Looking for something exciting, active and completely free for the kids to do this summer? Look no further! Every Friday throughout the summer holidays, children and young people aged 4 to 16 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun and food at Leighton Brook Park, Frank Webb Avenue, CW1 3NE. 🎉 Holiday Activities &…
Category: Local Issues
Celebration of Filipino culture at Queens Park – Barrio Fiesta returns to Crewe for 2025
The second Barrio Fiesta in Cheshire East brought colour, culture and community spirit to Queens Park, Crewe today – and what a brilliant celebration it was! This free, family-friendly festival welcomed people from across Crewe, Nantwich and beyond to enjoy a full day of Filipino heritage, music, dance and delicious food. With the full support…
A New Way to Report Local Issues in Crewe and St Barnabas to the council
Cheshire East Council has launched a new online tool called traCE, which residents can use to report issues like potholes, fly-tipping, overgrown hedges, broken streetlights and more. If you’ve used Fix My Street in the past, this new system will now take its place. You can access traCE on your phone, tablet or computer at…
Update on roadworks around Leighton Hospital
An update from SP Energy Networks who are currently undertaking roadworks for electrical cabling work around Leighton Hospital Future-proofing your network SP Energy Networks An update on our work in your area On Monday 14 July, we got in touch to inform you about the work taking place in your area. We’ve made some changes…
Supporting the motion for a National Cadet Forces Day
Today’s Full Council meeting took place at the outstanding SKA Observatory at Jodrell Bank – a fantastic facility and a real asset to Cheshire East. It was a privilege to attend such an inspiring venue for a meeting of the council. One of the items on the agenda was a motion brought forward by Cllr…
SP Energy Networks Infrastructure Works – Leighton Hospital Area, Crewe – July Update
As your local councillor, I want to keep you updated on ongoing infrastructure works in our community. SP Energy Networks is continuing essential capacity improvement works near Leighton Hospital, which will help support the development of the new health and care facilities in Crewe. These works are important to ensure a reliable electricity supply for…
Dream Big at Leighton Academy: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
It was fantastic to be part of the Dream Big pilot programme recently held at Leighton Academy in Crewe, where Year 5 pupils were given an exciting and hands-on opportunity to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM). I was proud to be involved in the Enterprise zone, engaging with young people and…
Railings Reinstated Outside Leighton Academy – But Road Safety Work Continues
Following a recent road traffic accident on Minshull New Road, the safety railings outside Leighton Academy were removed due to damage. Understandably, this raised concerns among parents, staff and local residents about the safety of children at the school gates. Although these barriers might seem small, they serve an important purpose – helping prevent children…
Former M&S Unit Up for Sale – A Big Opportunity for Crewe Town Centre
No one wants to see a large, empty building lying dormant in the heart of Crewe town centre. That’s why I’m really pleased to see the former M&S unit finally being brought to market – nearly eight years after it closed its doors in 2017. This prominent site has left a noticeable gap on our…
Helping Families Eat Well for Less – Free Workshop at Morrisons Crewe Wednesday 16th July
I’ve been asked to help spread the word about a brilliant free workshop that’s coming up soon in Crewe. The ‘Eating Well for Less’ HENRY workshop is taking place at Morrisons Supermarket, Crewe, on Wednesday 16th July from 1.00pm to 2.30pm. This free session is ideal for families with young children who want to eat…
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