Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Contact: David McGifford, Chief Officer
Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk
The following members sit on the Community Committee:
Ex Officio Members:Councillor Suzy Firkin (Mayor), Councillor Robert Douglas (Deputy Mayor)
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1. Apologies for Absence
Members are reminded of the necessity to give apologies in advance of the meeting and to give reasons for absence.
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings (enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Community Committee held on 16th April 2026 as a correct record.
3. Declarations of Interest
Members are requested to declare both “pecuniary” and “non-pecuniary” interests as early in the meeting as they become known.
4. Questions from Members of the Public
There will be 15 minutes at each meeting to receive any questions from Members of the Public, either verbally at the meeting, including those which have been received in writing 7 days before the meeting.
5. Urgent Items
Members may raise urgent items related to this Committee, but no discussion or decisions may be taken at the meeting.
6. Cheshire Police (Verbal update)
To receive and consider a verbal report from Cheshire Police on Policing matters affecting Congleton.
7. Community Safety Working Group
To receive the minutes of the Community Safety Working Group meeting held on the 28th May 2026 and receive a short update from the Chair.
8. Star Wars Celebration Day 2027 (Enclosed)
To receive a short presentation on holding a Star Wars Celebration Day around 4th May in 2027.
9. Congleton Gymnastics Club (Enclosed)
To discuss a dedicated Gymnastics club for Congleton.
10. Communications Update (Enclosed)
To receive and note a report from the Town Council’s Communications and Marketing Officer, Debbie Coxon, highlighting the Town Council’s Communications activities from 9th April 2026 to 10th June 2026.
11. Food and Drink Festival 2026 Report (Enclosed)
To note a report from Events Manager Rachel McCarthy on the Food and Drink Festival 2026, which took place on Sunday, 7th June.
12. Free Bus Days (Enclosed)
To receive and note the report for 4 free bus days for Congleton subsidised by Cheshire East Council.
13. Mayor's Civic Awards Results for 2026 (Enclosed)
To note the award recipients for the Mayor's Civic Awards 2026.
