Hello fellow residents,

The summer holidays have begun and the weather is improving, fingers crossed!  Some of you might be reading this somewhere much more sunny than Crewe, but for those like myself who are staying home there is plenty going on in our area!  Read on to find out more...

LEIGHTON BROOK PARK FREE EVENTS

I have been out today delivering leaflets to promote the free Family Bootcamp sessions which are running for families at Leighton Brook Park.  I have worked with Crewe Town Council to bring these events to OUR park and they are being run instructors from Everybody Leisure who also operate Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

No need to book just turn up and take part.  Bring the kids to burn off some energy or get the whole family involved, it's for ALL ages and abilities!  Parents can take part, or sit back and relax whilst the kids burn off some energy!

These events are totally free and have now been extended until the end of September.  Join in every Sunday at 9.30am, meet by the playground in Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue.

These events will run every Sunday until 24th September.

OPERATION SUMMER 2023! 

This summer in Crewe, you’re invited to Operation Summer 2023!  Monday 24th July – Thursday 31st August 2023.  FREE to access summer programme for families and EVERYONE is invited.  Make sure you don't miss out!

Find out what's on each day, when and where:

https://www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/operation-summer/

Thanks to our fantastic team at Crewe Town Council and supporting partners

You can find out about many of the things I've been up to by following my facebook page

If you see me out and about please do say hello, and of course let me know if there are any issues I can help you with.

Here's a few other things I've recently been up to...

GUINNESS HOUSING MEET UP - FRANK WEBB AVENUE.

Last week I met up with Kenny who is a Customer Liaison Officer for Guinness Housing.  Going forward I will be working with Kenny and the rest of their team to try to assist tenants as well as working together to make our community better for everyone.  If you are a tenant and need support please call  0303 123 1890 or visit https://www.guinnesspartnership.com/contact-us/  

Or please get in contact with me if you'd like help with an issue.

CHESHIRE EAST BUS SERVICES - CONSULTATION.

Cheshire East Council wants to hear your views on deciding which bus services in the borough it gives financial support to. You can complete the consultation until 6th August online at: https://surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/BusSupportCriteria23

HELP ME GET MORE FUNDING TO TACKLE ASB IN OUR AREA

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer will soon be bidding for more funding from government's Safer Streets Fund. They need to hear from residents like YOU about the impact ASB can have in OUR area and what you think needs to be done to tackle it.

Please help me to get more funding to tackle ASB in OUR area by spending 2 minutes to complete the anonymous online survey:

www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CheshireASB

ST BARNABAS WARD WALK!

This weeek I did a walk ward to inspect issues around all areas of St Barnabas ward.

🚗 25 Potholes REPORTED

🚮14 Fly tipping instances REPORTED

🛒14 Shopping Trolleys REPORTED

🗑️ 9 Litter & Bins issues REPORTED

🌲 8 Tree issues REPORTED

If there's an issue you'd like me to look at please contact me

ARMED FORCES & VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB

I was honoured to be invited to the AFVBC last weekend where I enjoyed meeting many of the members as well as learning more about the club from organiser Ian Warrander RE. They are friendly group of both serving members and veterans of the armed forces who meet weekly at The Four Eagles to chat to like-minded people. New members either serving or veterans will be warmly welcomed every Saturday at 10am.

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afvbc.crewe/

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR.  

I would encourage residents to report ASB issues however small by calling 101.  This provides the police with intelligence and also highlights the issues in our area which can lead to increased patrols. For this reason it is important to report issues to the police even if they don’t need an immediate response as it builds up a picture of issues in the area and helps the police to target areas that need attention.  The non emergency number is 101 to report these types of issues or you can report them online.  Of course in an emergency always call 999.

If you have any information or wish to report anything please do get in contact, call 101 or report online.   I would encourage you to report ASB issues however small.  The more issues we report the more focus we will get for our area.

I am also working to get more support in terms of ASB for our area and will provide an update soon.

WINDSOR AVENUE UNAUTHORISED ENCAMPMENT

Despite recent repairs I requested to be carried out to boundary fencing for the green space opposite Windsor Avenue, we unfortunately had an unauthorised encampment there this week.

I was quickly made aware of this by concerned residents on Tuesday evening at about 8pm and made contact the the relevant authorities that evening.

By the following morning a section 61 notice had been authorised requiring the site be vacated by that evening.

The site was vacated less than 24 hours after becoming occupied and I arranged for the site to be cleared of any waste the next morning.

Work has been requested to secure the entry point in the fencing that was used to gain access.

MINSHULL NEW ROAD WALK TO SCHOOL ROUTE FLOODING!

I know we don't want to think about school just yet (or maybe you do already!!) but many parents had contacted me about the footpath on Minshull New Road to Leighton Academy School with regards to the path flooding and the width of the path. I've raised these issues and was advised that work would take place to jet and clear the gullies on 24th and 24th July to try and prevent the flooding.

Further works are being scheduled to cut back the bushes and make the path more accessible but this has to be done once bird nesting season passes due to legal requirements.

That's it for this newsletter but keep following my Facebook and Instagram for many more updates than I can fit on this email!

If you have something you'd like me to look in to please do get in contact.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday at Leighton Brook Park.  Set the alarm and see you at 9.30am!

Have a great weekend.

Councillor James Pratt

Crewe, St Barnabas Ward

Cheshire East & Crewe Town Council

Promoted by Allen Gage on behalf of James Pratt, both of Churchyardside, CW5 5AG.