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Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

6 days 15 hours ago

ROLLS AVENUE FOOTPATH CLEAN UP

A resident recently raised to me the state of the footpath on Rolls Avenue near to Royce Close which was strewn with loose stones and debris.

I put in a request to have this swept which has now been completed. Thanks to Ansa Environmental Services Ltd for their help!

If there's something you've spotted that needs attention please let me know.
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 week 6 days ago

£30K BUSINESS GRANTS - WHAT WOULD YOU OPEN IN CREWE?

I met with Business Engagement Manager at Cheshire East Council to discuss how you can help get Crewe town centre thriving again with a capital grant of up to £30,000 to set up your own business on the high streets on Crewe.

As part of Crewe’s regeneration programme, it aims to increase occupancy of commercial premises with a broader mix of tenants, increase town centre activity and create employment opportunities.

Grants are available to sole traders, existing businesses, community enterprises and charities.

Got a great idea but need help to get going? Find out more at openincrewe.co.uk/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

2 weeks 1 day ago

PLANNING APPLICATION 333B WEST STREET

A planning application has been received for change of use of 333B West Street on the corner of Frank Webb Avenue.

The application is a proposal for change of use from Residential (Class C3) to Commercial (Class E) retail space.

You can view further details and submit any feedback you may have online:

Further details:
planning.cheshireeast.gov.uk/applicationdetails.aspx?pr=24/3161N

Submit your comments to planning:
digital-core.cheshireeast.gov.uk/w/webpage/request?form=comment_on_a_planning_application&pr=24%2f3161N

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

2 weeks 3 days ago

TACKLING WASTE ISSUES - MCNEILL AVENUE

I had a recent 'on site' meeting with Guinness Housing and Cheshire East waste officers to tackle issues with fly tipping and waste management around McNeill Avenue, West Street and Darlington Avenue,
Repeat visits by waste officers have now been made to address issues with abandoned bins and fly tipping.

If you spot fly tipping please call 0300 123 5011 so it can be logged to be cleared.
You can also report fly tipping online by downloading the FixMyStreet app or using this link:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/street_cleansing_and_litter/street_cleansing_and_litter.aspx

Remember to keep your alley gates locked shut to help prevent fly tipping in them.
To purchase a key, contact Crewe Library on 01270 375295 or email crewe.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk

If your bin collection is missed, please call 0300 123 5011 within 2 days.
Or see - www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/bins/missed-bin-collections.aspx

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

2 weeks 6 days ago

MINSHULL NEW ROAD ROADWORKS - BRIDGE REPAIR

Following my previous post with regards to the damaged bridge over Leighton Brook on Minshull New Road near Meadowbrook Cemetery, works are now scheduled to enable this bridge repair to be carried out.

These works currently scheduled to begin on Monday 23rd September onwards.

Traffic management during these roadworks will likely include temporary traffic lights, so please allow a few minutes extra time for your journey in case of any delays.

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

3 weeks 3 days ago

PROPOSED CUTS TO BLACK BIN COLLECTIONS! HAVE YOUR SAY

Not content with first charging £56 for our green bin collections and having already increased that charge to £59, our Labour led Cheshire East council are now proposing to REDUCE the frequency of collection of BLACK household waste bins from the current 2 weeks to only collect our black bins every 3 weeks!

BLACK BINS TO BE COLLECTED ONLY EVERY 3 WEEKS?

Do you want to see more overflowing rubbish on our streets in Crewe St Barnabas?

Crewe is already the WORST area for fly tipping in the WHOLE of Cheshire East.
3,242 fly tipping incidents were reported in 2023-2024 in Crewe out of a total of 4,238 across all of Cheshire East.

That's OVER THREE QUARTERS of all fly tipping in Cheshire East happening JUST in Crewe!

LETS FIGHT BACK TO SAVE OUR BIN COLLECTIONS!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR SAY. TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK!

Respond by using this link:
surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/HouseholdWaste2024/

Or email CEConsultation@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Or you can call 0300 123 5011 and ask to respond to the Household Waste Collection Consultation

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

3 weeks 6 days ago

MINSHULL NEW ROAD BRIDGE DAMAGE

In July a road traffic accident damaged the bridge on Minshull New Road opposite Meadowbrook Cemetery. I contacted Highways and temporary barriers were put in place. These have since fallen over, so I have again raised this to Highways.

Given that this is a safety issue I have written to the Bridge Manager at Cheshire East Highways to ask for an update on the work needed to repair this, and have requested that a full repair is expedited.

If you spot a highways issue, you can report it by calling 0300 123 5020

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

4 weeks 12 hours ago

LEIGHTON BROOK PARK GRAFFITI

Unfortunately there has been an incident this evening where paint was sprayed in various locations around Leighton Brook Park.

I have made a request to Crewe Town Council Rangers to ask for this to be cleaned off.

This kind of behavior is clearly unacceptable in our community.

I've reported the incident to Crewe Police, and also asked Cheshire East CCTV team to review the footage from the park's CCTV camera to identify those individuals who are responsible for this criminal damage.

If you have any information on this incident please call 101, reference DP-42952-24-0707-03.

