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...]
News for: Food & Drink
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...]
Eat Out to Help Out serves up 64 million meals
Diners nationwide have been served over 64 million meals at discounted prices through the Eat Out to Help Out scheme launched to support the restaurant sector in August. The scheme, which allows participating restaurants to offer a 50% discount of up to £10 per head, on food and non-alcoholic … [Read more...]
‘Streamlined’ new process for al fresco dining application
Cheshire East Council is launching a new streamlined application process today, supporting businesses to introduce al fresco dining facilities. The new online application process for pavement licenses supports the council’s overall approach in supporting our high streets, town centres and the … [Read more...]
Macclesfield pub reopens with Covid-secure measures after £1 million investment
Macclesfield pub, the Flower Pot, has announced its reopening, following a £1 million investment from owners Robinsons Brewery. The pub, on Congleton Road in Macclesfield, was due to reopen at the end of March, however this date was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Originally built … [Read more...]
Eat Out to Help Out government scheme opens for registration
Registration has opened for restaurants in Cheshire to sign up to the government's recently announced Eat Out to Help Out scheme to support the sector to recover after the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants taking part in the scheme will be able to offer diners a 50% on food and non-alcoholic … [Read more...]
Al-fresco dining prepares for green light as government regulations ease
Following the reopening of restaurants, bars, cafés and pubs in Cheshire, the government is bringing forward new legislation to allow for greater al-fresco dining, making the process for pavement licenses easier. Cheshire East Council are now preparing to introduce new licensing and planning … [Read more...]