News in Sandbach

Cheshire East is forecasting a £2.2m overspend at the end of the financial year – that's 0.7 per cent of the budget.

A report to the corporate policy committee stated: "With robust action it is expected that the out turn position will return in line with budget by the end of the year.

People on low incomes and those receiving benefits in Cheshire East could receive more help paying their council tax next year.

At present people in receipt of benefits such as Jobseeker's allowance or income support get 75 per cent of their council tax paid under the council tax support scheme.

Hundreds of people gathered at Sandbach's annual Tree of Light for the ceremony at Sandbach Cemetery.

A cold evening didn't deter people from turning out to remember their loved ones and take part in a moving service organised by Sandbach Partnership with Orbitas.

Cheshire Police have launched a crackdown on criminals intent on stealing from houses in eastern Cheshire.

And they have issued a number of tips to help householders deter would-be thieves and make their property more secure.

A record fair, top-class rugby and football and the town's historic church filled with the sound of a Fairport Convention member and his band …. what a fantastic weekend ahead.

And the fun starts tomorrow (Friday) when our wonderful town will be lit up and looking pretty for the late-night shopping event.

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Cheshire East Council has revealed that town centre vitality plans are being done for the borough's nine key service centres including Sandbach and Alsager.

But it has also been revealed that some town centres are never likely to secure government funding as deprivation is a key factor for securing funding.

Police are appealing for information from members of the public following a burglary in Holmes Chapel near Sandbach.

The kitchen window of a property on Danefield Road was smashed and the property was entered and various items of jewellery were stolen.

Sandbach Rugby Union Club are in the fast lane again – thanks to Crewe-based Jaguar dealership, Swansway Jaguar Crewe, and sister dealership Crewe Audi

The motor dealerships have extended their sponsorship of Sandbach Rugby Union Club by committing to sponsor the Midland Premier League team for a fifth consecutive year.

Final preparations are underway for a sparkling event at Sandbach Cemetery tomorrow (Thursday).

Sandbach's Tree of Light ceremony takes place at 5 pm when people of all ages are coming together to remember their loved ones at this special time of year.