All the news from Congleton

Congleton will be switching on its Christmas lights at 5.30pm on Saturday 23rd November, as the festive finale to a fun-packed family day in the town centre! The entertainment starts at 12 noon with the start of six hours of entertainment on the stage, charity and retail stalls in the pedestrian area and Town Hall, … Continued

Congleton in Bloom celebrate Golden Awards from North West in Bloom Volunteers from Congleton in Bloom were ‘absolutely delighted’ to pick up four awards in the North West in Bloom competition held in Southport on the 1st November, and honoured to be nominated to represent the North West in the Britain in Bloom finals next … Continued

Record numbers help at the In Bloom Children’s Plant-Up. A record number of schools and children joined in this year’s Congleton in Bloom Children’s tubs plant-up in the poly tunnels in Congleton Park, which took on a stronger environmental theme using peat-free compost and re-using some plants from last year. Twenty-seven children and their helpers … Continued

Congleton is to have a Community ‘Tree of Light’ for the first time, this Christmas. The tree will be located on Lawton Street close to the war memorial and the lights will be switched on by the Mayor, Cllr Sally Ann Holland at 5pm on Saturday, 7th December. The tree of light is a popular … Continued

Congleton’s Annual Remembrance Parade, organised by the Congleton branch of The Royal British Legion with support from the Town Council, will take place on Sunday 10th November. You can support the parade as it marches from Booth Street taking in West Street, Antrobus Street, Mill Street, the pedestrian area, Market Square and Bank Street before … Continued

Congleton Town Council has declared a Climate Change Emergency and pledged to reduce its carbon footprint. Now Congleton Green, a collaborative group made up of a wide range of interested people and organisations, is reaching out to make changes across Congleton.  Find out some easy ways that you can play your part at a Green … Continued

Eighteen organisations have been awarded their Dementia Friendly accreditations of window stickers and certificates. The Dementia Friendly Congleton group held its first Business Awards at Congleton Town Hall on Tuesday 17th September 2019, where presentations were made by the Deputy Town Mayor, Councillor Denis Murphy, later joined by the Town Mayor, Councillor Sally Ann Holland. … Continued

Cheshire East Council is seeking local peoples views on the proposed traffic calming measures for Padgbury Lane, to be built ahead of the Link Road opening. The plans were on display at Quinta Primary School on Saturday 28th September and Monday 7th October. If you have any views on this project, you have until Sunday … Continued

Do you have something to celebrate ?Join the Congleton Town Hall Events and Parties Team on the 22nd of September for the annual Wedding and Party Fayre. The team are extremely excited to announce that 7th Heaven Bridal will be joining them again, along with a whole range of other trusted suppliers. Put the date … Continued

The chemical pump at Congleton Paddling Pool has been fixed and the Paddling Pool is now open as usual (29th August), weather permitting, 10am-6pm.