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

4 weeks 1 day ago

CREWE YOUTH ZONE - STAND ON THE GROUND AND BRAND REVEAL EVENT

It was fantastic to be invited by OnSide to the 'Stand On The Ground' event this afternoon to mark the start of the building project for the new multi million pound youth centre on Oak Street in Crewe, at the site of the former car park.

The ground was a little bit wet and windy today, so thank you to the Crewe Lyceum for hosting the event this afternoon!

'The Dome' was revealed as the name and branding for the new facility, This name was a result of a branding task which the Young People's Development Group (YPDG) went on guided by a design agency.

At the end of the process, the YPDG finalised on two possible names, The Dome and Pod, which the young people of Crewe voted on. The Dome was revealed as the winning brand!

Brilliant work from a fantastically talented team of young people who really impressed with their enthusiasm and confidence during the presentation.

Crewe Youth Zone will be a safe and aspirational place for young people providing a destination for the young people of Crewe. It will be a state-of-the-art space with over 20 activities to try each session, staffed by skilled youth workers who believe in young people and help them see what they could achieve.

I am really excited by this project as the young people of Crewe have waited a long time for this and really deserve to have purpose built facilities not just to enjoy for leisure, but to help support, develop our young people helping them see what they could achieve - giving them the skills, confidence and ambition they need for life.

Learn more about this exciting new project here:
www.onsideyouthzones.org/youth-zones/crewe-youth-zone/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

4 weeks 1 day ago

REDWOOD DRIVE - FOOTPATH CLOSURE

Several residents have asked me about the closure of a section of footpath adjacent to Redwood Drive.

I had not received any prior notification of works prior to the fencing being installed

I wrote to both Cheshire East and landowners Taylor Wimpey on Monday to ask for further details but I am still waiting a response from both.

It is likely to be related to the subsidence of the footpath alongside the brook.
Once I receive further details I will share on here.

You can still get past this area by crossing to the other side of the brook, albeit a slightly longer route.

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 4 hours ago

CUTS TO PENSIONERS WINTER FUEL ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS

I was concerned about the decision this week from our new government to remove the Winter Fuel Allowance from pensioners.

Here in Crewe St Barnabas this will affect 466 residents (which is 84% of pensioners in our ward).

It is disappointing that our newly elected Crewe & Nantwich Labour MP voted to remove the payments. I believe that our new MP should first and foremost serve those that he represents by looking after the most vulnerable among us.

I am worried about the impact it will have on residents in Crewe St Barnabas, especially those who are already finding it hard to make ends meet and where prices and Council Tax are still rising.

WILL YOU NEED HELP THIS WINTER?

Whilst some pensioners will cope without the Winter Fuel Payment, it’s clear that this policy will have a far wider impact than currently acknowledged.

You may be entitled to Pension Credit – something that could make a real difference this winter.

If you need help please Call Age UK for assistance on 0800 731 0160.

Please make sure you receive the support you could be eligible for.

Find out more here:

www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/pension-credit

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 2 days ago

MINSHULL NEW ROAD FLOODING

I've reported the flooding at the top of Minshull New Road to Cheshire East Highways.

It was much worse than these photos earlier in the day, and traffic was struggling to get through with deep water right across the road - so clearly there's a drainage problem here that needs fixing. Being local to the area really helps being your councillor, I see day to day the issues that affect all of us.

If you spot a highways problem you can report it by calling 0300 123 5020
Or let me know www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 4 days ago

NEW SWING SEATS INSTALLED AT LEIGHTON BROOK PARK

I was contacted by a resident who was concerned about the deterioration of the swing seats in Leighton Brook Park playground. This is something I raised, and asked if they could be replaced.

At Crewe Town Council we have recently employed a Parks Ranger to work alongside the Rangers Team. Along with keeping the park in great shape with recent work including strimming weeds and jet washing the play surface this summer, the Park Ranger has also replaced the swing seats with brand new ones. Great job! 👍

If you spot an issue in our area that you think needs attention, please let me know 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/

Cllr James Pratt

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 1 week ago

COULD YOU BE A FIREFIGHTER?

Cheshire Fire and Rescue full time firefighter recruitment window is now open and they are looking to recruit people who reflect and identify with all our communities across Cheshire.

They are looking to recruit a new cohort of full time firefighters who will begin their training at the end of March 2025.

Changing lives, saving lives, every day is different!
If you’re passionate about changing lives and want to contribute to saving lives by reducing the risk of incidents, then being a firefighter is definitely the role for you.

The Service doesn't just fight fires and rescue people. In fact, only around five per cent of a firefighter’s time is spent attending incidents. They are actively involved in their communities, carrying out prevention work to reduce the chance of fires happening in the first place, delivering road safety campaigns to reduce the number of road traffic collisions and working closely with young people through programmes such as The Prince’s Trust Team, Fire Cadets and Respect courses.

As a firefighter, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference within your community, working as part of a team and enjoying a varied career. Other benefits include working in an environment where the health, safety and wellbeing of staff are key priorities, coupled with generous family friendly policies, a range of staff networks, buddying scheme and opportunities to apply for flexible working arrangements.

