Current Activities
The following paragraphs outline the main activities concerning the Parish Council at the present time. As discussion develops, a separate page for each topic will be created which will contain further information such as contacts, Council recommendations, current progress etc.
Dane Valley Improvements
Two areas of land along the south side of the Dane Valley were dedicated by developers to Congleton Borough Council in the 1970's. These are areas of natural beauty and have been available to walkers since that time. Maintenance has been limited and some of the paths have deteriorated over the years. The Parish Council is keen to improve access and maximise use without detracting from the natural appearance of the area.
Parking in the Village
Over the last few years, it has become increasingly apparent that car parking within the village is becoming more difficult. On occasions this has led to frustration and sometimes, illegal and dangerous parking. Future housing or commercial developments are unlikely to improve this situation.
The Parish Council intend to stimulate discussions with all parties to try and reach an arrangement to maximise the use of the parking available in the village.
Traffic Through The Village
Over the last few years, traffic in the village has reached levels of both inconvenience and danger for the users of the village centre. As there is every reason to believe traffic levels will increase in the future, the Parish Council believe action must be taken to preserve the character of the village. We intend to explore in depth a number of options; removing heavy vehicles from the village centre, pedestrianising the village centre or only allowing one way traffic through the centre.