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
📢 CREWE TOWN COUNCIL NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION - OUT NOW 📰
Read it online here 👇www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2nd-CTC-newsletter-FINAL.pdf
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
♻️ RECYCLING - WHAT GOES IN YOUR SILVER BIN? ♻️
Wondering what you can recycle in your silver bin? Here’s a quick guide! ✅
You CAN recycle:
✔️ Tins, cans & clean foil
✔️ Glass bottles & jars
✔️ Flexible plastic bottles & containers
✔️ Cartons, paper & cardboard
✔️ Empty, non-hazardous aerosols
🔹 Make sure your recycling is clean, dry, and loose (not in a tied bag).
For more details, visit the ‘What waste goes where’ page on the Cheshire East
website. www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/bins/what-waste-goes-where.aspx
Let's keep our community green! 🌍💚
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
Street Sports is on tonight! ⚽🏀🎾 Join us 5-6pm at Leighton Brook Park (CW1 3NE) for free sports fun! Open to ages 8-16—just turn up! 🏆🔥 Hosted by Start Well at The Wishing Well & supported by Crewe Town Council
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
Yesterday we met with Katie from Guinness, and talked about how we could help local residents to be more confident on how to report different things to the right places. We feel that this would help local people to solve their problems quicker, as their concerns would go to the most appropriate team!
10 TIPS ON WHO TO CONTACT FOR HOUSING RELATED CONCERNS - THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP / POLICE
1. Noise complaints -
Police ❎
Guinness ✅ (Guinness can open a case for noise complaints, this can also be referred to www.gov.uk/report-noise-pollution-to-council. This is on a case by case basis.)
2. Drugs -
Police ✅ - You speak with your local Officer or you can also report anonymously using this link - orlo.uk/zI6sP
Guinness ✅ - You can speak with your Housing Officer.
(Both the Police and Guinness should be made aware if you believe there is drug use happening in a Guinness property. Please keep a log of times and dates that this is happening. Please include any details that can help us, for example vehicle registration plates, names, addresses. Do not put yourself at risk obtaining this information.)
3. Criminal damage -
Police ✅ (Call 101 to report or 999 always in an emergency.)
Guinness ✅ (Yes Guinness need to know if this is caused by someone who is not a tenant.)
4. ASB (Anti-social behaviour) -
Police ✅
Guinness ✅ (Any incidents on Guinness grounds should be reported to Guinness - orlo.uk/Vly1V )
5. Neighbour disputes -
Police ✅ (We can support in matters that are not civil, and will deal with any offences.)
Guinness ✅ (Guinness may be able to support with properties belonging to Guinness.)
6. Parking -
Police ✅ - Let us know about your parking concerns using our survey 📲 orlo.uk/gtSvP & For guidance - orlo.uk/731j4
Guinness ✅ - Guinness may be able to support with parking issues on Guinness land.
7. Hoarding -
Police ❎ (Although we do not directly deal with hoarding, we can signpost and support with referrals if this is having an impact on the community around them.
Guinness ✅
8. Domestic abuse -
Police ✅ - orlo.uk/bagyp
Guinness ✅ - orlo.uk/EOG8V
9. Burglary -
Police ✅ Call 101 to report or 999 always in an emergency.
Guinness ✅ - Your Guinness Community Liaison Officer may be able to support you with a home safety plan.
10. Animal nuisance / dog attacks -
Police ✅ - The Police can deal with dogs dangerously out of control.
Guinness ✅ - This can be reported via the 'MyGuinness' app.
Please be mindful that each circumstance will be dealt case by case.
We hope that this can be useful to you.
Stay safe,
PCSO Lizzie Jolley 22582
#pcsojolley22582 #crewepolice
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🚍 NEW LATER BUS SERVICE NOW RUNNING 🚍
Good news for those needing to travel between Crewe and Leighton Hospital! From 31 March, a new later bus service (Route 42) will run Monday to Friday.
🕕 Bus Times:
Leaves Crewe Bus Station at 18:20
Arrives at Leighton Hospital at 18:35
Continues to Congleton, arriving at 19:45
The route travels via Frank Webb Avenue and Rolls Avenue, making it easier for more people to access important services later in the evening.
Make sure to take advantage of this new service! 🚍✨
Full schedule here:
www.dgbus.co.uk/media/5073/42_2025-03-31.pdf
#Crewe #LeightonHospital #NewBusService #PublicTransport
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🌟 CREWE TOWN CENTRE REGENERATION – HAVE YOUR SAY! 🌟
We all know that the Royal Arcade project hasn’t turned out the way we hoped, and many residents feel let down by the delays and setbacks. While this all started before my time as a councillor for Crewe, my focus is on pushing forward and making the best of the situation!
On the bright side, we now have a modern bus station and multi-storey car park (yes, I mentioned it! 😆). But the demolished shopping area and lack of progress on the Royal Arcade has left a big gap in our town centre.
I recently attended a meeting to hear more about plans for the so-called "rubble site." While a long-term solution is still being explored, the short-term plan includes:
✅ Grassing over sections of the site
✅ A new footpath with lighting to connect the bus station & car park with Victoria Street/Queensway
✅ Paved areas for events and activities
✅ Lower-level wooden fencing to replace the current fencing
Now, this is where YOU come in! Cheshire East Council wants your views on what features should be included—think seating, gates, play areas, or even a basketball court! 🏀
📢 Have your say and check out the proposals here:
surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/Crewe_Royal_Arcade_Meanwhile_Development_Survey_2025/
Let’s work together to shape the future of Crewe! 💬👇
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🌟 Meet Matt Reen, Community Project Manager at The Wishing Well Project 🌟
At Wishing Well, their mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. They are dedicated to ensuring that children and families start well, adults live well, and older people age well.
Matt’s focus with this project is about raising awareness of energy efficiency in the home, aiming to reduce fuel poverty within our community.
What can Matt help with?
✅ Educating on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to stay safe
✅ Informing you about the benefits of joining the Priority Services Register (PSR)
✅ Helping vulnerable households, including those on low incomes, with long-term conditions, or communication needs
How can Matt help you?
🏡 Delivering workshops to community groups
🏡 Offering advice and tips on keeping your home warmer
🏡 Providing free carbon monoxide monitors for homeowners
🏡 Giving away free slow cookers to help reduce costs
🏡 Registering you for the Priority Services Register (PSR)
For more info, advice or to book a workshop for your group, get in touch with Matt:
📧 Matt.Reen@wishingwellproject.net
📞 01270 256919
Matt is working in partnership with Cadent Gas to support our community!
#EnergyEfficiency #FuelPoverty #CommunitySupport #WishingWellProject
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🌍🚮 WILSON HOUSE SCOUTS LITTER PICK - THANK YOU! 🚮🌍
It was fantastic to join Wilson House Scouts, leaders, and families this morning for a litter pick in Leighton Brook Park! 🌿♻️
The scouts are working towards their World Challenge Badge, and they did an amazing job—collecting litter, spotting the solar eclipse, and even discovering a rat’s skull in the wooded area! 🦴🌘
A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time this morning, especially Scout Leader Hayley for helping to organise the session. Your efforts make a real difference to our local environment! 👏💚
A special thanks as well to Crewe Town Council and Ansa Environmental Services Ltd for their support in providing equipment and collecting the bags of waste—we really appreciate it! 🙌♻️
If you’d like to get involved in The Great British Spring Clean, please let me know! Together, we can keep our community clean and green. 🍃✨
#CommunitySpirit #WilsonHouseScouts #LitterPick #LeightonBrookPark #GreatBritishSpringClean #Crewe