News in Frodsham

Calls have been made to improve the standards of councillor conduct by a major local government organisation.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has written an open letter to Robert Jenrick, Local Government Minister, urging government to 'bring forward changes to the current standards regime governing conduct in local government'.

Today (Friday 12 February) is Chinese New Year, the first day of the Year of the Ox.

Occurring every 12 years, Ox years are supposedly characterised by grit, endurance and movement, qualities which seem more important now than ever before.

Cheshire West and Chester Council's Cabinet has set out its plan for the borough to become carbon neutral by 2045.

At yesterday's (Wednesday 10 February) Cabinet meeting, the Council's Climate Emergency response and Carbon Management Plans were approved, outlining the actions the borough must take to achieve that target.

A local community talk show host is inviting Frodsham business owners and creators to share their experiences of lockdown in a new interview series.

Josh Smith, who is an ex-community radio presenter, launched The Josh Smith Talk Show in a bid to get more people talking about the challenges they have faced in recent months.

The top four priority groups for the Covid-19 vaccine in Cheshire West, including Frodsham and Helsby, should be offered their first dose by Sunday (February 14).

That's according to Clare Watson, an officer of the NHS body leading the county's vaccine roll-out.

A Cheshire health leader has thanked residents for protecting themselves, their loved ones and the NHS by getting vaccinated against flu in greater numbers than ever before.

GP surgeries local to Frodsham were quick off the mark with last year's flu vaccination campaign, with Helsby and Elton Practice running clinics from October onwards.

Frodsham residents with symptoms other than a cough, fever or altered sense of taste or smell should get tested for Covid, according to Cheshire West Council's Director of Public Health.

The advice comes as CWAC's Chief Executive said the council was 'frustrated' at the slowing fall in infection rates.

Since lockdown began on 4 January, a total of 685 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued by Cheshire Constabulary, who are urging residents to stick to the rules.

The force follows the approach of engage, explain and encourage but when officers are met with blatant and/or repeat breaches of the regulations, they will enforce immediately.

If you are registered with a GP in Frodsham, Helsby or Elton, you can now access help and guidance from a team of link workers, who are there to strengthen care provision in our communities.

In this article, we introduce you to Kay Foster, your local Bereavement Support Link Worker.

Last week it was confirmed that local elections in England will take place as planned on 6 May, despite concerns surrounding Covid-19.

This means that Frodsham's Lakes and Waterside residents will be invited to vote in by-elections called for these wards.