Sandbach Town Council

The Council was formed in 1974 in the then local government reorganisation as a successor to the Sandbach Urban District Council.

Council meetings are held regularly.  Meetings are open to the press and public with a period set for questions from the public. Planning and Finance Committee meetings are also open to the press and public and are usually held on weekday evenings. The main purpose of the Planning Committee is to make observations on local planning applications and that of the Finance Committee to make grants according to need to a variety of local groups and organisations. The Clerk of the Council is employed part time and is the sole employee.

The Town Council comprising 18 members, meets on weekday evenings in the Council Chambers at the Sandbach Literary Institution, Hightown, Sandbach. 

The press and public are welcome to attend.

There are three main Committees viz. Projects, Finance and Planning, each comprising 10 members plus the Chairman of the Council.  They also meet in the Council Chamber at the Sandbach Literary Institution. 
 

The Projects is the engine for beneficial change and helps deliver the Council's Vision for Sandbach.
 

The operation of the council is governed by Financial Regulations. The Finance Committee is able to make grants to local organisations where it is for the benefit of the people of Sandbach.  The Council can also make a contribution to Borough and County projects to ensure that they go ahead on a reasonable timescale. The Council spends public money and therefore is closely regulated.  It is audited annually and must make an Annual Report.
 

The Planning Committee has the right to see and comment on all local plans but it has no executive power.
 

Sandbach is divided into three wards, North, East and West each with six members.  Councillors are elected for a term of four years and elections are normally held every four years.  The last election was on 1 May 2007.
 

The procedure at meetings is governed by Standing Orders.  During 2003 legislation was introduced formalising the code of conduct that members of the Council must follow.  On the 20th September, 2007 the council adopted a new model code of conduct as recommended and administered by the Standards Board for England.
 

The Council considers applications for funding from local organisations.  If you would like to apply for a grant, an application form can be downloaded by clicking the link below.Grant Application Form