

Council set to appoint new finance boss
Cheshire East Council is next week expected to rub-stamp the appointment of a new finance boss on an annual salary of £142,951. Ashley...
Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy reporter
Feb 231 min read


Cheshire East next week expected to vote through 4.99 per cent rise in council tax
Cheshire East Council is next week expected to vote through a 4.99 per cent hike in council tax which will take the total bill for a band...
Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy reporter
Feb 232 min read


Council to receive exceptional financial support
The government has confirmed Cheshire East Council will receive exceptional financial support of £25.3m, meaning it can set a balanced...
Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy reporter
Feb 212 min read


Town council announce return of food and drink festival
Congleton Town Council is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Congleton Food & Drink Festival on Sunday 8 June, from...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 202 min read


Congleton Town council approves 11% increase in Council tax
Congleton Town Council approved the Budget and Precept for 2025-2026 on 23 January 2025. Like many others, the town council faces...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 192 min read


Council facing funding shortfall - but less than previously forecast
Cheshire East is facing a funding shortfall of £18.3m for this current financial year and a further £25.3m for 2025-26. The latest...
Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy reporter
Jan 23 min read


Congleton Paddling Pool to close for Summer Season
Congleton’s much-loved paddling pool is set to close its gates for the summer after the last session on Sunday 1 September. The pool has...
Churnet sound news
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Congleton Joins Forces for "Know Your Numbers Week"
An estimated 6 million people in the UK may be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, a condition often referred to as the "silent...
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Aug 23, 20242 min read


Town Council seeks sponsors for Annual Christmas Lights Switch-On
Congleton Town Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated Christmas Lights Switch-On, set to take place on Friday...
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Aug 23, 20242 min read


Congleton Jazz and Blues back this weekend
It is all systems go for the Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August . Â The team of volunteers at...

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Aug 20, 20242 min read


St Stephens recognises Ken Fieldhouse for dedicated work on War Graves
In St Stephen’s Churchyard, Congleton, are ten War Graves, the final resting places of servicemenfrom Congleton who lost their lives as a...
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Aug 12, 20242 min read


Congleton Town Council Celebrates the Success of its Summer Play Day Programme
Congleton Town Council is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its Summer Play Day Programme, which has already brought joy...
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


Final Town Tidy before RHS Judges arrive
On 14 August, Congleton will welcome RHS in Bloom judges as the town competes to represent the North West region in the North West in...
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Aug 8, 20241 min read


Ruby’s Host Summer SEND Sessions at Congleton Paddling Pool
Congleton Town Council, in partnership with Ruby’s, is pleased to announce the hosting of Summer SEND (Special Educational Needs and...
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Aug 5, 20242 min read


Funding available for events in Congleton town Centre
Do you have ambitions to host, or looking to boost a public event in Congleton Town Centre to gain a wider audience? Congleton Town...
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Jul 26, 20241 min read


Thousands celebrate Congleton Pride’s 5th birthday
Photo credit - Jules Hill Congleton Pride attracted thousands of people of all ages to the town on Saturday 20 July for a day jam packed...
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Jul 23, 20243 min read


Town Expeditions- Congleton Museum
From 24th July 2024 Embark on your Town Expeditions this summer at Congleton Museum with their free family friendly festival. Comprising...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


Everyone is invited to Congleton Pride
Preparations are well underway for Congleton Pride 2024, which this year takes place on Saturday 20 July from 10am throughout the town...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read


Congleton Town Council Excited for Summer Play Days
Congleton Town Council is thrilled to announce the start of its summer festivities by hosting weekly play days in the town centre during...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read


Congleton seat taken by Labour
Congleton has been taken from the conservatives by Labour’s Alison Russell The Seat was held by Fiona Bruce Bruce, Fiona The Conservative...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jul 5, 20241 min read