Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
❄️ KEEPING WARM THIS WINTER - HELP AND ADVICE ❄️
It is important that residents of St Barnabas are able to keep warm this winter, especially with the cold weather setting in and the additional unprecedented pressures at this time of year.
I have put together some information on local warm places, advice on claiming pension credit, help with heating at home and improving the energy efficiency of your home as well as some info for Guinness Housing tenants.
Please click the link below to access 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/keep-warm-this-winter-help-and-advice/
Please share with those who may need this support.
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
FLYTIPPING REPORTED FOR CLEAN UP! CAN YOU HELP?
I've been out and about around St Barnabas and reported 11 instances of fly tipping for investigation and clean up.
Also, requests have been made for repairs to two alley gates linked to the fly tipping areas.
If you spot flytipping, please call 0300 123 5011 to request a clean up, or report it online:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/street_cleansing_and_litter/street_cleansing_and_litter.aspx
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
BROOKLANDS GROVE - NEW STREET LIGHTING INSTALLED
Back in June I noticed that a street lamp column in Brooklands Grove was in a very poor condition. I raised this issue which required the potentially dangerous street light column to be removed for safety reasons.
Brand new street lighting has now been installed on Brooklands Grove, along with another new installation on Monks Lane.
If you spot a street light that's damaged or not working, you can report it and many other issues by downloading the FixMyStreet app to your smartphone, or via the web fixmystreet.cheshireeast.gov.uk
You can raise many other issues online too, please see my web site:
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Cllr James Pratt
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
BIN CHANGES CONSULTATION - UPDATE!
Thank you to everyone who responded to my call for residents to provide feedback to the Cheshire East consultation on the proposal from the council to cut black bin collections from every two weeks to every 3 weeks.
Of the 6,257 respondents, 84% opposed the proposal for three-weekly black bin collections.
"The Research and Consultation Team recommend that the details within this report are thoroughly reviewed and considered before finalising the preferred option / recommendation.
If implemented, it will be beneficial to continually engage with the community to ensure any negative impacts are limited."
Thank you to all who shared their feedback, for now we will have to wait for further details on any future decisions.
A full report is published here:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/council-and-democracy/consultations/consultation-results/household-waste-consultation-report-final.pdf
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
TOMORROW / WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - STREET SPORTS - 5PM @ LEIGHTON BROOK PARK - FREE!
Great opportunity to get the kids out and active after school and maybe even tire them out before bedtime!
FREE evening Street Sports sessions each Wednesday 5-6pm at Leighton Brook Park
📌 Location: Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue, CW1 3NE
👟 What to bring: Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear should be worn for all activities and bring a bottle of water if you can.
📆 When: Wednesday evenings 5pm to 6pm
💰 Cost: It’s free to attend and you can just turn up! Ages 8 to 16.
⚽️ What to expect? Get involved with evening sports, team and play activities in the flood lit games area
The sessions are provided by Wishing Well, in partnership with Crewe Town Council
For further details or any queries please contact The Wishing Well via support@wishingwellproject.net or by calling 01270 256919
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
UPCOMING ROAD WORKS - FRANK WEBB AVENUE - MONDAY/TUESDAY
I have been calling for improvements to the maintenance of the large trees that line Frank Webb Avenue for some time now.
I am pleased to advise that there will be work on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November to enable tree clearing for street light improvements.
If any residents have any further queries or concerns about trees near their properties, please call 0300 123 5020 to discuss.
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
KEEP WARM THIS WINTER
If you’re over 60, you can visit the ASDA café in Crewe this winter and get soup, a roll and butter, and unlimited hot drinks for £1 so it’s somewhere nice and warm to sit for a while.
Knowing the scrapping of the winter fuel allowance will affect many older residents of St Barnabas I'm pleased to see Asda once again offering this to all over 60s.
If you're a pensioner who has lost the winter fuel allowance, you may be able to claim pension credit. Please call Age UK for advice on 0800 0556112
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
⚽️ FREE STREET SPORTS SESSIONS - LEIGHTON BROOK PARK WEDNESDAYS @ 5PM
🚨 Street Sports is coming to Leighton Brook Park each Wednesday evening! 🚨
The street sports programme which provides sports and activities for young people has been extended into the winter months, and is coming to our local park.
📌 Location: Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue, CW1 3NE
👟 What to bring: Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear should be worn for all activities and bring a bottle of water if possible.
📆 When: Wednesday evenings 5pm to 6pm
💰 Cost: It’s free to attend and you can just turn up!
⚽️ What to expect? Get involved with evening sports, team and play activities in the flood lit games area
The Streets Sports Programme is provided by Start Well at The Wishing Well in partnership with Crewe Town Council, and Cheshire Community Foundation to provide evening sports and play activities for young people.
For further details or any queries please contact The Wishing Well via support@wishingwellproject.net or by calling 01270 256919.
