News in Congleton

Cheshire East Council has extended its controls on dog fouling, criminal activity and anti-social behaviour for a further three years.

The council's cabinet voted (6 October) to renew a series of public space protection orders (PSPOs), which compel owners to clear up after their pets, as well as a variety of gating orders.

Officers investigating a series of car thefts across Cheshire, including Congleton, have arrested two men following dawn raids.

Warrants were executed simultaneously at three addresses in Greater Manchester at around 6am on Thursday 8 October.

Congleton Town kicked off the new North West Counties Football League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory against Squires Gate.

The Bears were 2-1 down entering the closing stages, but late goals from Dan Cope and Jonathon Beaumont sealed a memorable comeback.

Congleton Town Council's work on reducing male violence and making more people aware of the need to never commit, excuse or ignore abuse and violence took another step forward with a successful stall at the Makers Market.

At the stall members of the working group were proud to share news that Congleton Town Council had just been awarded White Ribbon Accreditation, making it one of around 100 organisations in the UK to be recognised for its work on reducing violence.

A Congleton town centre beer café will reopen its doors on Friday for the first time since full lockdown was implemented.

Barley Hops, on Swan Bank, has provided a local delivery service since March and ensured their loyal customers continue to receive their favourite wines, gins and beers.

A Congleton social club plans to safely hand out sweet treats to all the children in their costumes who will be trick or treating this Halloween.

Between the hours of 3pm and 5pm on Saturday 31st October, The Cygnet Club, on Swan Bank, will be handing out little goody bags to children, who are accompanied by a parent.

HC One's Greengables Care Home, located on Sandbach Road, is a home specialising in nursing care to many residents living in Congleton.

It is also the workplace of a housekeeper whose 20 years of service have not gone unrecognised.

Following the Fiver Fest earlier in the year, the successful event returns, celebrating the wonderful, independent shops and retailers in Congleton.

From October 10 to 23, lots of independent businesses and shops will be offering special deals costing just a fiver. It is to encourage footfall on the High Street and give local traders a boost in these challenging times.

Aberla Utilities, part of the Aberla Group, has been contracted by Siemens to design and install a containerised 500kWe Gas Engine at their manufacturing site in Congleton.

The project will help reduce grid dependency by enabling flexible and efficient energy to power Siemens' day-to-day operations.

More detail has been shared on the request to government made by Cheshire councils for more resources in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

The joint request, between Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, and Warrington Borough councils, was sent last week.