Acton Bridge (formerly Acton) is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. Located within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester on the River Weaver, it is near the Trent and Mersey Canal at approximately 53˚ 16′ N, 2˚ 36′ W. It has a population of 602,[1] increasing to 631 at the 2011 Census.[2] Acton Bridge is served by its own railway station, operated by London Northwestern.
| Acton Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Acton Swing Bridge | |
  Acton Bridge Location within Cheshire | |
| Population | 631 (2011) |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORTHWICH |
| Postcode district | CW8 |
| Dialling code | 01606 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Acton Bridge Parish Council[3] meets in the Parish Rooms. There is an active Community Association, and a number of other organisations exist within the village.
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References
edit- ^ Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Vale Royal Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2009-12-10
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ "Home Page". Acton Bridge Parish Council. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
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