Hello fellow residents!Β 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 β we are all Crewe St Barnabas.
I’m your local councillor β 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 β 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!
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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 stillΒ complete this survey onlineΒ 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
AROUND OUR AREA - FLY-TIPPING
Oh wow. Yes I have my GRUMPY face on here. GRRR!
Was out recently and reported 15 flytipping incidents in one afternoon across our wonderful St Barnabas Ward. YUK.
Who ARE these people ?
Honestly. what ARE they thinking?
These people clearly don't know about the mobile flytipping CCTV camera that I got set up which is working in St Barnabas ward. Want to flytip? Fine. Yeah, that's whats coming! A big one too. KER CHING!!
And for the majority who would like to dispose of waste responsibly... I want to keep that a simple process for my lovely fellow residents. π
A decision made at the start of this year by other councillors lead to a proposal to make the tip on Pymms Lane require a 7 day booking system. I challenged this to stop the need to book during the week. Let's keep it easy for people to get rid of stuff they don't want.
My last trip to the tip earlier this month - 12 minute round trip from home, to the tip, and back.
Quick and easy - no booking in the week. Just TURN UP!
You still have to book at weekends though which means it can be a little busy on Mondays for those catching up who aren't a fan of weekend bookings.
Need to get rid of something - go here
share.google/qa0k1DxvomnFE2mWA
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
STREET SPORTS - CANCELLED THIS WEEK π§οΈ
Sorry guys, no street sports with Start Well at The Wishing Well this week at Leighton Brook Park due to weather. Hopefully back next week! π€
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
BIN DOWN LIGHT OUT
Driving down Frank Webb Avenue tonight I pulled over to pick up the litter bin which someone had decided to tip over. Bless them, what a life they must be living. Whilst stopped I also noticed the street light by the bus stop wasn't working so I've reported this to Highways. Hopefully they get it fixed soon. Day or night if I see something that needs sorting for our community I'll do my best to sort it.
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
CREWE ON SEA IS BACK THIS WEEKEND! πποΈ
I've got my Crewe on Sea postcard stuck on the fridge as a reminder that it's happening THIS weekend! β―β²ποΈβｑΛ
The beach is back in Crewe for the August Bank Holiday, with FREE family fun right in the town centre and Lyceum Square. Yes, a beach with real sand! ποΈ
From Saturday to Monday, 11am-4pm, there'll be loads going on, including live entertainment, face painting, crafts, comedy, giant walkabout characters and beach discos from DJ Catch92.
ποΈ Saturday 29 - Monday 31 August
π Crewe town centre & Lyceum Square
β° 11am - 4pm
ποΈ FREE!
It's always great to see the town centre brought to life, and there really is plenty going on for families over the weekend.
If you're looking for something to do this Bank Holiday, get yourself into town and enjoy Crewe on Sea! πβοΈ
More details and the full programme are in the link in the comments π
Delivered by Crewe Town Council in partnership with Crewe BID Discover Crewe, with support from Mornflake
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
COPS VS KIDS AT LEIGHTON BROOK PARK
Thank you to the local Crewe Police beat team who popped down to Leighton Brook Park to join in the Premier Kicks session hosted last week by Crewe Alexandra in the community, Alex Soccer Centre
It's great to see everyone getting involved, and engagement with our young people. Perhaps I should see if we can bring the police car in to the park again? πππ¨ Pic in comments!
Thanks to everyone involved β
The Premier Kicks sessions are Wednesday nights at 6pm!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
WESTBOURNE AVENUE POTHOLE REPORTED!
Thankfully we're not in "pothole season" yet where it goes crazy, a bit like whack a mole whilst we wait for Highways to resuface roads that I keep asking for. Link in comments on this one (far too long to post)
ANYWAY, I did notice this one starting to break up on Westbourne Avenue, so as usual, it's 3 steps to heaven (or something or other!!!)
Phone out. Snap a picture. Report to highways.
Spotted one? You can do the same.
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Let's keep getting things FIXED in St Barnabas.
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas is at Leighton Brook Park.
β½οΈ STREET SPORTS ARE BACK AT LEIGHTON BROOK PARK!
πTONIGHT AT 5PM!
Looking for something fun and active for the kids to do on Friday evenings? Come along to our FREE Street Sports sessions at Leighton Brook Park!
π Location: Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3NE
π When: Every Friday, 5.00pm to 6.00pm, until 30 October
π₯ Who can attend? Open to all young people aged up to 16. Children aged 8 and over can attend independently.
β½ What to expect: Enjoy a range of sports, team games and fun activities in the floodlit games area.
π What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear, and don't forget a bottle of water.
π° Cost: Completely FREE - no booking required, just turn up and join in!
These sessions are delivered by Start Well at The Wishing Well, in partnership with Crewe Town Council.
Please share with friends and family who might be interested!
Councillor James Pratt - Crewe, St Barnabas
π¨ TODAY - FREE SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT LEIGHTON BROOK PARK! π
Looking for something to keep the children entertained this afternoon? Why not come along to Leighton Brook Park for a fun-filled afternoon of FREE activities with Start Well at The Wishing Well
π Today (Friday 21st August)
π 2.00pm - 4.00pm
There's something for everyone, including:
β½ Football
π Cricket
π₯ Rounders
πΎ Tennis
π Sports Day activities
π Hide & Seek Tag
π― Dodgeball
π Bug Hunts
π¨ Arts & Crafts
𧩠Sensory Play
π² Games
...and much more!
π₯ Healthy snacks are provided.
π Completely FREE to attend.
π§π¦ Everyone is welcome, with young people aged 8 and over able to attend independently.
The sessions continue every Friday throughout the summer holidays, so if you can't make it today there are still plenty more opportunities to join in.
I hope to see lots of local families there this afternoon!