This week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Start Well team at Wishing Well Family Hub on Chester Bridge. It was wonderful to catch up with the team, make a small donation to their Christmas Toy Appeal, and see their Santa’s helpers busy in the workshop, preparing toys for the festive season. The energy and dedication of…
Keeping Our Streets Safe: Pothole Patrol on West Street
As part of my ongoing efforts to ensure our streets are safe and well-maintained, I recently took another walk along West Street in St Barnabas as part of my regular “Pothole Patrol.” This stretch of road has long been a concern for residents, and I know why – I live locally and use this route…
Wishing Well Santa Dash – Tuesday 2nd December!
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to kick it off than by joining the Wishing Well Santa Dash on Tuesday 2nd December? 🎅✨ Picture this: a sea of Santas, laughter ringing through the air, festive tunes playing, and the whole community coming together for a wonderful cause. Whether you’re sprinting, strolling,…
Minshull New Road – Road Safety Update
It has been a very wet and windy day, but this afternoon I met with Cheshire East Highways at Leighton Academy school to discuss ongoing road safety concerns on Minshull New Road. Many residents have asked why the planned safety scheme for Minshull New Road, linked to the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) near the…
Free IT Sessions for People Aged 55+ and Disabled Adults at Crewe Library
Crewe Library is offering a series of free IT sessions designed specifically for people aged 55 and over, as well as disabled adults. Led by Becky Lea from AbilityNet, these sessions provide a friendly and supportive environment to improve your digital skills. Sessions will run from 2pm on the following dates: Wednesday 19th November –…
Underwood Lane success, resurfacing complete!
I took a walk over to Underwood Lane this week to see the resurfacing works I’ve been campaigning for. After many months (in fact years!) of raising the issue and a site meeting with highways earlier this year, it’s fantastic to see the repairs finished – no more potholes or crumbling speed bumps. It’s such…
Fresh Road Markings Across Crewe St Barnabas Ward
As a local councillor, I hear from residents every day about issues that affect our community. One concern that kept coming up recently was worn road markings – especially give way lines at junctions. A prime example was the Kettell Avenue / Bowen Cooke Avenue junction, where the lines had almost disappeared and it wasn’t…
How to report issues to the council & more
I delivered an information card to all households some time ago with useful numbers and contact details, but I’m still regularly asked how residents can report things. To make it easier, I’ve pulled everything together here: https://www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/ (this is the same link I add to most of my posts) You can also scan the QR…
SP Energy Networks – capacity improvement works near Leighton Hospital Crewe
Update from SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks is installing a new underground cable connection to support the development of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s new health and care neighbourhood in Crewe. Our work in the area is progressing well, and we are pleased to confirm that our work on Bob Brown Way is…
Leighton Brook Park Summer Fun Day – Thank you and photos
SUMMER FUN DAY – THANK YOU! 💖🤩 A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support Leighton Brook Park Family Fun Day, my first big event for our community here in Crewe St Barnabas! 🎪 Despite some slightly challenging weather, the sun came back out! We all had a fantastic time, with a…

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