A new community initiative called Changing Lives Together will soon be opening in Crewe, offering valuable one-to-one support on a no-referral basis. The service will be available not only to residents of Crewe but also to those in the surrounding areas. It will be based at the former Post Office/WHS building in the precinct. Changing…
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HMO plans for 523 West Street – HAVE YOUR SAY!
🏡 SAY NO TO OVERDEVELOPMENT – HMO PLANS FOR 523 WEST STREET 🏡 🚨 Planning Application Objection – Make Your Voice Heard! 🚨 As your local councillor for Crewe St Barnabas, I have submitted a formal objection to a new planning application that could have a significant impact on our neighbourhood. A proposal has been…
Crewe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club – celebrating 6 years
It was a real honour to be invited once again to the Crewe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club on Saturday 24th May at The Four Eagles, joined by Cheshire East’s new Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Anthony Harrison. We’re incredibly lucky to have such a strong, tight-knit Armed Forces and veterans community here in Crewe…
Leighton Brook Clean-Up – Community in Action
I was proud to be joined by a small but incredibly dedicated group of volunteers as we rolled up our sleeves, pulled on our wellies, and got stuck into cleaning up the brook that runs through Leighton Brook Park. This isn’t glamorous work. It’s muddy, smelly, and physically demanding. But it’s work that matters –…
Crewe St Barnabas Ward – Our Community Stays Together!
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has now published its final recommendations following a review of Cheshire East’s ward boundaries — and I’m really pleased to share some great news for our community here in St Barnabas. Following months of consultation, feedback, and review, the Commission has confirmed that the St Barnabas ward…
Upcoming meeting with Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner – What matters to you?
Over the Easter break, I had the opportunity to meet with Crewe Policing Inspector Jones for a walkabout in St Barnabas. We spent time visiting different parts of our ward, listening to residents and discussing the key issues that affect day-to-day life in our community. It was a productive and positive conversation – thank you…
Cleaning up graffiti in our area
I’ve been working hard to tackle graffiti across our area, and I’m really pleased to share some positive progress with you. Graffiti can have a big impact on how a place feels — and I know many local residents have been frustrated to see it popping up more frequently on street cabinets and utility boxes…
Scams awareness newsletter from Age Concern
Stay Informed with Age Concern’s Latest Newsletter on Scams Advice Age Concern Cheshire has put together an important and informative newsletter focusing on scams advice. As scams continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, staying informed on how to protect yourself and others has never been more crucial. This latest edition of their monthly newsletter…
Community Clean-Up at Leighton Brook Park – Monday 19th May at 2pm
🌿 Community Clean-Up at Leighton Brook Park – Monday 19th May at 2pm 🌿 I’d like to invite residents to join me for a community clean-up at Leighton Brook Park on Monday 19th May at 2pm. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community and help take care of one of our…
Beechmere retirement complex fire prosecutions – Trial begins 6th May
Many of us in Crewe and especially here in St Barnabas will never forget the devastating fire at Beechmere Retirement Village on 8 August 2019. The fire tore through a place that so many older residents called home, displacing around 150 people and leaving a deep emotional impact on families, neighbours, staff, and emergency responders…