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
🚧🚧 KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION! 🚧 🚧
ARC Civils is running a FREE Level 2 Construction Plant Operative Course (Civils, Construction & Utilities) starting 13th April in Crewe.
If you or someone you know is looking to start a career in construction, gain valuable qualifications, or move into plant and machinery roles, this is a fantastic opportunity!
What the course can lead to:
✅ Entry roles such as labourer or site operative
✅ Progression into plant/machinery roles (forklift, dumper, plant operator)
✅ Opportunities for specialist roles (groundworker, scaffolder, traffic marshal)
✅ Strong foundation in health & safety
✅ Clear pathway to higher roles and increased earning potential
Course content includes:
• Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (including CSCS labourers’ card test)
• Asbestos awareness + face fit
• First Aid
• Working at heights
• Manual handling
• CV and interview skills
• Employer interviews
• Forklift or Dumper
• Level 2 NVQ – Plant Operations
📧 Email: admin@arc-civils.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07346 006476
Spaces are limited, so book your place today! Don’t miss out on this chance to launch or progress your career in construction
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFER ST BARNABAS
This evening I joined Sergeant Buckle and our local officer PC Beresford from Crewe Police for a foot patrol around our area. I raised a number of issues that residents have contacted me about recently, including parking, anti social behaviour, speeding, concerns over drugs, fly tipping and CCTV. It was also good to spend time speaking directly with local residents.
I am also pleased to share that PCSO Berry will soon be starting as our new St Barnabas PCSO, working alongside PC Beresford.
If you have a concern, or would simply like to share feedback about our area, you can do so anonymously using the Residents Voice Survey. Please select "Crewe St Barnabas" when completing it.
✍️ online1.snapsurveys.com/ResidentsVoice
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
FREE FOOTBALL SESSIONS – EVERY WEDNESDAY ⚽
Had a brilliant time catching up with the Crewe Alexandra in the Community coaches at a recent Premier Kicks session in our park! Huge thanks to the team for running these for us. The sessions are still running every week for our young people.
If you fancy joining in, it’s FREE every Wednesday from 6pm to 7.15pm at Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue CW1 3NE. Just head to the MUGA – everyone’s welcome!
Pop down and get involved! Please share and spread the word!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
FRANK WEBB AVENUE - LIGHT OUT REPORTED!
Bit wet out there tonight! I've just come back from a town council meeting, and noticed one of the street lights on Frank Webb Avenue is out. I've reported this to Cheshire East for repair.
If you notice a light out you can report it by calling 0300 123 5020 or online here:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue
Thanks also to Crewe Resident Gethin Scott from local group FixCrewe who stepped up tonight at the Town Council meeting to speak positively about his ambition for Crewe Town Centre.
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
THANK YOU TO MORRISONS - EASTER EGG DONATION!
Huge thank you Morrisons Daily store, on Badger Avenue and to their manager Jason who kindly donated 12 easter eggs this morning, this will be given to the Start Well at The Wishing Well team for the upcoming sessions on our park this Easter Half term for our young people.
🌼🐣 EASTER FUN AT LEIGHTON BROOK PARK 🐣🌼
Join Wishing Well at Leighton Brook Park on Frank Webb Avenue this Easter for some free, fun activities for young people in our community! 🌼🐣
Come along during the Easter school holidays on:
📅 Monday 30 March 1pm to 3pm
📅 Wednesday 1 April 1pm to 3pm
There’ll be plenty to enjoy, including sports ⚽, play 🤸♀️, colouring 🎨, and nature-based activities 🌿.
Every child will receive a free meal 🍽️, plus snacks and refreshments throughout the session.
Open to ages 0–16. Children over 8 are welcome to attend on their own if they’re able to manage their own personal needs. Families are very welcome too 👨👩👧👦.
No need to book - just turn up and join in! 🎉
Please share this post to let other families know!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
GETTING STUFF DONE - AND YOU CAN TOO!
After last Saturday’s community litter pick, our park was looking absolutely spotless - something we can all be proud of.
But when I popped back today, it was a different story. Carrier bags, leftover picnic bits on the grass, and even rubbish in the playground and MUGA. Honestly, it’s horrible to see, especially in places where our kids play.
If you know me, you’ll know I can’t just walk past that. So I grabbed what I could, filled two bags with rubbish, and got it looking right again.
This morning, it’s back to how it should be. Perfect, for now!
Here’s the thing - there isn’t a big team cleaning our park every day. Yes, the council do come out, but not daily. Keeping our area looking good really comes down to all of us doing our bit.
So I’m asking - who’s up for helping?
You don’t need to do loads. Even 20 or 30 minutes makes a real difference. Take the kids, tidy your street, or join me for a quick litter pick in the park. It all adds up.
If you’d like to get involved, send me a message using the link in the comments. I can provide free litter picking equipment and I’m more than happy to come out and join you.
Let’s take pride in where we live and keep our park looking its best 💪
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
FREE FOOTBALL SESSION – EVERY WEDNESDAY ⚽
Had a brilliant time catching up with the Crewe Alexandra in the Community coaches at the Premier Kicks session in our park! Huge thanks to the team for running these for us. The sessions are still running every week for our young people.
If you fancy joining in, it’s FREE every Wednesday from 6pm to 7.15pm at Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue CW1 3NE. Just head to the MUGA – everyone’s welcome!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
QUICK REMINDER – MINSHULL NEW ROAD WORKS STARTING TOMORROW
Just a quick reminder for anyone who missed my previous post.
Highways work is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am–3.30pm, on the section of Minshull New Road between West Street and Badger Avenue.
Letters have been sent to local residents and businesses with more detail, but to keep everyone safe, Highways have asked that the area is kept clear during the works. They request that all vehicles are removed from the area between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
They will make every effort to maintain vehicle access to properties and businesses, but some inconvenience may still occur.
I’m not directly involved in the operational side of the works, so if you have any queries, the on-site team will be happy to help, or you can call 0300 123 5020.