Hello fellow residents! I’m James Pratt, your local councillor for Crewe St Barnabas. I live right here in the heart of our St Barnabas community, in the West End of Crewe.
I’m proud to represent our area on both Cheshire East Council and Crewe Town Council, working to make sure your voice is heard and local priorities are delivered across Crewe & Nantwich.
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’m your local councillor – and a fellow resident of our community. I’m working hard to tackle the everyday issues that matter, including potholes, litter, fly-tipping, parking problems, street lighting and anti-social behaviour.
If there’s something you’d like me to look into, please get in touch – or you can report issues online.
Read my latest news updates or check my recent facebook posts to find out what I’m up to!
Please follow and share my Facebook and Instagram and TikTok accounts, or sign up for my Email Newsletter so I can keep you up to date on local issues.
You can also take a look at my video looking back at some of our achievements in 2024!
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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!
Here’s what I’ve been up to recently…
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
LEAF CLEARING UNDERWAY TODAY!
A big thank you to the Crewe Town Council Rangers who have been working with the Cheshire East street cleansing team to clear leaves along Frank Webb Avenue and Kettell Avenue today. I recently raised issue this and it’s great to see the teams getting stuck in this morning. It’s a huge job and their hard work is really appreciated.
As mentioned in a previous post, I met with highways earlier this year about the long standing tree issues in this area. We are exploring what can be done. Although there is no dedicated budget for this work, I am still pushing forward to find solutions!
If you are affected by highways trees damaging your property, please complete my Tree Survey
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/crewe-st-barnabas-tree-survey-have-your-say/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
ARMED FORCES & VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB
It was a pleasure to catch up with Ian Warrander RE after the recent Remembrance Sunday service in Crewe. Ian organises the Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, and I have been honoured to be invited many times.
I always enjoy meeting the members and learning more about the club from Ian. It is a friendly group of serving personnel and veterans who meet each week at The Four Eagles on Dunwoody Way to chat with like-minded people. New members who serve or have served are warmly welcomed every Saturday at 10am.
A big thank you to Cllr Allen Gage for helping to spread the word around Willaston and Rope also.
Find out more: www.facebook.com/groups/afvbc.crewe/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
CREWE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Join us on Saturday 29 November for a free festive celebration in Crewe town centre from 2pm to 7pm, with the switch on at 7pm.
More details 👇
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
POTHOLE PATROL IN ST BARNABAS!
I’ve been out and about across our area keeping an eye on our roads – it’s pothole patrol time!
As the colder months approach, it’s more important than ever to keep on top of repairs. I’m pushing to fix as many roads as I can in St Barnabas, including the recent works on Underwood Lane but inevitably some potholes will appear in winter as the roads freeze.
Here’s one pothole I’ve already reported. Have you spotted one near you? Make sure to report it online so it can be fixed.
Report issues here 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
ROADWORKS ALERT - MINSHULL NEW ROAD
Heads up for some roadworks on Minshull New Road by the small bridge over Leighton Brook (opposite Meadowbrook Cemetery just past Mayfield Mews), for this Friday 21st November.
They are showing as scheduled for between 9.30am and 2.30pm
Please allow a few minutes more for your journey!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
Feeling very grateful today. I was honoured to receive an award presented by Superintendent Andrew Blizzard for making a difference in our community, and as the only councillor to receive one, it really means a lot to me.
This recognition really isn’t just about me though, It reflects the hard work, support and kindness of so many people and organisations I’m fortunate to work alongside in Crewe, as well as the amazing community I represent. I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to serve, and this gives me even more motivation to keep doing my best.
Thank you to everyone I work with to help make Crewe St Barnabas a better place to live. ❤️
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL 2025
The Start Well at The Wishing Well team is inviting the community to support this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal. They are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children aged 0 to 16, helping to bring some festive magic to families who need it most.
Could you donate a toy or become a drop off collection point?
Every gift and every new collection point makes a real difference. If you can help, they would love to hear from you. 🎄💫❤️