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Welcome to Brereton

Brereton is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Cheshire East


Brereton is a rural community in the heart of Cheshire East, home to just over 1000 residents. Brereton Parish is made up of several smaller communities, these are: Brereton Green, Brereton Park, Brereton Heath, Bagmere, Bluebell Green, Brindley Green, Brownedge, Hazelshawe, Illidge Green, Medhurst Green, Sandlow Green and Smethwick. Whilst Brereton is predominately a farming community and has limited facilities, it is in easy reach of its bordering historic market towns of Sandbach, Congleton and Holmes Chapel.

To this day, Brereton remains a vibrant, proactive community in which its resident’s love to live. It is home to an unique nature reserve, the much loved St. Oswald’s Church, The Bears Head pub (which dates back to 1625) and an abundance of peaceful walks.

Contact Information

Opening times
10:00 to 16:00
Tuesday and Friday

Forthcoming Meetings

News

Planning

Neighbourhood Plan Review 2026

Brereton Parish Council has decided to undertake amendments and revisions to the Neighbourhood Plan in order to ensure remains relevant, effective and compliant with adopted local and national planning policy.

Planning

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Community Update

Community news

Society

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  • Past Council Meetings

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  • Finance

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  • Governance & Policies

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  • Services

    Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.

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People

Council and Staff Figures

Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate 1083
Unitary Authority Cheshire East
Region Parish Stats
Country England
Postcode District Parish Stats
Dialling Code 01477
Police Force Parish Stats
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