News in Frodsham

Infection rates in Cheshire West continue to move in 'a positive direction' but need to drop further before some lockdown restrictions are eased.

Those are the views of two senior council officials, providing an update on the borough's pandemic response yesterday (February 24).

Frodsham Nub News' Job section has received a brand new coat of paint thanks to the Nub News Tech Department.

The Jobs section is now easier than ever to browse and apply for the latest opportunities in the area, including our latest job of the week: a caregiver position with Home Instead Senior Care.

Today (Wednesday) marks the virtual opening of four new Castle Park Arts Centre exhibitions, including Disappearing World, a series of 26 paintings by Gillian Robertson.

Gillian's pieces portray an environment transformed by climate change, where local landscapes are distorted by roiling clouds and creeping floodwater.

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his 'roadmap' to Parliament on Monday (22 February), Frodsham MP Mike Amesbury voiced the concerns of Queens Head pub manager Ryan McKeown, who was disappointed that the plans did not include details of economic support available to businesses required to stay closed for longer.

Here, Ryan explains the situation he and many other hospitality and leisure sector workers are facing.

In the next week, local residents aged 60-64 will receive a letter inviting them to come forward for a Covid-19 vaccination.

This comes as Public Health England confirm that everyone on their GP's learning disabilities register will now be offered a vaccine "as soon as possible", as 150,000 people are added to priority group six.

The leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has reiterated the need to stay at home and work hard locally to get the infection rates down as low as possible following the Government's four-step plan to ease lockdown in England.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: "I'd first like to applaud the hard work of our communities in supporting each other and sticking to the rules throughout the Covid-19 lockdown.

Where do Frodsham and Helsby rank in the UK's nicest places to live?

Property consultant Garrington have published a list ranking 1,372 cities, towns and villages in the UK based on how nice they could be to live in following the coronavirus pandemic.

As part of Monday's 'road map' announcement, the Prime Minister stated that, if infection rates remain under control, non-essential retail, hairdressers and beauty salons would be allowed to reopen on April 12.

Many Frodsham businesses have since reacted enthusiastically to this news, excited by the now more tangible prospect of seeing their customers once again.

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team was out on Frodsham Marsh on Tuesday following reports of wildlife crime.

The Rural Crime Team was assisted by the force's drone and Motorcycle Unit to investigate sightings of a dog in pursuit and a vehicle driving on land.

Frodsham Town Council has agreed to appoint Cllr Phil Griffiths as its representative on the new project group tasked with drafting options for the future of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

Local residents and organisations were invited to join this working group during a community meeting led by Cheshire West and Chester Council on Monday 15 February.