News in Frodsham

Earlier this month, Cheshire West and Chester Council Cabinet approved a new Waste Management Strategy for the borough, which will be put to full Council in July.

The proposal, which follows a public consultation on various options for waste collection in the borough, recommends the implementation of 'Option A', which would see household waste collected fortnightly and food waste weekly, as per the current arrangement.

With a target to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults by July 19 2021, Cheshire's health and care partners are urging everyone aged 18 and over to come forward now to get their jab.

Anyone aged 18 or over can book their vaccination appointments online or by calling 119.

Frodsham Conservative Club is 'on track' to reopen on Thursday 15 July with a new bar manager and a well-stocked bar!

This date comes just four days before all remaining coronavirus restrictions are - hopefully - lifted.

Local musician, Mark Bleasdale, has released a song aimed at raising awareness of issues surrounding men's mental health.

'Here I Am', which came out yesterday (Wednesday), was Mark's way of working through and expressing his own emotions, and showing others that they are not alone.

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 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.

Frodsham's new pizza restaurant, Main Street Kitchen, is opening its doors for the first time tomorrow morning (Thursday 24 June).

The restaurant will be open from 9am until around 2:30pm, returning for the same hours on Saturday (25 June).

Frodsham Town Council Planning Committee has objected to an application lodged by Pure Retirement Living (Frodsham) Ltd. and Morbaine Ltd., seeking to redevelop scrubland to the rear of Moor Lane to provide a four storey apartment building for retirement living.

At a meeting on Monday 21 June, members of the public expressed their concerns about the proposals, which would involve a 69-apartment complex, 57 car parking spaces, a communal lounge, wellness studio, laundry room and mobility scooter store.

Cllr Bill Stockton has been elected as the Chair of Frodsham Town Council's Planning Committee for the second time.

The Committee voted unanimously to keep Cllr Stockton in the role, which he assumed in August 2020.

Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School has been recognised for its family and community work through an award from the Investors in Families (IIF) initiative.

This national scheme celebrates the work carried out by schools to engage with families and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Brio Leisure's Frodsham Leisure Centre will be receiving an £110k investment from Cheshire West and Chester Council, allowing it undertake some much-needed improvements.

According to the Council, the project, to be delivered by Qwest, will ensure that the building remains fit for purpose and central to improving the health and wellbeing of the local community.