News in Frodsham

Say hello to Harley, Cheshire Police's newest recruit!

The 12-week-old labradoodle puppy will work as the force's first wellbeing dog in a scheme aiming to emulate similar projects in other police forces.

Small businesses in Frodsham and the surrounding areas may be eligible for regular Covid-19 tests under a new Cheshire West and Chester Council service.

Firms which employ fewer than 250 employees and which operate outside the home may have the chance to access asymptomatic testing, especially if their work involves coming into contact with others.

An application to convert unused office space on the first and second floors of 105, Main Street into apartments has been given the go-ahead by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The apartments, which will sit above Artisan Green restaurant and B. Unique hairdressers, will both have two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

This month, Frodsham Fire Station are proudly flying the rainbow flag in support of LGBT History Month.

Observed every February, LGBT History Month aims to educate about gay and civil rights movements, as well as building a sense of community among LGBTQ+ individuals.

Runcorn Rowing Club are planning a virtual escape from lockdown to raise money for their new boathouse.

The club aims to row, paddle, run, walk and cycle the 16,521km to Runcorn in Brisbane, Australia, in order to raise £10,000 towards the planning application for its new clubhouse.

Runcorn Rowing Club was one of many local buildings affected by the heavy rain and flooding of recent weeks.

Here, Club development coordinator, Sue Sljivic, describes the damage done, highlighting the need for a new clubhouse facility which might be less susceptible to the threat of future floods.

The Higher Heyes housing development in Kingsley has now appeared for sale as part of a shared ownership scheme by Torus Homes.

Comprising four detached bungalows, two semi-detached houses, one detached house and four flats, the development is subject to a 'local connection criteria'.

A local resident who received her Covid-19 vaccination last week wishes to publicly express her gratitude to the healthcare workers and admin staff who are keeping Frodsham's vaccine centre running smoothly.

Helen Watson, who has been shielding since March 2020, had her first dose on Friday, and is thrilled to have made this first step back to normality.

Local charity, Older People Active Lives (OPAL) Services, is seeking new trustees to join their team.

Providing support to older people and carers in rural communities across Cheshire west, OPAL is a dynamic charity, winning the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services in 2020.

Local residents' council tax bills are expected to rise by nearly five per cent in the upcoming Council budget for the year ahead.

The financial uncertainties caused by Covid-19, paired with the rising cost of adult social care, have created a Council revenue funding gap of £30 million in 2021/22, and a further £53.4 million in 2022-25.