Community news and information from Cllr James Pratt for residents of St Barnabas Ward in Crewe, Cheshire East
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
🌺 Crewe Remembrance 2024 - this coming Sunday 🌺
📅 Sunday 10th November
📌 Memorial Square, CW1 2BJ
⏰ Parade musters at 10.30am, Remembrance Service begins at 10.50am
➡ www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/remembrance-services/
Poppy wreaths can be purchased directly from the Royal British Legion Crewe Branch Poppy Appeal Organiser, Peter Rudd:
📞 07717 664072
📧 ruddpeter@yahoo.com
Organisations that have registered to lay a wreath need to check in inside the Market hall near the stage by 10.20am.
Members of the public do not need to check in to lay wreaths, they will be called forward towards the end of the service.
#CreweRemembrance2024 #CreweRemembrance #Crewe
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
Can we make residents aware of recent vehicle thefts over the weekend on Wheelman Road & Frank Webb Avenue
*Please secure your vehicles
*Keep keys in safe place
*Be aware of carjackers
*Park responsibility
*Park in well lit area
*Steering wheel lock
*GPS tracking
*Close windows
*Don't leave valuables on display
#WorkingTogether
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
LEAF CLEARANCE REQUEST
Autumn is certainly upon us! I've put in a request to Cheshire East / ANSA to ask for a a sweep of the fallen leaves on Frank Webb Avenue, Kettell Avenue and Badger Avenue from the road and footpaths.
The team did a great job on this last year.
I will also chase up my previous request for pruning of the trees near the street lights to ensure the lights are kept clear to work properly.
Any resident who has any concerns over the trees near their property should call 0300 123 5020 to discuss.
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
WHEN ARE MY BIN COLLECTIONS? PRINT YOUR BIN CALENDAR! 📅
Not sure what bin is collected on which day? Did you know you can check online?
You can also a print a bin collection calendar for 2024-2025 for easy reference.
Click here for bin collection dates and to print your bin calendar:
online.cheshireeast.gov.uk/mycollectionday/
If you've had a missed bin collection, call 0300 123 5011or visit:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/bins/missed-bin-collections.aspx
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
BUDGET DAY
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
📣 OPERATION AUTUMN - FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 📣
Click here for full details of our FREE October half term activity schedule:
➡ www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/operation-school-holidays/operation-autumn/
🍂 Sunday 27th October 🍂
🍁 Autumn family fun at Crewe Heritage Centre – crafts, face painting, spooky treats and much more! Suitable for all ages. Also today – make some fantastic lanterns that will be used in the Christmas Lights Switch On Lantern Parade!
⏰ 10am – 4.30pm (last entry at 3.30pm) Lantern making between 11am and 3pm!
📌 Crewe Heritage, Vernon Way, Crewe, CW1 2DB
➡️ Drop in. Entry to site charges apply on weekends.
🍁 Crewe Pumpkin Trail – follow the magical Pumpkin Trail and explore the town in a festive and fun-filled way! (Supported by the Crewe BID).
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📌 Crewe town centre and the entrance to Grand Junction Retail Park
➡️ Drop in.
🍁 Autumn Market at Crewe Market Hall – come along to see some of the best of makers and bakers in the Cheshire East area!
⏰ 10.30am – 3pm
📌 Crewe Market Hall, 27 Earle Street, CW1 2BL
➡️ Drop in.
#Crewe #OperationAutumnCrewe #CreweSchoolHoliday
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
DON'T FORGET - CLOCKS GO BACK ⏰
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
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Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
OPERATION AUTUMN - FREE HALF TERM ACTIVITIES
🍁 Have spooky Halloween fun during Operation Autumn – our FREE school holiday activity programme! (26th Oct - 3rd Nov) 🍁
Over October half term you can:
🎃 Visit the Queens Park, Crewe - Friends Pages Halloween event and take part in fancy dress and fun trails
🎃 Head along to a Halloween Party at Crewe Market Hall
🎃 Carve a pumpkin and watch a spooky film on Ly2 Lyceum Square
🎃 Have a go at making Haunted Beats at a DJ Workshop
🎃 Meet the giant Stay Puft creature from Ghostbusters
🎃 And get your face painted, make crafts and discover spooky treats at Crewe Heritage Centre! (Free entry to site on Wednesday 30th October, site charges apply on weekends).
Download the full programme flyer for times and dates of all the activities (link below) and collect print copies from key community points throughout Crewe:
➡ www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/operation-school-holidays/operation-autumn/
Don't forget to follow our Facebook page for daily updates throughout October half term.
#Crewe #OperationAutumn #CreweSchoolHolidayProgramme
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
LEIGHTON BROOK - FLYTIPPING REMOVED
Somehow a childrens ride on car had ended up in Leighton Brook near Redwood Drive.
Thanks to Ansa Environmental Services Ltd this has now been pulled out.
Let's keep our natural spaces clean for wildlife and for all to enjoy.
If you spot fly tipping please call 0300 123 5011 to get it cleared.
Or report online www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES!
