Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy reporter
Jan 23 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...
Churnet sound news
Aug 23, 20241 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...
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Aug 23, 20242 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 20, 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 12, 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 9, 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 8, 20241 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 5, 20242 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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Jul 26, 20241 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 23, 20243 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 10, 20242 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 9, 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 5, 20241 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...
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Jun 24, 20243 min read
Town Council to bring family festival to Macclesfield!
Macclesfield Town Council’s grand plans to celebrate this summer in style with the first ever 1261 Festival, hit’s the streets this...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Congleton in Bloom Calls for Volunteers for Town Tidy Event
Congleton in Bloom is excited to announce a Town Tidy Day on Saturday 6 July, from 10am to 12noon at the Community Garden on Lawton...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Celebrate RHS’s 60th Anniversary at Congleton Park
Congleton Park will play host to a special celebration on Sunday 7 July from 12pm to 4pm, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
List of candidates for Congleton’s next MP revealed
The full list of candidates for the Congleton Constituency for the general election on July 4th has been revealed. These will be...
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May 29, 20242 min read
Congleton Pride Celebrates 5th Birthday with Makeover
Congleton Pride is preparing to celebrate its 5th birthday on 20th July with its annual Pride event. In preparation for the celebrations...