Hello fellow resident! My name is James Pratt, I live in Crewe, St Barnabas ward and I’m a local councillor for our area.
From Minshull New Road, to Underwood Lane, West Street to Wheelman Road, Badger Avenue, Frank Webb, Rolls Avenue, Chassagne Square, Kettell to McNeill Avenue and all roads and communities in between – we are all Crewe St Barnabas.
I am your councillor, who also lives in your area. I’m working for local residents to tackle issues such as potholes, litter, fly tipping, parking problems, street lighting, and anti social behaviour to keep making our area better. Please let me know about the issues you’d like me to work on or report them online.
Read my latest news updates or check my recent facebook posts to find out what I’m up to!
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I wrote to every household in the area and delivered residents surveys to to find what issues you’d like to see tackled in our community. You can still complete this survey online if you have not already. |
If you would like to contact me about any local issue please do get in touch.
Thank you for your support!
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Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
PICNIC IN THE PARK RETURNS TO CREWE FOR 2025!
Crewe Town Council is delighted to announce that Picnic in the Park is back this summer – a free, family-friendly music festival in the heart of Crewe.
Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Time: 12pm - 6pm
Location: Queens Park, Crewe, CW2 7SE
After the huge success of last year’s event, the festival will once again bring a brilliant line-up of local bands to Queens Park, thanks to the ongoing support of the Friends of Queens Park, Crewe.
The 2025 line-up includes:
Crewe Brass – 12pm - 12.30pm (by the Taste for Life Café)
A renowned 4th section brass band kicking off the afternoon.
Shakermaker – 12.30pm - 1.30pm (Main Stage)
A high-energy band covering rock, pop, and indie classics.
Acrylic – 2pm - 3pm (Main Stage)
Local five-piece indie cover band returning after a popular 2024 set.
Vavoom – 3.30pm - 4.30pm (Main Stage)
A powerhouse three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band with vintage vibes.
Teal Band – 5pm - 6pm (Main Stage)
A modern event band inspired by icons of pop, soul and Motown.
Families are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and food – or enjoy refreshments available throughout the day.
A huge thank you goes to the Friends of Queens Park for their continued support in making this event possible.
More info:
www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/picnic-in-the-park/
Facebook event link: fb.me/e/2FZZZwec9
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚫 GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP! 🎨
A big thank you to LilaConnect for acting quickly after I raised concerns about graffiti on their street cabinets around our area. They’ve done a cracking job tidying them up — they’re looking so much better now! 👏
Here’s a before and after from one of the cabinets on Frank Webb Avenue. The difference is clear to see! 🧽✨
Graffiti doesn’t just look scruffy — it can contribute to a sense of neglect and antisocial behaviour. Keeping our neighbourhood clean and cared-for makes a real difference to how safe and welcoming it feels. 💛
I’m still chasing Openreach to clean up the BT cabinets — and I’ll keep pressing them until it’s sorted.
📍 If you spot graffiti or any local issue, report it here:
👉 www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Let’s keep Crewe looking its best! 🌟
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
♻️ MORE FLY-TIPPING REPORTED AND CLEAN-UPS REQUESTED ♻️
I’ve been out and about in our area again and have reported several incidents of fly-tipping on Bowen Cooke Avenue, Darlington Avenue, and Frank Webb Avenue. Clean-ups have been requested to get these areas sorted.
🚮 A reminder: household waste should be taken to the Household Waste & Recycling Centre on Pyms Lane – not left on our streets.
⚠️ Fly-tipping is illegal – and you could face a fixed penalty fine or prosecution if caught. Please dispose of waste responsibly.
🕓 Opening times for the Pyms Lane centre:
October to March: 8.30am – 4pm
April to September:
Monday–Friday: 8.30am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8.30am – 5pm
📆 Please note: If you're planning to visit on a weekend or bank holiday, you’ll need to book a slot in advance.
🔗 Full details here:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/using-household-waste-recycling-centres/using-household-waste-recycling-centres.aspx
💬 Let’s work together to keep our community clean, safe – and fly-tip free!
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
✅ FLOWERS LANE ZEBRA CROSSING – WORK COMPLETE! ✅
You might remember my earlier post this month about the faded zebra crossing on Flowers Lane near Gordon Geddes Way. Many local residents - especially those walking to and from Leighton Hospital including staff from Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - raised concerns about how hard it was to see, and I completely agreed that it needed urgent attention.
I’m really pleased to confirm that the lining renewal works have now been completed! 🎉 Fresh, clear markings are now in place, making the crossing much more visible and safer for everyone using it.
Thanks again to everyone who flagged this up with me – and to Cheshire East Highways for getting it sorted. If you spot something else that needs attention, please do get in touch or report it online. 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Let’s keep pushing for safer, better streets across Crewe! 🛣️🚶♀️🚸
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
STEP INTO HEALTH: WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK AT LEIGHTON ACADEMY
Next week, Leighton Academy is taking part in ‘Walk to School Week’ – an exciting opportunity for pupils and families to enjoy the many benefits of walking. Walking to school boosts physical health, improves focus in the classroom, and helps reduce traffic and pollution around the school gates.
Take a look at the poster for more details and get ready to step into a healthier, greener school run!
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚨 POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER MEETING – HAVE YOUR SAY! 📢
Last month, I had a productive walkabout in St Barnabas with Crewe Policing Inspector Jones, speaking with residents and discussing key local issues.
Next month, I’ll be meeting with Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner right here in Crewe St Barnabas to raise your concerns and push for stronger support for our community at a county level.
But before I meet with the PCC, I want to hear from YOU!
✅ What are your top concerns about policing and community safety?
✅ What would you like me to raise on your behalf?
📢 Please use the link below to share your feedback 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/pcc-meeting-have-your-say/
Together, we can make St Barnabas a safer, better place to live. 💪
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚗 MINSHULL NEW ROAD - BUMP BUMP!! 🕳️
Yesterday, I drove down Minshull New Road and hit what felt like quite a bad pothole!
Today, I took a break from the usual councillor work to enjoy a sunny walk up there - and sure enough, I found a large pothole near the drain gulley near Farmleigh Drive. I’ve reported it to Highways, along with a solidly blocked gulley a bit further along the road.
Fed up with potholes? Me too! 🚧 Help support me as I work to get our roads sorted – every report and bit of support makes a difference. 💪
💻 If you spot an issue like this, it’s quick and easy to report it online:
👉 www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Let’s keep Crewe’s roads safe and sorted! 👷♂️🛣️