Following the recent litter pick I led with Year 5 pupils from Leighton Academy, which is now in its fifth year, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the students from the school’s After School Club who have put together some brilliant designs to help spread an anti-littering message in Leighton Brook Park….
Progress on Road Repairs and Resurfacing in St Barnabas Ward
One of the issues residents raise with me most frequently is the condition of our roads. Whether it is potholes, poor surfaces or roads that seem to deteriorate faster than they can be repaired, I know how frustrating it is for those who have to use them every day. Unfortunately, getting highways to do anything…
Crewe Jobs Fair at the Market Hall 1st July 2026
If you’re looking for a new job, thinking about a career change, or want to explore training opportunities, don’t miss the Crewe Jobs Fair tomorrow. 📅 Wednesday 1st July 🕙 10.00am to 1.30pm 📍 Crewe Market Hall, 27 Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BL There will be: ✅ A huge range of live vacancies ✅ Free…
Seeking Action on Minshull New Road Road Safety: My Letter to Cheshire East’s Chief Executive
For more than two years, I have been raising serious concerns about road safety on Minshull New Road, particularly around Leighton Academy and the routes used daily by children and parents walking to and from school. During that time, there have been repeated incidents involving vehicles leaving the carriageway and crossing the pavement, yet little…
Keeping crime and antisocial behaviour low in Crewe St Barnabas
Thankfully, anti-social behaviour across our area has remained at very low levels in recent times, following a huge amount of work to secure support from partner organisations and the police. Sadly though, in recent weeks we’ve seen a rise in anti-social behaviour and low-level criminal damage in parts of our community. This has included damage…
Leighton Academy Year 5 help keep Leighton Brook Park clean
I had a fantastic afternoon in the sunshine today, joined by the brilliant Year 5 pupils from Leighton Academy for our annual community litter pick in Leighton Brook Park. It was wonderful to spend time speaking with the students about how they feel about our local area and to hear their thoughts on the importance…
Half term fun at Leighton Brook Park with Wishing Well
Families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon this half term as Wishing Well hosts a free community session at Leighton Brook Park. Taking place on Friday 29th May from 1pm to 3pm at Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue, CW1 3NE, the event will include a range of activities for children and young people…
My thoughts on Cheshire East councillors approving their own backdated allowances increase
I attended Cheshire East Council’s Mayor Making ceremony and Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 13 May, which was followed later in the day by an Extraordinary Meeting of the council. One of the main items on the agenda, which affects all 82 elected members, was a review of councillor allowances. While councillors do not receive…
Crewe 18th Brownies help tidy the local community
I recently had the real pleasure of joining the Crewe 18th Brownies at their headquarters on Pyms Lane for a community litter pick around the local area. It was Leader Gill who kindly invited me along, and I was delighted to support such a positive community activity. It was wonderful to meet the group and…
Happy Easter St Barnabas, and thank you!
Wishing everyone in St Barnabas a very Happy Easter. Over the Easter period, it was fantastic to see Leighton Brook Park come alive with activity, thanks to the brilliant sessions run by Wishing Well. These sessions brought together young people from across the community, offering a safe, fun, and engaging environment during the school holidays….

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