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. Acton Bridge is served by its own railway station, though the service from it is currently limited.
Acton Bridge Parish Council meets in the Parish Rooms, generally at 19:30 on the first Monday of the month. There is an active Community Association, and a number of other organisations exist within the village. An unofficial website is at actonbridge.org.
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