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Town Hall<\/a> | Information Centre<\/a> | Bridgend Centre<\/a> | Bollington Community Association<\/a> | Bollington Community Centre<\/a> | Community buildings<\/a> | Civic Hall<\/a> | Library<\/a> |\u00a0Discovery\u00a0Centre<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>|
\nCheshire East Council<\/a> | Ambulance<\/a> | Defibrillators<\/a> | Cheshire Police<\/a> | Police & Crime Commissioner<\/a> | Fire & Rescue Service<\/a> |
\nElectricity<\/a> | Gas<\/a> | Water & Water<\/a> | Electric car charging<\/a> | Reporting issues<\/a> |
\nAirport<\/a> | Busses<\/a> | Trains<\/a> | Bank<\/a> | Cash points<\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington <\/a>Town Hall<\/h2>\n

Councillors<\/a>
\nTown Hall, Wellington Road, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JR<\/a>
\n\/\/\/thankful.talkative.sprays<\/a><\/p>\n

Town Clerk:
\nTel: 01625\u2212572985<\/a>
\nFax: 01625\u2212572256
\nEmail<\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington Town Council web site<\/a> 
\nBollington Town Council –  What’s On<\/a> 
\nTown Hall staff<\/a><\/p>\n

Opening times are 9.30 to 12.30, Monday to Friday<\/p>\n

Council<\/a> meetings are held at 7.30pm on the Tuesday following the 1st Monday of every month except August. A budget setting meeting is held on the Tuesday following the 2nd Monday of January each year. Members of the public are welcome to attend all council meetings.<\/i><\/p>\n

A Town Assembly<\/strong> is held at the Civic Hall each year on the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday in March. <\/i><\/p>\n

Rooms at the Town Hall can be hired – please call for details. Also see the index of community buildings<\/a> suitable for meetings, events, etc.<\/i><\/p>\n

Obituary: Claude Harlington, Town Clerk 1974-1999<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bollington <\/a>Information Centre<\/h2>\n

At the Bridgend Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Leaflets on a variety of local interests are available including <\/i>Footpaths of Bollington<\/strong>, Historical note of Bollington<\/strong>, Postcards<\/strong>, Map & Street Index of Bollington<\/strong> and <\/i>‘Welcome to Bollington<\/strong>‘ which gives a list of the main services in the town. Drop in and help yourself!<\/i><\/p>\n

Bollington <\/a>Civic Hall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Civic<\/td>\n\n

Hurst Lane\/Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JX<\/a>
\n\/\/\/uppermost.claims.player<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

(above the Library) Details and Bookings<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The hall can be hired for meetings, performances, parties, weddings, dances, etc<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bollington <\/a>Library<\/h2>\n

Hurst Lane\/Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JX<\/a>
\nTel\/fax: 01625\u2212378266
\n\/\/\/presses.sidelined.exhaling<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/p>\n

Senior Library Assistant: Alison Whitbread<\/p>\n

Click for Opening times<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet service is available – first hour free!<\/p>\n

They have an excellent collection of local studies documents; ideal for looking into the history of Bollington, its mills and cotton industry, and the families that made the town what it is today.<\/p>\n

Virtual library<\/a> – a complete online catalogue of more than a million books, CDs and videos held in 38 Cheshire libraries including Macclesfield. Registered users can also see their loans to check when items are due back. An online renewals and reservations service has also been provided. The library service is provided by Cheshire East Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Library Writing Group<\/a> meet here.<\/p>\n

Children’s Rhyme Time<\/strong><\/a> is held on Friday mornings, from 10.00am, with fun musical session, games and other activities. All young children and their families are invited to drop in. Please phone 01625\u2212573058 or call in for more information.<\/p>\n

Bollington <\/a>Discovery Centre<\/h2>\n

Canal 5, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JZ<\/a>, along the canal side just beyond the caf\u00e9 and the stair tower.
\n\/\/\/cups.surround.huts<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb page<\/a><\/p>\n

For current opening times please see the web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bollington <\/a>Community Association<\/h2>\n

Based at the Bridgend Centre, immediately below …<\/p>\n

Bridgend <\/a>Centre<\/h2>\n
\n

… and …
\n    Bollington Information Centre<\/b><\/p>\n

Bridgend, 104 Palmerston Street, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PW<\/a>
\n\/\/\/hobbyists.ripen.wallet<\/a>
\nTel: 01625\u2212576311
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bridgend Centre runs many groups and courses – please check the website for details.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bollington <\/a>Community Centre<\/h2>\n

Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington Cross, Macclesfield SK10 5EY<\/a>
\n\/\/\/glitz.chair.social<\/a> <\/p>\n

Chairperson: Win Gleave
\nTel: 07815 672413<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb page<\/a><\/p>\n

Societies using the Centre include: Bollington Civic Society<\/a> and the Gardening Club<\/a>. The Centre can be hired for meetings and private parties. Substantial modern kitchen available for catering purposes.<\/i><\/p>\n

Ideal for …<\/h3>\n

Family parties, weddings, christenings, children’s parties, coming of age, anniversaries, workshops, training and seminars, business and social meetings, and lectures.<\/p>\n

Community <\/a>buildings<\/h2>\n

An index of community buildings<\/a> suitable for meetings, events, etc.<\/p>\n

Register <\/a>office<\/h2>\n

Town Hall Extension
\nMarket Place
\nMacclesfield
\nSK10 1EA<\/a>
\n\/\/\/bridge.over.snow<\/a><\/p>\n

Superintendent Registrar
\nTel: 0300 123 5019
\nWeb pages<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm for the registration of births, marriages and deaths.<\/i>
\nNote that it is necessary to make an appointment to attend the Registrar.<\/p>\n

