STATEMENT FROM DAVID RUTLEY MP

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Macclesfield's MP David Rutley recently visited both sites in East Macclesfield and attended the packed Public Meeting at St Paul's Church Hall.  It was at Mr Rutley's instigation that the meeting, all 150 of people voted unanimously AGAINST any development on our precious Green Belt.

Commenting after the meeting, Mr Rutley said, 


I was pleased to be invited to attend the recent packed public meeting.  It was very clear that there was a unanimous view from the 150 people in attendance that there was no appetite for building on our precious Green Belt, and on the Lark Hall site in particular. 

I fully understand the concerns raised by local residents and I have made strong representations to Cheshire East Council on their behalf.  

I will continue to ensure that those views are heard in the weeks ahead.  As the final version of the Local Plan is established, it is critical that more focus should be given to developing Brown Field sites, which are the priority for development in and around Macclesfield.