News in Frodsham

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Local environmental group Frodsham Root Network is in the process of registering as a social enterprise to help bring in more funding and conserve our community's natural environment.

An offshoot of Frodsham Transition Initiative, the Root Network aims to connect people wishing to protect, improve and create green spaces; harnessing the power of nature for a healthier, happier community.

Frodsham Town Council have agreed to set aside £10,000 for professional assistance in outlining and costing potential plans for the future of Green Gates Park.

Speaking at yesterday's Frodsham Town Council meeting, Cllr Helen Hayes reported the decisions of a recent Options Appraisal Working Group meeting on September 24th, which narrowed the fate of the Ship Street site down to four options:

Cheshire West and Chester Council's Outbreak Board are calling for more stringent restrictions on household mixing within the borough following a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases.

In yesterday's meeting, Ian Ashworth, the Council's Director of Public Health, reported that Cheshire West's infection rate has trebled since August, meaning that it now sits at around 55 cases per 100,000 members of the population.

Local musician, Lee Shone, has captured international attention with his first solo album, Never Sing the Blues Again.

Lee, who lives in Helsby, recorded the country album in Nashville in September 2019, but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed its release until this month.

Frodsham Town Council is inviting local independent businesses and organisations to support its annual Christmas voucher scheme.

In December, the Town Council will be delivering £10 gift vouchers to local residents aged 70 or over, and asks businesses to accept these in exchange for goods and/or services.

Amateur musical theatre society, The Zodiac, have announced that their performance of Flashdance: The Musical will now take place in autumn 2021.

The show, which will be the amateur premier of Flashdance, was due to take place in April 2021, but the introduction of more stringent coronavirus restrictions last week made it impossible for The Zodiac to audition and rehearse.

Two fire engines attended The White Lion pub on Manley Road in Alvanley yesterday evening to extinguish a tumble dryer fire.

Crews used a hose reel to extinguish the flames as customers were evacuated from the premises as a precaution.

Frodsham Town Council is encouraging local over-70s to apply for their 2020 £10 Christmas voucher.

Gift vouchers are offered to Frodsham residents who will be aged 70 or over on 31st January 2021, and can be spent in a range of local independent shops. Alternatively, recipients can donate their gift token to a good cause.