Macclesfield
| Officers | |
|---|---|
| Chairman: | Contact Branch Office |
| Secretary | Vacant |
| Treasurer: | S Ellwood |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Contact Name: | Branch Office |
| Email: | info@cprecheshire.org.uk |
| Telephone Number: | 01606 835046 |
| Fax Number: | 01606 835046 |
Meeting Frequency and Venue
Every 6 weeks at a member's home.
News and Events
Please contact the Branch Office for the latest news and events in the District.
How You Can Help
We would welcome offers of help on all fronts but some specific needs are:
Secretary/assistant to write minutes and help with clerical work.
Situation(s) Open
Secretary
Chairman
Committee members
Current Issues
Planning application for a 17-acre garden centre on greenbelt land
CPRE Cheshire is supporting two local residents' groups in Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley in their opposition to a proposal to build a 17-acre garden centre on greenbelt land near Alderley Edge. Please contact us if you would like to know more about the campaign.
Macclesfield Forest 'Quiet Lanes' project gets under way
The concept of Quiet Lanes has the full backing of CPRE. Our philosophy is that the countryside should be enjoyed by everyone, and Quiet Lanes add an important safety factor to that enjoyment.
Following extensive CPRE lobbying, a public meeting was held last autumn at Langley, called by David Gennard of Cheshire County Council's Engineering Department and Cedric Knipe, Strategic Planner at Macclesfield Borough Council. At that meeting, ideas were discussed and feedback analysed - all of which culminated in the displays now taking place. The views of local people were invited as part of the detailed planning.
Then in 2005, the Quiet Lanes in Macclesfield forest were introduced, with monitoring to continue through the early years. Modifications will then follow the initial experience. Such issues as speed limits, and parking in Langley, will be reviewed.
One point which needs emphasis is that all motorised traffic using the lanes in the Quiet Lanes will have to conform to the restrictions or else use alternative routes. The motor car has no priority whatsoever over the pedestrian, cyclist or horse-rider. This in itself should lead to quiet lanes!
Arley Estate - another Combermere?
The Estate wishes to create a Visitor Centre and Conference Centre in listed buildings, funded by building up to 13 new houses. CPRE in Macclesfield are supporting the reuse of existing buildings as a visitor centre, but opposing the housing scheme.
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