Cheshire <\/a>East Council<\/h2>\n

\"\"Crewe Office (Headquarters)<\/h3>\n

Delamere House
\nDelamere Street
\nCREWE
\nCW1 2LL
\n\/\/\/along.extra.angle<\/a>
\nTel: 0300 123 5500
\nWeb site<\/a><\/p>\n

Out of hours Emergency Control Centre: 0300 123 5025
\nVery good map with options to display particular useful information<\/a> 
\nCouncillors are noted elsewhere<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Macclesfield office<\/h3>\n

Town Hall, Market Place, Macclesfield SK10 1EA<\/a>
\n\/\/\/bridge.over.snow<\/a>
\nTel: 0300 123 5500<\/p>\n

What’s my <\/a>bin day?<\/h3>\n

Find your bin collection day here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Planning <\/a>applications<\/h3>\n

Tel: 0300 123 5014<\/p>\n

Applications are available for inspection online on CEC’s planning portal<\/a>. Please note that there is a strictly limited period during which comments can be made (in writing, including by email) and that all comments are added to the online record for public access. If you call or visit the planning department you will need to know the planning reference number for the relevant application. This is given on the application papers and also where the application is listed in the Macclesfield Express<\/a> in the Public Notices section of the Classified Directory.<\/i><\/p>\n

Finding the page!
\n<\/b>Go to the CEC planning portal<\/a>. <\/i>Enter some identifying information for the application you are interested in and the list of available documents should appear. No need to fill every field. Be aware that document files, especially the drawings, can be very large and may take some time to download, even with broadband.<\/i><\/p>\n

High<\/a><\/a>ways<\/h3>\n

Tel: 0300 123 5020<\/p>\n

Highways department are responsible for all aspects of roads and pavements including lighting.<\/p>\n

Report Highway faults here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Look here for forthcoming road works<\/a>. Set the required date period and type Bollington into the search parameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Reporting local issues!<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Get a message to Cheshire East Council about the problems in your street (click) …
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

CEC Trace<\/a> *<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

CEC are responsible for all aspects including street drains^, potholes, gritting, lamps, street cleaning, abandoned vehicles, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, dog fouling, waste collection, recycling, litter, community safety, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

^ Public sewers are the responsibility of United Utilities.<\/p>\n

The Trace service has replaced Fix-my-Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Street <\/a>services<\/h3>\n

Tel: 0300 123 5020<\/p>\n

All street based service requirements can be logged with Cheshire East Council on the CEC Trace<\/strong> system (see box above).<\/p>\n

Waste <\/a>Management<\/h3>\n

Tel: 0300 123 5011<\/p>\n

Cheshire East Council are a partner in the Cheshire Household Waste Management Strategy which is designing and implementing ways to minimise, recycle and compost the maximum possible to cut down the amount of waste sent to landfill.<\/i><\/p>\n

A newsletter, <\/i>Partnership News, <\/i><\/span>is available at the Library<\/a> and this describes the principal aspects of the Strategy and gives an insight into the many schemes being implemented around the county.<\/i><\/p>\n

Bollington Recycling Centre<\/strong> – there is no waste or recycling facility in Bollington. The nearest facility is at Congleton Road, Macclesfield (booked slot required on weekends).
\n\/\/\/pasta.stale.career<\/a><\/p>\n

Green waste<\/strong> – a green bin can be obtained from CEC, fortnightly collection is subject to an annual fee payable in advance.<\/p>\n

Fly tipping<\/strong> – If you see fly tipping in Cheshire East you can report it on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Street Cleaning<\/b> – Report litter and street cleaning issues on the Cheshire East website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Abandoned vehicles<\/b> – Report abandoned vehicles on the Cheshire East website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Environmental Enforcement Officer (dog fouling)
\n<\/i><\/strong>Tel: 0300 123 5015<\/p>\n

Noise pollution
\n<\/i><\/strong>Tel: 0300 123 5015<\/p>\n

Council information centres<\/h3>\n

Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield SK10 1EE<\/a>
\nTel: 01625\u2212534819
\n\/\/\/skip.flame.lied<\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington Library<\/a> (see above).<\/p>\n

Contact list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
General enquiries (headquarters switchboard)<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social Care and Heath<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5010<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
* Waste and Recycling<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5011<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children, Schools and Families<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5012<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Council Tax, Business Rates and Housing Benefits<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5013<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Planning<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
* Environmental Health and Licensing<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5015<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electoral Services<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5016<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Housing<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leisure, Culture and Tourism<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birth, Marriages and Deaths<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
* Roads, Transport and Parking<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
* Community Safety<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Out of hours Emergency Control Centre<\/span><\/td>\n0300 123 5025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The CEC web site gives you 24 hour access to the Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* To get a message to the right person at Cheshire East Council about the problems in your street use CEC Trace – details in the box above. CEC are responsible for all aspects including drains, potholes, gritting, lamps, street cleaning, anti-social behaviour, abandoned vehicles, fly-tipping, waste collection, dog fouling, recycling, litter, community safety, etc.<\/p>\n

Amb<\/a>ulance<\/h2>\n

Emergencies only:  999 <\/span> (or 112)<\/b><\/h3>\n

The ambulance service operates from Macclesfield and will normally take sick or injured persons to Macclesfield District General Hospital<\/a> Accident & Emergency department in Victoria Road, Macclesfield, or to one of several other hospitals in the wider district (up to 45 minutes travel time) if the injured person requires specialist attention.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Defibrillators<\/h2>\n

Publicly-accessible defibrillators are available at the following locations:<\/p>\n