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🚍 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 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! 💬👇

🌟 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

🌍🚮 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

🚧 BEECHMERE SITE UPDATE 🚧

Following my recent meetings with Your Housing Group and my updates on the graffiti removal at the Beechmere site, I’m pleased to share that further security improvements have been made.

The temporary fencing has now been replaced with permanent fencing to better secure the site.

⚠️ Please be aware that the site is NOT safe for children or anyone else. ⚠️
Parents, please ensure your children do not enter the site for their safety.

🔹 The site is monitored by CCTV. 🔹

If you see any trespassers or antisocial behaviour around the site, please report it by calling 101. For any other concerns about the site, you can contact 0345 345 0272.

Thank you for your support in keeping our community safe! 👏

🛠️ FIX IT FRIDAY 🛠️

I’ve been out around the ward today, keeping an eye on local issues and reporting them to the relevant teams.

🚧 I’ve reported a pavement problem to Highways on West Street near Minshull New Road.
🚮 I’ve also reported fly-tipping on Frank Webb Avenue.

If you spot a problem, you can report roads or pavement issues, fly-tipping, and many other concerns.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit 👉 www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/ to report it!

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and tidy! 💪😊

🚨 DERBY DOCKS - CCTV INSTALLED 🚨

Although Derby Docks is just outside St Barnabas ward, I know many residents use this facility, and I’ve heard from lots of you who were really concerned about the recent vandalism at the playground – something you may have seen reported in the news.

It’s truly disheartening when things like this happen in our communities.

I recently raised concerns about anti-social behaviour in our parks with the police and other agencies. Last night, I met on-site with Cheshire East’s CCTV manager, and I want to say a huge thank you to Stuart and his team, who pulled out all the stops to get a new CCTV camera rapidly deployed here.

📷 The camera is now in place, monitored 24/7 from the control room, and recording continuously.

I also noticed that much of the lighting in the area is out of action, and I’ve asked for this to be investigated.

Discussions are underway regarding repairs to the playground equipment, and I hope to update you on this soon.

If you witness anti-social behaviour at this location, please report it:
📞 101 – for non-urgent issues
📞 999 – if something is being damaged or anyone is at risk

Let’s work together to keep our community safe! 💙 #Crewe #CommunitySafety #CCTV

🚯 FLYTIPPING REPORTED! 🚯

Once again, I’ve been out across our area and have come across more incidents of fly tipping that I’ve now reported. It’s frustrating to see rubbish dumped in our streets and green spaces, making our community look neglected.

Fly tipping is not only unsightly but also harmful to the environment and can attract further dumping if left unattended.

If you know where any of these items have come from, or if you spot fly tipping that needs clearing, please report it via the FixMyStreet app or use this link:

🔗 Report fly tipping here
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/

Let’s work together to keep our area clean and safe for everyone! 🏡♻️ #KeepCreweClean #ReportFlyTipping #CommunityMatters