You may have seen my recent posts about my ongoing efforts to tackle graffiti in our community. Graffiti can make public spaces look neglected and uncared for, which often leads to a drop in property values and can encourage further vandalism or antisocial behaviour. It affects the community’s sense of safety and pride, and cleaning…
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Crewe Pride 14th June 2025 – A Day of Celebration, Unity, and Expression
🌈 Crewe Pride 2025: A Day of Celebration, Unity, and Expression Crewe Pride is back, and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and prouder than ever before. On Saturday, 14 June 2025, the heart of Crewe will transform into a vibrant tapestry of colour, music, and community spirit as the entire town centre comes alive for…
Evening & Sunday Car Parking Charges in Crewe & Nantwich – Bananas Decisions?
You may have seen this photo doing the rounds in the media – I recently took it outside Delamere House, Cheshire East Council’s HQ in Crewe. It’s sparked quite a bit of conversation, and rightly so. Many of us are scratching our heads over the council’s decision to introduce car park charges during evenings and…
Crewe Armed Forces Weekend 2025 Set to Thrill with Two Days of Free Family Fun!
I’m really glad to be supporting this fantastic local event. It’s a brilliant opportunity for families and residents to come together, honour our Armed Forces, and enjoy a memorable weekend right here in Crewe. Crewe is set to come alive with patriotic pride and community spirit as it hosts the Crewe Armed Forces Weekend –…
Redwood Drive Footpath Closure – Detailed Update
I wanted to provide a full update on the ongoing situation with the footpath on Redwood Drive, as I know many residents are concerned about the closure and what’s being done to resolve it. Back in 2023, Taylor Wimpey submitted a planning application proposing to relocate the footpath on Redwood Drive due to subsidence issues…
Business Rates – What it means for our town centres in Crewe & Nantwich
I’m regularly contacted by residents and local business owners who are worried about the rising costs of doing business, especially when it comes to business rates. It’s an issue that directly affects the vibrancy and sustainability of our town centres, and it’s easy to understand why it causes such concern. The Chancellor recently announced a…
Supporting Our Armed Forces Community: Recruitment & Engagement Event at Crewe Market Hall – update and exhibitors list
I was delighted to attend the recent Armed Forces recruitment and engagement event held at Crewe Market Hall – a fantastic venue that brought together members of our local community, service organisations, and businesses all committed to supporting the Armed Forces community. I was joined by the newly elected Mayor of Cheshire East, Councillor David…
Help Rebuild the Heart of Crewe: Grants Up to £30K
Let’s Bring Crewe Town Centre to Life If you’ve ever said, “Crewe needs more shops, cafés, or things to do” – now’s your chance to make it happen. A new initiative, Open in Crewe, is offering capital grants of up to £30,000 to support local businesses, community groups, and charities in setting up shop in…
Highways plan for 25/26 in St Barnabas
Biggest Highways Investment in 10 Years – But What Are We Actually Getting in St Barnabas? You may have seen the headlines recently: Cheshire East Highways has announced what they’re calling the biggest investment in our roads and transport network for a decade. On the face of it, that sounds like brilliant news. After all,…
Coming soon Changing Lives Together – The ReUse Warehouse Crewe
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…