Sandbach Partnership is an exciting community led initiative to identify and support solutions to the needs of Sandbach and its surrounding rural parishes. We aim to secure a vibrant and more inclusive future for Sandbach and the surrounding parishes by:
- involving the community
- developing local projects
- researching local needs
- sourcing new funding
Our goal is to realise the Vision of local people set out in the current Sandbach Action Plan, by creating a vibrant and inclusive market town providing convenient access to retail and professional services, training and jobs, leisure and cultural opportunities. We will achieve this by working to create a ‘can do’ atmosphere to ensure the successful and smooth implementation of projects aimed at:
Social and Community
- improving facilities for young people
- enhancing the range of cultural activities
- encouraging communications between the town and rural hinterland
- encouraging an inclusive community full of civic pride
- creating better facilities for community events
Economy
- promoting Sandbach as a shopping destination and tourist attraction
- supporting diversification opportunities within the surrounding rural parishes
- increasing support for local businesses
- stimulating job creation and learning opportunities
Environment
- raising design quality and strengthening the town’s unique identity
- creating good waste management strategy for the town
- improving countryside access and conservation
- enhancing outdoor space provision and upgrade play areas
- transport and accessibility
- addressing traffic management issues
- improving public transport and public transport infrastructure
- improving directional signage and information to visitors
- creating safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists
Sandbach Partnership is a partnership of local residents, business, voluntary and community groups and local and regional statutory bodies. Membership is open to anyone living, working, and learning, in the Sandbach area.
