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
ALDER DRIVE / REDWOOD DRIVE FLOODING
Out and about with recent bad weather I noticed the flooding at the end of Alder Drive near Redwood Drive - this is making it difficult to access the footpath due to the standing water.
After speaking with Highways, the road still remains the responsibility of the developer, and that a drain gulley should likely have been installed here.
I have contacted Taylor Wimpey to ask if this can be addressed. Let's hope so!
You can report highways issues here:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
OUT AND ABOUT IN ST BARNABAS WARD
I’ve been out across our area and, sadly, spotted more fly tipping. Frustrating, but I’ve reported these for clean-up and, where there’s possible evidence, requested investigations.
PRESSING FOR ACTION
I’m still pushing Cheshire East to get the Cleaner Crewe project moving. Once it’s underway, we’ll finally be able to tackle this properly and make a real difference.
NO EXCUSES
There’s really no excuse for leaving rubbish like this. We’re lucky to have a tip at Pyms Lane – not everyone in Cheshire East has one so accessible. Let’s keep our community clean and look out for each other!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
REPORTING LOCAL ISSUES
It’s great to see so many of you getting involved and sharing your thoughts on my page. I really do appreciate it. Just a quick reminder that if you want an issue to be picked up by the right team, it needs to be reported through the proper system, as Highways and other departments won’t see comments posted here.
You can report things easily here: www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue
If you’ve already reported something but it’s still not been sorted, feel free to drop me an email at james.pratt@cheshireeast.gov.uk and I’ll do my best to help.
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
CHASSAGNE SQUARE SIGN REPLACED
A while back the Chassagne square street name sign was knocked down by a vehicle. I raised this with highways - a new sign has now been installed and is proudly in place.
It's not a big achievement but every little helps to keep our area of St Barnabas maintained and looking its best.
Thanks to the highways team for sorting this one.
Highways issues including potholes can be reported here 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
POTHOLE PATROL – GOULDEN STREET
I’ve been out on Pothole Patrol again, this time on Goulden Street, and have reported several potholes for repair. If you spot any potholes in the area, please report them so they can be fixed.
Report a pothole - www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
While pothole repairs are only a short-term solution, I’m continuing to push for more long-term improvements across our area, like the recent success with the resurfacing of Underwood Lane.
Let’s keep working together to make St Barnabas an even better place!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
KETTELL AVENUE / BOWEN COOKE AVENUE JUNCTION REFRESHED
You might have noticed that a number of road markings across St Barnabas have recently been repainted.
Although I’m advised that Highways carry out routine inspections, I felt there was still more work that needed to be done. After checking the condition of markings in our area, I put in several requests for maintenance work to be carried out.
A big thank you to local residents who got in touch to raise concerns about the Kettell Avenue / Bowen Cooke Avenue junction, where the Give Way markings had become very worn. There had even been reports of near misses, as some drivers were unsure when to give way.
I’m pleased to say these markings have now been refreshed, along with many others across St Barnabas.
See if you can spot the new markings around our area! 🚗✨
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
FLY-TIPPING ALERT – FRANK WEBB AVENUE
If you’re a parent of a child at Underwood West Academy and walk to and from school via the back gates through the alley on Frank Webb Avenue, you may have noticed this accumulation of fly-tipping. Not really what we want to walk past each day?
I spotted this on a recent walk around the ward and have already raised requests for it to be cleared.
If you see fly-tipping, don’t ignore it – report it!
Call: 0300 123 5011
Or report online: www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
CREWE SHEDDERS - A VISIT TO MEN IN SHEDS
I had a lovely time visiting Crewe Shedders yesterday while they were running their Christmas pop up stall. It was a great chance to learn more about the fantastic work they do, see their excellent facilities and hear about the support they offer to people in our community.
Crewe Men in Sheds plays an important role in promoting social inclusion and supporting people who may be experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Their work helps those affected by retirement, unemployment, bereavement, old age, disability or ill health, whether mental or physical. It was inspiring to see how they create a welcoming place for people to connect, share skills and enjoy time together.
Many thanks to Graham for the tour and for taking the time to explain all the brilliant things happening at the Shed.
They are always happy to welcome new members. If you would like to learn more, feel free to drop in during the week. You can find them at Unit 16, Brierley Business Centre, Mirion Street, Crewe, CW1 2AZ.
You can also find out more on their Facebook page Crewe Shedders or on their website at crewemeninsheds.org.uk