Borough of Congleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Borough of Congleton |
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 Shown within Cheshire |
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| Geography | |
| Status | Non-metropolitan district |
| HQ | Westfields, Sandbach |
| ONS code | 13UC |
| History | |
| Origin | Congleton Municipal Borough Alsager Urban District Middlewich Urban District Sandbach Urban District Congleton Rural District. |
| Created | 1 April 1974 |
| Abolished | 31 March 2009 |
| Succeeded by | Cheshire East |
The Borough of Congleton was a special area in Cheshire, England. It was like a local government area that helped manage things for the people living there. This borough included the towns of Alsager, Congleton, Middlewich, and Sandbach. It was part of the local government system, helping to run services and make decisions for its communities.
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What Was the Borough of Congleton?
The Borough of Congleton was a type of local government area called a non-metropolitan district. Think of it as a specific region with its own local council. This council was in charge of many things that affect daily life.
When Did It Start and End?
The Borough of Congleton started on 1 April 1974. It was created by combining several smaller local areas. These included the old Congleton Municipal Borough and urban districts like Alsager, Middlewich, and Sandbach. It also included the Congleton Rural District. The borough then ended on 31 March 2009. After that date, a new, larger council called Cheshire East took over its responsibilities.
Where Was Its Main Office?
The main office, or headquarters, for the Borough of Congleton was in Westfields, which is near the town of Sandbach. This was where the council meetings happened and where many of the borough's services were managed.
People and Beliefs in Congleton Borough
Understanding the people who live in an area is important. One way to do this is by looking at different beliefs. Here's a look at the different religions people followed in the Borough of Congleton:
- Christian: 81.46%
- Muslim: 0.17%
- Buddhist: 0.12%
- Hindu: 0.11%
- Jewish: 0.06%
- Sikh: 0.04%
- Other religions: 0.16%
- No religion: 11.46%
- Religion not stated: 6.43%
This information helps us understand the diverse community that lived in the Borough of Congleton.
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Chairmen of Congleton Rural District Council (1894-1974)
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