Sandbach has forged new links with Cheshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer - thanks a a new initiative.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire was invited for a tour of the town and parks and to discuss a range of policing and community issues.

Mr Dwyer also discussed a range of policing and community issues and the extensions of CCTV, pub watch radio systems and retail crime prevention initiatives. He also visited the Sandbach Partnership to discuss community and youth engagement projects as well as funding options.

The commissioner and Cllr Jack were also joined by fellow Sandbach ward councillor, Steve Kirkham and Cheshire East Town ward councillor, Mike Benson alongside the towns beat PCSO, Spike Elliot.

Cllr Jack said: "The commissioner was well versed and very much up to date with the issues we face in Sandbach.

"Working together we can bring more initiatives and projects to the town to make it even safer and more open for everyone.

"This is about actual tangible real work to make us all safer and the community feel more welcome than it already is.

Cllr Steve Kirkham said: "We had an excellent series of meetings today with John Dwyer, his team and local people regarding the Sandbach Park CCTV proposal, Pub Watch and Retail Radios and The Sandbach Partnership.

"John is clearly well versed in the issues that towns like Sandbach face and made many incisive comments regarding the proposals. Hopefully we have convinced him to include these Sandbach projects in his matched funding commitment."

Cllr Mike Benson added: "I was delighted to meet Police and Crime Commissioner. One of the locations was Sandbach Park, where I have been working with residents, Fiona Bruce MP, Cheshire East Council and ANSA, to tackle anti-social behaviour there.

"Plans include an extension to the CCTV coverage and I was very pleased that Mr Dwyer is so supportive of our efforts. The support of the PCC working with our local police in taking forward crime prevention and enforcement measures in Sandbach will be welcomed by local residents and businesses."