News in Frodsham

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has outlined the government's 'road map' out of lockdown to the House of Commons.

During his briefing, Mr Johnson said: "We're setting out on what I hope is a one-way road to freedom."

Cyclists are now being offered the opportunity to express how safe they feel on local roads by filling out a survey created by Cheshire Police's Roads and Crime Unit.

Any cyclist who lives and or cycles in or through Cheshire is being encouraged to complete the short questionnaire from Cheshire Police.

A new coronavirus testing facility is set to open in Forest Hills Hotel car park on Bellemonte Road.

The centre, run by Cheshire West and Chester Council, will offer tests by appointment for local residents.

Cheshire's NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, the body responsible for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine, is urging residents aged 65 and over to arrange their first dose via the online booking system rather than waiting for news from their GP.

This is because GP practices are currently focussing on the vaccination of people aged 16-64 who are clinically vulnerable, potentially creating a long wait for over-65s.

The congregation of St Laurence Church has raised an impressive £270 for The Children's Society through its Christingle Event on Christmas Eve.

However, the donation link is still open, and can be accessed by clicking here.

Which of Frodsham and Helsby's green spaces leave you feeling inspired? Might it be Woodhouse Hill, Helsby Quarry or maybe Castle Park?

Cheshire West and Chester Museums and Libraries are now asking you to share your photos of these spots for a new rolling online exhibition celebrating the beauty of our borough.

Frodsham Nub Voice aims to get to the heart of community issues by asking you to share your opinions about national and local events.

This valuable community input will help us to successfully reflect the reality of daily life in Frodsham, making your voices heard by the local and national media.

Home Instead Senior Care Frodsham, Runcorn and Widnes are on the lookout for caregivers with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to their clients' quality of life.

About the Position

As a CAREGiver, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help clients remain in their own home, as safely and as independently as possible.

This weekend, the Prime Minister is working on the English 'roadmap' out of lockdown.

This 'roadmap' will set out how Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, and how the economy will be restarted — and will be revealed to the public on Monday, February 22.

Almost all of Cheshire's over-70 population have had their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

The latest data from NHS England, released on Thursday (February 18), shows that 117,387 residents aged 70-plus have had their first dose of a vaccine, out of a over-70 population of 119,773 — representing a 98 per cent success rate.