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.
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
FREE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHESHIRE EAST RESIDENTS
Cheshire East Council’s Financial Welfare Team is offering free and confidential support to help residents improve their financial wellbeing.
They can assist with:
✅ Benefit Health Checks – to ensure residents are receiving all the benefits they’re entitled to
✅ Council Tax Arrears – help with setting up affordable repayment plans
✅ Blue Badge applications – for those with mobility issues
For residents on a low income, the team can also offer help with:
-Council Tax Support
-Housing Benefit
-Discretionary Housing Payments
-Free School Meals
More information is available at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/financialwelfareteam
Residents can also visit the team in person at one of their local support surgeries – details are on the website. Please share this to help spread the word.
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
NHS LIVING WELL BUS - FREE DROP IN UNTIL 4PM TODAY AT UNDERWOOD WEST ACADEMY.
Free health check up available, no appointment needed.
-Health screening
-Routine immunisations
-Or just talk about anything that's concerning you.
We're here until 4pm today at Underwood West Academy on Newcastle street. CW1 3LF
No appointment needed just pop down!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
THROWBACK TO 2024 – HARD TO BELIEVE WE’RE HALFWAY THROUGH 2025!
Can’t believe we’re over halfway through 2025 already!
Here’s a throwback to a short video I shared back in December, looking back at some of what we achieved together in Crewe St Barnabas during 2024 – from tackling fly-tipping and fixing roads to community events and park improvements.
If you missed it at the time, give it a watch and see just a snapshot of the work we got done. Plenty more to come this year too! 👇
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
LIVING WELL BUS - FREE DROP IN HEALTH CHECKS FOR RESIDENTS TODAY!
I'm pleased to share that I've arranged for the NHS Living Well Bus to visit Underwood West Academy, Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LF today, Thursday 26th June, from 12.30pm to 4.00pm.
This is a drop-in session, so no appointment is necessary, and it’s FREE and open to all residents.
Free health checks available on the day include:
⭐Blood pressure
⭐Pulse
⭐Cholesterol
⭐Blood glucose
⭐BMI (Body Mass Index)
⭐Direct referrals to talking therapies
Feel free to drop in and visit - a great opportunity to check in on your health. Please share with friends, family and neighbours who may benefit.
With thanks to Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
🌳 TREE TROUBLE NEAR YOU??? 🌳
A big thank you to everyone who’s already filled in my Tree Survey – 32 local residents have flagged concerns so far, and I’m passing every single one to Cheshire East Highways to push for proper action.
But I know there are still trees out there causing problems – whether they’re overgrown, unsafe or simply being ignored.
👉 Is there a troublesome tree outside your home?
Don’t wait for it to get worse. It takes just 2 minutes to report it and help build the case for much-needed maintenance.
📝 PLEASE HELP! Have your say here:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/crewe-st-barnabas-tree-survey-have-your-say/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
🌿 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE KING'S TRUST TRANSFORM OUTDOOR SPACE AT UNDERWOOD WEST ACADEMY 🌿
It was a pleasure to return to Underwood West Academy this morning for the reopening of the school’s newly revamped outdoor space!
Over the past couple of weeks, a fantastic team of volunteers from The King's Trust have transformed the wooded area outside the school into a brilliant, usable space for the children to enjoy.
It was lovely to speak with the young people about what they learned, the new skills they’ve gained, and their aspirations for the future. Their initiative – from fundraising at Morrisons to reusing materials sustainably – was really inspiring. The creative artwork they added which I saw being worked on yesterday was the perfect finishing touch.
School council pupils also got involved, asking great questions about the project and hearing about the team's experience.
A big thank you to everyone who made it possible – including the volunteers from The King's Trust, Kenny from The Guinness Partnership, MKM building supplies, Crewe Town Council, and Morrisons for your kind support, donations and funding.
A brilliant example of what can be achieved when people come together to support their community.
📸 See more photos and find out more here:
👉 www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/young-people-from-the-kings-trust-transform-outdoor-space-at-underwood-west-academy/
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
EVERY TUESDAY - FREE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AT CREWE LIBRARY
Looking to improve your work skills or find new job opportunities? Springboard’s Work Hub runs every Tuesday at Crewe Library, offering free, appointment-based support for adults aged 19+.
📍 Crewe Library, Lifestyle Centre
🕘 Drop-in: 9:30–10:00 | Appointments: 10:00–12:00
Book your free appointment online at springboard.me.uk/work-hubs or call 01260 290 682.
For more details please email info@springboard.me.uk
Find out more at springboard.me.uk/
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