For more information and full details on the recruitment process please visit:
www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/jobs/wholetime-firefighter/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 2 weeks ago

🚒 FIRE STATION OPEN DAY - TODAY 🚨

Crewe Community Fire Station Open day is taking place today Sunday 25th August 11am - 4pm

More info below 👇
www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/events/fire-station-open-days/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 2 weeks ago

MINSHULL NEW ROAD - FOOTPATH HEDGEROW CUT BACK

Following concerns from parents, I've been asking for improvements for the footpath on Minshull New Road to Leighton Academy school for some time.

Now that we are out of the 'nesting season' restrictions, the hedgerow along the footpath has had a hard cut back, making it much more accessible for those walking to and from the school. I am pleased this has been completed ahead of the new term starting.

I have also raised my concerns about the overgrown hedgerow on the opposite side and I'm expecting an update on this from Highways.

If there's something you've noticed that you think I could help with, please get in touch using this link 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 3 weeks ago

CREWE POLICE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2024

The latest Crewe Police newsletter including St Barnabas area is now available to read online. Click the link below 👇

www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/crewe-police-community-newsletter-summer-2024/

On this page you can also:
💬 Submit your concerns on the Residents Voice Survey
👮🏻Find out about our local Safer Neighbourhood Team
📝 Report an issue online

Please also follow Crewe St Barnabas Police for regular local updates.

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 3 weeks ago

FOOTPATH FIXING - ACCESS FOR ALL

I'm pleased to see work has now been carried out to improve accessibility into the park from entrances on Frank Webb Avenue and Rolls Avenue. I raised this issue recently because the path was becoming difficult for those with mobility issues due raised tree roots creating lumps and bumps in the path.

Repairs to the footpaths have been carried out to level the surface and improve access which I hope will help those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters to also be able to enjoy Leighton Brook Park.

If there's an issue you need help with, please let me know 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/contact/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 3 weeks ago

ABANDONED SHOPPING TROLLEYS - HELP KEEP OUR STREETS CLEAR

There seems to have been an increase in abandoned supermarket shopping trolleys around our area recently. Here are a few that I've recently requested to have removed.

🛒 Help make St Barnabas Better! Rehome a stray trolley! ❤️

If you see a trolley that has needs to be rehomed, you can request a pick up by filling in this form:
www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/council-services-2/report-an-issue/

🤝 Thank you to the fantastic Crewe Town Council Rangers for their help! 😊

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

1 month 4 weeks ago

✨CLEANING UP OUR AREA - GRAFFITI REMOVAL✨

I recently noticed some offensive graffiti had appeared in Leighton Brook Park on the lamp posts and CCTV camera pole.

Thank you to Crewe Town Council who provided me with supplies and PPE to remove it. I got to work and put these to good use to remove this graffiti. With a bit of effort and elbow grease the recent appearances have now disappeared! Much better!

I am raising this with Crewe St Barnabas Police to review the CCTV recordings to identify those responsible.

If you notice graffiti in our area, please let me or the the town council Rangers know and let's get it cleaned up 👍

You can report many issues online using this link 👇
www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

2 months 3 hours ago

FRANK WEBB AVENUE ROAD CLOSURE - TUESDAY 13TH AUGUST

Please note there is scheduled to be a short closure of a section of Frank Webb Avenue between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Tuesday 13th August for highways works.

The official diversion route is via Darlington Avenue and McNeill Avenue as shown in the image.

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

2 months 1 day ago

🗑️ WORKING TOGETHER TO TACKLE FLY TIPPING♻️

Yesterday I met with Cheshire East waste enforcement officers, ANSA staff and a representative from Guinness Housing to jointly discuss ongoing issues with fly tipping around McNeill Avenue/West Street. This issue is something I have been working on for some time so it was great to join forces to tackle it.

After the meeting I also spoke to residents about the recent problems and delivered information to all homes in the area about how to deal with waste responsibly and the services available to residents to help them do so.

Obviously fly tipping is illegal and those identified from investigation work can be fined large sums, but it also costs a huge amount to us all to clear fly tipping as this taken from the council tax we all pay which could be much better spent providing other services for residents.

We will continue to jointly work together on this issue by firstly educating residents, but also identifying those responsible for fly tipping and using enforcement where needed.

YOU CAN HELP! If you spot flytipping where you live, please report it by:
📞 Calling 0300 123 5011
📱 Download the FixMyStreet smartphone app to snap a photo and report it
💻Or use the link below 👇
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/street_cleansing_and_litter/street_cleansing_and_litter.aspx

Crewe, St Barnabas - Councillor James Pratt

2 months 3 days ago

🚧 WINDSOR AVENUE RESURFACING UNDERWAY 🚧

Resurfacing work is underway on Windsor Avenue, which is currently closed during this time (access is maintained for residents only)

This is the first part of a series of more permanent repairs I have been working on to tackle the worst areas of our roads in St Barnabas using a limited amount of ward funding available to me.

The next phase of this work will continue moving on to Sandiway road which will continue into next week.