Much-valued local specialist school, Park Lane School, was visited recently by Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, to review progress towards the school's ongoing fundraising initiatives to refurbish and update the hydrotherapy pool for its pupils.

Macclesfield-based medical research company, Illingworth Research Group, continues to go from strength to strength with almost 100 per cent growth in 2019, and local MP, David Rutley, visited its premises in the town recently, to discuss future growth opportunities for the company.

Local MP, David Rutley, met with representatives from the National Farmers Union recently, to discuss a variety of issues of interest to the local farming community, with a focus on the future of farming following Brexit.

As part of National Apprenticeships Week, local MP, David Rutley, visited Macclesfield College, to review the positive progress it continues to make in supporting its students into apprenticeships, training and employment.

Following Safer Internet Day on 11th February, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, pledged his support for a campaign backed by more than 1,000 schools, charities, and businesses to pledge, to help make the internet a safer place for children and young people.

In recognition of the important role that it continues to play in the local economy, Macclesfield-based business, Gradus PLC, was visited by local MP, David Rutley, to thank its dedicated staff and leadership team for their important work.

East Cheshire Hospice's highly successful Hospice @Home service is being extended to provide round-the-clock care to local patients. Local MP, David Rutley, met with the Hospice's Chief Executive, Karyn Johnston, to give his strong support to this positive development.

On World Cancer Day on 4th February 2020, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met with members of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) at a specially-organised event in the House of Commons, to hear their concerns about survivability rates amongst the six deadliest cancers over the last decade

Plans to develop the new The Christie cancer centre in Macclesfield continue at pace, and local MP, David Rutley, attended an event at Macclesfield's Arighi Bianchi, to support much-needed fundraising measures to help deliver this important facility.

Macclesfield's much-loved Oriana Choir is celebrating its 90th season this year, with a commemorative dinner held in honour of this important milestone. Local MP, David Rutley, was pleased to join choir members and supporters, for this special occasion.