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Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

1 day 1 hour ago

DREAM BIG EVENT AT LEIGHTON ACADEMY INSPIRES FUTURE STEM LEADERS

The event last week at Leighton Academy was fantastic! I had a great time engaging with Year 5 pupils during the Dream Big programme. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm as they explored STEM careers in health, engineering, enterprise, and construction linked to the rebuild of Leighton Hospital part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

I’m proud to have been part of the team in the enterprise area, helping to spark curiosity and ambition in our future leaders. This initiative is part of the Healthier Futures team’s Social Value Plan, aiming to enhance the STEM curriculum for 20,000 local young people over the next four years.

A big thank you to all the partners involved for making the day such a success, and thanks to MCHFT for the photos!

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

2 days 1 hour ago

🧼 GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP IN ACTION! 🎨

Following my recent post about graffiti in our area, I’m pleased to share that clean-up work is underway! 👏 A big thank you to LilaConnect, who were first to respond and take action, and to BT Openreach who have since cleaned up several broadband cabinets – including this one on Frank Webb Avenue! 💪 Great work thank you!

I’m still waiting on Cheshire East highways to tackle the traffic light control boxes on Badger Avenue… Come on guys, we’re counting on you! 🙏

Graffiti isn’t just unsightly – it can make an area feel uncared for and attract further vandalism. It’s important we keep our community clean, safe and welcoming. 🌟

If you spot graffiti in your area, please report it online – or drop me a message and I’ll help follow it up!

www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

3 days 1 hour ago

GETTING THINGS ACTUALLY FIXED FOR RESIDENTS!

When a resident of coleridge way contacted me to say there was a problem outside their house, I popped round to have a chat, and see the issue.

There had been work carried out by contractors some time ago, which had damaged a utility cover. This then seemed to be forgotten about as it had been left for over a month, filling with water and rubbish, as well as the potential risk of someone falling in it as the barriers kept being pushed over.

I got in contact with BT Openreach, and I'm pleased to see that the issue is now finally fixed!

Getting small issues sorted out really does matter - especially when you live right next to an problem for weeks!

If I can help with something, let me know here:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/

Cllr James Pratt

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

3 days 7 hours ago

⚽ STREET SPORTS TONIGHT @ 5PM ⚽
🌳 LEIGHTON BROOK PARK! 🌳

Hey Crewe! Ready to kick off your Friday with some fun?
Don't forget it's Street Sports tonight at 5pm at Leighton Brook Park
with the brilliant Wishing Well sports coaches. 🏃

It’s totally FREE and all about getting active, meeting mates, and having a laugh! 🎉

☀️ It's going to be HOT HOT HOT so please bring a bottle of water! 💦

Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue, CW1 3NE
Every Friday night at 5pm for the summer!

Find out more:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/summer-street-sports/

Thanks to Start Well at The Wishing Well and Crewe Town Council ❤️

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

3 days 8 hours ago

MINSHULL NEW ROAD - GULLY UPDATE 🚧

Thanks again to everyone who shared my recent post about the gully jetting and clearance works that had been scheduled for Wednesday 9th. This has been something I’ve been pushing to get sorted for a while now – particularly because of the flooding along the footpath along Minshull New Road near Leighton Academy school in wetter weather.

So I have to admit I was more than a little surprised when I went to check on things yesterday and found the gulleys still completely blocked! After following it up, I was informed the works had been rescheduled.

I’m very glad to say that following my enquiries, crews were out today and the clearance is now well underway. Many of the worst-affected gulleys are already now fully cleared.

There might still be a bit of disruption until around 2.30pm this afternoon while the work wraps up, but should be okay for the Leighton Academy school run. It’s a relief to see real progress at last.

Thanks to everyone who raised this with me – and glad we’re finally seeing action on the ground.

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

4 days 1 hour ago

OUT AND ABOUT IN SMITH GROVE – HAVE YOUR SAY ON FOOTBALL GOALS FOR LEIGHTON BROOK PARK!

👋 This week I’ve been out speaking to residents around Smith Grove and delivering my consultation about installing football goal posts in Leighton Brook Park.

It’s great to hear so many people supporting the idea of giving local young people and families a place for a kickabout and some outdoor fun.

If you haven’t had a chance to share your views yet, you can still take part here:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/football/

Thanks to everyone who’s had their say so far – your feedback really matters! ⚽️🌳

#LoveStBarnabas #LeightonBrookPark #CommunitySport #Crewe

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

4 days 8 hours ago

🚮 FLY TIPPING REPORTED FOR CLEAN-UP IN ST BARNABAS 🚮

While out and about in the ward, I spotted more fly tipping on Hulme Street and Nixon Street – I’ve already reported it so it can be cleared as soon as possible.

If you see something, don’t leave it to someone else – please report it. It only takes a minute and makes a big difference 👇
🔗 www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/

📌 Bookmark the link on your phone or computer so you’ve got it handy.
Let’s keep St Barnabas clean, safe and somewhere we can all be proud of 💪♻️

Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas

5 days 1 hour ago

🚧 FIELD NOW SECURED - RESIDENT ACCESS PROTECTED! ✅

If you’ve been following my page, you’ll know this one’s been a bit of a saga…

After an unauthorised encampment appeared on the field between Frank Webb Avenue and Brooklands Grove some weeks ago, I pushed Cheshire East to take action. First to move the encampment on, and then to secure the area properly.

What we got initially was a huge gate - one that blocked everyone, including people on foot, in pushchairs, or using mobility scooters. Not ideal.

🌿 I cut a makeshift access path through the long grass and nettles while asking the council to rethink. The gate was then removed (against my advice)… and unsurprisingly, another encampment quickly turned up. I pushed again to get it moved on swiftly, and the area cleaned up - and pressed for a sensible long-term solution.

✅ I’m now pleased to say that lockable drop-down bollards have been installed. These allow proper access for residents using the footpath, and still let the council cut the grass - all while keeping the area protected.

Another one ticked off! 👏
Thanks to everyone who got in touch about this.