfield Town Centre Recovery Plan to help the town recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The plan, devised by Macclesfield Town Council and local stakeholders, sets out objectives for the town centre to realise its full potential as it recovers from the … [Read more...]
Irish ingredients business expands UK presence in Macclesfield
Irish firm, Willows Ingredients, has expanded its UK presence on Orbit’s Tytherington Business Village near Macclesfield to accommodate a growing workforce. The family-owned company, whose head office is in County Wicklow, is a distributor of raw materials for global food, healthcare, sports and … [Read more...]
Parliamentary inquiry outlines recommendations for supporting night-time economy
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Night-time Economy has outlined the impact of the pandemic on the sector and set out its recommendations for increased government support in a new report. The APPG undertook surveys of businesses and individuals in the sector to document the … [Read more...]
Town Council finalises Macclesfield Town Centre Recovery Plan
Following a public forum, Macclesfield Town Council has updated its recovery plan to help support the town centre in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Town Council's Working Group held a public forum via videoconference on the 21st January to give stakeholders in Macclesfield town … [Read more...]
Hospitality venues must now enforce ‘Rule of 6’ and Test and Trace data of face fine
In addition to a 10pm closing time for pubs, restaurants and cafés, hospitality businesses are also required to enforce the 'Rule of 6' and display NHS QR codes to gather customer contact details for Test and Trace. For failing to comply with new rules aimed at curtailing rising coronavirus … [Read more...]