The Congleton Partnership’s annual meeting took place recently, please download the full meeting minutes HERE.
| Overview 2015/16.
Steve gave a brief overview of projects that had taken place / were still active across all of the subgroups. This was not an exhaustive list but a sample/range of the activities The Partnership is involved in.
Neighbourhood Plan Get Involved Directory Back to Back Gardens Art Workshops Apple Juice / Cider Established Senior Forum/ Senior Health Fayrer Eco Schools (13 green flags) Hydro Scheme (Havannah) SLIC courses Cenotaph Restoration St Johns’ Community Ctr Cycleway Signage/Play Area Signage Congleton Learning Centre Commenting Team / Planning / Developers MMW Memorial Projects Heritage Trail Scoping Exercise Moody St Green Area Town Centre Destination Signage
He highlighted 4 major projects:- Antrobus St Gardens. (Soon to be Margaret’s Place) A joint partnership project between The Partnership, Cheshire East, Readesmoor Practice and Congleton Town Council. This has undergone a major transformation with improved public access, pieces of artwork and fitness equipment and both hard and soft landscaping. The Gardens were officially open Oct 2016 and drew high praise form the In Bloom judges this summer. They are in the process of being renamed as Margaret’s Place as a tribute to our past Chair and founder Margaret Williamson.
Mountbatten Way – Greening (phase 1). As part of our In Bloom effort and improving the approach to the town along Mountbatten Way , 5 Trees(Rowan Gold) /Tubs were sited as a pilot project, with a view to something similar being carried out on the stretch from the traffic lights through to Park Lane (phase 2)
River Dane Walkway. This is the final piece of the jigsaw that then completes the whole length of the River Dane from Dane St through to Eaton Bank Industrial Estate. The section from the Town Bridge has had tree work, refurbished / repainted railings and a handrail sited down the steps. Completed late 2105.
Community Orchard – Astbury Mere/ Mereside Ave. Working with CEBC Rangers Service / In Bloom Team the Orchard has be refurbished with a new Apple Core Carving, new steps, extra planting and new directional signage. Again drew great praise from the In Bloom judges.
Closed the AGM by reminding everyone that bringing in new volunteers remains a key challenge. He talked about the new Partnership dedicated website and the need for all subgroups to play their part in updating information on a regular basis to help improve public awareness of The Partnership.
Succession planning was highlighted, in particularly in Steve’s case as he felt that whilst he would still be involved with The Partnership in some form another, he had served his time as Chair (5 years) and would be working on recruiting a new Chair for 2017/18.
Steve remarked on the importance of continuing to deliver projects and support of community activities that benefit Congleton |
Contact the Partnership is you are interested in becoming involved!
