Eight shops shut down following the issuing of closure orders in Cheshire East

Officers from the Eastern Problem-Solving Team have closed down shops in Congleton, Alsager, Sandbach and Macclesfield after successfully applying for a number of closure orders.

On Thursday 5th November, officers from the Eastern Problem-Solving Team were grated seven closure orders for shops in the east of Cheshire.

The orders were granted after officers were submitted evidence to the court following concerns that illicit tobacco products were being sold within the retailers.

The orders were then enforced at the following premises, which will now remain closed until February 2027:

• Swan Bank Mini Market, Swan bank, Congleton
• The Vape Club, lawton Road, Alsager
• Sandbach Mini market, Bradwall Road, Sandbach
• Marvel Corner Shop, Congleton Road, Sandbach
• Euro Plus, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield
• Yum Yums, Chestergate, Macclesfield
• Express Mini Market, Mill Street, Macclesfield

On Tuesday 10th November, a closure order already in place at the Victoria Mart on Queen Victoria Street, Macclesfield, was extended until February 2027.

Anyone who enters any of the properties whilst they remain closed could face a hefty fine or even a prison sentence.

Police Constable Helen Weeks, of the Eastern Problem-Solving Team, said:

“I hope that the action of closing seven retailers involved in criminal activity, and keeping an eighth closed for even longer, sends a clear message to those involved in any form of criminality that their actions will not be tolerated in the east of Cheshire.

“I also hope that it reassures residents that police do listen to their concerns and will always take action when they come to us with any concerns.

“With that said, we cannot act without your vital information. So if you are aware of any criminality taking place in your area, let us know and we will take it from there.”