Local hero awards 2016

Cheshire East Council will once again be the key sponsor at the Local Hero Awards 2016.

The glittering ceremony will take place in Macclesfield at the Tytherington Golf Club and Spa, on Friday, October 21.

The event is being run in partnership with Silk 106.9 and will recognise the achievements of Cheshire East residents in 12 categories, ranging from awards for an ‘act of courage’ to ‘carer of the year’.

The Mayor of Cheshire East, Councillor Olivia Hunter, will attend to present the award winners with their trophies.

Nominations for all the categories remain open until Friday, October 7, and you can put someone forward by visiting Silk 106.9’s website

Councillor Paul Bates, Cabinet member for communities and health, said: “Recognising the achievements of outstanding contributions in our communities in this way brings a lot of pride to our Borough.

“At last year’s awards we were overwhelmed by the amazing efforts of our communities rallying together after the Bosley tragedy.

The community spirit in Cheshire East is as strong now as it was then and I am looking forward to seeing many of our residents get some deserved recognition.”