CW&C Frodsham Labour Councillors

23/04/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️ Happy St George’s Day. Standing for decency over division, unity over hate and a country where patriotism is measured by what you put in, not what you stir up.

02/04/2026

We delighted to be able to announce the £110 million investment in roads approved in the most recent council budget.

30/03/2026

This Cheshire Day we're taking a moment to reflect on the arts and cultural events we have on our doorstep and our fabulous community volunteers who bring these to life.

Mike and I have commited to invest members budget in the summer reading challenge and are in conversation as to how we can further support arts and culture in our community.

04/03/2026

A £6 million investment is planned to redevelop Frodsham Leisure Centre and bring modern, accessible health and community facilities alongside the library.

The proposals include:

🏋️ 𝟳𝟬-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝘆𝗺
A much larger gym with modern equipment across multiple training zones.

🧘 𝗔𝗶𝗿-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼
A purpose-built space for 35+ people for group classes and activities.

🤝 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 & 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲
A welcoming area for people to sit, chat and connect.

The direction of travel is set, but your feedback on the plans still matters.

04/03/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 👇

When Mike Garvey and I were elected, we promised to push for improvements to Frodsham Leisure Centre. It’s great to see progress, with £6 million committed by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Brio to redevelop the site.

Have your say on the plans, the survey only takes around 5 minutes and helps shape how the new centre works for local people.

👇Share your thoughts here:
https://www.brioleisure.org/centres/brio-frodsham/brio-frodsham-refurb

Let’s make sure the new Brio Frodsham works for our whole community.

Big news for Brio Frodsham 👀

We’ve secured £6m to create a modern, fully accessible leisure and community space with a new gym, studios, social areas and upgraded sports facilities.

Before plans are finalised, we want your opinion!

See the plans and take the survey to have your say:

https://www.brioleisure.org/centres/brio-frodsham/brio-frodsham-refurb

27/02/2026

Funding secured for vital council services in last nights budget meeting including £6m of funding to support enhancements at Frodsham Leisure Centre.

This is a budget that protects what matters most to you and your family. Despite huge pressures on council finances nationally, we’ve worked hard to secure the future of the services our communities rely on.

Here’s what this budget delivers 👇

🚌 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗮-𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱
We know how important accessible, affordable transport is, especially for older residents and those with disabilities. We’ve protected these services so people can stay connected to work, health appointments and their community.

🎭 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱
Our cultural heart in Chester will continue to thrive. Storyhouse brings people together, supports jobs, and gives children and families access to arts and learning. We’re backing it for the future.

🛣️ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
With support from the Government, we’re releasing additional funding to repair roads and tackle potholes. That means safer journeys and better local infrastructure right across the borough.

📚 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻
Libraries are lifelines, warm, welcoming spaces for learning, advice and connection. We are keeping them open because opportunity should be available in every community.

🏠 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱
We’ve secured funding for new boilers and major renovations in council homes. That means warmer, more energy-efficient homes and lower bills for tenants.

This budget balances responsibility with ambition. It bridges a significant funding gap while protecting frontline services and investing in our communities, as set out in the 2026–27 Budget Report.

We’re choosing to protect people, safeguard opportunity and invest in pride in our borough. That’s what Labour leadership looks like. 🌹

06/01/2026

SWEP is active, if you see someone homeless please do not walk by, call the outreach team on 0808 175 3595 (Option 2).

❄️ 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 ❄️

We’ve been working closely with partners across Cheshire and beyond to manage the ongoing cold weather conditions.

🌡️ Temperatures have dropped as low as -12°C in some areas overnight. A Yellow Met Office warning for snow and ice remains in place until midday, and an Amber Cold Health Alert continues until Friday 9 January.

🛣️ Gritting teams are out across the borough, though extremely low road temperatures are affecting salt effectiveness.

🏫 Some schools are closed and there are minor service delays, including household waste centres and care visits.

🚨 Emergency services remain fully operational with low levels of weather-related incidents reported.

❤️ 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗯𝘆.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is now in place, providing emergency accommodation and support during extreme weather, cold or hot. We work closely with partners like ForFutures to offer warm beds, food, water and care to those in need.

📞 Call the Outreach Team: 0808 175 3595 (Option 2)
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Out of hours: 0300 123 7035

Let’s help everyone stay safe this winter. 🙏

A huge thank you to our frontline teams, care workers, and community volunteers who are out there making a real difference.

05/01/2026

Winter gritting routes in Cheshire West & Chester, an interactive map...

Common myths about gritting...

Once the gritter has put salt on the road all ice will melt
❌ False

Spreading salt on the road is only the start of the de-icing process. Movement of salt around the road by traffic is essential to complete the process. Overnight, when traffic levels are low, roads can remain icy for some time and people should take care.

Salting a road stops the formation of ice
❌ False

Salt works by lowering the freezing temperature of water. This prevents ice or frost forming on the roads as it would otherwise, once the temperature of the road surface falls to 0°C. Salt usually loses its effectiveness once the temperature falls below -5°C and stops working at -10°C. Pre-salting the road forms a separating layer so if snow falls it doesn't freeze onto the road surface and can be ploughed off or churned off by traffic.

Spreading salt on fresh snow will make it melt quicker
❌ False

Salt only effectively melts snow when as much of it as possible is removed and traffic can move the salt around. To protect the road surface from ploughs we remove snow to around a depth of 20mm before spreading salt.

No matter what the temperature is, salt with melt ice
❌ False

In the concentrations we use on our roads salt does not melt ice below minus 8°C and is less effective at temperatures below minus 5°C.

Don't clear your own drive or pathway or someone who falls could sue you
❌ False

Anyone can clear snow and ice from the pavement outside their home or public spaces to prevent slips and falls - normal table salt will work. Don't be put off clearing paths because you're afraid someone will get injured. Remember, people walking on snow and ice have a responsibility to be careful themselves. To clear snow and ice safely, follow advice from the Met Office.

A gritter passed me but no salt was being spread
❌ False

Salt no longer sprays in all directions, covering the windscreens of cars and the legs of pedestrians. Computer-controlled mechanics now dispense the required amount of salt directly down onto the road. They can also 'throw' the salt to one side or the other to ensure the whole carriageway is covered even if the vehicle is driving down one side only.

However, this is not always a myth as the vehicle may not have reached the starting point of its treatment route, or maybe returning to the depot at the end of its route or to refill.

https://maps.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/cwac/webmapping #

21/12/2025

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out today to help cut back the basal growth on Main Street.

Cheshire West Highways Volunteer Scheme in collaboration with Frodsham Town Council.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄🕊️🧑🏼‍🎄

14/12/2025

Highways volunteer scheme in collaboration with CW&C & FTC.

Join us next Sunday at 9:30am at the Bears Paw to tackle Main Street. It would be great to see you there.