Contrary to previous information, we can confirm that the Hub will be operating on Tuesday 25 January due to the postponement of the Panto at the Church Hall.

The organisers of the Northwich Community Support group would appreciate help to set up the Hub at the hall on Monday evenings 8,45pm, and/or to help Tuesday mornings 10-11.30am.

If you are able to help, please contact Adrian Morgan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Lee Burstow (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) from NCS for details.

Do you have some time you feel you could give to help the Council support people in our neighbourhood?

Across the country pressures in the care system are increasing, with care providers unable to recruit as many staff as they would like to, and Covid-19 forcing staff to stay away from work for periods of time. As the situation worsens there may not be enough staff to care for the people who need it.  

Cheshire West and Chester Council is now looking to recruit a small workforce that could be called on in times of emergency to help support people within their local areas. They are calling on anyone, with or without care experience, to help ensure everyone who needs support gets it.

All members of the workforce will receive a sign-up bonus, alongside a week’s training, fully paid, before undertaking any roles. Ongoing support will also be available and, if and when called upon, members would be paid for their time.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council and ways to sign up.

One Week Left To Have Your Say on Police Budget!

Residents across the county have one week left to make their views known on the level of council tax that people in Cheshire pay for their police service. Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s survey will close at midday on Tuesday 25 January.

You can take the survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/yourpolicebudget2022-23

Launching the survey earlier this month, Commissioner John Dwyer said: “I believe this budget represents what residents of Cheshire have told me they want. More officers, better call response times, and an increased focus on tackling ASB and making our roads safer.

“This budget will build on the work done since I took office in May, where nearly £4 million in extra funding has been brought in to prevent and tackle crime in our county, and in that time the Chief Constable and I have also been able to commit to taking our officer numbers to the highest level in modern times. This should give people confidence in our Constabulary to deliver the priorities set out in my Police and Crime Plan.”

To support the budget, the Commissioner is asking local people if they would be willing to pay approximately 83p per month extra via the police precept, for the average band D household.

The police budget proposed by the Commissioner includes:

• 120 extra officers recruited
• 63 more front line staff in areas such as the Force Call Centre
• Funding for more road safety initiatives and action against anti-social behaviour.
  
  

As well as the online the survey, the Commissioner has sought views from Cheshire residents at a number of ‘consultation roadshows’ held around the county, where people could complete the survey and speak to the Commissioner in person.

The survey will close at midday on Tuesday 25 January.

To request a hard copy of the survey, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.