A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in the sunshine this morning for our St Barnabas community litter pick, which started at Leighton Brook Park on Frank Webb Avenue. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout from across the community. Alongside our regular volunteers, we were delighted to welcome many new…
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MINSHULL NEW ROAD POTHOLE PATROL: KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON
If you’ve been following my updates, you’ll know Minshull New Road comes up a lot. I promise there are plenty of other things I’m working on across St Barnabas, but this road has been a problem for residents for years, so it’s worth keeping people updated. Walking the Road, Reporting the Potholes I make a…
Support Road Safety Improvements on Minshull New Road
Minshull New Road, outside Leighton Academy primary school and nursery, is becoming increasingly busy as 1,250 new homes are currently under construction nearby. The footpath from Rolls Avenue to the school is narrow, overgrown, and often flooded, making it difficult for children, parents with pushchairs, and other pedestrians to use safely. Despite approved road safety…
Community Litter Pick – Saturday 14 March
You are warmly invited to join our next community litter pick on Saturday 14 March. We will meet at 10am by the playground in Leighton Brook Park, off Frank Webb Avenue. From there, we will spread out across the park and surrounding area to help keep our local environment clean and welcoming for everyone. This…
Parking Problems on Mayfield Mews – Sign the petition and have your say!
I’m asking residents on Mayfield Mews for their support to help tackle the ongoing parking problems around Mayfield Mews. Many residents have raised concerns about: Cars parking dangerously close to the junction with Minshull New Road Vehicles parking on bends, making it hard to see oncoming traffic The road becoming effectively single-lane, causing delays and…
Family Fun Afternoon at Leighton Brook Park This Half-Term
This school holiday half-term, we’re inviting families to join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Leighton Brook Park on Thursday 19 February, 1-3pm. The event will feature a wide range of sport, play, and nature-based activities, giving children the chance to be active, explore the outdoors, and enjoy time with friends in a safe and…
Free weekly sports sessions with Crewe Alexandra in the Community in Leighton Brook Park
I am thrilled to be working with Crewe Alexandra in the Community, supported by Guinness Housing, to bring more free activities for young people in Leighton Brook Park, right in the heart of our Crewe St Barnabas community. WHEN & WHERE Start Date: Wednesday 25 February Every Wednesday | 6pm – 7.15pm Location: Floodlit Sports…
SP Energy Networks – Roadworks Middlewich Road
SP Energy Networks is installing a new underground cable connection to support the development of the new Leighton Hospital on land adjacent to the existing site. Our work in the area is progressing well, and we’re now moving on to Middlewich Road. What you’ll see Work will begin on Middlewich Road from 19 January, from Boulderstones Bridge to Brian…
Wishing Well Christmas Toy Appeal – Help make a magical christmas for children in our community
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…
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