The
surrounding countryside is mainly attractive dairy farmland and hence it is no
surprise that Sandbach has grown rapidly in recent years as a dormitory town for
the adjacent conurbations of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Potteries.
The Trent and Mersey canal passes through the Town bringing numerous tourists in the summer.
Foden’s Brass Band will headline a free afternoon of musical entertainment which will take place on Sunday 12 September from 12 noon until 8.30pm on Sandbach’s historic market square. There will be entertainment to suit all tastes and ages, a full programme can be found by following this
[link].
In addition to the musical entertainment, there will be free face-painting and a circus skills workshop. To add to the café atmosphere, satisfying food and beverages will be served by local cafes, pubs and restaurants and afternoon tea will be available in the church hall, so grab your deck chair and enjoy the show.
There will be some fund raising activities and competitions, any proceeds generated through these activities will be put back into the town through the Mayor’s charities.
The Concert is being organised by Sandbach Town Council, working in partnership with the Sandbach Traders and Retailers, Sandbach Partnership and local community groups.
Developing a Town Plan for Sandbach
You can decide the future of Sandbach.
A Town Plan for the whole of the Sandbach Area is being formulated during
the coming months and you have the opportunity to decide what goes into it.
A public meeting will be held in the Town Hall on
Tuesday 20th July from
7:00 - 9:00 PM.
This is your chance to decide the future of Sandbach. Come and tell us what you think.
Sandbach Craft Fair
Sandbach Market Square will host a Craft Fair on
Saturday, 28th August - 10am to 3pm
Stalls will include goods that are hand made, crafted, painted or decorated
by local crafts people or are Fair Trade.
Children and Adults will be able to take part in a variety of craft activities throughout the day.
Live Music
Free Car Parking
If you would like to know more about securing a stall further information is available here.
Please click here to obtain a booking form
Summer Fun!
Indoors or outdoors, day or night there is something for everyone
to enjoy this
summer in Cheshire East.
CEC Summer Activities
Click on the link above for further details.
Farmers Markets
a regular feature in Sandbach
second Saturday of each calendar month
starting Saturday June 12th 2010
8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Sandbach Market Square
All Goods
Hand Made or Hand Crafted
Home Grown or Reared
Home Cooked,
Brewed, Smoked or Pickled
Traditional Victorian Children’s Games
Live Music
Free Car-Parking
plus an indoor Market every Saturday and Thursday
...find out more
***GRAND PRIZE DRAW***
Top Prize: £160 worth of Farmers' Market Products
Tickets just £1.00
For more information follow this link
News Highlights
16th- 18th April, 2010 - Sandbach Transport Festival
Sandbach Transport Festival this year was to held over two days. Truck Town Sandbach previous home of Foden Trucks and ERF Trucks once again hosted a great free family day out.
On Friday 16th April 2010 the festival the
British Open Champions brass band, Foden's, held a concert at Sandbach Boys School. Foden's Band also led the parade on the Sunday.
Read more...
April, 2010 - Sandbach Market Development Plan
Sandbach Town Council has worked closely with Cheshire East Council to produce an action plan for Sandbach's Historic Market in accord with one of the
Council's Vision statements.
Lead councillor for the Market Development Project, Cllr Patrick Darnes, said "It's pleasing to see that all the hard work, put in by Sandbach Town Council's project team, is being welcomed enthusiastically by Cheshire East Council. This has resulted in this excellent joint plan, which we expect to bring increased business for both the market traders and the shops". The plan includes Thursday events and a monthly Farmers Market on Saturdays, sited on the newly refurbished Market Square, also known locally as "the Cobbles". ...read more.
March, 2010 - Sandbach Park - Concept Designs
Sandbach Partnership and
Ryder Landscape Consultants Ltd have produced the first draft of the Concept Design for Sandbach Park. The designs are based on the views expressed by park users and local residents through the consultation exercises undertaken before Christmas. The designs include some exciting proposals relating to childrens play, youth facilities, adult recreation, environmental improvements, and visitor and event infrastructure.
These draft designs were exhibited at Sandbach Town Hall and at Sandbach Library with comment sheets available to collect people’s views. ...read more.
March, 2010 - Foden's Band - North West Area Champions
11 February, 2010 - STC to open Discussions with CEC?
The Town Council determined at its full its Meeting on the 11th February that it would open discussions with Cheshire East Council on the best way forward to deliver a holistic solution for car parking management in Sandbach and requesting that
the feasibility of delegation of such car parking management to STC be discussed. It is expected that detailed negotiations, on the feasibility of the devolution of car parking management to STC, will commence in March.
Click here for details.
February, 2010 - Sandbach Town Plan
Sandbach Town Council, working closely with Sandbach Partnership, has launched a project to develop a comprehensive Town Plan for the future development of the town toward 2020.
For details click here.
21 January, 2010 - Car Parking Charges Announcement
Press release..."Sandbach Town Council welcomes the recent press release, from CheshireEast Council, announcing that "changes to existing car parking charge proposals are being looked at" and that for Sandbach "no charges will be introduced at this time....."
Read more.
14 January, 2010 - Sandbach Park - The Public has its say....
The first stage of public consultation is underway and the response is excellent....
Read more.
