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,…
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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…
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…
Leighton Brook Park Summer Fun Day – Wednesday 27th August
As your local ward councillor for Crewe St Barnabas, I’m really pleased to share with you an exciting community event I’ve been working to organise alongside the fantastic team at Wishing Well. Join us for a fantastic day of free fun, play, and sport activity sessions hosted by Wishing Well, and other brilliant local organisations…
Free summer holiday activities in Leighton Brook Park every Thursday & Friday!
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 &…
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…
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