📣 Our school holiday activity programme will be returning VERY soon with Operation Autumn 2024! 🍁🎃
Join in our FREE school holiday fun this October half term with lots of activities, including trails, crafts, music, sports and Halloween parties!
You can download the full programme flyer from our Operation Autumn webpage (link below) and collect print versions from key community points throughout Crewe.
Over the next few days we will be highlighting some of the activities you can take part in throughout half-term week - watch this space!
Visit our website to find out more:
➡ www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/operation-school-holidays/operation-autumn/
Don't forget to follow our Facebook page for daily updates throughout October half term...
#Crewe #OperationAutumn #CreweSchoolHolidayProgramme
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
LOCAL POLICING IN ST BARNABAS - HAVE YOUR SAY!
Please complete the anonymous Residents Voice Survey to let Crewe St Barnabas Police know of any issues in our area👇
online1.snapsurveys.com/ResidentsVoice
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
SPOT THE SIGNS!
I've reported a sign post on Flowers Lane which is still directing traffic to Leighton Hospital via the now permanently closed Smithy Lane, and another newly installed sign on the Flowers Lane/Bob Brown Way roundabout that has somehow already been damaged.
For obvious reasons it's important that the signage to the hospital is correct!
If you spot an issue that you think needs attention, please let me know
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/
Cllr James Pratt
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
📣 Our school holiday activity programme will be returning soon with Operation Autumn 2024! 🍁🎃
Join in our FREE school holiday fun this Autumn half term with lots of activities, including trails, crafts, music, sports and Halloween parties!
Visit our website to find out more (and download the full programme flyer so that you can plan your week):
➡ www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on-events/operation-school-holidays/operation-autumn/
Follow our Facebook page for daily updates throughout October half term...
#Crewe #OperationAutumn #CreweSchoolHolidayProgramme
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
ROLLS AVENUE FOOTPATH CLEAN UP
A resident recently raised to me the state of the footpath on Rolls Avenue near to Royce Close which was strewn with loose stones and debris.
I put in a request to have this swept which has now been completed. Thanks to Ansa Environmental Services Ltd for their help!
If there's something you've spotted that needs attention please let me know.
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
📣 Have your say about Crewe's new Leighton Hospital 📣
Public engagement sessions are being held to share details of plans to develop a local health and care neighbourhood, which will include Crewe’s new Leighton Hospital.
The sessions will allow people to get fully up-to-date about the progress being made, and put questions to the Trust’s Healthier Futures programme team, which is delivering this ambitious scheme.
Attendees will also be invited to share comments and provide feedback about the scheme and how it will impact them.
The sessions will take place on the following dates:
📅 Thursday 3rd October 2024
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📌 St Peter's Community Hall, Leighton-cum-Minshull Vernon, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4RD
📅 Monday 7th October 2024
⏰ 5.30pm - 7.30pm
📌 The Coppenhall Working Mens Club, 103 North Street, Crewe CW1 4NJ
📅 Saturday 12th October 2024
⏰ 11am - 1pm
📌 Coppenhall Methodist Church, 110 Bradfield Road, Crewe CW1 3RD
Find out more:
➡ www.healthierfutures.mcht.nhs.uk/get-involved/latest-events
#Crewe
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
☀️ Autumn and Winter events in Crewe - dates for your diary! ☀️
Crewe is a hive of activity when it comes to events, arts and culture and Crewe Town Council is proud to be a part of this throughout the year. We deliver a variety of events and cultural projects across the town, as well as supporting the Crewe community to deliver their own events and cultural activities.
Coming soon:
🍂 Operation Autumn school holiday activities
🌺 Crewe Remembrance Service
🌲 Christmas Lights Switch On event
🌟 Tree of Light Ceremony
👜 ...and the regular monthly Makers Market every third Sunday of the month!
Find out more:
➡ www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/service/events/
Follow our Facebook page for regular updates!
#Crewe
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
📣 FREE Puppet Play Day - TOMORROW on Lyceum Square! 📣
📅 Saturday 28th September 2024
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📌 Lyceum Square
Come along for an exciting day of artistic fun with The Fetch Theatre Company and take part in FREE Puppet Making Workshops for all ages at LY2!
Design and create your own unique puppet, guided by professional artists, and craft something special. This event is perfect for families, aspiring artists and anyone who loves to create!
#Crewe #LyceumSquare
Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt
£30K BUSINESS GRANTS - WHAT WOULD YOU OPEN IN CREWE?
I met with Business Engagement Manager at Cheshire East Council to discuss how you can help get Crewe town centre thriving again with a capital grant of up to £30,000 to set up your own business on the high streets on Crewe.
As part of Crewe’s regeneration programme, it aims to increase occupancy of commercial premises with a broader mix of tenants, increase town centre activity and create employment opportunities.
Grants are available to sole traders, existing businesses, community enterprises and charities.
Got a great idea but need help to get going? Find out more at openincrewe.co.uk/