December, 2009 - Sandbach Park Survey
A joint project is underway to enhance Sandbach Park. Ryder Consultants Ltd. have been appointed to undertake full public consultation and to develop a set of concept designs based on an understanding of local needs and desires.
This is a real consultation and your views count, so get involved using the questionnaire or drop in sessions.
For details
click here
Sunday 13th December, 2009 - Foden's Band Concert
An enjoyable concert was held at Sandbach School to recognise the Town Council's sponsorship of the band. The band played a selection of classics and supported several young soloist musicians from the Town. The raffle raised a total of £414 which was donated to the Chairman's Charity. To read more
click here
4 November, 2009- Car Parking Questions
Council lodges questions at next week's Cheshire-East Cabinet meeting, with respect to Car Parking Charges in Sandbach.
Read more.
25 September, 2009 - Complaint
Council gets a response to its formal complaint, lodged with Cheshire East on the 9th September.
Read more.
19 September, 2009, Saturday 10 am - Sandbach Today
The Sandbach Today event is run annually at the Sandbach Town Hall and is an exhibition of local organisations. Dance, Music and singing is performed by throughout the day by local groups. Admission is free.
The Sandbach Partnership, backed by Sandbach Town Council, also launches the Sandbach Park Enhancement Project at Sandbach Today.
View aerial photograph of Sandbach park.
25 August, 2009
Council submits its
formal response to CEC Car Parking Proposals. For the details please see the
Car Parking Charges page.
4 August, 2009 Recommendation to the Boundary Committee
In response to the consultation on the
Cheshire East electoral review Sandbach Town council has resolved that Sandbach will be best served if the Sandbach
parish is divided into four new wards (electoral divisions) each represented by a single
member on Cheshire East Borough Council. The Council considers that small Single member wards provide both focus for both the
member and the electorate and accountability – “I know my Councillor and my ward; I can
hold her/him responsible.” One councillor will represent approximately 3.500 electors, in
some 2,000 households: it will provide better opportunities for him/her to forge relationships.
In contrast we consider that in the case of Sandbach multi-member wards reduce the link
between members and communities they smooth out the diversity making the council less
representative.
See the full text of the response here.
29 July, 2009 - Car Park Charges - Public Consultation
As set out within the notice of proposals (
available via this link), Cheshire East Councils (CEC) statutory consultation period, which commenced on the 29th July, will run until 2nd September 2009.
Any representations in relation to the proposals must be made in writing setting out the grounds on which they are made. Any representations received will be considered by the Cabinet at a subsequent meeting.
11 July 2009 - Market Square Grand Opening
A wonderful day was had by all. Organisers say the extensive renovation has transformed the square into a vibrant heart of the town and community and will introduce a cafe culture.
Sandbach Partnership’s project co-ordinator Kerry Hall said: “Saturday’s opening was a great success. We were delighted with the turnout and it’s great to have so many people still milling around in Sandbach town centre at 6pm. The weather was brilliant and our aim now is to build on this success. We are putting together a calendar of events to ensure that the square is put to its full potential and is used as often as possible for local events and showcasing local talent.”
For more information please call Kerry Hall, Sandbach Project Coordinator on 01270 752124
July 2009 - Scrutiny questions Car Parking Decision
A decision by Cheshire East's Cabinet was called in by its
Scrutiny committee for detailed investigation on the 8th July. The committe then adviced Cabinet to follow its own strategy i.e. to take into account local economic needs. [
Details]
June 2009 - Car Parking Charges
The planned imposition of car parking charges by Cheshire East Council was considered by a dedicated working group of Sandbach councillors.
The resulting
Sandbach Town Council Car Park Strategy Report was sent to Cheshire East Council for consideration.[
Details]
September 2008 - Quality Status Acheived
After many months working on a submission for Quality Status, the Council was pleased to announce that it received recognition on 1 September 2008 when it was officially awarded 'Quality Town Council' status. In order to achieve Quality status, the Council had to produce evidence that it acts in an open and transparent manner, that it is accessible by members of the public, that it is democratic and that it operates within the law.
July 2008 - FairTrade Status Achieved
Sandbach won Fairtrade status in July 2008, joining 400 other towns and villages across Britain. Find our more about the
Town's excellent FairTrade work.
2008-2009 Newsletter & Website
One of the main areas that required attention was '
Communication'. In order to improve this, over the past year or so, the Council has
launched a
newsletter and continues to
focus on the quality of this website.
Regular Surgeries
As part of its drive for quality, the council now runs regular Councillor surgeries, these are held on
Saturday mornings at the Sandbach Literary Institution. These are informal and we always welcome your comments and views, good or bad. So please come along and discuss any local issues with your Town Councillors, there is no need for an appointment.
Town Vision
The population of Sandbach at the 2001 Census was 17,630. The population is increasing with new developments. To promote and encourage beneficial change, Sandbach Town Council is working closely with local and regional organisations to deliver its:
Vision for Sandbach
It has very efficient
communications being approximately half a mile from Junction 17 on the M6
motorway. It has its own railway
station on the Crewe to Manchester mainline, providing rapid access to Manchester
International airport. Crewe mainline station is only ten minutes away, making London under two hours away.
The Sandbach Today event