The first Treacle Market held in Macclesfield Market Place this year will take place on Sunday April 25th, from 10am to 3.30pm. Due to the the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions in place during much of 2021 so far, the popular market has been unable to take place since … [Read more...]
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New campaign launches to encourage residents to support the local high streets
A new campaign has launched in Cheshire East to encourage residents to say 'hi' to their local high street again, following the easing of lockdown restrictions. As businesses start to welcome back customers, Cheshire East Council has launched a new campaign – funded by the European Regional … [Read more...]
Cheshire town centres prepare for reopening
With restrictions on non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality easing, Cheshire East Council is preparing for reopening town centres in the borough. All non-essential retail will reopen from April 12th, as well as restaurants, bars and cafes for outdoor table service only and hair and nail … [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...]
John Lewis & Partners look forward to reopening
Retailer, John Lewis & Partners are eager to welcome back shoppers as stores nationwide, including in Cheadle, prepare for reopening on 12th April. The doors of John Lewis & Partners Cheadle will reopen on Monday 12th April at 9am, in line with easing restrictions on non-essential retail … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer partnership announced for Wilmslow womenswear brand
Wilmslow based online womenswear brand, Sosandar, has announced it is among a number of brands entering into agreements to sell a curated collection of products through the Marks & Spencer website. From late March, a limited range of Sosandar products will be sold on the Marks & Spencer … [Read more...]
Mercedes dealership group rolls out workplace coronavirus testing
Dealership group, LSH Auto, has begun offering rapid workplace coronavirus testing to colleagues across its eight dealerships, including Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield. Over the last week more than 150 employees of the Mercedes dealership group in the West Midlands were tested using ‘lateral flow’ … [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...]
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...]
John Lewis launches virtual events to help customers stay stylish during lockdown
With stores closed during the ongoing lockdown, the Personal Styling Team at John Lewis Cheadle have launched virtual events for customers to enjoy from home. The return to lockdown and closure of non-essential retailers such as John Lewis have put virtual quizzes and video-call catch-ups back on … [Read more...]
Council launches safe, local Christmas shopping campaign
Cheshire East Council is asking residents to 'shop local' this Christmas, and doing so while maintaining social distancing and wearing a face covering. With Covid-19 lockdowns having a significant impact on businesses in Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Alderley Edge and other high streets in the region, … [Read more...]
Handforth-based retailer joins supermarkets in returning rates relief
Pets at Home Group, owner of the Handforth-based pet care retailer, has become the latest major brand to return business rates relief payments it was given as part of the government's Covid-19 support. Pets at Home will return the £28.9 million in business rates relief to the Treasury, despite … [Read more...]