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£1 million boost to revitalise Congleton

Congleton is to get a £1 million boost to revitalise the town centre – thanks to a grant from Cheshire East Council.

This investment is in addition to the creation of a new upgraded leisure centre and the proposed new link road.

Beginning early next year, Cheshire East and Congleton Town councils will look to begin to improve the pedestrianised areas of High Street, Bridge Street, Duke Street and Little Street, as well as create a community square at the junction of High Street and Market Street.

These improvements between High Street and the pedestrianised zone will create a high-quality, multi-use space for occasional markets, festivals and other street activities.

The scheme will be part of a plan to re-establish Congleton as an attractive location to live, work, shop, visit and do business.

Deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and Cabinet member Councillor David Brown said: “The Council is keen to deliver these projects as soon as possible as a way of facilitating and promoting further developments within the town.

“This project will act as a catalyst for further change and investment alongside a new upgraded leisure centre.

“It is another example of this Council putting residents first.”

Leader of Congleton Town Council, Cllr Bob Edwards, added: “This is fantastic news for Congleton town centre.

“We look forward to working with Cheshire East on revitalising the town centre and will be sharing information with businesses and residents as soon as possible.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sophia Taha .