“Friendship Trees” have been established to ensure that vulnerable older residents receive much needed regular phone calls to check that they are safe and well during the coronavirus pandemic.

At a specially arranged meeting, local MP David Rutley, spoke with Ms Jane McCall, the new Chair of Peaks & Plains Housing Trust as well as Mr Mark Howden, Interim Chief Executive, to discuss the important work that the Trust is doing to support its residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  

We are more grateful than ever for the dedicated service of our doctors, nurses and all those in the NHS, and all other carers, who are working so hard on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus.

Dog owners are being urged by Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, to enjoy the countryside responsibly and keep their dogs on a lead to avoid sheep worrying when near livestock during the Spring season.

Local MP, David Rutley, recently participated in a Question & Answer Webinar with members of North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. The event provided an opportunity for local businesses to raise questions and issues about the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy.

David Rutley, Macclesfield MP, has given his strong backing to an important new scams awareness campaign set up by Age UK Cheshire East. This is a timely and necessary campaign given the sad reality that there are people still seeking to exploit older people during the coronavirus pandemic.

Over recent weeks, I have been actively working to support local businesses, employees and self-employed people. You can find more details on available schemes here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support

Local MP, David Rutley, welcomed the opening of the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for applications and the much-needed support that this will provide for businesses and their employees in and around Macclesfield in these challenging times.

Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has given his full support to Cheshire Police in urging local residents to follow public health guidance at all times and in particular over the long Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

These are unprecedented times. The Government has had to make bold and important decisions in the interests of public health to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.