News in Congleton

A Congleton pub has been told its beer garden does not qualify as 'outside' under the coronavirus regulations.

DV8, on Little Street, Congleton, received a visit from the Congleton Beat Team and Cheshire East Council officials last night (Friday, 11 December).

Cheshire East Council, with the help of schools, colleges, early years settings and other family support services across the borough are distributing vouchers worth £880,000 on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions.

They will go to the most vulnerable children and families to pay for essentials such as food and energy during the winter months.

Astbury Mere Care Homes residents immersed themselves in a festive world of magic in one of their most recent crafting sessions.

Using colourful, fragrant foliage, pine cones, evergreens and flowers synonymous with the season, residents made beautiful floral centrepieces to enjoy for Christmas.

To celebrate the birthdays of two wonderful ladies at Congleton's Greengables Care Home, colleagues did something a little unique.

Audrey Ford and Carol Downs both recently celebrated their birthdays and Audrey requested a 'Princess Party' for all residents to enjoy, so colleagues got to work.

Congleton's Tree of Light was officially switched on by Town Mayor, Cllr Sally Ann Holland and Rotary-Congleton President, Rtn. Stewart Price on Saturday.

It was a deliberately low-key event in the interests of Covid-19 safety and social-distancing.

The borough's cycling and walking champion will be presenting a motion to council on 16 December for 20's Plenty in 2020.

In her role, Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, has claimed that "nobody" contacts her requesting for speed limits to be increased, it is "only to reduce them".

Award-winning Congleton Park will be celebrating its 150th birthday next May. This year the park was awarded a 13th green flag and a special heritage award by Keep Britain Tidy.

In previous years, the Friends of Congleton Park have been given 'Outstanding' from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Over 350 vulnerable residents in Congleton will be receiving a Christmas hamper surprise after the community rallied together to showcase their festive spirit.

The project has been organised by Deborah Jupp, who runs the social media group called Congleton chat's Back, alongside other administrators (Michelle Goodwin, Carole Whitehurst, Beckie Birdno and Gaynor Munro) and Shaun Radcliffe, lead volunteer of the Congleton Food Hub, who has been delivering essential items throughout the Congleton community to the vulnerable throughout the pandemic.

Congleton Town Council's White Ribbon group will be in the town centre this Saturday from 10am to 2pm hosting a stall as part of the council's work to eradicate violence and abuse from Congleton.

The group had originally intended to be at the Makers Market at the end of November to spread the important messages about not committing, excusing or remaining silent about abuse and violence, and also where to go to help those you may know or suspect could do with support on this issue.

Shoppers coming to Congleton this weekend can once again take advantage of free parking 10am on Saturday 12th December in three of the town's main car parks.

There will be no charge when parking in the Fairground car park by Congleton Library, Back Park Street car park behind Lawton Street or Princess Street car park near the market, although be aware that the three hour limit for the short-term Fairground car park remains.