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October 2021
- 'Save Our Surgery': recent communications with Mike Amesbury, MP for Weaver Vale
  Save Our Surgery
  
  Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2021 at 11:12
  
  Dear xxxxx,
  
  Many thanks for your email.
  
  As you raise in your email, it is great shame that we find ourselves with a medical practice closing its door, especially given that Northwich and the surrounding areas are continuing to experience population growth.
  
  In my role as MP for Weaver Vale, I am somewhat limited given the constraints of parliamentary protocol in not interfering with another Member’s constituency affairs. I know that Edward in his role as MP for Eddisbury has been championing the cause along with very many constituents such as yourselves.
  
  I have reached out to Edward to see if there is anything I can do in my capacity in helping to support the campaign. This is very much a cause that crosses boundaries and I would be happy to lend my support.
  
  Please do keep me informed as to how things progress from your end and do feel free to raise any suggestions that you think may be useful.
  
  Once again, thank you for contacting me about this important matter.
  
  Yours sincerely,
  
  Mike Amesbury,
  Labour Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale, Shadow Housing Minister
  
  Press Here to view the letter from the Save Sandiway Surgery Action Group
  
  Sent: 27 September 2021 14:57
  
  To: AMESBURY, Mike
  Cc: FIFIELD, Charles (Councillor) , Gillian Edwards , WILLIAMS, Paul (Councillor) , TIMPSON, Edward
  
  Subject: Sandiway Surgery
  
  Dear Mr Amesbury,
  
  We are writing to you on behalf of the Save Sandiway Surgery Action Group. You will be aware that Danebridge Medical Practice has been successful in its application to the CCG to close its surgery at Sandiway.
  
  The Villages of Sandiway and Cuddington have been designated as a Key Service Centre in the Cheshire West and Chester Local plan and Cuddington Neighbourhood Plan. The provision of key services such as primary schools, shops and medical facilities have enabled the development of new homes in the area growing the community from around 2300 homes to 2640 between 2010 and 2017, growth of almost 15%.
  
  Apart from the withdrawal of a valued medical service for the ageing community here, 28% of our population are aged over 65 compared with 21% in the CWaC borough, the difficulties of access to the other practice surgeries at Danebridge and Kingsmead will leave our residents with, in some cases, insurmountable travel issues. As you are aware bus services are poor and taxi availability is unreliable and expensive.
  
  The decision seems to be directly at odds with the declared policies of NHS England and Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group to provide primary care close to home and to always seek to minimise the environmental impact of NHS activity and decisions.
  
  We have been working under the aegis of Cuddington Parish Council, with Edward Timpson our MP, along with our Borough Councillors, who have all supported our campaign to Save Sandiway Surgery. Danebridge Medical Practice currently serves 25000 patients in Northwich and surrounding districts. We believe that this closure will create a significant influx of patients from Sandiway, Cuddington and the surrounding area which will place further pressure on the surgeries at Kingsmead and Danebridge and adversely impact the 21,000 or so Danebridge and Kingsmead patients living in your constituency.
  
  In the application to the Primary Care Commissioning Committee of the CCG, Danebridge leaned very heavily on the fact that the new Integrated Care Partnership and in particular the Northwich Care Partnership would support vulnerable patients seeking primary and follow up care once the surgery was closed. Following the extremely disappointing decision by the CCG to agree to the closure of the surgery, Cuddington Parish Council has written to Louise Gittins, at Cheshire West and Chester to understand the implications for the patients of this "new model of care" and in particular to seek assurance that CWaC is involved in the management of the ICP and is resourced to provide that care.
  
  As you are aware the Northwich Care Partnership comprise 7 GP practices covering around 70000 patients. We understand that there is only, one newly recruited paramedic who will supplement GP's across Northwich for emergency home visits.
  
  We appreciate that Sandiway is not part of your constituency, but we understand that it will become so under the proposed boundary changes. We believe that this closure will affect both Weaver Vale and Eddisbury constituents. Edward Timpson is aware that we are contacting you and we would ask that you liaise with Edward and Borough Councillors, to ensure that local primary health care is not reduced for our rural community, and for patients in Northwich.
  
  Kind regards
  
  For Sandiway SOS Residents Action Group
- New book from local author, Jill King: 'Mary Sefton and her sons'
  
  At the core of this extraordinary story are three brothers who, in 1849, leave the rural simplicity of mid Cheshire (Little Budworth and Sandiway to be precise), cross the Atlantic and play an important role in founding a thriving American city. This was the era of pioneers who travelled unbelievable distances, struggling with appalling conditions, to become settlers in a strange and often hostile land. Their resilience, ingenuity and grim determination has to be admired. However, within is not all hazards and toil. The trio joined the Latter-Day Saints movement under the leadership of the legendary Brigham Young and his adherence to polygamy leads to many humorous happenings. Once read, this tale will never be forgotten and the 150 black and white and colour illustrations, with many very early, evocative photographs, only serve to enhance the narrative.
  
  As well as Sandiway and Little Budworth, there is local interest for those living in Cuddington, Whitegate and Kelsall.
  
  £10.95 and £1.99 postage - contact the author at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to purchase.
- October Half Term Tennis Holiday Camps (ages 5-11)
  
  Press on either poster to book your place
- Sandiway Primary have Governor vacancies
  
  Sandiway Primary School currently have vacancies on the governing body for co-opted governors. Please contact the school as directed below for more information if you are interested.
  
  "In October 2019, Sandiway Primary School became part of a newly formed Multi Academy Trust. Our Local Board of Governors have worked closely together to develop a team of volunteers who have continued to enhance the effectiveness of Sandiway Primary School. The skills of the Academy Board have helped to secure positive outcomes in; Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Finance, Mental Health and Well-Being, Special Educational Needs and the Quality of Education.
  
  We are looking to improve our Board further by recruiting two governors who could oversee our Health and Safety practises, by working with our Site Maintenance Officer and Head Teacher, and one who will work with teaching staff and school leaders to further enhance the Quality of Education in School.
  
  If you think you have the skills to support and advise in this role and would enjoy being part of our Local Academy governance team, then please contact the school directly on 01606 883298 and ask to speak with Mr Chris Priddey (Head Teacher) for further details.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for expressing an interest in joining our team to help support our hard-working staff, friendly and supportive families and wonderful children."
- Defibrillators in the village: do you know where they are?
  
  Currently there are 3 Defibrillators, one each in the wards of Cuddington, Sandiway and Delamere Park:
  
  An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
- 'Save Our Sandiway Surgery': October update
  
  Save Our Sandiway Surgery
  
  Patients of Sandiway Surgery should now have received a letter from Danebridge confirming the closure of the surgery on 31st December 2021. We suggest you keep this letter as it provides information on the remaining services that Danebridge is prepared to offer its patients.
  
  This is a very sad outcome for the community and the SOS team would like to thank everyone who has very actively supported the campaign to save the surgery over the past 20 months.
  
  Cuddington Parish Council has supported the campaign throughout ensuring that important communications were delivered to residents via the Round Tower, the village website, noticeboards and direct communications to residents at home.
  
  The Parish Council wrote to Louise Gittins, the Chair and Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, to express its concerns, about the decision in July by the NHS Cheshire Commissioning Goup to close the surgery. The Parish Council has asked for a meeting to discuss the impact on patients in the Parish and on the wider community.
  
  Louise Gittins has responded offering to arrange a meeting with Parish Councillors, and the NHS integrated Care Partnership to discuss the “future model of primary care” promised by Danebridge to its patients in Sandiway and Cuddington.
  
  If you or your family have any problems getting appointments, access to care or medication through Danebridge then make sure you formally report it to Danebridge Practice and copy in Christopher Leese Associate Director of Primary care at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  
  There is a national petition to persuade the government to exert pressure on GP practices to open their doors for face-to-face appointments just as dentists, opticians and other specialists are doing. PRESS HERE to view the petition.
  
  A number of you have had Save Our Surgery signs outside your homes for the last year and a half. The SOS team thank you for that and suggest that you should now remove them, as the team can no longer influence what is happening to the Surgery.
  
  The Parish Council is now taking the lead on this.
- Dick Whittington Read Through on 3rd & Auditions on 10th October
  
  Sandiway Pantomime Group are pleased to announce that they will be returning to the stage with a new production of Dick Whittington at St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road towards the end of January 2022. As they gear up to commence rehearsals in October, they are issuing an open invitation for previous and new performers - adults and juniors (school year 6 and over), along with ‘backstage’ support in all areas of production - to come along to the production's first read-through at St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road at 2.00pm on Sunday, 3rd October when people will learn more about the production itself and how they might get involved.
  
  If you or any of your family have ever thought of ‘having a go’ at a local pantomime - it’s a fun activity for the whole family - don’t be shy about coming along. You will be made welcome, and the group never refuses anyone who wants to join in - in any capacity and regardless of prior experience - or lack of it!
  
  Also follow progress on their Facebook page
- Cuddington Lane to be closed again on Thursday 7 October for 1 day
  
  There are plans for road closure for Cuddington Lane (between the junctions of Mill Lane and Barrastich Lane) which 'commences on' Thursday 7 October for one day. This is necessary for safety reasons as no safety zone available to complete works; they will be carried out by SP Energy Networks.
  
  Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Ian Lovatt (Ref TRO 3256) on 0300 123 7036.
  
  PRESS HERE for the new Temporary Road Closure notice from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Councillor Vacancy for Cuddington Parish Council - VACANCY NOW FILLED BY DAVID HIGNETT
- Services & Events at St John's for October
- Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in October
  Reduce lower section of Chestnut (T1) leaning over neighbour's driveway/garden by approx 2m to reduce risk of failure from potentially weak fork. Felling of Cypress (T2) due to poor form, difficult to prune to leave aesthetic tree & insignificant in surroundings.
  15 Norley Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JN
  
  Ref. No: 21/04174/CAT | Received: Mon 11 Oct 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision
  
  1 x Pine: Request to fell
  5 Springfields Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XS
  
  Ref. No: 21/04029/TPO | Received: Tue 28 Sep 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision
- Police Surgeries in October
  Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
  
  From August, PCSO surgeries resumed at physical locations (see contact locations below):
  
  Saturday 2nd October 1200-1300 hours, WEAVERHAM community centre carpark CW83HY
  
  Saturday 9th October 1200-1300 hours, ACTON BRIDGE parish room carpark CW83RA
  
  Friday 15th October 1900-2000 hours, SANDIWAY LIBRARY carpark CW82NS
  
  Sunday 24th October 1200-1300 hours, CUDDINGTON Norley Road play fields carpark CW82LA
  
  Saturday 30th October 1900-2000 hours, DELAMERE PARK leisure centre carpark CW82UJ
  
  Michelle encourages you to go along to discuss your community issues/concerns. Alternatively register your concern(s) on the following link: www.cheshire.police.uk/residentsvoicenorthwich. PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  
  For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
  
  To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
  
  For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
  Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
  @weaverCudPol - Twitter
- Rail News for October
  
  PRESS HERE for the revised timetable for all services since May - services are (almost) back to normal (apart from cancellations due to staff shortages!).
  
  Monday 11 October to Thursday 14 October: The 22.52 from Chester to Manchester (due Cuddington 23.14) will be a bus, calling at Cuddington at 23.42.
  The 22.42 and 23.41 from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester (due Cuddington 23.52 and 00.48 respectively) will be buses calling at Cuddington to set down only at 00.37 and 01.36 respectively. Additional buses to Chester will depart Knutsford at 23.25 and 00.25 (Tuesday to Friday morning), calling at Cuddington at 00.08 and 01.08.
  
  Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060. In particular, driver shortages are causing cancellations at short notice.
September 2021
- Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in September
  3 x Mature Beech - Reduce branches overhanging neighbours' property by 2-2.5m to suitable pruning points.
  Gorstage Cottage Gorstage Hall Weaverham Road Weaverham Northwich Cheshire CW8 2SG
  
  Ref. No: 21/03628/TPO | Received: Thu 02 Sep 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
  
  Variation of condition 4 (air conditioner units) of planning permission 19/01802/FUL
  14 Warrington Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LJ
  
  Ref. No: 21/03227/S73 | Received: Fri 30 Jul 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
  
  Oak - prune the overhanging branches back to the fence boundary.
  Sandale Rosslyn Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JZ
  
  Ref. No: 21/03790/TPO | Received: Thu 09 Sep 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
  
  Addition of illuminated sign to the side of the building at first floor level
  The Joshua Tree Dalefords Lane Whitegate Northwich CW8 2GW
  
  Ref. No: 21/03781/ADV | Received: Thu 09 Sep 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision
  
  Two storey extension to side, part single storey, part two storey extension to rear and erection of an outbuilding.
  Shade Oak 89 Forest Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ED
  
  Ref. No: 21/03756/FUL | Received: Wed 08 Sep 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision
  
  1x pine (adjacent to driveway) - reduce driveway overhang by approximately 2m, crown lift low limb over drive and remove any major deadwood
  41 Norley Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JN
  
  Ref. No: 21/04008/CAT | Received: Mon 27 Sep 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision
- Forest Road - A49 (outside Shell Garage) to be closed on Tuesday 28 September
  
  There is going to be a temporary road closure for Forest Road (A49), Oakmere which commences for just one day on 28th Sept 2021. This is necessary to enable tree cutting works to be carried out by SP Energy Networks.
  
  Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Kieran Collins (Ref TRO 3250) on 0300 123 7036.
  
  PRESS HERE for the new Temporary Road Closure notice from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. As you will see, the official diversion takes vehicles through Northwich and Barnton to avoid this short stretch of the A49.
- Successful village litter pick, despite the weather!
  
  Cuddington Parish Council would like to say a huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have been out litter picking during the heavy down pour on Sunday 19th Sept.
  
  Winners of the Compost converters were:
  John, who joined the litter pick at the Library, Mere Lane, (but asked for it to be re drawn, so the next raffle ticket out was Vivian)
  and
  Angela who joined the litter pick at Norley Road, Village Hall.
  
  Litter collected on the day
- Pop up job fairs in Northwich (Fri 24 Sept) and Winsford (Thurs 30 Sept)
  The Cheshire West Work Zones have reported continued success matching job seekers to jobs. 45 Job seekers were successful in finding new jobs in July, the largest number of people securing a new job through the Work Zone this year.
  
  National reports have identified vacancies in retail, hospitality, and social care, which is reflected in the jobs secured by Work Zone job seekers last month: administration, retail, health and social care, warehousing and distribution, construction, sales and marketing.
  
  The pandemic has had a huge effect on businesses and jobs over the past year but there are signs of rapid improvement. The local unemployment level fell from 9,750 in June to 8,930 in July which is down 16.5 per cent overall since March.
  
  There is usually an increased demand for staff as Christmas approaches and with that in mind Cheshire West and Chester Council has arranged a series of special pop-up Jobs and Volunteer Fairs:
  
  Apple Market Place (former covered market), Northwich on Friday 24 September between, 10am and 1pm.
  
  Winsford Cross Shopping Centre, Thursday 30 September between, 10am and 2pm
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Reopening of Village Youth Club
  
  The Youth Club will be opening every two weeks starting from Friday 17th, September until the end of October for anyone between the ages of 11 and 17 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
  
  Volunteers sought:
  
  We have had a number of people who have offered to volunteer, but we are still looking for more helpers so please contact the clubs secretary Steve on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are willing to assist.
  
  Preparations:
  
  The club will be open on Sunday 12th, September between 10.30 and 12.00 so that we can arrange the furniture and set up the Youth Club ready for the 17th. If any of the potential members want to come along or the volunteers to help or just see all the great improvements the Playing Fields Association have made to the club you would be most welcome.
  
  Update:
  
  Preparations are now complete and the Youth Club looks fantastic and ready to welcome guests:
- 'Save Our Sandiway Surgery': September update
  Save Our Sandiway Surgery
  
  Following the decision by the Primary Care Commissioning Committee to close Sandiway Surgery, the SOS team has written to the Chair of the committee with two key questions:
  
  Question: What process could be followed to appeal the decision of your committee?
  
  Her reply: There is no internal mechanism for appealing against the decision of the Primary Care Committee, as the decisions of the Committee are final in terms of CCG governance around Primary Care.
  
  Question: Patients are contacting us to seek assurances that what Danebridge has promised to you, and been asked to deliver by your committee, will in fact happen. The practice sent a letter to ALL patients at their home addresses when they first started the process. We would like an assurance that this will be done at the end of the process to explain what the new service offering is for patients, particularly for patients finding difficulty using the remote services and accessing surgeries in Northwich for face to face appointments.
  
  Her reply: Whilst we cannot compel the Practice to send out a letter directly to all its patients, we will pass on that suggestion for them to consider.
  
  Cuddington Parish Council is writing to the Chair and Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council to express its concerns, and make the following points:
  
  It would appear that DMP do not wish to continue to use the Sandiway surgery and will sell it when they are finally given the formal approval to withdraw from Sandiway in October 2021. It is also clear that having got this far DMP has the support of the local NHS in this matter.
  
  Patients have been told that the Northwich Care Partnership (NCP) and the Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) will in effect replace the provision of local Primary Care in this Parish for those unable to access the surgeries 5 miles away and needing face-to-face primary care. These are of course the most vulnerable, young and elderly patients. The NCP and the ICP are in their infancy and are, as yet, unproven. CWaC we understand will be a key player in these organisations providing the link between primary care and community care. Our residents, and in particular DMP patients, need to be assured that CWaC is satisfied that it has management input and the resource to provide the support to fill the gaps in primary care and health and wellbeing that will inevitably arise as a result of the surgery closure.
  
  The presence of a doctor’s surgery is one of the key facilities looked for in the assessment of Key Service Centres, actually the first criterion on the list. All of the Key Service Centres in CWaC have a GP surgery. Cuddington will not have a GP surgery from October. This is a matter of great concern for the Parish Council and we believe that our status as a KSC should be a matter for consideration in the upcoming Local Plan review.
  
  We wish to have a meeting with Cheshire West and Chester Council, with our Ward Councillors and also with your partners in the Integrated Care Partnership, to seek reassurances that our residents will not suffer a reduction in Primary Care for vulnerable residents in this isolated rural community. In addition we would like to discuss the implications of this proposal on our KSC status. In the meantime we believe that it is inappropriate for any significant housing development proposals to be approved.
  
  If you or your family have any problems getting appointments, access to care or mediaction through Danebridge then make sure you formally report it to Danebridge Practice and copy in Christopher Leese Associate Director of Primary care at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Pop-up and walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all over the age of 16 in Hartford on 1st and 2nd September
  Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Hartford this week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 16.
  
  The Pfizer vaccine is available to all as a first dose and as a second dose to those who have already one dose of Pfizer, providing there is an eight-week gap between doses. Vaccines are issued for as long as the daily supply lasts and so may run out before the advertised closing time.
  
  No appointment is necessary to attend any of the free mobile clinics. The mobile walk-in clinics will be held at:
  
  Wednesday, 1 September, Northwich Vaccination Centre, Hartford Methodist Church, Beach Road, Northwich, CW8 3AB open 9am – 6pm (Pfizer, Moderna and Astra Zeneca vaccines)
  
  Thursday, 2 September, Northwich Vaccination Centre, Hartford Methodist Church, Beach Road, Northwich, CW8 3AB open 9am – 6pm (Pfizer, Moderna and Astra Zeneca vaccines)
  
  For those unable to attend, appointments can be booked at alternative venues through the National Booking Service either online at: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by phoning: 119.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
  
  Pop-up Testing Centre in Winsford (1-3 September):
  
  Also there are free walk-in Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) available from Cheshire West and Chester Council’s own mobile pop-up COVID-19 testing units which will be in Winsford this week. As of Wednesday 1st September, the pop-up testing unit will be located at Greville Drive, opposite Catalan Close, Winsford CW7 3EP (open each day Wednesday 1 September - Friday 3 September). PRESS HERE for more information.
- Consultation on West Cheshire's 'Local Plan'
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council is asking residents and businesses whether the Local Plan needs to be updated to reflect changing national and local priorities.
  
