Regeneration Working Group - Congleton Town Council

The following members sit on this Working Group:

Cllr Russell Chadwick– Chair
Cllr Robert Douglas– Vice Chair
Cllr David Brown
Cllr Suzy Firkin
Cllr Rob Moreton
Cllr Kay Wesley
David McGifford- CTC Chief Officer
Jackie MacArthur- CTC Communities and Marketing Manager and Deputy Chief Officer
Martha Hayes – CTC Marketing and Events Officer

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented challenge with very severe socio-economic consequences. Congleton Town Council has convened this Regeneration Working Group to co-ordinate a comprehensive strategy to help support our local business community. The strategy will combine short, medium and long-term initiatives, taking into account the views of our community whilst keeping in focus the historic nature of our town.

Objectives:

Short Term; Congleton Town Council’s website to provide useful links for businesses, such as UK Government, Grant Schemes etc.
Short Term; Development of a Business Advisory Group, working with local accountants, estate agents, financial and business experts.
Medium Term; Town Centre Appearance.
Medium Term; Lobby for investment to enable an increase in new start up business activity and ongoing business support funding within the town to improve business confidence.
Long Term; Development of Congleton Town Centre to include an integrated approach to residential and commercial activity to enable Congleton residents to enjoy leisure activities in conjunction with local business goals.

Partners: This group collaborates with the following: