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The Repair Shop On The Road – looking for meaningful community items

They are searching for items that represent a shared local story, objects that hold significance not just for an individual, but for a wider community. These might include historic items linked to your town or parish, pieces from village halls, theatres or sports clubs, or objects tied to local industries, traditions or heritage. They are particularly keen to hear about items that have been widely recognised or used within the community, carry stories across generations, and are now in need of specialist repair to bring them back to life. If your community has an item that fits this brief, they’d love to hear from you. Please email: repair@ricochet.co.uk (Include a brief description, photos, and why the item matters to your community)

West Cheshire Town and Parish Council Conference 2026

The date has now been confirmed as Wednesday 17th June and the conference will take place from 4pm to 6.30pm at Hartford Golf Club in Northwich. All West Cheshire councils have been sent invitations to the conference, and must RSVP the ChALC Team if they wish to attend.

ChALC Membership and Annual Meeting Motions

Invoices and member agreement forms have now been sent out for financial year 2026-2027. Clerks and Councils are asked to make prompt payment of your affiliation fee, which helps ChALC with managing our finances.

ChALC members are also reminded that they are now able to submit motions for consideration at this year's Annual Meeting in October. Guidance and the motion submission form are on the webpage HERE . The deadline for submission is Friday 10th July 2026 and members must have paid their affiliation fee no later than 1st July to be eligible to submit.

Martyn's Law (Terrorism Protection of Premises Act)

Martyn's Law legally commences from April 2027. The Home Office has made a number of products available for councils and others to use to help you to prepare to protect.