  The Local Plan Conversation is divided into six themes: Climate; Jobs; Homes; Health; Travel; and Environment. The Local Plan sets out how the area should be developed in the future including how many new homes are needed and where they should be built. It is the basis for deciding planning applications and provides the framework for the preparation of neighbourhood plans.
  
  The Council is required to keep the Plan under regular review and change the content where necessary. The consultation ends at 5pm on Wednesday 15 September.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Cuddington & Sandiway Women's Institute meetings are back!
  Here is their programme until the end of the year:
  
  9th September: Richard Hewitt of Hollybank Vets will be talking to us about his work.
  
  14th October: From Field to Fork. Dave Thomas will be telling us about the project to recreate Tatton Park estate as it was in the forties.
  
  11th November: Fiona Barry, our Climate Ambassador, will talk about Climate Change and how we can help.
  
  9th December: Christmas lunch at Vale Royal.
  
  All meetings are on second Thursday of the month at Cuddington & Sandiway Village Hall, beginning at 1.45pm.
- Eddisbury and Sandiway Flower Club
  
  They will be holding their first meeting this year on Tuesday 14th September 2021 at 2pm BUT AT A NEW VENUE - Owley Wood Recreation Club, Barrymore Road, Weaverham, CW8 3LS.
  
  Their demonstrator will be Dorothy Monks from Holmes Chapel and her title will be "Trends and Traditions".
  
  As always, visitors are welcome and for more details phone Anne Walton on 01606-75405.
- The Cheshire Cat cycle race on Sunday 12 September
  
  This cycle race will take place on Sunday 12th September. The Village Hall is a rest halt and feeding station for this event and so the car park on Norley Road will be closed from dusk on Saturday until Sunday late afternoon.
- Village Litter Pick on Sunday 19th September - please save the date
- 'Face to Face' Services at St John's for September
  
  St John’s Church have returned to 'in person' services as shown below, but please check their website and Facebook page for the latest information in case changes are needed.
  
  Every Thursday in September at 9:30am:  Holy Communion in church
  
  Sunday 5th September at 8:30am: Said Holy Communion in church
  
  Every Sunday in September at 10.15am:
  Sunday 5th:  Thanksgiving for pets at Outdoor Church in the church grounds
  (well behaved pets and their owners are all welcome)
  Sunday 12th:  Family Praise at the church hall
  Sunday 19th: Family Praise at the church hall
  Sunday 26th: Holy Communion at the church hall
  
  Every Sunday in September at 6.30pm:
  Sunday 5th:  Choral Evensong in church
  Sunday 12th: Choral Communion in church
  Sunday 19th: Take 30 in church
  Sunday 26th: Open House in the church hall
  
  No booking required for any services in September, but we are encouraging the continued wearing of masks and social distancing for everyone’s safety and peace of mind, and we will still take details for Track and Trace on arrival.
- Police Surgeries in September
  Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
  
  From August, PCSO surgeries have resumed at physical locations (see contact locations below):
  
  Friday 3rd September 1200-1300 hours, WEAVERHAM community centre carpark CW83HY
  
  Saturday 11th September 1200-1300 hours, ACTON BRIDGE parish room carpark CW83RA
  
  Friday 17th September 1900-2000 hours, SANDIWAY LIBRARY CW82NS
  
  Friday 24th September 1200-1300 hours, CUDDINGTON Norley Road play fields carpark CW82LA
  
  Wednesday 29th September 1900-2000 hours, DELAMERE PARK leisure centre carpark CW82UJ
  
  Michelle encourages you to go along to discuss your community issues/concerns. Alternatively register your concern(s) on the following link: www.cheshire.police.uk/residentsvoicenorthwich. PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  
  For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
  
  To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
  
  For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
  Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
  @weaverCudPol - Twitter
- Rail News for September
  
  PRESS HERE for the revised timetable for all services since May - services are (almost) back to normal (apart from cancellations due to staff shortages!).
  
  Monday 30 August to Thursday 2 September: The 22.52 from Chester to Manchester (due Cuddington 23.14) will be a bus, calling at Cuddington at 23.42.
  The 22.42 and 23.41 from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester (due Cuddington 23.52 and 00.48 respectively) will be buses calling at Cuddington to set down only at 00.37 and 01.36 respectively. Additional buses to Chester will depart Knutsford at 23.25 and 00.25, calling at Cuddington at 00.08 and 01.08
  
  Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060. In particular, driver shortages are causing cancellations at short notice.

August 2021

Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in August
- 1 x Sycamore to rear of property: request to fell due to large cavity at base and signs of root rot
  12 The Coppice Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XF
  
  Ref. No: 21/03310/TPO | Received: Thu 05 Aug 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
- Change of use of existing Pump House to function venue and erection of extension to side
  Delamere Manor Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2TE
  
  Ref. No: 21/02869/FUL | Received: Mon 05 Jul 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
- Replacement of existing timber conservatory with a upvc frame and a solid roof including 2 glass panels and the installation of a log burner (on existing footprint).
  18 The Spinney Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2UH
  
  Ref. No: 21/03122/FUL | Received: Fri 23 Jul 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
- T1 - Oak - Crown thinning is required by no more than 30% to reduce the density of the tree's crown but without changing the overall shape of the tree.
  15 Valley Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2QD
  
  Ref. No: 21/03541/TPO | Received: Fri 20 Aug 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
- Oak (T1) next to Sandiway school - Remove dead wood and reduce the crown by approximately 2m. Oak (T2) in the centre - As previous but a crown reduction of 2.5m. Oak (T3) next to the drive - Fell, as it is a very unhealthy specimen. Re-pollard a row of lime trees that run between two houses.
  Cartledge 60 Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LB
  
  Ref. No: 21/03538/CAT | Received: Mon 09 Aug 2021 | Status: Decided
- Alteration to roof, internal alterations and new detached garage
  23 St Johns Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2LX
  
  Ref. No: 21/03592/FUL | Received: Tue 31 Aug 2021 | Status at end Sept: Awaiting decision
Pop-up and walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all over the age of 17 years and nine months - Friday/Saturday 13/14 August
Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Winsford and Northwich this week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone over the age of 17 years and nine months.

The programme this week will be:
- Friday, 13 August, Cheviot Square car park, Winsford, CW7 1QS, (Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines), 11am - 7pm
- Saturday, 14 August, Northwich Artisan Market, Barons Quay (opposite H&M), Northwich, CW9 5LG, (Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines), 10am - 5pm
The vaccines are available to all as a first dose and as a second dose to those who have already one dose of the same vaccine, providing there is an eight-week gap between doses.

Vaccines, particularly Pfizer, are issued for as long as the daily supply lasts and so may run out before the advertised closing time.

No appointment is necessary to attend any of the free mobile clinics.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
'Save Our Sandiway Surgery': August update
Save Our Sandiway Surgery

Primary Care Committee votes unanimously to close Sandiway Surgery!!!

The CCG Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) met on Thursday 22nd July to discuss the application made by Danebridge Medical Practice (DMP) to close Sandiway surgery. The Save Our Surgery Group (SOS) was represented and spoke at the meeting. Dr Mullin spoke for Danebridge.

The Save Our Surgery Group would like to thank you all for your outstanding support for the campaign over the past 20 months.
- Healthwatch Cheshire commented at the PCCC meeting that they had received 242 messages objecting to the closure reflecting ”a huge, strong feeling from the community, and there remains a strong feeling” and that it was “ highly unusual to receive so many comments for one particular surgery”.
- DMP received over 190 formal letters of complaint from patients in June and July.
Thank you all for your massive support following the leaflet drop in June.
- Cuddington Parish Council has been supporting the campaign from the beginning and has been very active in contacting DMP and asking questions throughout the campaign.
- Edward Timpson MP has supported the SOS campaign from the very beginning and has written to the Minister for Health, to the CCG, to the NHS to Cheshire West and Chester Council on several occasions. His most recent correspondence with DMP in the last few weeks is on this village website and the village noticeboards, including the reply from DMP.
The PCCC voted unanimously to accept the application for closure by Danebridge but the Chair of the PCCC has instructed that:
- The surgery cannot be closed for at least 90 days
- That Christopher Leese Associate Director of Primary Care must work with the Practice to improve the draft plan
- That they will work with all patients to develop the plan but particularly with the Sandiway patients
- That there is continued engagement and communication with patients to improve the Practice
- The closure plan must be brought back to the PCCC for approval
The full statement by the CCG has been posted on their website and is also on this village website.

We urge you all to make sure that any problems getting appointments or access to care are formally notified to Danebridge Practice and copied to Christopher Leese Associate Director of Primary care at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Council asks for views on bus services in the borough

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working closely with bus operators to develop an ambitious Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for the borough, aimed at encouraging more people to travel by bus.

The Government has earmarked £3 billion towards improving bus services throughout England. The BSIP will set out the Council’s ambitions for bus service improvements and help secure a proportion of the funding to benefit people living, working and travelling in Cheshire West and Chester.

The Council would like to hear from everybody with a view on buses including public, private and voluntary organisations who have an interest in making bus services more attractive.

PRESS HERE to enter the survey - the closing date is Tuesday 31 August 2021.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.

OCTOBER UPDATE:

Cheshire West Council is seeking approval for £37m funding bid to boost borough's bus services
- PRESS HERE for more.
Pop-up and walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all over the age of 18 in Hartford on 4th and 5th August
Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Ellesmere Port and Northwich next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18. Principle dates for Northwich:

The Pfizer vaccine is available to all as a first dose and as a second dose to those who have already one dose of Pfizer, providing there is an eight-week gap between doses. Vaccines are issued for as long as the daily supply lasts and so may run out before the advertised closing time.

No appointment is necessary to attend any of the free mobile clinics. The mobile walk-in clinics will be held at:
- Wednesday, 4 August, Northwich Vaccination Centre, Hartford Methodist Church, Beach Road, Northwich, CW8 3AB 9.30am – 6pm (Pfizer, Astra Zeneca and Moderna vaccines)
- Thursday, 5 August, Northwich Vaccination Centre, Hartford Methodist Church, Beach Road, Northwich, CW8 3AB 9.30am – 6.30pm (Pfizer, Astra Zeneca and Moderna vaccines)
For those unable to attend, appointments can be booked at alternative venues through the National Booking Service either online at: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by phoning: 119.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
Ark Cafe, and Jigsaw Library, reopening again on Friday 6 August

The Ark community cafe has been closed for much of the pandemic but it expects to reopen on Friday 6 August with waitress service between 10.00am-2.00pm.

In line with cautious reopening, we will wear masks to serve. We request that customers sanitise on entrance and, unless in the garden area, wear masks until seated.

We’ve missed our Fridays!

Come along and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches, toasties, or salad bowls with a choice of filling, Jane’s cakes and bean coffee!

Press Here for Ark Facebook page. The Ark team look forward to welcoming familiar & new faces.

Also, the Jigsaw Library will be in the hall, 9.30-11.30am, on 6 August for you to borrow those puzzling pieces.

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting with PCSO on Thursday 5 August, 6-7pm

Save The Date Neighbourhood Watch Meeting

All

THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST I will be holding a neighbourhood watch meeting to sign up new coordinators and meet and greet all 27 existing coordinators.

If you are interested in working with me to help keep our community safe please come along.

Location - CUDDINGTON VILLAGE HALL NORLEY ROAD CW82LB

Time - 1800-1900 HOURS.

PCSO Michelle

Message Sent By
Michelle Gillett (Police, Community Support Officer, Northwich LPU)

UPDATE: "Sadly 1/27 registered co-ordinators attended and zero members of the public. As the force is particularly keen to push this out, I am still looking for new coordinators. If you are interested in becoming a new coordinator please see link www.ourwatch.org.uk "

Council leaders agree changes to household waste and recycling strategy for 2022 - UPDATED
Based on the findings of recent consultation and some of the challenges facing the current service, the key recommendations for the new Waste Management Strategy include:
- Household waste collected fortnightly using the 180 litre wheeled bin (no change here)
- Two larger capacity recycling bins (on wheels) collected fortnightly to replace existing 55-litre boxes
- Food collections weekly using existing small food bin (no change here)
- People will be supported with special arrangements if their housing circumstances makes it more difficult to accommodate larger bins
A chargeable garden waste collection service to be provided over 40 weeks of the year, covering the ‘growing season’ between March and November. The garden waste collections to continue fortnightly, in line with the frequency of the proposed kerbside collection service. There would be a charge of £40 per year per container for garden waste collections - this equates to £2 per collection and is evidently in line with the current additional capacity charge.

The new service would be in place for a minimum of three years. During this time, the Council would continue to look at ways it could continue to work with residents to reduce the amount of waste that we all produce and increase levels of reuse and recycling.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet is set to decide on these changes during their meeting on Wednesday 9 June. Cabinet members will discuss the proposed Waste Management Strategy, which will shape how the Council delivers waste services over the next 10 years.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.

UPDATE on 9 June:

Plans to transform waste and recycling services in West Cheshire were given the green light by the Council's Cabinet. The proposed new Waste Management Strategy will now move forward to be debated by the Full Council at its meeting on Thursday 15 July. If it is adopted, the changes will be introduced in 2022. PRESS HERE for the new Media Release.

UPDATE on 20 July:

Council members will debate the proposed new Waste Strategy at a special meeting at Chester Racecourse on Tuesday July 27, at 6pm. The meeting follows a request from eight councillors to consider the issue on an in-person basis, rather than at the virtual council meeting held on July 15. Under the council’s constitution and legal framework, the Chair of Council has a responsibility to agree this request.

The meeting will be held at Chester Racecourse, and will include facilities to enable appropriate social distancing, webcasting, audio and hearing loops, at a cost of approximately £6,000. The venue was chosen in preference to a Council-owned leisure centre, to avoid disruption to family leisure activities. PRESS HERE for the new Media Release.

UPDATE on 29 July:

Council voted to approve the Administration’s Waste Strategy (detailed above), as follows:
- For: 36 = 35 Labour & 1 Green
- Against: 33 = 28 Conservative, 3 Independents & 2 LibDems.
Council had earlier voted to refuse the Opposition’s proposal to keep a free green waste service and for Cabinet to reconsider the Waste Strategy; voting was as follows:
- For: 33 = 28 Conservative, 3 Independents & 2 LibDems.
- Against: 36 = 35 Labour & 1 Green.
PRESS HERE for full details of the Special Council meeting including a link to the webcast recording.

PRESS HERE for the new media release.
Cuddington Lane to be closed now until Friday 6 August

There is currently an emergency temporary road closure for Cuddington Lane, Cuddington which commenced on 18th June 2021. This is necessary for safety reasons to enable culvert repair, works to be carried out by Cheshire West And Chester Council . The works were expected to last for 21 days until around Friday 9 July.

However these repairs will now need to continue for a further 21 days until the end of July.

Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Guy Balmer on 0300 123 7036.

PRESS HERE for the new Temporary Road Closure notice from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.

UPDATE: A further 21-day Temporary Road Closure notice has been issued and the expection is that Cuddington Lane will now be reopened by Friday 6 August.
Councillor Vacancy for Delamere Park Ward of Parish Council

Due to a resignation of a Councillor, a vacancy has arisen in the Delamere Park Ward. Cuddington Parish Council therefore invites residents interested in calling for an election to follow the instructions as laid out in the formal Council Notice (PRESS HERE to view).

The closing date for submission of election request is 6 August 2021 (14 weekdays after 19 July) and following that date the Council will fill the casual vacancy by co-option at their statutory meeting in September.
'Face to Face' Services at St John's for August

St John’s Church have returned to 'in person' services as shown below, but please check their website and Facebook page for the latest information in case changes are needed.

Every Thursday in August at 9:30am:  Holy Communion in church

Every Sunday in August at 10.15am:
Sunday 1st:  Outdoor worship in the church grounds
Sunday 8th:  Family Praise at the church hall
Sunday 15th: Family Praise at the church hall
Sunday 22nd: Holy Communion at the church hall
Sunday 29th: Family Praise at the church hall

Every Sunday in August at 6.30pm:
Sunday 1st:  Holy Communion in church
Sunday 8th: Night Prayer in church
Sunday 15th: Take 30 in church
Sunday 22nd: Open House in church hall
Sunday 29th: Night Prayer in church

No booking required for any services in August, but we are encouraging the continued wearing of masks and social distancing for everyone’s safety and peace of mind, and we will still take details for Track and Trace on arrival.

There are no 8.30am services this month, but we hope to gradually re-introduce a said service of Holy Communion from Sunday 5th September.
Police Surgeries in August
Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.

From August, PCSO surgeries will resume at physical locations as follows:
- Sunday 1st August 1200-1300 hours, WEAVERHAM community centre carpark CW83HY
- Saturday 7th August 1900-2000 hours, ACTON BRIDGE parish room carpark CW83RA
- Friday 13th August 1200-1300 hours, SANDIWAY LIBRARY CW82NS
- Saturday 21st August 1200-1300 hours, CUDDINGTON Norley Road play fields carpark CW82LA
- Saturday 28th August 1900-2000 hours, DELAMERE PARK leisure centre carpark CW82UJ
PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
Rail News for August

PRESS HERE for the revised timetable for all services since May - services are (almost) back to normal (apart from cancellations due to staff shortages!).

Monday 30 August to Thursday 2 September: The 22.52 from Chester to Manchester (due Cuddington 23.14) will be a bus, calling at Cuddington at 23.42.
The 22.42 and 23.41 from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester (due Cuddington 23.52 and 00.48 respectively) will be buses calling at Cuddington to set down only at 00.37 and 01.36 respectively. Additional buses to Chester will depart Knutsford at 23.25 and 00.25, calling at Cuddington at 00.08 and 01.08

Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060. In particular, driver shortages are causing cancellations at short notice.

July 2021
- Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in July
  2 x Sycamores - Fell to ground level due to overhang of garages.
  Watling Court Hadrian Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JT
  
  Ref. No: 21/02911/TPO | Received: Tue 06 Jul 2021 | Status at end August: Awaiting decision
  
  Proposed installation of five conservation roof lights
  Brynn Bank Cottage Smithy Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2SL
  
  Ref. No: 21/02850/FUL | Received: Fri 02 Jul 2021 | Status at end August: Awaiting decision
  
  Change of use of land to extend existing Gorstage Cemetery amendment to 20/03422/FUL for a change in surface for the small car park area from block reinforced grass paving to Asphalt (Tarmac)
  Gorstage Cemetery Gorstage Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 2ST
  
  Ref. No: 21/02276/FUL | Received: Wed 26 May 2021 | Status at end August: Awaiting decision
  
  Two storey rear extension
  21 Moorlands Park Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2LY
  
  Ref. No: 21/03000/LDC | Received: Tue 13 Jul 2021 | Status at end August: Awaiting decision
  
  Alterations to front to replace garage door with a window, erection of two storey rear extension, new windows to side elevations
  12 Valley Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2QD
  
  Ref. No: 21/03010/LDC | Received: Thu 15 Jul 2021 | Status at end August: Awaiting decision
- Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all over the age of 18 in Northwich on 27 & 28 July
  Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Northwich next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18. The clinic is able to offer the Pfizer vaccine for any adult over the age of 18.
  
  The Pfizer vaccine is available to all as a first dose and as a second dose to those who have already one dose of Pfizer, providing there is an eight-week gap between doses. Vaccines are issued for as long as the daily supply lasts and so may run out before the advertised closing time.
  
  No appointment is necessary to attend any of the free mobile clinics. The mobile walk-in clinics will be held at:
  
  Tuesday, 27 July & Wednesday 28 July, Barons Quay Shopping Centre, next to H&M, Northwich, CW9 5LA, 11am -7pm (Pfizer vaccine)
  
  For those unable to attend, appointments can be booked at alternative venues through the National Booking Service either online at: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by phoning: 119.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- 'Save Our Surgery' decision time!
  Save Our Surgery
  
  The Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group Primary Care Committee will be meeting on Thursday 22nd July to make a decision on the application by Danebridge to close Sandiway Surgery .
  
  The 'Save Our Surgery' Group will be represented and will speak at the meeting. The link below is to the main paper that has been prepared by the CCG for that meeting, and includes a detailed report by them .
  
  The paper including the Appendices referred to can be accessed via the CCG website Meetings & Events - Cheshire CCG. You can attend the meeting virtually using the same link.
  
  Alternatively, PRESS HERE to view the agenda for the meeting, including all the reports submitted by Danebridge and our "Save Our Surgery" team.
  
  UPDATE on 22 July 2021: Despite concerted efforts over the past 18 months by our 'Save Our Surgery' team, local Parish Councillors, Borough Councillors, our elected MP and not to mention many local residents, the NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group today took the unanimous decision to agree to Danebridge's application to close Sandiway Surgery. A sad day!
  
  Press Here to view the statement from NHS Cheshire CCG
  
  STATEMENT
  
  Application to close Sandiway Surgery by Danebridge Medical Practice - decision of the NHS Cheshire CCG Primary Care Commissioning Committee
  
  At its meeting on the 22 July 2021, the Primary Care Commissioning Committee of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) approved the application by Danebridge Medical Practice, Northwich to permanently close its branch premises in Sandiway, Northwich.
  
  The CCG has now formally written to Danebridge Medical Practice outlining that the exact date of the closure still needs to be confirmed following agreement of a branch premises closure plan between the CCG and the Practice. The CCG has been clear to the Practice that this will be at a date no sooner than 90 days from the date (22 July 2021) of approval of the application by the Committee.
  
  The Committee, at its meetings, also instructed the Practice that as part of its closedown plan that it needs to continue to engage with and communicate with its patients so as to ensure that patients are aware of the changes and the date that they will take effect.
  
  Furthermore, the Committee has requested that Danebridge Medical Practice maintains a continual dialogue with its patients and the communities that it provides services to, listens to the feedback it receives around its service offer, and provides ample opportunity for its patients to shape the delivery model so that it meets the needs of its patients and continues the work it is undertaking to address the concerns raised around access and support to services, especially those who are clinically extremely vulnerable and/or who may face barriers to access services.
  
  Further information regarding the closedown plan will be brought back to a future meeting of the Primary Care Commissioning Committee. Details around future dates can be found at www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/meetings
  
  Please refer to the Danebridge Medical Practice website https://www.danebridge.org.uk/ for further news regarding the closure and details regarding opportunities to get involved with the Practice.
- Council urges residents to update canvass information online
  
  Every year Cheshire West and Chester Council checks that the right people are registered to vote at every house in the borough. This is known as the annual canvass.
  
  Electoral Registration Officer, Andrew Lewis, said: “The way we carry out the annual canvass has changed. All households in Cheshire West and Chester will still be contacted but the format of the correspondence and the date that it is sent may vary."
  
  “Letters, texts and emails will start to be sent from the middle of July and as always you will be asked to confirm the address the Council holds for you, or to tell us about any changes we may need to make."
  
  “You can respond online, by telephone or by SMS text. If these options are not accessible to you, the response can be posted back. If you receive a form in the post after you have responded using one of the digital methods, please do not return it as we only need one response."
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Directions For Men: Free peer support for men who may be struggling
- Local lad Toby would like our help!
  
  "Hi,
  
  My name is Toby and I am 14 years old.
  
  Next year I am going to Borneo on a 4 week expedition with Camps International and will be working to help the local community.
  
  From sponsoring sporting events to part-time jobs, I am busy raising funds as much as I can. As an avid baker, I have obtained a food licence from the council and am now baking and selling my super scrummy Classic Victoria Sponge Cake and other delicious treats.
  
  Priced from £15, cakes will be boxed and delivered to your door if you live in Cuddington/ Sandiway.
  
  If you would be interested in placing an order then please mention this village website and send my mum an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or WhatsApp/phone to 07472-017183 with your details and required-by date (minimum 1 week notice please).
  
  Many thanks in advance for your support and I look forward to baking a delicious treat for you.
  
  Best regards, Toby"
  
  PS. See also his facebook page.
- Innovative nature funding to tackle climate change
  
  Cheshire and Merseyside are set to benefit from £90,000 of funding for nature projects in the area that will drive investment in nature and tackle climate change. Plans are in place to look at developing local approaches and innovation in attracting new, additional private sector investment in the natural environment to reduce flood risk, improve air quality and lock up carbon.
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council, alongside Cheshire East Council, The Mersey Forest Partnership, Tatton Estates, Liverpool John Moore’s University, Natural Capital Solutions and the Environment Agency, secured the grant from the Government’s £10 million Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund.
  
  Funding will be invested in a range of initiatives that deliver environmental benefits, while also demonstrating innovative approaches to private investment in nature projects. These will protect and enhance the environment in line with the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan. One example could be the creation of new woodland, which provides habitats for wildlife, improves access to nature for residents whilst also capturing carbon. This could benefit both local businesses, allowing them to offset the impacts of their own operations by contributing to local environmental improvements, and enhance biodiversity in the area.
  
  Identifying sustainable, long-term, private sector investment is a key element of both plans and will play a major part in helping to restore nature and provide environmental improvements in the area.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Fun activities and healthy food for children and young people over the school holidays
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with local partners to ensure that children and young people in the borough have access to healthy food and fun activities over the summer holidays. The Government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF), which is backed by the Child Food Poverty Taskforce and supported by footballer Marcus Rashford MBE, has provided funding for provision across the borough to cover the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays in 2021.
  
  The holiday programme is targeted to support children and young people who have been most affected by the pandemic, offering a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, be active and eat well, as well as make new friends locally.
  
  The Council is working with a range of partners, including Brio Leisure, Edsential and their own Youth Service to provide the provision locally to ensure there is a wide range of activities available for all ages and abilities.
  
  The holiday activity clubs will provide healthy meals and snacks and a range of fun activities, such as yoga, skateboarding, swimming courses, forest schools, hair dressing and arts and crafts for youngsters to try out.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
  
  PRESS HERE to view a list of venues in Cheshire West for activities days organised by Edsential.
- 'Save Our Surgery' recent communications
  Our MP Edward Timpson has written in support of the 'Save Our Surgery' campaign to the CCG and to the Chair of the CCG PCCC. The PCCC is the decision making committee and will consider the application by Danebridge to close Sandiway Surgery. The meeting is due to be held in public on the 22nd July. He has also written to the Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council.
  
  Press Here to view his letter
  
  Subject: Edward Timpson CBE MP - The Application by Danebridge Medical Practice to close Sandiway Surgery
  
  Good afternoon,
  
  As you are aware I have been following progress on this application since it was first communicated to my constituents in December 2019. Local residents have established the “Save Our Surgery” group and have produced a number of excellent reports on behalf of patients, including submissions to the Cheshire West and Chester Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee and to CCG - Primary Care Commissioning Committee. They have also reviewed the Equality and Quality Impact Assessment (EQIA) produced by the CCG and presented at the PCCC meeting; and most recently they have reported on the Patient Engagement Sessions carried out by CCG and DMP at the request of the PCCC.
  
  I believe that there are a number of key issues that have been raised by patients and that need to be comprehensively addressed by the NHS and local government before any decisions are made about the future of Sandiway surgery.
  
  Primary Care for Rural populations
  
  Cuddington / Sandiway is a Key Service Centre (KSC) providing medical, commercial and social services to residents and to the surrounding rural population. Cheshire West and Chester identified a total of 10 KSCs in its Local Plan that was made in 2017. In the “Settlement Analysis”, used in determining the suitability of a settlement to be a KSC, the first listed criteria are the existence of a GP surgery and pharmacy. Every KSC in Cheshire West and Chester has a GP surgery and a pharmacy. I believe that the implication of attempting to close down the surgery at Sandiway is a matter for local government as well as NHS consideration. The Cuddington Neighbourhood Plan, made in February 2019, confirms development plans for housing and commercial development based on the presumption that Cuddington / Sandiway is a KSC.
  
  The stark reality here is that this proposal withdraws primary care close to home, for 3500 patients and for a growing community of over 5300. If this surgery closes after 90 years of provision then it is unlikely that it will ever be replaced. This existing asset providing primary care solutions should not be lost as it is a vital part of the KSC, supporting the surrounding rural area.
  
  NHS Strategy
  
  The NHS vision statement is “enabling people to live healthier and more independent lives through high-quality seamless care.” National policies direct the NHS to aim to reduce its environmental impact, and the CCG has declared an intent to reduce the carbon footprint of care provision in Cheshire. Policy is now being developed to provide accessible integrated primary care, follow up treatment, and social care for all the population.
  
  I believe that the closure of a surgery 5 miles from the Practice Medical Centre is not in line with the stated NHS mission, vision and values.
  
  Management of the Danebridge Medical Practice (DMP)
  
  The Practice has avoided giving any answers to its patients on the financial reasons for seeking closure but it is clear that with the announcement that two senior partners are leaving the practice, that there are possibly significant financial issues within DMP.
  
  Patients have been told that a figure of £250-300K is required to bring the surgery up to standard but DMP has only referred to needing a new fire exit and a disabled toilet. Clearly the work must be more extensive for the quoted price.
  
  DMP has cited other reasons for not wishing to operate the surgery including lone working. I recognise that this is not a mode of working that is acceptable these days but lone working should not be necessary when there are according to the DMP website 19 GPs (including 8 Practice Partners), 12 nurses, 4 MSK practitioners and a pharmacy team of 3.The ratio of medically competent practitioners to patients in this practice is probably 1:700, based on a total patient population of 25000. On this basis, 3500 Sandiway patients should be entitled to 5 professional staff. Even allowing for a FT equivalence of 0.6 across the practice Sandiway could be allocated 3 staff at all times.
  
  Patients are struggling to understand why this cannot be managed.
  
  PCCC expectations
  
  The Chair of the PCCC wrote to Danebridge and to the chair of the CWaC OSC to describe what was being asked of the Practice, following the meeting in November 2020 DMP were asked to justify the decision to upscale services from Kingsmead over Sandiway, and to detail how the loss of capacity at Sandiway will be addressed. In addition they were asked to produce a description of the future delivery model.
  
  Having examined the recent report written on behalf of patients by the Save Our Surgery Group I can see no evidence that any of these points have been discussed with patients. I do not believe that this aligns with the NHS Core values “care, respect, and communication.”
  
  The reasonable expectations of patients and residents are:
  
  An informed report on why this proposed closure is considered necessary, including the medical impact, financial justification and the staffing implications of this proposal.
  
  An explanation of the impact of withdrawing the GP practice on the future development of the settlement that no longer meets the criteria of a KSC.
  
  An informed report on what the requirements are for a modern surgery and what it would cost to meet those standards, bearing in mind that the CQC found Sandiway surgery adequate for the level of care being provided. This should include a confirmation that all the facilities at Kingsmead and Danebridge are at that standard.
  
  A simple explanation and a demonstration of how primary care will be provided to all patients, including those classified as vulnerable by virtue of their age or medical condition, before any decision can be taken to close the surgery.
  
  I believe that these are reasonable expectations and I look forward to hearing from you on this matter, including how my constituents’ expectations will be met.
  
  With many thanks for your continued support for this important matter.
  
  Edward
  
  cc DMP, Healthwatch Cheshire, Kate Cernik (Chair CWaC OSC) , CWaC CEO and Leader, CWaC Cllrs
  
  Edward Timpson CBE MP
  Member of Parliament for Eddisbury
  
  Following receipt of the letter, Danebridge Medical Practice replied in the following way:
  
  Press Here to view their reply
  
  Dear Mr Timpson CBE MP,
  
  Thank you for your recent email/ letter outlining your concerns regarding Danebridge Medical Centre’s application to close the Sandiway (SW) Surgery.
  
  As a partnership we have discussed the points you have raised and wish to respond to you in advance of the forthcoming PCCC meeting.
  
  Primary care for rural populations
  
  This point is beyond the remit of the practice to comment upon however we wish to draw your attention to the fact that there is another NHS GP surgery situated just 1.7 miles from the SW Surgery and should the application to close the surgery be successful then patients can express their choice and register with that practice if they wish.
  
  The pharmacy in Sandiway is unrelated to our application to close the surgery and should our application be successful will remain delivering a service to local residents.
  
  In addition may we draw your attention to the recent communication from CWAC (appendix 1) relating to this point
  
  NHS Strategy
  
  It is our intention should our application to close SW branch Surgery be successful we would continue to offer high quality seamless care for the residents of Sandiway. The current pandemic has changed working practices all across the country in primary care. Over the past year we have had no option but to close the SW surgery for reasons of patient safety, as we were unable to meet the COVID safe working standards at SW. There is no evidence that our patients have suffered any adverse outcomes in terms of their health due to this significantly restricted service offered at SW. Their ability to lead healthy and independent lives has been unaffected by the significantly reduced service at the SW Surgery. Therefore, in conclusion we believe that due to these recent observations that the residents of Sandiway will be able to continue to live healthy and independent lives despite a successful application to close the SW Surgery.
  
  We take the care of all or patients very seriously, both young and old. We have worked closely with Northwich Primary Care Network to improve our domiciliary service offered at the practice. We now have a paramedic who works with the team offering home visits. We continue to offer home visits to patients across all areas in our catchment area and with a successful application to close the SW Surgery this would not change.
  
  As a practice we review our appointments system regularly and I would draw your attention to the most recent report the practice has submitted to the PCCC (appendix 2) regarding the financial implications upon the practice of needing to redevelop the SW Surgery and also the recent developments of our appointments system that allows for significantly more flexible appointment times especially beneficial to elderly and disabled patients.
  
  We acknowledge that should our application to close SW Surgery be successful then patients would need to travel further for face to face appointments. However this is in line with the Government’s driven initiatives to develop centres of excellence and surgeries that can provide complete care for the patient at one site, e.g. offering phlebotomy services, Community Care services, minor ops, Gynaecology services, midwifery services, musculoskeletal services and many others which no doubt will be developed in time.
  
  Management of the Danebridge Medical Centre
  
  The departure of two senior partners is coincidental to our application to close SW Surgery and has no bearing upon our decision to make the application.
  
  A significant amount of building work including significant structural work would be needed to develop SW Surgery into a fit for purpose building allowing the provision of safe and effective care for our patients. In addition to creating appropriate disabled access and toilet facilities and a safe and modern fire safety system (including new fire exit, fire alarm system and emergency lighting) the following works would need to be completed.
  
  Structural work on the existing rooms to make them bigger to allow access for disabled patients and often multiple people, e.g. additional carers, family members and also the fitting of safe and modern care facilities within the rooms. The rooms would need to be large enough to allow the use of modern clinical couches that are currently in use in all our other clinical rooms at Danebridge Medical Centre and Kingsmead Medical Centre. The rooms are not of sufficient size to have couches positioned in a way that allows for a full examination, for example the examination couches in two rooms are either attached to the wall or pushed up against the wall leading to the risk of inadequate examinations taking place.
  
  Work needs to take place to soundproof the clinical rooms to allow for confidentiality to be respected, currently we play a radio loudly in the waiting room to address this issue, and this is not acceptable and often ineffective.
  
  Work would be needed to replace the existing rotting window frames. We would also want to assess the state of the roof when embarking upon any structural work which may lead to additional costs.
  
  Once the structural work has been completed the surgery would need to be redecorated and have modern lighting fitted. We would need to fit clinically appropriate flooring to the same standard that we have fitted at both The Kingsmead and Danebridge Surgeries.
  
  Having considered your points about the ratio of clinicians working at SW surgery and our other sites we feel the following points are important to understand. The issue of lone working is a serious one and an issue that the LMC are aware of as a problem. As our website states we have numerous clinicians working within the practice, however only one of these clinicians is working full time, and this GP partner is soon to reduce their commitment at the practice. We currently have approximately 10 FTE GPs working in the practice. Sandiway residents represent 14% of the practice population allowing for the provision of 1.4 GP’s time per week. One must remember that any provision we offer in the practice is also affected by annual leave, study leave and sickness.
  
  Junior doctors and practice nurses in the practice expect another GP to be working alongside them. A pharmacist, another practice nurse or MSK clinician is not able to offer the degree of support they need. We simply cannot offer this level of provision at the Sandiway Surgery.
  
  Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) expectations
  
  Contrary to your suggestions at the request of the PCCC the practice has engaged with the Sandiway residents, including those members of the Residents Action Group, the practice participation group and with the support of Healthwatch. The practice has arranged four remote sessions, in-line with COVID restrictions, with patients to discuss the issues the PCCC highlighted as areas that needed further discussion between practice and patients. The CCG allocated a Chair for the meetings and the outcome of the meetings (which have been shared on the practice website and Facebook page) is summarised in the document recently submitted to the PCCC for consideration at the forthcoming PCCC meeting. Dr Mullin and Dr Perry alongside the Practice Manager will be present at the forthcoming PCCC meeting to elaborate on the written submission and answer any questions raised by the committee members.
  
  The reasonable expectations of patients and residents are:
  
  The practice has considered the points you have raised regarding expectations of the patients and residents. We believe that we have addressed all these issues in detail in the recent report submitted for the consideration of the PCCC.
  
  The standard of the facilities at the Danebridge and Kingsmead sites are far superior to those currently offered at the Sandiway site. The Kingsmead site is a modern building which was purpose built and has very modern facilities with spacious and well fitted rooms to offer care from.
  
  We have been and continue to develop the facilities at The Danebridge site. Recently we have fitted modern lighting throughout the building and modern appropriate flooring has been laid throughout the majority of the building. We have recently decorated the building throughout and continue to make financial provision to continue to modernise and upgrade the interior of the building and its facilities.
  
  We hope that this response and the attached documents have addressed adequately the concerns you have raised.
  
  With kind regards
  
  The Partners at Danebridge Medical Practice
  
  Following the recent Engagement Sessions held by Danebridge with a few patients to discuss their proposal to close Sandiway surgery, the 'Save Our Surgery' Action Group has written a comprehensive report on the sessions. This has been sent to Danebridge and to the CCG as well as to our MP Edward Timpson.
  
  PRESS HERE to view the report.
- Bringing Care Closer to Home
  Cheshire West and Chester Council's Cabinet has approved plans for an improved model for short term / respite care services within the borough.
  
  The new model will see the closure of Sutton Beeches, Leftwich Green and Curzon House to enable reinvestment into a wider range of person-centred, flexible and locally provided services for service-users and carers, delivered closer to home and within their communities.
  
  Under the new model service-users and carers will be able to choose from a range of options including:
  
  The offer of a direct payment for service-users to receive funding to arrange their own support to be delivered in their own homes or in a residential home of choice either in the local community or near to a family member,
  
  Access to block booked short term/ respite beds in independent sector care homes, and
  
  The option of having care delivered in someone else’s home. This is known as Shared Lives, which focusses on providing a flexible, person centred service and encourages people to remain independent.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Adults Read Two challenge is back online and in libraries
  
  Following last year’s successful online summer reading challenge to encourage adults to read more, Cheshire West and Chester libraries are launching Adults Read Two again, online and also in libraries.
  
  Entrants over 16 years of age just need to read two books between 10 July and 5 September, 13 to 15 year olds can also enter this year with parental permission.
  
  Choose from a library book, eBook or eAudiobook, to be in with a chance to win £50 of book vouchers through their prize draw: sign up at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/read or a pick up a flyer from Sandiway library. A winner will be chosen at random.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Libraries launch the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge ‘Wild World Heroes’
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council's Library Service is launching this year's Summer Reading Challenge for children from 10 July. This year's Challenge 'Wild World Heroes' will be a celebration of reading, nature and action for the environment. Developed in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, Wild World Heroes will inspire children to stand up for the future of our planet.
  
  The challenge is organised by The Reading Agency and is in partnership with local libraries across the UK. It is open to all children, free of charge. Children will receive a collector's pack for joining, stickers as a reward for reading books and a certificate and a medal after completing the challenge of reading six books. For the first time, children under four can take part in a special Mini Challenge, with stickers for reading books and a special golden sticker when they have completed.
  
  The challenge can be joined online via www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/read (link live from Monday 12 July, we are told), or in Sandiway Library from Saturday 10 July.
  
  Children under the age of 12 are not charged late fees for books.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Free Cycle Training Available over the Summer Holidays
  In addition to the adult and family cycle training on offer, Cheshire West and Chester Council have a week of holiday courses for children:
  
  The level 1 & 2 training is aimed at our current year 6 children who have missed out on the training this academic year and are moving to high school in September.
  
  The Learn to Ride sessions are for 6+ year olds in preparation for their Bikeability training in primary school.
  
  The following courses are still available:
  
  Level 1 & 2:
  - Tuesday 24 August, Neston Community Youth Centre, Burton Road, Neston CH64 9RE
  - Friday 27 August, The Tennis Pavilion, Castle Park, Fountain Lane, Frodsham WA6 6SB
  
  Learn to Ride:
  - Wednesday 25 August, St Theresa’s Parish Centre, 8 Blacon Avenue, Chester CH1 5BU
  
  All training can be booked through the on line booking link: PRESS HERE to access.
  
  We believe the Summer holidays will be an ideal time for Families to complete their training.
  
  Also, as a reminder, Adult Cycling sessions are available to new and existing commuters covering basic, urban and advanced commuter skills . We are hoping to increase the number of cycling commuters and school students to help with congestion, reduce carbon footprint and health.
  
  Family cycle training sessions are for up to 6 people from one family and at least one trainee must be an adult. Please be aware that where groups have very different ages or abilities, instructors need to pace training to suit the least able. In most cases, all trainees will need to have a bicycle of their own.
  
  Promoted by: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Public Health Programme Lead, Cheshire West and Chester Council.
- 'Save Our Sandiway Surgery' update
  Save Our Surgery
  
  A big thank you to everyone who responded to our recent Call to Action.
  
  Thank you to all those volunteers who delivered the SOS Leaflet
  
  Special thanks to all those of you who have written a Letter of Complaint - over 190 complaints have now been received by Danebridge
  
  It is still not too late to Formally Complain to Danebridge.
  The Primary Care Commissioning Committee will meet virtually on 22nd July to consider the Danebridge application further.
  
  Danebridge are writing to patients who complain saying:
  
  “I am sorry that you feel the need to complain about the statement shared in the Round Tower publication, which stated that we had received no complaints regarding the proposed surgery closure this year (2020/21). I would however like to confirm that we did receive a number of complaints in 2019/20; it is a shame that the information provided as part of the recent engagement events has been misrepresented in the Round Tower.”
  
  Danebridge stated in Focus Group 3 output that there had been zero complaints in 2020/21 - see below:
  
  This was not written by the Round Tower - it was reported verbatim in the Round Tower. The Round Tower prides itself on dealing with facts, sharing information and does not mislead.
  
  Save Our Surgery Action Group
  On behalf of Cuddington Parish Council
  
  Postscript: The SOS Action Group have had the following communications with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding reviews they have made of the Danebridge practice over the past 2 years:
  
  Letter to the CQC Reply from their Deputy Chief Inspector
- Planning Application submitted for 14 new homes on Chester Road opposite Sandington Drive
  
  A new planning application was submitted in May for the erection of 14 new residential units, including 4 affordable dwellings, "with associated infrastructure and landscaping", on the land adjacent to 613 Chester Road Cuddington, ie opposite the entrance to Sandington Drive. This is on the same land as the proposed Care Home was refused in 2019. PRESS HERE to view the application.
  
  Any comments from local residents need to be submitted by 15 July.
  
  Proposed Site Plan
- 'Face to Face' Services at St John's for July
  
  St John’s Church have returned to 'in person' services as shown below, but please check their website and Facebook page for the latest information in case changes are needed.
  
  Every Thursday in July at 9:30am: Holy Communion in church
  
  Every Sunday in July at 10.15am:
  Sunday 4th: Outdoor worship in the church grounds
  Sunday 11th: Morning Praise, with Junior Church at the hall
  Sunday 18th: Family Praise at the church hall
  Sunday 25th: Holy Communion + Junior Church at the hall
  
  (Contact Nicola if you’d like to attend Junior Church: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  
  Every Sunday in July at 6.30pm:
  Sunday 4th: Holy Communion in church
  Sunday 11th: Night Prayer in church
  Sunday 18th: Take 30 in church
  Sunday 25th: Open House in church hall
  
  Booking required for 10.15am Sunday services and Take 30, but isn’t necessary for other Sunday evening services - please just come along (and give your details)!
  To book, please contact Andrew Hardy by phone or email (07873 837741 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- St John's Holiday Club 2021: 26-30 July
  If you’re looking for some fun this summer, this year’s Holiday Club is a packed outdoor programme of games and activities with an environmental theme. It is ideal for primary age kids - please come along with your favourite responsible adult! There is no charge (although donations are welcome) and no need to book.
  
  Sessions:
  
  Monday 26th July, 2pm - Games at Cuddington Playing Fields
  
  Tuesday 27th July, 2pm - Activities on the church lawn
  
  Wednesday 28th July, 2pm - Walk & Scavenger Hunt in Delamere Forest (meet at the Visitor Centre)
  
  Thursday 29th July, 2pm - Activities on the church lawn
  
  Friday 30th July, 2pm - Activities on the church lawn
  
  Any questions, please contact Nicola: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or find us on Facebook!
- Sandiway and Cuddington residents invited to attend centenary of local War Memorial
  
  The War Memorial standing outside St Mary’s Church, Weaverham was dedicated and unveiled on 24th July 1921. Weaverham Parish Council is arranging a service to commemorate the centenary of the memorial on Saturday, 24th July 2021 at 11:00am.
  
  At the time of erecting the memorial in 1921, Sandiway was part of Weaverham ecclesiastical parish and, therefore, there are a number of Sandiway and Cuddington residents named on the memorial.
  
  Weaverham Parish Council would, therefore, like to extend an invitation to Cuddington Parish Council and any residents of Sandiway and Cuddington who may wish to do so, to attend the service, which will be held next to the Memorial. There will be light refreshments in the Church Hall after the service.
- Proposal to impose 20mph limit to the whole of Delamere Park
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council have had a four year programme to introduce 20 mph speed limits on residential roads that met the Department for Transport criteria. Delamere Park was included in the programme, however only part of the estate was included. Following discussion led by Cllr Edwards, it was decided to re-assess the whole estate again.
  
  The recommendation, after validation with the police, was to introduce a 20 mph speed limit to the whole estate. The scheme would see the 30 mph terminal signs replaced with 20 mph signs, smaller repeaters every 200m and these placed on existing lighting columns. All posts and terminal signs within the estate for the original scheme would be removed.
  
  The Traffic Regulation Order for the scheme will be advertised in the week commencing 28 June 2021. A leaflet will be delivered to every resident in the week beginning 21 June 2021 – PRESS HERE to view a copy of this residents leaflet.
  
  The closing date for objections is 22 July 2021. If there are any objections, a report will sent to the Delegated Officer to decide whether the objections are to be upheld.
- Council's crackdown on fly-tipping intensifies
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council’s crackdown on fly-tippers is set to intensify with mobile CCTV cameras to be used at well-known hotspots around the borough. Anyone caught illegally dumping waste in west Cheshire could face a fine and even a prison sentence for the most severe cases.
  
  The Council is again urging residents to not be tempted to use the services of Illegal waste carriers who often target people on social media. Unlicensed carriers often simply dump the waste along country lanes or in alleyways leaving the bill for removal and disposal with the Council.
  
  The Council’s Regulatory Services team will look for any evidence they can find in fly tips and any householder or small businesses found to be using rogue traders to dispose of their waste can be prosecuted.
  
  If you discover illegal tipping of waste or see it being tipped, report it 24 hours a day on the Council’s website or the ‘Report It’ box on our Home page.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- New art exhibition tells the fascinating history of Northwich's iconic buildings
  
  Local artist Ron Stephens has come together with Cheshire West and Chester Council to create an exhibition of paintings and prints of heritage buildings in Northwich and beyond. Many of the buildings featured have a fascinating story to tell. These histories along with historic photos, that have been preserved for future generations to enjoy, are displayed alongside the paintings at the Weaver Hall Museum, until Saturday 25 September.
  
  The paintings are currently on display at the Weaver Hall Museum, London Road, Northwich until Saturday 25 September 2021. Admission charges apply to the main museum although entry to this temporary exhibition is free of charge. The museum currently has limited opening hours so you are advised to visit the Weaver Hall website to check when it is open - advanced booking is required.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Parliamentary Constituencies Review - C&S proposed move to Northwich
  RED = proposed BLUE = existing
  
  The Boundary Commission for England is proposing new constituencies for our region and the first round proposal consultation moves Cuddington and Sandiway from what was Eddisbury (mostly now becoming South Cheshire) to a new Northwich constituency. The consultation on this round of proposals is open until 02/08/2021.
  
  PRESS HERE to view the new proposed boundaries in more detail.
  
  Note:
  
  You can overlay the existing boundaries using the "BOUNDARIES" tab
  
  Use the "Make a Comment" to give your feedback
- Police Surgeries in July (and August) + Monthly Report
  Michelle Gillett is our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
  
  Due to Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are currectly being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
  
  Friday 2nd July 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 10th July 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 17th July 1900-2000 hours
  
  Friday 23rd July 1200-1300 hours
  
  From August, PCSO surgeries will resume at physical locations as follows:
  
  Sunday 1st August 1200-1300 hours, WEAVERHAM community centre carpark CW83HY
  
  Saturday 7th August 1900-2000 hours, ACTON BRIDGE parish room carpark CW83RA
  
  Friday 13th August 1200-1300 hours, SANDIWAY LIBRARY CW82NS
  
  Saturday 21st August 1200-1300 hours, CUDDINGTON Norley Road play fields carpark CW82LA
  
  Saturday 28th August 1900-2000 hours, DELAMERE PARK leisure centre carpark CW82UJ
  
  PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  
  For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
  
  To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
  
  For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
  Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
  @weaverCudPol - Twitter
  
  Monthly Report for Cuddington Parish Council:
  
  ASB
  
  CUDDINGTON – 3 incidents:
  
  Noise complaints received -several unknown persons talking/shouting in the location of the youth club on NORLEY ROAD. PCSO to make regular patrol for reassurance.
  
  Off road bike report received – 3 crosser bikes being ridden around Forest Hill quarry. Linked to Op Scrambler for officer’s attendance – ongoing enquiries.
  
  BURGLARY
  
  CUDDINGTON – 1 incident:
  
  Unknown suspects gained entry at Chatwins Bakery causing damage to the front door and safe. CCTV obtained. Investigations ongoing.
  
  CRIMINAL DAMAGE
  
  CUDDINGTON – 2 incidents:
  
  Reports of wooden post on park, memorial cherry tree and plaque damaged/snapped by unknown persons. CCTV enquiries made. Social media appeal made. Offender details provided. Offender’s parent(s) contacted parish to discuss financial arrangement towards the damage.
  
  Flowering Cherry tree in memory of a councillor of the parish has been broken and branch with leaves put into the tunnel of a piece of play equipment.
  
  FRAUD
  
  CUDDINGTON – 2 incidents:
  
  Report of a telephone call from unknown number stating to be from HALIFAX bank requesting personal information of recent purchases which caller hadn’t made. Action Fraud made aware. Reassurance visit from PCSO made.
  
  Report of informant email account being hacked. Report made to Action Fraud. Reassurance visit from PCSO made.
  
  Weaver and Cuddington dedicated police officer is PC Adam CUPPLES
  
  I will continue to address parking issues within my PCSO powers.
  
  THIS MONTH PRIORITIES:
  
  I will continue to monitor parking obstructions, speeding and provide visibility around residential/business areas.
  
  PCSO Michelle
- Rail News for July
  
  PRESS HERE for the revised timetable for all services after 15 May - services are (almost) back to normal.
  
  Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd July: Buses replace the 2252 Chester to Manchester (calling at Cuddington at 2342).
  2242 from Piccadilly will be a bus (departing 2241) and setting down only, if required, at Cuddington at 00.36. An additional bus will depart Knutsford 23.25 to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 00.08. Also 2341 Manchester to Chester (setting down only at Cuddington at 0136). An further bus departs Knutsford at 0025 (Tuesday to Friday mornings) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0108.
  
  Note that there will be no trains on all four Sundays (4th, 11th, 18th and 25th) in July. All trains are replaced by buses between Chester and Stockport. PRESS HERE for the timetable for 4 July - it is expected that this schedule will also apply to the other Sundays in July. Connections between Stockport and Manchester are not advertised but there are about 9 trains an hour.
  Bus departures from Cuddington, Norley Road shops, will be at:
  To Stockport: 0954, 1146, 1349, 1554, 1759, 1955, 2149 (through to Manchester).
  To Chester: 1059 and every 2 hours until 2059, 2305.
  
  Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060. In particular, driver shortages are causing cancellations at short notice.
June 2021
- Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in June
  Felling of Silver Birch. The tree is approximately 45 to 50 years old ...
  4 Lawnsdale Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2UT
  
  Ref. No: 21/02428/TPO | Received: Mon 07 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  1 x Oak to front of property - 2 x Ash to side of property
  Larkspur Hall Rosslyn Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JZ
  
  Ref. No: 21/02371/TPO | Received: Wed 02 Jun 2021 | Status: Approved
  
  Single storey side and rear extension
  12 Valley Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2QD
  
  Ref. No: 21/02364/HHE | Received: Tue 01 Jun 2021 | Status: Approved
  
  Fell 4 trees in garden
  27 Norley Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JN
  
  Ref. No: 21/02608/CAT | Received: Tue 08 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  1x Mature Oak - Request to fell to size and close proximity to house , if refused then a 30% crown reduction would suffice.
  Braikley 12 Threeways Cuddington Northwich CW8 2XJ
  
  Ref. No: 21/02512/TPO | Received: Thu 10 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Two storey extension and single storey front extension
  The Chains 107 Forest Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2DZ
  
  Ref. No: 21/02339/FUL | Received: Tue 01 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Demolition of existing conservatory, front and rear dormers, loft conversion, alterations to existing garage windows and doors, single storey side and rear extensions
  1 Windsor Close Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2LQ
  
  Ref. No: 21/02353/FUL | Received: Wed 02 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Extension to existing caravan park for the siting of 12 no. static caravans
  Blakemere Touring Park Blakemere Village Chester Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2EB
  
  Ref. No: 21/02562/FUL | Received: Mon 14 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
  67 Forest Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ED
  
  Ref. No: 21/02674/FUL | Received: Mon 14 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Proposed two storey side extension
  6 Church Rise Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2WE
  
  Ref. No: 21/02682/FUL | Received: Wed 16 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Single storey rear extension
  1 Dingle Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2UW
  
  Ref. No: 21/02626/FUL | Received: Thu 17 Jun 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
- Council launches Learning Disability and Autism Consultation for Adults 16+
  A new consultation has been launched by Cheshire West and Chester Council to look at how adult learning disability and autism services are provided in the borough and how they can be improved.
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council and NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group want to hear from people with learning disabilities and/or autism, who are 16 years of age and over, their families and carers. The consultation will run until 16 August 2021.
  
  Services being consulted on include:
  
  Day care services
  
  Outreach services (also known as home care or domiciliary care)
  
  Supported living services
  
  Short term care also known as “step up/step down provision” Short break services (also known as respite services)
  
  Residential and nursing care services
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Stretch of Cuddington Lane to be closed again for 21 days until Friday 9 July
  
  There is currently an emergency temporary road closure for Cuddington Lane, Cuddington which commenced on 18th June 2021. This is necessary for safety reasons to enable culvert repair, works to be carried out by Cheshire West And Chester Council . The works are expected to last for 21 days (until around Friday 9 July).
  
  Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Guy Balmer on 0300 123 7036.
  
  PRESS HERE for the Temporary Road Closure notice from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Ark Cafe closed again due to local COVID infections until Friday 6 August
  
  The Ark community cafe reopened in May but, given the local rise in covid cases and the advice to not socialise indoors, regretfully the ARK is now closed & there will be no deliveries. Similarly the Jigsaw library will not be open in July.
  
  Hopefully the situation will improve and they will reopen on 6th August with the Jigsaw Library too. Press Here for Ark Facebook page.
  
  A message from manager Kathryn: "So sorry to all our customers, we want you all to be safe."
- Sandiway Library extends opening hours
  Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service reopened Sandiway Library back in May on temporary hours for browsing and public computer access.
  
  Opening hours have now been extended to:
  
  Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
  
  Tuesday and Friday: 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 7pm
  
  Wednesday: Closed
  
  Saturday: 9.30am - 1pm
  
  PRESS HERE for further information and details of Sandiway Library opening hours and facilities.
- Council advise all Northwich and Winsford residents to get PCR test for COVID-19!
  
  3 June 2021:
  
  7 days to 3rd June (8 tested positive in 'Sandiway')
  
  Every resident in Northwich and Winsford is today advised to book a PCR test whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. In the past seven days, the Council's Public Health team has noticed a large increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in these mid-cheshire towns.
  
  The testing data is showing that these cases are more likely to belong to the new Delta Variant B.1.671.2, formerly known as the variant from India. This variant is more transmissible than previous variants and cases are rising in other areas of the North West.
  
  To book a test you should visit https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test and select 'My local council or health protection team has asked me to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms' or call 119.
  
  A mobile PCR testing unit is currently based in Cumberland Car Park, Leicester Street, Northwich. This is for pre-booked appointments, 12-8pm. Another PCR local testing centre is located at the Old Depot, Leicester Street in Northwich. This provides PCR tests daily from 8am-8pm. The Centre is open to people wishing to walk up without an appointment, in addition to pre-booked appointments.
  
  There is also a PCR Testing Centre in Winsford at Queensway. This provides PCR tests daily from 8am-8pm. The Centre is open to people wishing to walk up without an appointment, in addition to pre-booked appointments.
  
  There is a no symptoms testing site at the Dingle Centre, Winsford, currently open 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. You can get tested on site and/or pick up home testing kits.
  
  A roving vaccination clinic will be at the Northwich Memorial Car Park on Monday 7 June from 10am - 4pm. The vehicle will be in the coach park area as you enter the car park. The vehicle will have the capacity to administer 144 vaccines. Importantly, these will be Astra Zeneca so can only be administered to those aged 40 and over. This is a 'drop-in' service with no need for an appointment.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- 'Save Our Sandiway Surgery': complaints procedure
  
  Save Our Surgery
  
  Call To Action
  
  You will be receiving a leaflet suggesting that you write to Danebridge Medical Practice to make a FORMAL COMPLAINT with some information on how to do that.
  
  Complaints are only counted if they are sent through the official channel, which is by letter or email to the Practice with the heading "COMPLAINT".
  
  You should write to: Gilly Davis, Patient Services Manager, Danebridge Medical Centre, 29 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5HR
  
  It is important that you write NOW as the Danebridge application to close Sandiway will be re-examined at the CCG Primary Care Commissioning Committee meeting scheduled for 22nd July 2021. If you need some help with your letter, PRESS HERE to view a suggested template you might base it upon.
  
  As we said last month Danebridge has reported that they have had ZERO COMPLAINTS from patients about their plan to close Sandiway Surgery.
  
  Danebridge are ignoring our 800 signature petition; two public meetings attended by over 300 people; and your Patient Survey responses, all rejecting their plan.
  
  Latest Update
  
  Following the downgrading of Danebridge Practice in May 2019, the Care Quality Commission has re-inspected the Practice. The report is awaited.
  
  We have written a Formal Complaint to the Care Quality Commission, to re-state the importance of Sandiway surgery in providing Primary Care close to home for all their patients. This has also been sent to Danebridge Practice and to the Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
  
  We have written to the Cheshire West and Chester Scrutiny Committee to ask them to examine the recent unsatisfactory Focus Group consultation and patient survey.
  
  Parish Council Update:
  
  The Parish Council have also sent a formal letter of complaint about the proposed closure to Danebridge Medical Practice, copying many influencial groups - PRESS HERE to view the content.
- Annual Parish Assembly to be held on Monday 21 June
  
  The Annual Parish Assembly will take place on June 21st at 7pm in the main room of the Village Hall on Norley Road. Listen to updates on what is happening in your village, and local issues in general. Have your say. What do YOU think? Raise any concerns at item 5 of the agenda (see below).
  
  Due to covid restrictions the chairman has decided to not invite any village groups to address the meeting, but if they wish to forward reports onto the Council then they are welcome to do so, and these will be read out by the Chairman or Clerk. [The Chairman is conscious that during 2020/2021 there will not be many groups that have met, due to covid restrictions.]
  
  PRESS HERE to view the Agenda for the Assembly meeting.
  
  The June statutory Parish Council meeting will take place immediately afterwards.
- 'Face to Face' Services at St John's for June
  
  St John’s Church are returning to 'in person' services as shown below, but please check their website and Facebook page for the latest information in case changes are needed.
  
  Every Thursday in June at 9:30am: Holy Communion in church
  
  Sunday 8.30am service:
  We hope to restart the 8.30am Sunday service on Sunday 4th July as long as conditions continue to improve - save the date, and watch out for an announcement later in the month.
  
  Every Sunday in June at 10.15am:
  Sunday 6th: Outdoor service in the church grounds
  Sunday 13th: Morning Praise with Junior Church at the hall
  Sunday 20th: Family Praise at the church hall
  Sunday 27th: Holy Communion with Junior Church at the hall
  
  (Contact Nicola if you’d like to attend Junior Church: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  
  Every Sunday in June at 6.30pm:
  Sunday 6th: Holy Communion in church
  Sunday 13th: Compline in church
  Sunday 20th: Holy Communion in church
  Sunday 27th: Take 30 in church
  
  Booking required for 10.15am Sunday services and Take 30, but isn’t necessary for other Sunday evening services - please just come along!
  To book, please contact Andrew Hardy by phone or email (07873 837741 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- Dalesford Lane (to Winsford) to close for 3 days from Monday 14 June
  
  There is expected to be a temporary road closure for Dalesford Lane, Whitegate from (Monday) 14th June 2021 This is necessary for safety reasons to enable Prep works for surface dressing programme 2021/2022 and will be carried out by Cheshire West And Chester Borough Council. The works are expected to last for 3 days.
  
  Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Nicholas Upton on 0300 123 7036.
  
  PRESS HERE for the formal Council Temporary Road Closure Notice.
  
  UPDATE on 16 June: Dalesford Lane has been reopened.
- A49 Weaverham By-Pass to close for 1 night (7pm-6am) on Friday 4 June
  
  There is expected to be a temporary road closure for the A49 Warrington Road (Weaverham Bypass) between the Cuddington Lane junction at Bryn and the roundabout approaching Weaverham which commences on (Friday) 4th June 2021 This is necessary for safety reasons to enable prep works for surface dressing programme 2020/2021 - (Nights 19:00pm - 06:00am) and will be carried out by Cheshire West And Chester Borough Council. The works are expected to last for just 1 night.
  
  The official detour is via Northwich, Winnington and Barnton (see map) although cars can presumably detour locally via Weaverham Road / Gorstage Lane. Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Nicholas Upton on 0300 123 7036.
  
  PRESS HERE for the formal Council Temporary Road Closure Notice.
- Councillor Vacancy for Cuddington Ward of Parish Council
  
  Due to a resignation of a Councillor, a vacancy has arisen in the Cuddington Ward. Cuddington Parish Council therefore invites residents interested in co option, to contact, during office hours, the Clerk to the Council and Proper Officer as documented in the formal Council Notice (see below).
  
  The closing date for written/email submission interests is 18 June 2021 and following that date the Council will fill the casual vacancy by co-option at their statutory meeting on 21 June 2021.
  
  UPDATE: Jill Walter was co-opted onto the Parish Council during the June meeting. Her contact details can be found on the Parish Councillor page.
- Have your say on measures to control dogs in the borough
  The Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently reviewing a wide range of measures covering the control of dogs and encouraging responsible dog ownership and they want to know what you think. The review also covers a ban on smoking in enclosed outdoor children's play areas.
  
  The Council want to hear:
  
  your views on the current measures (also known as Public Spaces Protection Orders); and
  
  whether these measures should continue to remain in place.
  
  PRESS HERE for the link to the consultation page. This survey is open until Sunday 4th July.
- Police Surgeries in June
  Michelle Gillett has taken over as our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
  
  Due to Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are now being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
  
  Saturday 5th June 1900-2000 hours
  
  Friday 11th June 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 19th June 1200-1300 hours
  
  Friday 25th June 1900-2000 hours
  
  and also for July as follows:
  
  Friday 2nd July 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 10th July 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 17th July 1900-2000 hours
  
  Friday 23rd July 1200-1300 hours
  
  PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  
  For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
  
  To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
  
  For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
  Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
  @weaverCudPol - Twitter
- Rail News for June
  
  PRESS HERE for the revised timetable for all services after 15 May - services are (almost) back to normal.
  
  Monday 7th to Thursday 10th June: Buses replace the 2252 Chester to Manchester (calling at Cuddington at 2342), and 2341 Manchester to Chester (setting down only at Cuddington at 0136). An additional bus departs Knutsford at 0025 (Tuesday to Friday mornings) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0108.
  
  Note that July will be different, with no trains on all four Sundays (4th, 11th, 18th and 25th July). All trains are replaced by buses between Chester and Stockport. PRESS HERE for the timetable for 4 July - it is expected that this schedule will also apply to the other Sundays in July. Connections between Stockport and Manchester are not advertised but there are about 9 trains an hour.
  Bus departures from Cuddington, Norley Road shops, will be at:
  To Stockport: 0954, 1146, 1349, 1554, 1759, 1955, 2149 (through to Manchester).
  To Chester: 1059 and every 2 hours until 2059, 2305.
  
  Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.
May 2021
- Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in May
  Oak (T1) - crown reduction of one section of the canopy that is overhanging No. 2 Ravensfield. Canopy cleaned and deadwood removed.
  2 Ravensfield Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XW
  
  Ref. No: 21/01961/TPO | Received: Wed 05 May 2021 | Status: Approved
  
  Replacement of boundary wooden fencing with a 1.8m high green steel open mesh fencing
  Kennel Wood Kennel Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire
  
  Ref. No: 21/01533/FUL | Received: Thu 08 Apr 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Two storey side and rear extension
  57 Warrington Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LN
  
  Ref. No: 21/02076/FUL | Received: Tue 11 May 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Erection of three outbuildings
  Toolerstone Norley Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JN
  
  Ref. No: 21/02151/FUL | Received: Mon 17 May 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Erection of 14 no. residential units, including 4 no. affordable dwellings, with associated infrastructure and landscaping
  Land Adjacent 613 Chester Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire
  
  Ref. No: 21/02180/FUL | Received: Wed 19 May 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
  
  Single Storey Extension to house shower room
  3 Cotswold Close Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2NB
  
  Ref. No: 21/02296/FUL | Received: Thu 27 May 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
- Council's plan to clean 86,650 grids before next spring!
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Highways Service has started its gully (grid) cleansing programme and plans to clean a total of 86,650 grids across the borough at least once before March 2022. Our Cuddington Parish is on the schedule for grid cleaning during May 2021 (completed) and December 2021.
  
  The Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Strategic Transport, Councillor Karen Shore said: “Gully, or grid, maintenance is an important part of our Highways Team’s work. Under each grid is a ‘gully pot’ which is designed to contain as much silt and detritus as possible, minimising the risk of blockages.
  
  “Please help us keep our highway network running smoothly and report any problems with gullies/grids via our website or Report It app. Though please bear in mind, a clean, working gully will still always have some water in it.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
- Council reminds families of support available over school holidays
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council is working alongside partners and community groups to remind families of the support available to them over the current half term break.
  
  A full list of all the support available to families during the half-term can be found on the Council website: Useful resources for the half term break
  
  Details about the Covid Local Support Scheme is included on the web page. Funding from the grant scheme has been provided to local schools to be used over the May half term to help families who have children that receive benefit related free school meals.
  
  Food support for all residents is available all year round, including during the school holidays, through the Council-backed Welcome Network. Local community groups, currently providing food and support across the borough, have been mapped on the Welcome Network website, so that residents can access the information in one place: The Welcome Network - get support
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
- Council supports Keep Britain Tidy's campaign for Great Spring Clean
  
  Cheshire West and Chester Council is promoting Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign and its Love Your Streets initiative is supporting clean-up events across the borough.
  
  Keep Britain Tidy’s campaign, which runs from 28 May to 13 June, encourages residents and community groups to get involved by pledging to give their neighbourhoods a thorough clean-up.
  
  The Council’s ASIST officers (Area Streets Information and Solutions Team) has prepared a toolkit for individuals and groups of no more than 30 to arrange clean-up events in their communities.
  
  The toolkit, which is available throughout the year not just during the Keep Britain Tidy campaign, includes litter-picking grabbers, bags and full instructions for the collection of filled bags, etc. A jet washing machine is also available. To boost recycling, groups are asked to sort rubbish into different bags depending on whether it is plastic or general waste.
  
  If you would like to make use of the toolkit to make a difference in your area, please email the ASIST officers on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
- Help provide a home for borough’s great crested newts?
  
  Farmers and landowners are invited to join others from across west Cheshire who have been providing new homes for great crested newts and other wildlife. A total of 43 ponds were created in the borough over the last year as part of a new strategic licensing scheme, District Level Licensing (DLL). Under District Level Licensing, developers make a conservation payment which is used to create or restore new ponds in locations that will benefit the species. It is helping to provide more homes for people and more habitat for great crested newts.
  
  Ponds are created or restored in areas known to be most suitable for this yellow-bellied amphibian to thrive. The ponds will be monitored and looked after for at least 25 years – all funded by developers.
  
  Natural England and Cheshire West and Chester are now seeking further landowners interested in creating or restoring ponds and habitats on their land.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
- A new local history book - Four Houses - by Jill King has just been published
  
  A new local history book by Jill King entitled 'Four Houses - Ashbank House, The Old Mill House, White Lodge, The Round Tower' can be ordered directly from Jill - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01606 888402 - or via the publisher This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  
  The book is priced at £11.95.
- Vandalism at Boundary Lane Green Play Area, Cuddington
  
  Cuddington parish council is disappointed and frustrated that equipment at the playground located in Boundary Lane Green, continues to be damaged and even destroyed.
  
  Vandalism in the park can take on many forms such as graffiti and the destruction of public property. The least costly wreckage is the destruction of signs, but some more costly targets are slides, the large rocker swing, and the unilogs. The latest spate of vandalism will cost in excess of £1,500 to repair.
  
  Playground equipment such as swings, slides, and see-saws, meant for children between the ages of 3-8 are being used by teenagers who are far too heavy and big for them. Youths have kicked down unilogs which feature near the slide.
  
  The Parish Clerk has now advised Cheshire Police, and said that this must be addressed, reiterating that youths need to be reprimanded and educated and suggested more regular police patrols are carried out.
  
  Neighbours and passers-by who spot vandals, vandalising play structures, ripping up plants and trees, smashing bottles or causing other destruction - should call 101 or report it online at: www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb/report-antisocial-behaviour
  
  If the vandalism continues then the Council will have no option but to close the playground.
- Royal British Legion celebrating 100 Years
  
  For 100 years the Royal British Legion has been a symbol of hope for the Armed Forces community
  
  On the 15th May 1921, four men representing different ex-service men organisations laid a wreath at the Cenotaph War Memorial in London, forming the then British Legion with the aim to support those who fought for their Country and their families and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 100 years later, the Legion along with the Women’s Section is still present in the community with Branches in the UK and overseas.
  
  The Royal British Legion and its members should this weekend May 15th 2021 be in London for a National Conference, as this cannot happen due to the pandemic, the National President Lieutenant General James Bashall CB CBE along with representatives of all services and a War Widow will lay a wreath at a special event recreating this moment from 100 years ago.
  
  Branches up and down the Country will be laying wreaths at the same time 09.00am at their own memorials to mark 100 years of service of the RBL and Women’s Section to our ex-service community.
- Sandiway Surgery Update: Focus Group & Survey Reports from Danebridge
  
  The four focus groups held by Danebridge and the Clinical Commissioning Group have now been completed and reports on each session have been sent to patients who attended and have also been posted on the Danebridge website. Their observations were:
  
  Session 1: Medications and repeat prescriptions
  
  Session 2: Dropping off samples
  
  Session 3: Appointment booking
  
  Session 4: New Models of Care
  
  Danebridge has claimed that there have been NO COMPLAINTS (zero complaints) from patients about the proposed closure of the Surgery during the last year (see bottom of Session 3 report).
  
  Have you complained about the closure plan and written to the surgery? If so, you might wish to remind them.
  
  ==================
  
  In parallel to these Focus Groups, a Survey of Danebridge patients was arranged by the Clinical Commissioning Group to gather a wider feedback on these topics during April and early May. Apparently 180 people responded to this survey and the results are made available below.
  
  Survey results:
  
  Medications and repeat prescriptions
  
  Dropping off samples
  
  Appointment booking
- Hadrian Way closed until 15 May, and again for 2 days from Tuesday 18 May
  
  Signs sprung up at both ends of Hadrian Way indicating that it would be closed for 3 days from Saturday 8 May - work started late however and it is now expected to reopen fully by the weekend 15/16 May; the closure has been necessary for safety reasons to enable "skimming" of the road surface.
  
  It is now anticipated that a further 2 day closure will be necessary from Tuesday 18 May, for safety reasons to enable permanent reinstatement of Openreach equipment and will be carried out by BT Openreach. PRESS HERE to view the official temporary road closure notice from the Council.
  
  Should you require any further information regarding either closure, please contact Ian Lovatt on 0300 123 7036.
- A new home for Winsford's no symptoms COVID-19 Testing Centre
  
  The testing centre in Winsford which offers COVID-19 tests to targeted groups of residents who do not have symptoms of the virus has now moved. Cheshire West and Chester Council launched its service at the Winsford Lifestyle Centre to provide rapid and weekly testing to key groups, including people who cannot work from home, with results available in around half an hour.
  
  This service has now moved to The Dingle Recreation Centre, in Winsford High Street. Open from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays, the centre is available for people to pop in, without needing an appointment, to get tested for free. Free kits to home-test are also available to collect.
  
  PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West.
- 'Face to Face' Services at St John's for May
  
  St John’s Church are returning to 'in person' services as shown below, but please check their website and Facebook page for the latest information in case changes are needed.
  
  Every Thursday in May at 9:30am: Holy Communion in church
  
  Every Sunday in May at 10.15am:
  Sunday 2nd: Outdoor service at church
  Sunday 9th: Morning Praise with Junior Church at the hall
  Sunday 16th: Christian Aid Service - Morning Praise at the church hall
  Sunday 23rd: Holy Communion for Pentecost with Junior Church at the hall
  Sunday 30th: Morning Praise at the church hall
  
  (Contact Nicola if you’d like to attend Junior Church: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  
  Every Sunday in May at 6.30pm:
  Sunday 2nd: Holy Communion in church
  Sunday 9th: Compline in church
  Sunday 16th: Holy Communion in church
  Sunday 23rd: Take 30 in church for Pentecost
  Sunday 30th: Holy Communion in church
  
  Booking required for all Sunday services - please contact Andrew Hardy by phone or email (07873 837741 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- Sandiway Library to reopen from Monday 10 May
  Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service will reopen more of its libraries and museums across the borough during May. From Monday 10 May 2021, Sandiway Library will reopen on temporary hours for browsing and public computer access. Revised opening hours are:
  
  Monday, Thursday and Saturday: 10am - 1pm
  
  Tuesday and Friday: 2 - 6pm
  
  Wednesday: Closed
  
  Northwich and Winsford libraries reopened on reduced hours for browsing and public computer access in April. Weaverham Library will also reopen on temporary hours from Monday 4 May.
  
  PRESS HERE for further information and details of Sandiway Library opening hours and facilities.
- Stretch of Cuddington Lane to be closed for 10 days until Friday 7 May
  
  There is currently an emergency temporary road closure for Cuddington Lane, Cuddington which commenced on 28th April 2021. This is necessary for safety reasons to enable culvert repair, works to be carried out by Cheshire West And Chester Council . The works are expected to last for 10 days (until around Friday 7 May).
  
  Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact 0300 123 7036.
  
  PRESS HERE for the Temporary Road Closure notice from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
- Junior Saturday Club restarting at our Tennis Club (non-members welcome!)
  
  * Ages as guideline; please contact Head Coach, Alex King, on
  
  07773 586 650 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if unsure of which group
- Jigsaw Lending Library to open up on Friday 7 May
  
  The village Jigsaw Lending Library starts in May. It will be on the first Friday of each month, 9.30 to 11.30am, at St John’s church hall, Norley Road - initially in the side garden due to current Covid restrictions.
  
  Choose a jigsaw and return it the following month.
  
  Takeaway coffee available to buy.
- Ark Cafe reopening on Friday 21 May
  
  The Ark community cafe has been closed for much of the pandemic but it hopes to reopen on Friday 21 May with waitress service between 9.00am-2.00pm as The Ark goes into its 6th year. There will be seating in the garden, cafe & hall for social distancing, masks to be worn until seated. Limited menu. Press Here for Ark Facebook page. The Ark team look forward to welcoming familiar & new faces.
  
  Also, in the following week (Thursday 27th May) in the evening between 7.00-8.00pm or 8.15-9.15pm, all current and prospective volunteers are invited to enjoy refreshments in the side garden next to the Ark Cafe. This is an opportunity to meet fellow volunteers & find out more about what the Ark does for the village and what is involved by volunteering. Please ring or email Kathryn if you will be coming, and let her know which time slot you prefer so they can stay safe in terms of numbers and social distancing.
- Mid Cheshire Foodbank collections during April and May
  
  The church hall will be closed on Fridays after 2nd April until the Ark Cafe reopens on 21st May. Foodbank donations can be left at St John's church on Sunday or Thursday mornings during this period. The Mid Cheshire Foodbank Facebook page is updated early each week with the items which they are most keen to receive.
- Scarecrows are 'GO' for May Day Bank Holiday
- Police Surgeries in May
  Michelle Gillett has taken over as our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.
  
  Due to Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are now being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
  
  Saturday 8th May 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 15th May 1900-2000 hours
  
  Thursday 20th May 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 29th May 1200-1300 hours
  
  Surgery dates for June are as follows:
  
  Saturday 5th June 1900-2000 hours
  
  Friday 11th June 1200-1300 hours
  
  Saturday 19th June 1200-1300 hours
  
  Friday 25th June 1900-2000 hours
  
  PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  
  For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
  
  To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.
  
  For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
  Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
  @weaverCudPol - Twitter
- Rail News for May
  
  Up to Saturday 15 May:
  
  Resulting from the pandemic situation, the Monday to Saturday train service on the Mid Cheshire Line has reverted to 2-hourly for the present.
  
  At Cuddington, the Monday to Saturday service will be:
  To Manchester 0713, 0923, 1123, 1323, 1523, 1723, 1922, 2123
  To Chester 0815, 0948, 1148, 1348, 1548, 1748, 1947, 2148
  
  In addition to the trains listed above, the 0804 from Stockport and 1000 from Chester will resume Mondays to Fridays, calling at Cuddington at 0859 to Chester and 1023 to Manchester (actually extended to Oxford Road). Commencing 17 May, there will probably be an hourly service, Monday to Saturday, at roughly the same times as before the pandemic, i.e departing Cuddington at 23 minutes past the hour to Manchester and 48 past to Chester.
  
  After Saturday 15 May:
  
  PRESS HERE for the revised timetable for all services after 15 May - services are (almost) back to normal.
  
  Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

April 2021

Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in April
- T1 - reduce crown by 2-3m and remove any major deadwood T2 - reduce property overhang by approximately 2m
  48 Sandington Drive Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2ZD
  
  Ref. No: 21/01714/TPO | Received: Mon 19 Apr 2021 | Status: Decided
- Sweet Chestnut Tree located in rear garden - Crown thinning to increase available light
  8 The Chines Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XA
  
  Ref. No: 21/01669/TPO | Received: Thu 15 Apr 2021 | Status: Approved
- Two advertising boards at the entrance of The Joshua Tree Support Centre
  The Joshua Tree Dalefords Lane Whitegate Northwich CW8 2GW
  
  Ref. No: 21/01313/ADV | Received: Tue 23 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
- 1 x Large mature lime - crown reduction of 25%/30% , also crown thin due to epicormic growth.
  6 The Chines Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XA
  
  Ref. No: 21/01737/TPO | Received: Tue 20 Apr 2021 | Status: Approved
- 3 x Oak (Group 3) - reduce overhanging branches to boundary and away from conservatory building. Oak (T1) - crown reduce by 20%, crown thin by 20%. Oak (T2) - reduce branches overhanging garage and driveway by 1-1.5 m. Crown thin 10%.
  50 Sandington Drive Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2ZD
  
  Ref. No: 21/01844/TPO | Received: Tue 27 Apr 2021 | Status: Approved
- Demolition of existing sales building and construction of a news sales building, delinking of canopy, repositioning of HGV fuel dispenser and new underground diesel tank, provision of car parking provision of single EV charger, alteration to the access arrangements, creation of new egress and associated works
  Shell Sandiway Chester Road Sandiway Northwich CW8 2DX
  
  Ref. No: 21/01576/FUL | Received: Fri 09 Apr 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
Sporting History: Mid-Cheshire Boys vs Liverpool in English Schools Semi-Final 60 years ago this month

On Saturday 1st April 1961, Mid-Cheshire Boys hosted Liverpool Boys at the Drill Field in Northwich, the home of Northwich Victoria. They had forged a memorable 1-1 draw in the first meeting with Liverpool at Anfield two weeks before and if ever one was proud to be a Cheshireman this was it. Mid-Cheshire Boys had already won their previous 6 rounds to reach the semi-final and optimism was high for them to reach their first Cup Final. The programme for the match is displayed opposite and the price of "Threepence" (~1p) provided good value.

MID-CHESHIRE BOYS 1960-61

Back: Joseph Booth (Mgr), Trevor Finley, David Hulse, Michael Williams, Alan Minshull
Middle: Graham Booth, Tony Woods, Geoff Barnett, Colin Bowyer, Len Stubbs, Keith Washburn
Front: Keith Haspell, John Sealey, Glyn Pardoe, David Hough, Denis Arthur

Whilst many of the players could be found playing and managing in the local Saturday and Sunday leagues for years to come, three of the boys were to go on and play for top division teams in the Football League. Goalkeeper Geoff Barnett went on to play for Everton and later Arsenal, including an appearance in the 1972 FA Cup Final against Leeds. Captain Glyn Pardoe went on to follow his cousin, Alan Oakes, to Manchester City and made over 300 appearances for them between 1962 and 1976.

John today

Meanwhile our local hero, centre forward John Sealey, from Cuddington moved on to Liverpool FC where he played under Bill Shankley for 3 years. John (aged just 19) played once for Liverpool first team, scoring in a 3-1 win against Wolves in the game immediately before the 1965 FA Cup Final - unfortunately Roger Hunt returned to the team to replace John for that Final. John broke his ankle badly later that year and was out of the game for many months - he moved on to play for Chester and Wigan Athletic and, through injury, had to finish his professional career at the grand old age of 24!

John still lives in School Lane with his wife Linda and can often be seen gardening opposite his house and cycling or walking around the village. Despite his replacement knees, hips and ankle he still manages to skip round the golf course twice a week (with a lower handicap than me, grrrr! ED).

Postscript: Unfortunately Mid-Cheshire Boys lost to Liverpool 1-3 in the semi-final replay and their Cup Final dreams went unfulfilled.
'Save Our Surgery' further April Update

Save Our Surgery

Our MP, Edward Timpson, recently wrote on behalf of the Save Our Surgery Action Group to Jo Churchill, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care. In his letter he pointed out, among other things, how poor the consultation process has been and asked the Minister to make contact with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for Cheshire to emphasise the importance of Sandiway surgery to this local rural population, and to encourage the Primary Care Network of GP practices in the area to consider the needs of this patient group.

PRESS HERE for Jo Churchill’s written response.
Pharmacy2U Vaccination Site in Winsford has moved

Many Northwich residents who have Covid vaccinations booked are scheduled to attend “Morrison’s vaccine site” in Winsford. Please note that this site has now closed down and has been moved to Winsford Town Centre.

Pharmacy2U have now moved their vaccination site to right in the centre of Winsford, opposite Asda and next to Argos. The full address for the clinic is:
3 Jubilee Place, Winsford Cross Shopping Centre, Winsford, CW7 1BG.

PRESS HERE for "Advice from the team at the Winsford COVID-19 vaccination clinic".
Gospel Church 'tentatively' reopening from Sunday 18 April

Message from Elder John Clee:
"We are tentatively opening this Sunday for the first time since recent lockdown. We are still under Covid rules of course so numbers will be limited. Could you advise any interested in attending to contact myself in the first instance via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ?

We will be meeting at 6:00 which is our normal service time."
Notice from the Parish Council - monthly meeting moved to 26 April

The statutory meeting of the Parish Council in April has been amended from Monday 19th April to Monday 26th April, and the meeting will still be held via Zoom. Please contact the Clerk to the Council should you wish to attend.

The agenda for the meeting will be published on 21st April 2021.
Sandiway Library to remain closed for the present

From 12 April, Northwich and Winsford libraries will reopen on reduced hours for browsing and public computer access. An Order and Collect service will also be available from both Libraries. It would appear that Sandiway Library will remain closed for the present.

The Council’s Head of Communities, Culture and Libraries, Rachel Foster said: “Staff will be working hard to ensure everyone’s safety. Our ... libraries have tested processes in place to ensure that all spaces are cleaned on a regular basis and visitors adhere to social distancing guidelines. “We look forward to welcoming visitors back. Look out in the press and ... online in the coming months with West Cheshire Libraries.”

For further information and details of library opening hours visit www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries.

Some Library services are available 24/7 online, including the new BorrowBox service. Any library member can download the new BorrowBox app to their digital devices and access thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks free of charge at any time of the day or night.

Reservations will resume on 12 April and loan periods will be extended until 17 May. Libraries are also fine-free for under 13s now. Children aged 0 to 12 years will no longer be charged for any overdue items and any pre-existing late charges will be removed from their accounts. Check items on loan by logging in to your account.

'Save Our Surgery' April Update (dates changed and new Survey!)

Save Our Surgery

Breaking News on the Consultation Process

Please note that the focus groups to be arranged by Danebridge Medical Practice will now be scheduled for Thursdays in April.

Date	Time	Topic
Thursday 1 April	1pm	General discussion, medication issues, repeat prescriptions and Disease modified Anti Rheumatology Drugs (DMARD)
Thursday 8 April	1pm	Sample drop off
Thursday 15 April	1pm	Appointment Booking for Sandiway and Cuddington residents
Thursday 22 April	1pm	Alternative model of care

If you have a particular issue which will be made more difficult by the closure of Sandiway surgery then please write to the Practice offering to take part in one of the Focus Groups listed above.
Contact details are: Amanda Skelding-Jones with email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

THE FOLLOWING IS URGENT:
PLEASE READ AND ACTION IF YOU WISH TO RETAIN THE SURGERY!!

On Tuesday 25th March Danebridge Medical Practice issued an email to those patients who have volunteered to take part in four Focus Groups. These are limited to 15 patients in each session
Danebridge have been instructed by the Clinical Commissioning Group (Cheshire CCG) to widen their consultation and have been asked (by the CCG) to put out a short survey. This survey asks some of the same questions as will be asked in the Focus Group discussions
Danebridge have only sent this to a very small group of patients (mostly those who will be in the Focus Groups)
The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZK65TR5
The DECISION on the future of the surgery has NOT YET BEEN TAKEN and so you need to fill in the survey and make sure that you use the comments boxes to make your views known
Over 900 residents in Sandiway and Cuddington signed to support the Save Our Surgery campaign back in January of 2020

WE NEED YOU ALL TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY, PLEASE!

If you are a patient with Danebridge Medical Practice and want to contact the Action Group to show your support for the campaign to keep the surgery open, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Healthwatch Cheshire have been very actively following this campaign. If you wish to make any comments about the impact of closing Sandiway on your health care you can email Jem Davies at Healthwatch: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you wish to voice your concerns directly to the Clinical Commissioning Group you can contact them at www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/get-in-touch

The Community Methodist Church at Sandiway is planning to reopen on Sunday 4th July

The Community Methodist Church at Sandiway has temporarily ceased Sunday Morning worship during the pandemic, but is planning to reopen on Sunday 4th July - more will follow nearer the date.

The church will also be celebrating their 138th Anniversary on Sunday 25th July.
Notice re use of playing fields

Will users of the playing fields on Norley Road and Weaverham road please note the following:

If you wish to provide a regular service, on the playing fields, whether paid for or not, to other users e.g. fitness classes, personal training, sports coaching, sporting and other events etc, then you must register such activity with the Playing Fields Association (PFA) prior to carrying out such activity.

The PFA will, where deemed necessary, need to have copies of your method statements/risk assessments and potentially, public liability insurance details, before agreeing that such activity can proceed. This is to ensure that the requirements of the PFA’s own insurance are being adhered to. The PFA will be happy to offer further advice to any would be users about the type and detail of information required.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.
'Face to Face' Services at St John's for April
St John’s Church are planning a return to 'in person' services as shown below, but please check their website and Facebook page for the latest information in case changes are needed.

Maundy Thursday: Thursday 1st April, 9.30am Holy Communion in church

Good Friday: Friday 2nd April, 2.30pm Reflection with music in church *

Easter Day: Sunday 4th April
- 10.15am Outdoor service in church yard *
- 6.30pm Easter Holy Communion in church *
Every Thursday in April: 9.30am Holy Communion in church

Sundays 11th, 18th, 25th April: 10.15am Morning Praise in the church hall *

Sunday 25th April: Junior Church in the Ark (contact Nicola if you’d like to attend)

Sunday 11th April: 6.30pm Compline in church *

Sunday 18th April: 6.30pm Communion in church *

Sunday 25th April: 6.30pm Take 30 in church *

* Booking required for all Sunday services & Good Friday - please contact Andrew Hardy by phone or email (07873 837741 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
GOVERNOR VACANCY AT CUDDINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Since October 2019, a newly formed Local Academy Board of Governors has worked closely together to develop a team of volunteers who have continued to enhance the effectiveness of Cuddington Primary School. The skills of the Academy Board have proven to develop and secure positive outcomes in Safeguarding, Finance, Mental Health and Well-Being, Special Educational Needs and the Quality of Education.

We are looking to enhance our Board further by recruiting a governor who could oversee our Health and Safety practises, by working with our Site Maintenance Officer and Head Teacher. If you think you have the skills to support and advise in this role and would enjoy being part of ‘Team Cuddington,’ then please contact the school directly on 01606 288150 and ask to speak with Mrs Sue Mills (Head Teacher) for further details.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you in anticipation for expressing an interest in helping our wonderful team of professionals, children and their families.
Roadmap out of lockdown - Spring 2021

The Government has now confirmed the plan for exiting the current lockdown in England. A pictorial summary is as follows:

PRESS HERE for a more detailed summary of the planned stages.
Police Surgeries in April
Michelle Gillett has taken over as our PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.

Due to Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are now being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
- Saturday 3rd April 1900-2000 hours
- Friday 9th April 1200-1300 hours
- Sunday 18th April 1200-1300 hours
- Saturday 24th April 1900-2000 hours
- Friday 30th April 1200-1300 hours
PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
Rail News for April

Resulting from the pandemic situation, the Monday to Saturday train service on the Mid Cheshire Line has reverted to 2-hourly for the present. PRESS HERE for the revised timetable.

At Cuddington, the Monday to Saturday service will be:
To Manchester 0713, 0923, 1123, 1323, 1523, 1723, 1922, 2123
To Chester 0815, 0948, 1148, 1348, 1548, 1748, 1947, 2148

In addition to the trains listed above, the 0804 from Stockport and 1000 from Chester will resume Mondays to Fridays, calling at Cuddington at 0859 to Chester and 1023 to Manchester (actually extended to Oxford Road). Commencing 17 May, there will probably be an hourly service, Monday to Saturday, at roughly the same times as before the pandemic, i.e departing Cuddington at 23 minutes past the hour to Manchester and 48 past to Chester.

PRESS HERE for the timetable for Sunday services.

Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

March 2021

Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in March
- Installation of dslam equipment (Ref: DLG520MR)
  Unit 11, 14 Blakemere Craft Chester Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire
  
  Ref. No: 21/01018/DSM | Received: Wed 03 Mar 2021 | Status: Decided
- Crown reduce 3 x cherrys along Hadrian Way.Cut back Laurels and self set sycamores to rear corner of property
  Watling Court Hadrian Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire
  
  Ref. No: 21/00926/TPO | Received: Tue 02 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
- Erection of a garage and adjoining outbuilding
  Badger Bank Rosslyn Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JZ
  
  Ref. No: 21/00678/FUL | Received: Mon 15 Feb 2021 | Status at end March: Awaiting decision
- Silver Birch (T1) - Leaning over footpath. Remove tree. Replant one silver birch close by. Alder (T2) - Blocking footpath. Remove tree. Replant one alder close by.
  Ravensclough Manor House Waste Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2TD
  
  Ref. No: 21/00941/TPO | Received: Wed 03 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
- Blue Cedar (T1) to be removed as it has contact Honey Fungus. Intend to replace with a Mature Weeping Conifer.
  21 Threeways Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XJ
  
  Ref. No: 21/00933/TPO | Received: Wed 03 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
- Erection of a single storey timber clad garden building
  1 Littlefold Norley Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JN
  
  Ref. No: 21/00939/FUL | Received: Wed 03 Mar 2021 | Status: Refused
- Demolition of part of former equestrian building and replacement with new extension for agricultural purposes together with associated upgrading works comprising of replacement of the existing asbestos sheet roofing and the introduction of timber cladding over existing rendered walls
  Mara Green Waste Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2TD
  
  Ref. No: 21/00922/FUL | Received: Tue 02 Mar 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
- Single storey side extension
  11 Church Rise Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2WE
  
  Ref. No: 21/01019/FUL | Received: Mon 08 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
- Mature Oak - 10-20% selective crown reduction to maintain shape
  29 St Johns Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2LX
  
  Ref. No: 21/01200/TPO | Received: Wed 17 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
- Alterations to windows and doors and addition of roof window
  7 The Stiles Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2UR
  
  Ref. No: 21/01136/LDC | Received: Mon 15 Mar 2021 | Status: Approved
Libraries launch e-asy way to read and listen to books

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service is launching a brilliant new way to download and read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks.

Any library member will be able to download the new BorrowBox app to their digital devices and access thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks free of charge at any time of the day or night.

BorrowBox will replace the current system on Monday 29 March 2021. To borrow eBooks or eAudiobooks after this date, members will need to move to Borrowbox.

Library members will be able to download the BorrowBox app from the Apple app store for iOS users and the Google Play store for Android users. Kindle Fire users can also download the app, while PC users can access BorrowBox through the website.

Once downloaded, members simply then choose Cheshire West and Chester Libraries in the app, enter their library card number and PIN plus their email address.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
Big Thanks to Local Litter Pickers!

Over 90 people took part in last Sunday’s event (21 March) and CWaC Cllr Gillian Edwards is delighted that so many groups, individuals and little heroes came out to clean up the village.

The Spring litter pick was organised by Cuddington Parish Council with the aim of making Cuddington and Sandiway a cleaner place to live and to give the community a sense of civic pride, as well as raising awareness that litter is unacceptable.

Whilst still being frustrated that people indiscriminately throw away their litter rather than taking it home, we do applaud the many who respect our environment and a huge thank you goes out to those who go the extra mile to volunteer all throughout the year as well as those who take part in the organised litter picks. We hope to hold an Autumnal litter pick where refreshments will be available in the Village Hall subject to Covid-19 restrictions.

Finally, we apologise to those who were left disappointed that we ran out of “littler picker tools” and promise to double our stock for the next event.
Council increases opening hours at Household Waste Recycling Centres
Cheshire West and Chester Council is extending the opening hours of its larger Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) from 12 March 2021. All Recycling Centres are currently open to the public for essential journeys only but demand has been high and the Council has seen an increase in the number of visitors to the sites.

They are extending the opening hours at their larger key site at Winsford by two hours to 6pm and at Northwich by one hour to 5pm. Opening times are now:
- Winsford: open seven days a week from 8am to 6pm
- Northwich: open five days a week from 8am to 5pm (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
Stretch of Norley Road between White Barn and Delamere Park to be closed for probably just one day on Thursday 18 March

The length of Norley Road between the junctions of A49 and Delamere Park will be closed to carry out tree maintenance, works to be carried out by Cestrian Treecare. The diversion will be via Cuddington Lane or Stoneyford Lane.

The closure will come into force on 18th March 2021 and will officially be in force for a maximum of five days. However it is anticipated that the work will last for approximately 1 day. Should you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Ian Lovatt on 0300 123 7036.

PRESS HERE for the Temporary Road Closure notice from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
New 50mph speed limit on A556

Despite the fact that the road signs have indicated a new speed limit for a few months now, Cheshire West & Chester Council have formally announced that the new 50 mph limit came into force on 26 February for the section of the A556 from the Round Tower, past Sandiway Golf Club and just past the slip road for Hartford (and in the reverse direction). Presumably this means that mobile speed cameras may now be used! Beware!!

PRESS HERE for the "Traffic Regulation Order" from Cheshire West & Chester.
Census 2021 is coming later this month

Households across Cheshire will soon be asked to take part in the nationwide once-in-a-decade survey of housing and the population – Census 2021 - which provides the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales.

Census day will be 21 March, but households will receive letters with online codes allowing them to take part from early March. The survey will include questions about people’s sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. For the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Information from the digital-first census will help decide how services are planned and funded in the local areas across the borough.

Households will receive a letter with a unique access code in the post, allowing them to complete their questionnaire online. Paper questionnaires will be available on request. Results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.

For more information, please go to the government website: Census.gov.uk

PRESS HERE for a Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.

The Census has been carried out every decade since 1801 (with the exception of 1941).

COVID-19 vaccination statistics, and plan going forward, from Danebridge

The following statistics and logistic plans have been provided by Danebridge Medical Centre. The vaccination take-up statistics relate only to their patients (which number approximately 25,000 in total in all age groups).

Priority Group		Take-up %age	Who will vaccinate
1	Care home residents & staff	96%	Local PCN site
2	80 & over + NHS staff	97%	Local PCN site
3	75 & over	97%	Local PCN site
4	70 & over + clinically extremely vulnerable	91%	Local PCN site
5	65 & over		Mass vac' site
6	At Risk (under 65)		Local PCN site
7	60 & over		Mass vac' site
8	55 & over		Mass vac' site
9	50 & over		Mass vac' site

Note: "Mass vac' site" means will, in priority order, be receiving an invitation from the national booking service (NBS) to attend a mass vaccination centre or community pharmacy setting.

The GP Surgeries will now focus on providing first injections to those in Group 6 (which includes a wider group of people at higher clinical risk, including carers and young adults in residential settings), persuading the 'refusers' in Groups 1-4, and second injections for those who have already received their first from them.

If you are aged 65 and over and haven’t yet had your coronavirus vaccine you can do this now by contacting the national booking service via www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination or by calling 119. By contacting the national booking service you will gain access to flexible appointments at other local vaccination services 7 days per week from 9am – 11pm.

Update: We have been informed by Danebridge that anybody 50 or over (Priority Groups 1-9) can now register with the NHS for their first vaccination, to be administered either locally in Winsford or at Chester Racecourse. There will be some "last minute clinics" held at Kingsmead for Groups 5-8 (ie 55 & overs) and these will be advertised on the Danebridge website when available.

The ARK Community Cafe is extending the delivery of a free packed lunch service through March

A message from the Ark Community Cafe team:

"On average we’ve been delivering 90 lunches a week to the elderly, vulnerable, and shielding since early November when this lockdown began.
The last delivery will be Friday 2nd April.

Many thanks to all who’ve supported this financially, in particular Cheshire Community Foundation, Councillor Gillian Edwards & many generous donations from individuals in the village. Thanks also to the 38 deliverers who’ve cheerfully given their time & chatting talents over the past two lockdowns.

We hope to reopen the ARK as the usual Friday cafe in May, more details later in March.

Best wishes to all from the ARK Team. "
Community Litter Pick in the Village - a date for your diary

Community Litter Pick

Sunday 21st March 2021

Clean-up details: Time: 2pm – 4.30pm

Collection Points:
Mere Lane Shops and the Village Hall, Norley Road

Social distancing at all times is required.

Pickers, Gloves, Bags, High Vis jackets provided.
Suspension of Green Bin recycling has been extended to w/c 1st March

Garden waste collection is normally suspended for four weeks over the winter in the borough and this year was scheduled to happen between Monday, 14 December and Sunday, 10 January, 2021. Before Christmas kerbside collection service calendars were delivered to every household in the borough confirming the four-week garden waste suspension period.

However the Cheshire West and Chester Council had decided "to extend this suspension of the garden waste collection service from Monday, 11 January to Monday, 8 February, 2021 - it has now been extended further until after 1st March ! This will provide Cheshire West Recycling (CWR) with greater flexibility, to ensure that core waste and recycling collections can be maintained over the busiest period of the year, whilst mitigating the added risks presented by COVID-19".

PRESS HERE for the latest news from the council's media service.

Note that the Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) remain open to accept garden waste if your trip is essential.
Police Surgeries in March
As you may be aware, Michelle Gillett has taken over as our new PCSO for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.

Due to Tier 4 Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are now being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
- Saturday 6th March 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 13th March 19:00-20:00
- Thursday 18th March 12:00-13:00
- Sunday 28th March 12:00-13:00
Scheduled PCSO Surgery dates for April are as follows:
- Saturday 3rd April 1900-2000 hours
- Friday 9th April 1200-1300 hours
- Sunday 18th April 1200-1300 hours
- Saturday 24th April 1900-2000 hours
- Friday 30th April 1200-1300 hours
PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
Rail News for March

Resulting from the pandemic situation, the Monday to Saturday train service on the Mid Cheshire Line has reverted to 2-hourly for the present. PRESS HERE for the revised timetable.

At Cuddington, the Monday to Saturday service will be:
To Manchester 0713, 0923, 1123, 1323, 1523, 1723, 1922, 2123
To Chester 0815, 0948, 1148, 1348, 1548, 1748, 1947, 2148

PRESS HERE for the timetable for Sunday services.

Engineering work on Sundays (PRESS HERE to learn why):
Trains between Chester and Manchester will be replaced by buses between Chester and Stockport on Sundays 28 February to 21 March inclusive. Other train services will continue to run between Manchester and Stockport.

Bus departures from Cuddington, Norley Road shops, will be:
To Chester at 10.59 and every 2 hours until 20.59, then 23.05
To Stockport at 9.54, 11.46, 13.49, 15.54, 17.59, 19.55, 21.49 (through to Manchester)
PRESS HERE for the full bus timetable.

Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

February 2021

Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in February
- Upgrade telecommunications installation (Ref: 99526/VR0015/Chariot/MP)
  Cuddington Water Tower Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2TE
  
  Ref. No: 21/00779/DSM | Received: Fri 19 Feb 2021 | Status: Decided
- Single storey rear extension
  72 Sandown Crescent Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2QW
  
  Ref. No: 21/00482/FUL | Received: Tue 02 Feb 2021 | Status: Approved
- Single storey rear extension, partial garage conversion, alterations to windows.
  17 Clarence Drive Cuddington Northwich CW8 2EQ
  
  Ref. No: 21/00315/FUL | Received: Fri 22 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- First floor extension over existing garage.
  5 Hollow Oak Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XN
  
  Ref. No: 21/00487/FUL | Received: Tue 02 Feb 2021 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
- Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (bat and bird boxes) and 9 (programme of archaeological work) of planning permission 19/03864/FUL
  Watermill Cottage Norley Road Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2TB
  
  Ref. No: 21/00558/DIS | Received: Mon 08 Feb 2021 | Status: Approved
- Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 19/04137/FUL
  Blakemere Touring Park Blakemere Village Chester Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2EB
  
  Ref. No: 21/00424/S73 | Received: Fri 29 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- Single storey extension to garage
  The Lodge Cuddington Lane Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2TE
  
  Ref. No: 21/00617/FUL | Received: Thu 11 Feb 2021 | Status: Approved
'Save Our Surgery' - further update
Save Our Surgery

Progress Update

Our MP Edward Timpson has been following progress on the fight to save Sandiway Surgery and has been very helpful in keeping up correspondence with the NHS regulatory bodies to ensure that our case is being heard.

He recently wrote to NHS England North West on our behalf. His letter and the reply from the NHS are shown below:
- PRESS HERE for MP Edward Timpson letter
  
  To the Director of Primary Care and Public Health NHS England and NHS Improvement – North West
  
  I have been working for some time now with my constituents regarding the planned closure of a GP surgery in Sandiway, Cheshire. This surgery currently serves over 3700 patients in a rural location and is one of three owned and managed by Danebridge Medical Practice based in the nearest town, Northwich, serving 25000 patients in total.
  
  Danebridge Practice has told its patients that it intends to close the rural surgery at Sandiway and that all GP services will be provided by the remaining two surgeries at Danebridge and Kingsmead located within I mile of each other, but both approximately 5 miles away from the Sandiway population.
  
  Sandiway surgery is in the Cuddington Key Service Centre serving a village population of 5500 and has existed there since 1928. The number of patients registered at that surgery over 70 and under 16 is in total 1421, 38% of the practice list for that surgery. This cohort of the patient list is very dependent on public transport and Cuddington and Sandiway suffer from the very common rural problem of poor public transport links, which make the use of public transport for GP appointments extremely difficult and in the case of Kingsmead surgery, impossible.
  
  The practice has made it very clear to patient representatives and recently to the Cheshire CCG-PCC that they are not prepared to consider keeping the surgery open, despite the fact that the vast majority of patients in the village, and the majority of patients in the practice, do not wish to see the surgery closed.
  
  Danebridge Medical Practice has cited a number of challenges around workforce, finances, sustainability and quality of services, and clearly needs support if it is to continue to manage the Sandiway surgery. They have, in discussions with the CCG-PCC committee, declared that they are expecting partners to retire, but they have a very low expectation of finding replacement partners. This “last partner standing” is a common issue and one that NHS England will be aware of and, I understand, is prepared to help with.
  
  I understand that CCGs around the country are encouraging all GP practices to become part of local Primary Care Networks (PCNs), based around a GP registered list of approximately 30,000 – 50,000 patients, encompassing general practice and other partners in community and social care.
  
  I believe that Danebridge ought to be encouraged to engage with NHS England and the CCG to consider the option of partnering with other practices, to form a PCN which could service the rural community and maintain a presence in this Key Service Centre. This would enable the provision of the service envisaged in the NHS Primary Care Home initiative where “ Staff come together as a complete care community – drawn from GP surgeries, community, mental health and acute trusts, social care and the voluntary sector – to focus on local population needs and provide care closer to patients’ homes.“
  
  I am writing to the Cheshire CCG and to Danebridge Medical Practice, but I believe that in addition, this will require an intervention by NHS England to prevent a short-term issue undermining the strategic intent of NHS England care policies.
  
  Edward Timpson CBE MP
and the reply from Anthony Leo, Director of Primary Care and Public Health, NHS England and NHS Improvement – North West
- PRESS HERE for the Director's reply
  
  12 February 2021
  
  Dear Mr Timpson
  
  Re: Sandiway Surgery, Cheshire
  
  Thank you for your email dated 16 December 2020, in which you outlined your concerns regarding the future of Sandiway Surgery, which is a branch surgery to Danebridge Medical Practice, Northwich.
  
  NHS England and NHS Improvement are aware of the Danebridge Medical Practice application to close the branch surgery at Sandiway and recognise that this is an important issue for the residents and patients of the Sandiway area.
  
  As you may know, NHS Cheshire CCG holds delegated commissioning responsibility for primary medical services and, therefore, retains oversight and management of local general practice services. This means that decisions are taken locally by the CCG and managed in accordance with relevant national policy and guidance including the requirement for patient and stakeholder engagement.
  
  In relation to this matter, we understand that a decision has not been taken by the CCG at this time and that the CCG’s Primary Care Commissioning Committee has requested further information from Danebridge Practice and had asked it to undertake further patient engagement which the practice has committed to do. As part of engaging with stakeholders, I am also aware that the CCG has been in contact with the Chester West and Chester Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee to keep it updated.
  
  In light of the on-going need during the Covid-19 pandemic to focus on the delivery of patient services as well as the Covid vaccination programme, I have been advised by the CCG that the process has been paused. However, the CCG is committed to ensuring that meaningful patient and stakeholder engagement takes place in due course so that all information and feedback is properly and carefully considered before any conclusion is reached. The CCG has undertaken to keep you updated on progress.
  
  During the course of the last 18 months, all general practices across England have been encouraged to become part of local Primary Care Networks and across the North West there has been extremely high take up. NHSEI in the North West has worked closely with all CCGs to support the development of PCNs in Cheshire and Merseyside, and I am able to confirm that Danebridge Medical Practice (including the branch surgeries) has been an active member of the Northwich Primary Care Network since 2018, supporting a patient population of over 73,000 across all seven member practices, and prior to this date had operated within a local Care Community formation. As part of this, we encourage all PCNs to continue to work closely with all partners to ensure patient access to the range of services for the local population.
  
  Primary Care Networks have demonstrated their real value in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the delivery of support to care homes and through the resilience they have offered to practices with particular challenges. Primary Care Networks will continue to play a critical role in the NHS recovery from the pandemic, including tackling the health inequalities within our society which COVID-19 has vividly highlighted. PCN member practices, together with their health and care and voluntary sector partners, will collectively deliver the range of services to meet local population needs.
  
  I trust that this response provides assurance that the CCG continues to review matters and will provide you with further updates on progress.
  
  Yours sincerely
  
  Anthony Leo
  Director of Primary Care and Public Health
  NHS England and NHS Improvement – North West
Robbery at Shell Station in Sandiway on Sunday evening (7 February)

The Police have confirmed that there was an robbery at the Shell Petrol Station on A49/A556 at around 9pm on Sunday evening when an intruder threatened a women who was working behind the counter and demanded that she handed over all of the cash. He then stole the money from the safe and fled the store on foot, running towards the A49, in the direction of Cuddington. Police came quickly to the scene and the Police helicopter circled overhead the village for at least 30 minutes.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a robbery. PRESS HERE for a fuller report and police appeal.
COVID-19 mass vaccination site to open at Chester Racecourse

The first NHS large-scale COVID-19 mass vaccination centre in the borough is set to open at Chester Racecourse in mid-February.

This new mass vaccination centre will be able to deliver thousands of COVID-19 vaccines every week to residents across the borough in key priority groups as part of the national vaccination programme.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
Cheshire West and Chester elections to take place on 6th May

The Government has now confirmed that local council elections will take place on 6th May 2021. You may wish to consider getting a postal vote if you don't have one already....

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester, and learn how.
Hi-tech help for Cheshire West and Chester's Carers

Cheshire West and Chester’s army of unpaid carers are about to get a digital boost that will get them online and able to access vital services.

A batch of 300 new iPads is winging its way to homes across the borough with no or limited access to digital technology, thanks to funding secured by Cheshire West and Chester Council. The rollout will enable unpaid carers to attend appointments, use the online pharmacy prescription services, and take part in events and support sessions remotely.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester and learn more.
Council grants available if you own an empty home

Cheshire West and Chester Council is offering financial support and advice to owners of empty homes interested in revitalising their properties.

There are around 2,100 long-term empty homes within Cheshire West and Chester. As the nation marks Empty Homes Week (15-21 February), the national campaign run by the charity 'Empty Homes' to highlight how the nation’s empty homes are a wasted resource, the Council is offering grants for landlords to transform their empty homes.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
Northwich Community Support food hub starting at St John’s church hall

Northwich Community Support will be opening a new food hub at St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, every Tuesday starting 2nd February, 10-30-11.30am.

Lots of great fresh food available from our no food waste program. Our Pantry will be open offering store cupboard favourites, beans, soup, veg, rice, pasta etc all available at a fraction of the cost 😊

We would love donations towards our costs so we can continue to support our local community.

Please remember the usual guidance is in place ...mask/visor, sanitise and social distance.

Please bring your own bags and a smile behind your mask, it cheers up our lovely volunteers.

No referral or vouchers required to access our services 😊 Save money, Save on Waste 👍#workinginunityforthecommunity

Please park at the village car park , down Weaverham Road (just below Sandiway Primary school).

Open to all ! Save food from going to landfill !!

PRESS HERE to learn more about their weekly service from the Church Hall. Please note that it is the Northwich Community Support Group running these sessions, with the help of some local volunteers, and any questions should be directed to their Facebook page.

'Save Our Surgery' February Update

Save Our Surgery

Postponement of Consultation process

Please note that the focus groups arranged by Danebridge Medical Practice and listed below have now been postponed owing to the vaccine roll-out programme.

Date	Time	Topic
POSTPONED	POSTPONED	General discussion, medication issues, repeat prescriptions and Disease modified Anti Rheumatology Drugs (DMARD)
POSTPONED	POSTPONED	Sample drop off
POSTPONED	POSTPONED	Appointment Booking for Sandiway and Cuddington residents
POSTPONED	POSTPONED	Alternative model of care

If you have a particular issue which will be made more difficult by the closure of Sandiway surgery then please write to the Practice offering to take part in one of the Focus Groups listed above.

What the Save Our Surgery Action Group is doing:

The Action Group has written a Review of the Equality & Quality Impact Assessment (EQIA) carried out by the Clinical Commissioning Group and presented at the Primary Care Commissioning committee meeting in November.
This Review has been sent to the chairs of the CCG and PCC and also the chair of the CWaC Scrutiny Committee. The EQIA is, in our opinion, of a very low standard.
Edward Timpson, our MP, has informed us that he has written to NHS England asking, among other things, that they intervene and consider the establishment of a Primary Care Network to serve the rural community.
Edward is also writing to the Clinical Commissioning Group asking for them to seriously consider how to retain the service level for the affected patients and asking them to talk to other local practices and primary care networks.
Councillor Fifield has made contact with the Integrated Care Partnership for Cheshire West and Chester on our behalf and we will be discussing the situation with them.
If you are a patient with Danebridge Medical Practice and want to contact the Action Group to show your support for the campaign to keep the surgery open, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you wish to voice your concerns directly to the Clinical Commissioning Group you can contact them at www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/get-in-touch

News from Cuddington Parish Council
Refurbishment of 69ers building (behind the Scout Hall)

A funding application to Cheshire Police for refurbishment to the 69ers building has been submitted via PCSO Gillett. Julie - Parish Clerk - is liaising with Steve Chivers who is committed to getting the 69ers ready for the youth services, following lockdown regulations.

Grit Bins

It was noted that Cheshire West and Chester Council provides grit bins if there is greater than a 10% incline of a hill. The parish council consider having more in areas around the village, and decided to continue with CWaC policy, so they will purchase a grit bin for the top of Moss Lane, Cllr’s Edwards, Fifield and Williams are willing to contribute towards the cost of it, out of their member’s budget.

Signage on Social Distancing

Additional signage on social distancing has been erected at Boundary Lane Green Play area and on the village car park.

Report It app

The clerk has reported potholes in Mere Lane, Moss Lane and Boundary Lane North.
The parish council urges the public to use the CWaC app to report faults. Once you have downloaded and installed the app you will be able to report issues such as:
- problems with roads e.g. potholes, street lighting
- fly tipping
- dog fouling
- full bins
PS. An alternative way to report faults to the Council is to use the "Report It" box on the Home page of this website.
School Lane has now re-opened!

UPDATE: School Lane re-opened in the afternoon of Friday 5 February

As you may have noticed from local signage, School Lane will be closed for 5 days commencing on Monday 1st February for safety reasons to enable planned excavation and will be carried out by SP Energy Networks. The detour route during this period will be down Weaverham Road past the Sandiway Surgery.

PRESS HERE for the official 'Temporary Road Closure Notice' from Cheshire West & Chester.

Note that https://one.network/tm is a very useful website to see upcoming local road works and incidents.
Forest Close and Hadrian Way to close for a number of days at some point before June 2021

"It is anticipated that these two roads will be closed for a maximum of 14 days within the next four months; the closure may be on consecutive days or on separate days depending upon site, weather conditions and works required.

Advanced Warning signs will be placed on site at least 5 days before the planned commencement of the works. (Works will take place 7 days a week.)"

PRESS HERE for the official 'Temporary Road Closure Notice' from Cheshire West & Chester.
Have your say on the future of recycling and waste disposal

Local residents are being asked for their views on a proposed waste strategy which will shape how the Council delivers waste and recycling services over the next 10 years.

The ‘Don’t let your future go to waste’ consultation launched on Thursday 21 January. The consultation describes the current waste service in the borough, shares the challenges and opportunities the Council faces over the next 10 years and asks for feedback on proposed key priorities for the new Waste Strategy and options currently being considered.

The scope of the consultation includes the household waste and recycling collection service, and the way in which the non-recycled waste is processed. Future proposals seek to address how the borough can continue to reduce the amount of waste it produces and encourage greater recycling.

It is envisaged that a new 10-year strategy will support the delivery of the Council’s outcomes and sets out key objectives, policy and waste management objectives, to protect and improve the environment while delivering economic efficiencies, social benefits and value for money.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.

Update: More than 14,500 Cheshire West and Chester residents have given their views on Cheshire West and Chester Council’s proposed waste strategy. Their feedback will now shape how the Council delivers waste and recycling services over the next 10 years. All feedback will now be carefully considered and results will be published on the Council’s website ahead of bringing a recommended Waste Strategy for final approval by the Council in July 2021.
Police Surgeries in February
As you may be aware, Michelle Gillett has taken over as our new PCSO from November for the Weaver and Cuddington area. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Police Matters' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.

Due to Tier 4 Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are now being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
- Friday 5th February 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 13th February 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 20th February 19:00-20:00
- Friday 26th February 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 6th March 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 13th March 19:00-20:00
- Thursday 18th March 12:00-13:00
- Sunday 28th March 12:00-13:00
PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
Rail News for February

Resulting from the worsening pandemic situation, the Monday to Saturday train service on the Mid Cheshire Line has reverted to 2-hourly until further notice. PRESS HERE for the revised timetable.

At Cuddington, the Monday to Saturday service will be:
To Manchester 0713, 0923, 1123, 1323, 1523, 1723, 1922, 2123
To Chester 0815, 0948, 1148, 1348, 1548, 1748, 1947, 2148

PRESS HERE for the timetable for Sunday services.

Engineering work on Sundays (PRESS HERE to learn why):
Trains between Chester and Manchester will be replaced by buses between Chester and Stockport on Sundays 28 February to 21 March inclusive. Other train services will continue to run between Manchester and Stockport.

Bus departures from Cuddington, Norley Road shops, will be:
To Chester at 10.59 and every 2 hours until 20.59, then 23.05
To Stockport at 9.54, 11.46, 13.49, 15.54, 17.59, 19.55, 21.49 (through to Manchester)
PRESS HERE for the full bus timetable.

Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

January 2021

Local Planning Applications validated by CWaC in January
- 1 x Mature Ash to rear left hand of garden - suggested 30% reduction of main crown with a 50% reduction of large lateral limb over next door to prevent failure
  65 Hadrian Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2JT
  
  Ref. No: 21/00036/TPO | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- Oak (T1) in neighours garden - Reduce garden overhang by 2m and remove any major deadwood
  9 Primrose Hill Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2TZ
  
  Ref. No: 21/00019/TPO | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- Demolition of the existing Ranger Den Building and replacement with new facilities containing activity and sleeping accommodation, existing Lodge Building is to be remodelled to provide new covered areas, relocation of existing 3 sided open shelter unit, relocated shop facility and new entrance and access points
  Cheshire Forest Girl Guide Camp Pool Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2DR
  
  Ref. No: 20/04670/FUL | Received: Fri 11 Dec 2020 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
- T1 - Mature beech - Selective crown reduction by 20% in parts. T2 +T3 - Mature oaks - Reduce crown by 30 % to separate conjoining crowns
  7 The Coppice Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XF
  
  Ref. No: 21/00122/TPO | Received: Mon 11 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- Erection of stables and Conversion of existing stables to agricultural buildings for storage and calf rearing
  Ravensclough Manor House Waste Lane Cuddington Northwich CW8 2TD
  
  Ref. No: 20/04138/FUL | Received: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Status at end July: Awaiting decision
- Single storey rear extension
  13 Ivy Drive Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2NL
  
  Ref. No: 21/00033/FUL | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- Boundary Conifer hedge to rear of property running along the boundary with no2
  3 Threeways Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2XJ
  
  Ref. No: 21/00221/TPO | Received: Mon 18 Jan 2021 | Status: Approved
- Lawson Cypress (T1) - Fell due to proximity to the care home building and associated chimneys and causing excessive shading to the kitchens/work area below. Laurel (G2) - Clearance of self -seeded Laurel, as above due to proximity to the care homebuilding and shading caused to nearby work areas.
  Sandiway Manor Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2JW
  
  Ref. No: 21/00225/CAT | Received: Mon 18 Jan 2021 | Status: Decided
- Part demolition of rear existing sun room, erection of single storey rear extension
  71 Norley Road Cuddington Northwich CW8 2LA
  
  Ref. No: 20/04847/FUL | Received: Wed 23 Dec 2020 | Status: Approved
- Single storey rear and side extension
  16 The Spinney Cuddington Northwich Cheshire CW8 2UH
  
  Ref. No: 20/04793/FUL | Received: Mon 21 Dec 2020 | Status: Approved
Whitegate Way walking route closed at Waste Lane end

It would appear that the Whitegate Way is closed at the Waste Lane end while engineers assess the integrity of the bank where a crack has opened up following Storm Christoph. CWAC workmen have been busy erecting fences and signs on Wednesday 27 January. They say it should only be for a few days (?!?!?).

Granny's Hump to Waste Lane is still open (but very muddy, from personal experience!). Access to Whitegate Way from Oakmere Way remains open.

PRESS HERE for the latest news from Facebook.

Update on 15 Feb from CWaC's Greenspace Officer: "The Whitegate Way is still closed and diverted, it will remain so until engineering investigations and any necessary remediation is carried out. We are currently unable to give a time scale on when the route will re-open fully."
We are also told that there is an alternative route to follow, which links the two sections either end of the closure. There are maps and signage onsite.
National Strategy for Disabled People

The Disability Unit at the Cabinet Office is developing a National Strategy for Disabled People. Publication is planned for Spring 2021.

To help the government with understanding the barriers that disabled people face and what it may need to focus upon to improve the lives of disabled people, we need to hear about your views and know more about your experiences. This survey will ask about your life experiences either as a disabled person, a carer or parent or as someone who has an interest in disability issues.

Many people have had big changes in their lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and there will be an opportunity at the end of the survey to state if your life has changed notably due to COVID-19, and in what ways. However, please answer other questions thinking about yourself, your own experiences and your current situation.

The survey will be open until 23 April 2021. Responses received before 13 February 2021 will inform the development of the National Strategy, while those received after this date used to inform its delivery.

This form should take you around 20 to 30 minutes to complete and can be saved as you progress. You will be routed through the questionnaire based on the answers you provide. PRESS HERE to start the survey.
Libraries move Health and Wellbeing Week (25-31 Jan) activities online
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Libraries Service has moved Health and Wellbeing Week 2021 on-line between Monday 25 and Sunday 31 January.

There will be a wide range of free activities through their Facebook and Twitter pages to help improve everyone’s mental and physical wellbeing, which is now even more important during the ongoing lockdown restrictions.

The Library Service has once again teamed up with a range of partners to provide something for everyone. There will be digital content, live taster sessions and pre-recorded videos from Cheshire West Communities Together, Citizen Advice, Healthbox, Healthwatch, and Open Eye Gallery, as well as special storytimes and a virtual coffee morning with Opal Services.

Activities include:
- Moving Matters with Cheshire Dance
- Drive Safely for Longer with the Road Safety Team
- Wellbeing with Nature with Cheshire Wildlife Trust
- Using Ancestry for Beginners with Cheshire Record Office
Throughout January the team has also partnered with Star Events Online, a world leading online events platform uniting people from across the world, from their home to yours. Highlights include:
- Cook along with the Stars – join a famous chef from your kitchen to theirs
- Online Drawing Class – 64 Million Artists January Challenge
- Comedy with the Stars - keep healthy, keep laughing and join leading stars from the world of comedy followed by a round table to raise awareness on mental health. Line up and panelists will be announced soon.
- Kids Cook Along - Join Jasmine Iachella making extremely yummy, healthy food alongside some guidance on child nutrition for parents or caregivers
- Meditation with the Stars – explore ourselves, deepen our awareness and consciousness, explore themes of the self, and develop inner peace.
Tickets to bookable events are free.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West & Chester.
Testing centre in Winsford opens for people without symptoms of COVID-19

A testing centre has now opened in Winsford to offer COVID-19 tests to targeted groups of residents who do not have symptoms of the virus. Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching its new site at the Winsford Lifestyle Centre to provide rapid and weekly testing to key groups, including people who cannot work from home, with results available in around half an hour.

Testing will now be available to residents who are unable to work from home and to unpaid carers. The pilot aims to identify people who have COVID-19 without symptoms and so stop people from spreading the disease unknowingly.

PRESS HERE for the full Media Release from Cheshire West.
Parish Council meeting on Monday 18 January (via Zoom)

The meeting will be held virtually using Zoom technology. If any residents wish to call in to attend the meeting, they must inform the parish clerk, Julie Chrimes, between 9am-3pm on Monday 18th to arrange access. Julie may be contacted via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 01606-852444.

PRESS HERE for the agenda.
The ARK Community Cafe is extending the delivery of a free packed lunch service

Important message from the Ark Community Cafe team:

"The ARK Community Cafe is extending the delivery of a free packed lunch service each Friday until the end of February. This is for anyone requesting it who is elderly, isolating or shielding during lockdown. To order, phone Kathryn, 07955 600570 Wednesday mornings, 9.30-12. Choice details will be on our Facebook page at the beginning of each week and orders will be taken on Wednesday morning.

We're looking forward to seeing you all again soon! "

'Save Our Surgery' January Update

Primary Care Commissioning committee

The Primary Care Commissioning committee (PCCC) (a sub-committee of the NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group) met on 5 November to make a decision on the Danebridge proposal to close Sandiway Surgery. The Save Our Surgery Residents Action Group produced and presented a second report for that committee.

The PCCC decision was to defer their decision until their next meeting on 4th February at the earliest. The chair of the PCCC has now written to the Practice to confirm next steps and future actions Danebridge have been asked to do the following:

Carry out a full assessment of the impact on patients
Justify the choice to upscale Kingsmead as opposed to refurbishing Sandiway
Find solutions for patients with regard to:
- meds monitoring, handling repeat paper prescriptions
- blood tests, samples collection.

The PCC have requested that this work should be done through conversations with local patients. The idea of focus groups has been suggested.

The following Focus Group Meeting dates were issued by Danebridge but these dates will now have to change due to the Vaccination program priorities:

Date	Time	Topic
27/01/21	12 noon to 13:15	General discussion, medication issues, repeat prescriptions and Disease modified Anti Rheumatology Drugs (DMARD)
10/02/21	12 noon to 13:15	Sample drop off
24/02/21	12 noon to 13:15	Appointment Booking for Sandiway and Cuddington residents
10/03/21	12 noon to 13:15	Alternative model of care

The PCC were clear that there is still work to do before they can support an application for closure of Sandiway, and have given Danebridge a great opportunity to engage properly with their patients to explain to them the reasons they want to close the surgery, to resolve the issues listed and to reassure their patients that they are not being left to fend for themselves for Primary Care in Cuddington and Sandiway.

Where We Stand:

It is very clear now that Danebridge do not want to keep Sandiway Surgery, regardless of our views, but expect to retain the patients.
The only way a surgery will be maintained in Sandiway is if the CCG refuse to allow its closure and then take on the responsibility to find a practice willing to take on the surgery building.
With that in mind the Save Our Surgery Action Group has met with our MP Edward Timpson who has written directly to the NHS North West and has also agreed to write the Cheshire CCG and also to the Government Minister for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care.

What Patients Need to do:

If you are a patient at Danebridge and have been invited to take part in a focus group discussion then please do.
If you are a patient and have not been invited to a focus group but would like to take part and give your view then please contact: Amanda Skelding-Jones, Business Manager by email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you support the idea of finding another practice to operate the Sandiway surgery then please contact the Action Group to indicate at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The report prepared on behalf of patients for the Primary Care Commissioning committee can be read here:
Part One: The Report - September 2020
Part Two: Supporting Reference Information
and the presentation given by the Action Group at the committee meeting can be viewed here:
PCC Presentation

Mid Cheshire Foodbank collections during lockdown

The Ark Cafe team have arranged for food bank donations to be collected from the Church Hall on Norley Road each Friday morning between 9:30 and 11:30am. The Mid Cheshire Foodbank Facebook page is updated early each week with the items which they are most keen to receive.
COVID-19 National Lockdown 'Stay at Home' restrictions implemented for England
New restrictions have been introduced in England from Tuesday 5 January. We move into the 'National Lockdown: Stay at Home' with the following consequences:

1. You must not leave, or be outside of, your home except where necessary. You may leave the home to:
- shop for basic necessities
- go to work, or provide voluntary or charitable services, if you cannot reasonably do so from home
- exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area
- meet your support bubble or childcare bubble where necessary
- seek medical assistance or avoid injury, illness or risk of harm (including domestic abuse)
- attend education or childcare - for those eligible.
2. Colleges, primary and secondary schools will remain open only for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers. All other children will learn remotely until February half term. Early Years settings remain open.

3. Higher Education provision will remain online until mid February for all except future critical worker courses.

PRESS HERE for the full list of restrictions on the Government's website and PRESS HERE for reaction from CWaC Borough Council.

Also, PRESS HERE for the CWaC Council services affected by Lockdown restrictions.
Village Hall, Sandiway Library and St John's Church all closed now due to Tier 4 restrictions

As Cheshire moves into the 'Stay at Home 4' Alert Level, the following local public buildings are affected:

The Village Hall on Norley Road has closed its doors for the present until restrictions allow. The Playground, as well as the adjoining toilets, will remain open for use under strict Tier 4 Covid guidelines.

As announced before Christmas, Sandiway Library will not be re-opening in January nor offering a mobile or home library service under tier 3/4 restrictions. PRESS HERE for more information from the Library Service.

St John’s church is also now closed & services cancelled whilst we remain in Tier 4. "We know that this is not a Government requirement; however for the well being of everyone, we are encouraging people to stay at home given the severity of the pandemic." Online services continue: see the St John’s website for links.
Covid-19 vaccination program for Northwich patients
Danebridge Medical Centre have shared with us the following information:
- The Kingsmead surgery is the designated vaccination site for all Northwich GP practices.
- A COVID vaccination site manager (CCG employee) has been appointed and will based at the Kingsmead surgery.
- The Kingsmead site will be run in the same way as for the flu vaccinations: one way in & one way out. There will be a holding area on the car park at the back where patients will be recommended to wait for 15 minutes after their vaccination.
- Vaccinating clinicians may have already received their vaccine and will have completed the necessary training modules.
- Eligible patients will be contacted with an appointment time and follow up appointment three (or maybe up to 12) weeks later once the Medical Centre have received confirmation of the vaccine delivery date - they are expecting this to be early in the New Year. Please do not contact the surgery for an appointment.
- A limited ‘business as usual’ service will be available from Danebridge Medical Centre in Northwich on vaccination day so that they can free up as many staff as possible to support the vaccination programme.
PRESS HERE for further details from the Danebridge website.

PRESS HERE for further details from the Weaverham Surgery website.
CWaC Council's support for businesses during lockdown restrictions

Businesses in Cheshire West and Chester which are required to close due to the national lockdown Stay at Home COVID-19 restrictions are able to apply for a grant from the Cheshire West COVID Support for Businesses scheme.

This follows the announcement from the Prime Minister, with everyone being urged to Stay at Home and England entering a national lockdown. Throughout the pandemic, officers with Cheshire West and Chester Council have worked to support the borough’s business community and will continue to do so.

It is important that businesses who had submitted an online application and received a grant before 31 December 2020, when the borough was under Tier 2 and Tier 3 restrictions, reapply for a grant now they are have to close. If a business submitted an application between 31 December and 5 January when the borough was under Tier 4 restrictions they will not need to make another application.

It is very important that businesses do not submit duplicate applications as this delays grant payment being made.

PRESS HERE and PRESS HERE for the full Media Releases from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.
News from Cuddington Parish Council
PCSO Report:

The new PCSO for Cuddington and Weaver ward, Michelle Gillett, advised the Council that the Police and Crime commissioner has given every beat area £1000 for work with community projects. This will be an equal joint 50/50 funding. Also, she has been on patrols around the village calling in on the vulnerable, and she has used the community speed gun on Norley Road.

The parish council raised concerns with the PCSO about Vehicles travelling too fast throughout the village which introduces extra danger on the road, and this makes the environment less pleasant for other road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists.

In 2021 the Parish Council will be working with the PCSO in relation to improving the traffic calming measures especially on Norley Road with the use of speed indicator devices, which will provide additional safety measures for pedestrians as well as the many more cyclists using the road.

External Audit Report:

The Council were notified by the external auditors that the financial year 2019/2020 is a clean audit with no matters raised.

Other News:
- The Defibrillator in Poplar Close is now live and is registered with the North West Ambulance Service.
- A blossoming cherry tree has been planted on Boundary Lane Green play area, in memory of the late Chris Lees.
- January’s meeting of the Parish Council will be held via Zoom, due to Cheshire West moving up to tier 3 (and now 4).
Police Surgeries in January
As you may be aware, Michelle Gillett has taken over as our new PCSO from November for the Weaver and Cuddington area - Michelle was previously the PCSO for Hartford/ Greenbank which she covered for the past two years. She believes that communication is key to a happy community whether that’s over the telephone, social media or emails. Once a week she will send a report of her community engagement which has enabled her to reach out to many elderly/vulnerable persons that don’t access social media - these are displayed on this website under 'Cheshire Constabulary' on the Home page. Please feel free to have your say and call her (by phone, 07894-510064, or email) if you feel there is something which you feel she needs to address.

UPDATE: Due to Tier 4 Covid restrictions, PCSO surgeries are now being held 'virtually' by mobile phone or email, as follows:
- Saturday 2nd January 1200-1300 hours
- Thursday 7th January 1900-2000 hours
- Friday 15th January 1200-1300 hours
- Sunday 24th January 1200-1300 hours
- Saturday 30th January 1900-2000 hours <<<< rescheduled now to February
and in February:
- Friday 5th February 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 13th February 12:00-13:00
- Saturday 20th February 19:00-20:00
- Friday 26th February 12:00-13:00
PCSO Michelle may also be available on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For general police enquiries, please visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

To report a crime please ring 101 or in case of an emergency ring 999.

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
@weaverCudPol - Twitter
Revised Rail News for January

UPDATED

Resulting from the worsening pandemic situation, the Monday to Saturday train service on the Mid Cheshire Line will revert to 2-hourly commencing Monday 18 January and until further notice. PRESS HERE for the revised timetable (from Monday 18 January).

At Cuddington, the Monday to Saturday service will be:
To Manchester 0713, 0923, 1123, 1323, 1523, 1723, 1922, 2123
To Chester 0815, 0948, 1148, 1348, 1548, 1748, 1947, 2148

PRESS HERE for the timetable for Sunday services.

Always check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrailway.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

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