Dear fellow residents,

I hope you're well and having a good week!

Just a couple of updates to share with you in case you hadn't seen then on my facebook page.

Firstly, an update on the my efforts to try and tackle the state of our roads and get potholes fixed.

Some info on further work to tackle fly tipping, fixing a footpath, how to tackle lost shopping trolleys and a few other updates!

Please share this newsletter with your local friends and neighbours so I can keep residents up to date on what I am up to.

Anyone can sign up to receive my newsletter by visiting

www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/newsletter

🚧 POTHOLE PATROL! GETTING OUR ROADS FIXED! 🚧

I've been out across our area again reporting potholes.  If you are a regular follower you'll have seen that I am often trying to tackle this recurring issue!

Whilst I am glad to see many of the previously reported issues have been fixed, there are some that still haven't been which I have raised again.

I've reported 27 road issues around our area and requested that these are patched.  Like you, I know these don't last so I am still pressing for more permanent works to be carried out in some areas when the weather improves.

I'll be meeting with the highways team to discuss these issues and look at the types of repair available.

If there's an issue on a road or footpath that you've seen, please report it online:

☎ Call 0300 123 5020

📱 Use the FixMyStreet app (download from your app store)

💻 Report online

SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL - VACANCY

Don't forget we are still looking for a replacement school crossing patrol person.

Could you spare an hour and a half each week day?
Do you fancy an extra £87 a week in your pocket?
Could you share this to someone who may be interested?

The vacancy for this job is now open. If you know anyone local who may be interested in applying for this part time job, please share these details:

https://www.ansa.co.uk/working-at-ansa/school-crossing-patrol-officers.aspx

If you would like a printed copy of the application form, please let me know.

❌ 15 FLY TIPPING INCIDENTS REPORTED FOR CLEAN UP ❌

I've been out across Crewe St Barnabas and reported 15 fly tipping incidents for clean up across our area.  These are all within a few minutes walk from where you live! 🤮

I'm working to make our area a cleaner and better place to live.

Help me do this by reporting any fly tipping incidents that you see by calling 0300 123 5011. 

You can also download the FixMyStreet App or report issues online

https://www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/

Let's keep working to make St Barnabas BETTER ✔️

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WESTBOURNE AVENUE - FOOTPATH FIX

I was recently chatting to residents on Westbourne Avenue whilst out in the ward.

Whilst discussing an ongoing water leak I also raised the issue of a damaged section of pavement which was a real trip hazard.

This has now been fixed and is much safer for those on foot! 🚶

Let me know about any issues so that I can work to get them sorted.

https://www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/

TIMBRELL AVENUE - ALLEY GATE FIXED

I had been trying for some time to get this alley gate on Timbrell Avenue repaired, as it would not physically close or lock.

I am pleased that this repair has now been carried out to make the alleyway behind the properties more secure and to help discourage fly tipping and ASB. 🔑

If you are a resident of a property that has an alley gate and need a key for access, you can get one from the library in the lifestyle centre (address ID is required).

Call 01270 375295 for further details.

🔒 Remember to keep gates locked so they can serve the purpose they are intended for!

If there's an issue you think needs sorting, let me know.

🛒 LOST SHOPPING TROLLEYS REPORTED! 🛒

Whilst out and about I've reported these lost Morrisons shopping trolleys on Timbrell Avenue and Sidings Close to be picked up and returned to the store.

Help me to keep our streets clean to work to make a better community for all who live in Crewe St Barnabas.

You can report lost trolleys by downloading the Trolleywise app from your app store or by phoning 0800 3161241.

Or report issues online

LITTER PICKING GROUP!  WE NEED YOUR HELP

Could you help with our next litter pick?

Do you want to make our area a better and cleaner place to live?  Could you spare an hour to help?

Find out about our litter picking group

If you are interested in joining us, please reply to this email.  We have previously met on Sunday mornings - I'd like to know if this is the best time for residents, and also what areas you would like to tackle.

Can you help?

When is the best time?

Where shall we go?

Please reply to this email or let me know online.

That's it for now but there are many more updates on local issues and upcoming events on my Facebook and Instagram so please do follow them as I can't fit everything on the email newsletter.

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

Councillor James Pratt

Crewe, St Barnabas Ward

Cheshire East & Crewe Town Council

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