Macclesfield Local Guide
Practical information for living in Macclesfield — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Macclesfield Gazette, alongside our daily local news.
Council & local services
- Cheshire East Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Cheshire East Council website
- Bin collections — see our Macclesfield bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
- Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
- Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Macclesfield.
- School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Macclesfield schools.
- Local events — what's on in Macclesfield this week.
- Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Macclesfield.
- Your MP — who represents Macclesfield in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
- FAQ — quick answers on Macclesfield's population, council and postcodes.
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Across the area
Nearby towns
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