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!
Please follow and share my Facebook and Instagram pages, or sign up for my Email Newsletter so I can keep you up to date on local issues.
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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!
What did we achieve in 2024? A look back at the year…
And here’s what I’ve been up to recently…
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
📢 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2025 EDITION! 📰
I’m pleased to share the latest edition of the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter with you! This month’s highlights include:
🔹 Romance fraud & scams – How to spot the warning signs and stay safe.
🔹 Home security – SimpliSafe explains why Professional Monitoring is essential.
🔹 Scam calls – Phonely shares tips on how to prevent unwanted calls.
Read or download online here:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/neighbourhood-watch-february-2025-newsletter/
Stay informed and stay safe! 👀💛 #NeighbourhoodWatch #CommunitySafety #ScamAwareness
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚨 FLY TIPPING REPORTED – HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CLEAN! 🚨
These items were dumped on the pavement outside a property – this is fly-tipping and it’s unacceptable!
❌ Fly-tipped waste is more than just an eyesore – it can be hazardous, attracting vermin, blocking pavements, and polluting our environment. It makes our community look untidy and neglected.
✅ If you have unwanted items, dispose of them properly at the Crewe Household & Recycling Centre (Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PJ).
🕒 Opening Hours:
🗓 Oct–Mar: 8:30am – 4:00pm
🗓 Apr–Sep: 8:30am – 6:00pm
💡 If you’re waiting for a collection, keep items within your property boundary to avoid causing obstructions or encouraging others to dump rubbish.
📢 See fly-tipping? Report it via the FixMyStreet app or call 0300 123 5011. Reporting helps remove waste quicker and discourages further dumping.
Find out more about waste disposal options here: 🔗 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/using-household-waste-recycling-centres/using-household-waste-recycling-centres.aspx
Let’s work together to protect our environment and keep our streets looking their best! 💚♻️ #FlyTipping #KeepCreweClean
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚧 West Street Update – Hard-Fought Progress! 🚧
Anyone who follows my socials will know that I have been relentlessly pushing for improvements to the road and pavements on West Street. I have repeatedly raised this issue, highlighting the poor condition of the carriageway and footpaths, and demanding action.
After persistent lobbying and constant pressure, I’m pleased to confirm that the carriageway near St Barnabas Church has now been prioritised for patching this summer. On top of that, the footway has been added to a future rolling programme for resurfacing – though we are still waiting on funding.
Let’s be clear – this is not the full resurfacing I have been demanding, and I won’t stop here. I have already gone back to Highways to push for more substantial works and will keep the pressure on until we see real improvements.
📢 Keep reporting issues! If you spot potholes or road defects, please help strengthen our case by reporting them via:
📍 FixMyStreet app
💻 Online at www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
📞 Call Highways at 0300 123 5020
I’ll keep fighting for West Street – and I won’t let this drop! 💪
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
LEIGHTON HOSPITAL - SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Would you like to use your experience to help shape the new Leighton Hospital?
Join a focus group session and share your thoughts.
💻 Online Group
📅 Wednesday 12th February
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
🏠 In-Person Group – YMCA Crewe
📅 Friday 14th February
⏰ 10:30am – 12:00noon
📍 YMCA Crewe, 189 Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EL
🏋️ In-Person Group – Lifestyle Centre
📅 Saturday 15th February
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 Crewe Lifestyle Centre, Moss Square, Crewe, CW1 2BB
Find out how to attend:
ryderarchitecture.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9t68phWPVqgJEjA
If you have any questions please contact the Healthier Futures team at engaginghealthierfutures@mcht.nhs.uk for more information.
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
THIS WEEKEND! CREWE ARTS TRAIL LAUNCH & MAKERS MARKET RETURNS ON SUNDAY🍰
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Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚧 REDWOOD DRIVE FOOTPATH CLOSURE – UPDATE 🚧
I know I’ve posted about this before, but as I’m still getting lots of questions from residents, I wanted to provide an update.
The section of footpath on Redwood Drive is not owned by Cheshire East but by Taylor Wimpey, who are responsible for its maintenance. Despite this, I’ve been working to find out what’s happening and pushing for the path to be reopened.
In 2023, a planning application was submitted to relocate the footpath due to subsidence towards the brook. However, this was later withdrawn due to "technical issues."
Following a recent safety inspection, the footpath was deemed unsafe and has been closed as a result.
I have raised residents’ concerns with Taylor Wimpey and their design contractor, and I’ve been advised that a new plan to replace the footpath is currently being drawn up. As soon as these plans are available, I will share them with residents.
I appreciate everyone’s patience and will continue to push for progress.