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21. Threat of more school closures
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 21 May 2008EVEN more schools than originally thought may have to be axed to keep pace with falling student rolls, a shocking new report has revealed.
22. Waddle we do now, mum?
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 21 May 2008HAVE a gander at Macclesfield Fire Station’s latest recruits...
23. A logo with authority?
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 21 May 2008A MAP of the area, a heraldic shield bearing emblems of Cheshire’s heritage, or an abstract symbol – what do you think would best represent the new Cheshire East authority?
24. Shadow elections were a bit dull
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008SO, DID you cast your vote at the local elections? It was a mite confusing don’t you think? Initially I thought I was voting to elect ONE councillor; then I understood I could vote for THREE but if I voted for TWO it might negate my ballot paper but it didn’t, so I could. It was all a bit bizarre.
25. Silk Road memorial
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008HAVING been pulled over by Cheshire Police for driving ‘too slowly’ down the Silk Road, I’m well aware of the 70mph speed limit. It’s the fastest road for miles around with motorists rocketing in both directions. It’s a freeway and stopping for anything other than an emergency is obviously forbidden.
26. It's no picnic for the treetop teddy bears
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008WITH Cheshire’s roads in perpetual chaos, schools under threat and selection procedures in turmoil, isn’t it comforting to know that county councillors have their eye on the ball?
27. Rats to fortnightly collections
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008REMEMBER when politicians told us high rise flats were the housing of the future before pulling them all down 20 years later?
28. Waste collection is sold off
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008MACCLESFIELD Borough Council has thrown out some of their waste services without telling customers.
29. Man of the manor set to lord it up Stateside-style
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008PREPARE to be bowled over as the legendary Birtles’ cricket ground "Lord" strikes again – over the airwaves.
30. Does councillor have just cause to object to council 'wedding'?
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008THE NEW Cheshire East Authority is still 12 months away but recent election winners have already begun training in style – at a plush rural lakeside wedding venue.