Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, is holding a public meeting on 15 July 2022 to discuss concerns that have been raised by residents surrounding speeding and anti-social behaviour on the Congleton link road. The Commissioner has received correspondence from local residents about the issues their community is facing, with many concerned that … Read more of this article
In 1272 Congleton was in the main parish of Astbury. Follow in the footsteps of medieval priests from centuries ago as they walked between Congleton and the main church at Astbury on a guided walk. The walk leaves the Town Hall at 1pm. Tickets £7.50 for adults and £2.50 for children available from the Congleton … Read more of this article
Congleton is celebrating 750 years since gaining its first charter and rights for people in the town. To mark this special occasion the town council are offering residents a unique opportunity to visit a medieval living history exhibition in the Town Hall depicting what local life would have been like in 1272. Members of the … Read more of this article
Congleton Town Mayor’s Civic Service and Parade took place on Sunday 19 June 2022 to mark the beginning of the mayoral year. The annual procession left the Town Hall on route to St. Peter’s Church, Chapel Street for a service followed by refreshments at the Town Hall for invited guests and dignitaries The parade was … Read more of this article
A Civic Service to welcome Congleton’s new Mayor, Cllr Margaret Gartside, will take place on Sunday 19 June 2022 at 2.30pm. Dignitaries, guests and anyone taking part in the parade will assemble at the rear of the Town Hall at 2pm and leave promptly at 2.15pm. The service will be held at St.Peter’s Church, Chapel … Read more of this article
Festivities at the 13th Food and Drink Festival in Congleton begin at 10.30am on Sunday June 12th with a fantastic variety of street food from all corners of the globe and tasty tipples, including craft beers, cider and artisan liquors. Enjoy 100 stalls of top-quality produce –meats, pies, cheese, chutneys, cakes, crepes, biscuits and farm … Read more of this article
Congleton residents had a day to remember, as they celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a fifties themed Tea Dance & Afternoon Tea in the Town Hall. The special event organised by Congleton Town Council was enjoyed by more than 100 invited guests from the community. Congleton Town Mayor, Cllr Margaret Gartside welcomed everybody to … Read more of this article
Thousands flocked to Congleton Park, coming together to eat, drink and enjoy each other’s company as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The free event organised by Congleton Town Council and Friends of Congleton Park attracted an enormous crowd, the largest seen for years. Revellers rocked up early to set up their spots for … Read more of this article
After the recent rescue of a hedgehog in Congleton found by a member of the Town Council staff, Congleton Mayor, Cllr Margaret Gartside, paid a visit to the Baddley Green Hedgehog Rescue centre – and donated £50 collected from staff and councillors in the Town Council along with 10 new names for future hedgehogs at … Read more of this article
From cardboard cut-outs to hand painted designs and glittering crowns, Congleton shops and businesses are Platinum Jubilee ready with their royal window displays. 16 shops entered a window competition run by the Town Council to find the best Jubilee window display. A number of windows really stood out and there was some stiff competition, but … Read more of this article
