News in Congleton

The government has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by Coronavirus.

As a result, residents of Congleton in either social or private accommodation will not be forced out of their home during this difficult time.

Congleton pet owners showing symptoms of, or tested positive for, coronavirus are being urged to wear a facemask when they interact with their furred or feathered friends.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is also advising owners to restrict contact with their own, and other, animals 'just like you would around other people'.

Patrols have taken place by Congleton West Police around The Silk Mill after reports of Anti-social behaviour and damage being caused.

Greggs in Congleton will be offering all emergency service and health and social care workers free hot drinks during the coronavirus pandemic.

They have also taken measures to ensure the safety of customers in-store and will no longer offer dining-in.

Tesco is the latest supermarket chain to offer special shopping hours for elderly and vulnerable customers, with its Congleton store offering three slots a week.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am and 10am, more vulnerable and elderly customers will be welcomed, and Tesco asks other customers to respect this.

Dane Valley Community Energy, is planning to install and operate a hydro-electric generation plant on the River Dane at Havannah Weir, Congleton.

The weir, which has been in place for more than 250 years, will be re-used to generate energy from rainwater – making clean, renewable power that will have a positive impact on the environment.

All of Congleton's schools will close down on Friday 'until further notice'.

The country-wide school closures were announced by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon as part of the Government's response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Congleton Costa Coffee is closing its seating area and serving all food and drinks in takeaway cups and packaging from tomorrow (Thursday).

Company CEO Jill McDonald has announced a raft of changes which will come into effect at all the company's coffee shops.

Congleton Town Council is urging people across the town to look out for each other as the Coronavirus epidemic takes hold.

At a meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Group of Congleton Town Council last week a number of measures were proposed that will help protect people and reduce the spread of coronavirus as much as possible.

Congleton's newest under-18s night Fresh has been postponed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

After several meetings over the last couple of months with the town council's Anti Social Behaviour Working Group and Youth Council, Councillor Rob Moreton approached the manager of Bamboogy to organise an event for the young people of Congleton at the club.