News in Frodsham

It's Friday: Frodsham Hero day!

This week, we wanted to celebrate the work of a group of people, who were nominated for their selfless work in the community throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Looking for something to do in Frodsham this week?

You can keep up with local and community goings-on on our What's On section and our regular Event of the Week article.

If you are passing through Manley or Mouldsworth this month, watch out for the scarecrows that will be popping up around the villages!

Ashton Hayes, Mouldsworth and Manley Scarecrow Trail is back again for another year, this time following the theme of 'Animal Kingdom'.

The Helsby and Kingsley area currently has the highest infection rate of all of Cheshire West.

With 40 new cases recorded in the week leading up to 26 June, the area has a rolling rate of 430 per 100,000 people.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced its plans for the first ever NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day on Monday 5 July.

With events planned across the country, the annual day of thanks provides communities with the opportunity to show their gratitude to all NHS, social care and frontline staff, and to remember those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Cllr Caroline Ashton has been elected as Chair of Frodsham Town Council's Policy, Process & Revenue Committee.

Cllr Ashton, who was voted in unanimously during Monday's Committee meeting, replaces former Cllr Judith Critchley in the role.

The Frodsham area has been included on a list of potential locations for new Lidl stores.

Last week, the discount supermarket chain highlighted the areas that are "of particular focus this year," in its plans to open 1,000 shops by 2023.

On Tuesday night (29 June), firefighters were called to a fire in Weaver Crescent.

A fire crew from Frodsham arrived at the scene at 9:05pm to find a conifer well alight.

A group of friends have walked the whole Sandstone Trail in a single day to raise money for the mental health charity, Mind.

On Saturday (26 June), after months of training, Ian Savage and 17 of his friends set off from Whitchurch on their mammoth walk, on a mission to boost awareness of men's mental health issues while chatting about their own experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury supports granting special status to Cheshire Sandstone Ridge to encourage people to enjoy our beautiful countryside while boosting the local economy.

Natural England proposes including the ridge in a select group of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty likely to be known as 'National Landscapes' in future.