News in Sandbach

A speed prevention measure is set to be installed on a busy commuter road in between Sandbach and Congleton following to funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane.

The grant, from the commissioner's Community Police Fund, will be used to purchase a Speed Indication Device (SID) to be used in Arclid on the A50 and A534 roads.

More than four in 10 adults in Cheshire and Merseyside have now had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, NHS England data reveals.

The data, which runs to February 28, shows that 852,040 first doses have been delivered in the region — out of a population of 2,040,921 — representing 42 per cent of the population.

Over 90 per cent of children across Cheshire East have received offers to attend their first choice of secondary school.

Parents across the borough have received offers of secondary school places from Cheshire East Council this week for children starting in September 2021.

Cheshire Police officers have issued more than 300 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to local motorists for using their mobile phone behind the wheel.

During February, the force's officers took part in enforcement and educational activity in support of the National Police Chief Council's country-wide campaign.

Cheshire East's political leaders have clashed over the Chancellor's budget — and what was not included.

Earlier today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his spending plans and post-Covid recovery blueprint for the UK on Wednesday (March 3).

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today revealed his budget in the House of Commons.

The budget aims to provide support during what will hopefully be the final stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Sandbach town councillor has launched a new political party just days after facing calls to resign.

Cllr David Jack announced the creation of the Cheshire Action Party's (CAP) this week, which has appointed 20 "lead campaigners".

Local team sports have been off for much of the past year with Covid-19 restrictions, but some Sandbach rugby club players have been kept busy off the field with their own mini baby boom.

Over the course of the pandemic, seven babies have been born to members of the club's senior section, including two cousins just weeks apart.

Sandbach library is set to benefit from a share of a £10,000 government grant aimed at combatting social isolation amongst the town's readers.

The grant awarded to Cheshire East Council will fund library staff across the borough to be on hand to contact anyone who wants to discuss their favourite books or authors.

A Sandbach care home has scored top marks in reviews from residents and their families.

Elworth Grange residential and dementia care home, on Booth Lane, has been voted 10 out of 10 on care home review website, carehome.co.uk.