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Jen Jolley (Cheshire Police, PCSO, Crewe LPU)
Welcome to the August edition of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service e-Newsletter.
We are seeking to recruit individuals who can demonstrate that they have the passion, potential and ambition to make an impact as a leader within our high performing service.
A new state-of-the-art fire station has officially opened in the heart of Chester.
A hundred firefighters took part from all over the world and more than £1,200 has been raised for The Fire Fighters Charity.
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Ashley Lawton (Cheshire Police / Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Administrator, Corporate Communications)
There’s just under one month to go until this year’s Crewe Pride in the Park, with the virtual event taking place on Saturday 25 September from 2-6pm.
This year’s show will feature an eclectic mix of interviews, music and special guests.
Headline acts on the day include drag queen Cherry Valentine - of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Doncaster-based band Bang Bang Romeo alongside singer Ben Tavill, 80s act The Wild Boys, singer Claire Mooney, and a special guest appearance from Jackie Weaver.
This event will offer the perfect end to Pride season, following a summer of celebrations for the LGBTQ+ community across the borough and beyond.
Ahead of the event residents are urged to enter one of the Pride competitions, to be in with the chance to win a series of prizes. There are four competitions for all ages, including one for adults, children, and a prideful pooch and teens competition.
As part of the adults competition entrants must send in their answer to ‘what makes you proud?’ to win a £20 Co-op gift card and a Pride goodie bag, while children must colour in a Pride-themed picture for the children’s competition to win an LGBTQ+-friendly book and a Co-op gift card.
For the teens competition a hamper of Pride goodies and an LGBTQ+-friendly book along with a Co-op gift card can be won if entrants share their favourite book and what it means to them. Photo submissions of residents’ pet dogs dressed up in the spirit of Pride are required for residents to be in with the chance to win a doggy hamper for the Prideful pooch competition.
Full competition details can be found on the Crewe Pride in the Park website.
Jane Burns, executive director for corporate services with, with responsibility for equality and diversity, said: “We’re really excited to once again be hosting our virtual pride event for our LGBTQ+ community, and we’re delighted to have some big name acts join us this September.”
“Hosting this event helps us to edge ever nearer to our ambition for a fair, open and green borough, where diversity is encouraged and where every individual is equal and represented.”
“I’d urge everyone to join us in celebration on Saturday 25 September at 2pm.”
Councillor Marilyn Houston, member champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, said: “We are so thrilled to be hosting this event once again, and residents will be excited to learn that Cherry Valentine – of Ru Paul’s Drag Race will be the headline act, alongside lots more to look forward to on the day.”
“This event is hugely important in the Cheshire East calendar, and we’re hoping that families, friends, and individuals of all ages will join us to rejoice, unite and show our support for the LGBTQ+ community in Cheshire East.”
Residents can join the event on the day by tuning into the Cheshire East Virtual Pride YouTube channel, or stay updated in the run up to the event on the Pride in the Park Facebook Page.
Crewe Pride in the Park postponed to Saturday 25 September
Crewe Pride in the Park will now be held on Saturday 25 September 2021.
The virtual event had initially been planned for 14 August. The decision to change the date was made following a review of the continuing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The rescheduled event - an important one in Cheshire East’s calendar - will still be held virtually and will offer the perfect end to Pride season, following a summer of celebrations for the LGBTQ+ community across the borough and beyond.
As well as attending the event online, residents are invited to send in videos as part of a virtual parade, which will be screened on the day. More information about this, alongside the latest updates can be found on the Crewe Pride in the Park website.
This year’s show will take place from 2pm-6pm and feature an eclectic mix of interviews, music and special guests. Confirmed guests include drag queen Cherry Valentine - of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Doncaster-based band Bang Bang Romeo and singer Sam Callahan. There will also be competitions for all ages in the run-up to the event.
Jane Burns, executive director for corporate services, with responsibility for equality and diversity, said: “The decision to postpone this event was not taken lightly, but was made to ensure that we can put on the best show possible to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community in Crewe and Cheshire East.
“This event reflects our ambition for a fair, open and green borough, where every individual is equal and represented.
“The pandemic has added increased pressures to the council, our partners and sponsors, including key sponsors Bentley Motors and Crewe Town Council. I’d like to thank everyone who is working hard to deliver this event. Rescheduling until 25 September means we can make it a day to remember for our communities.”
A spokesperson from Crewe Town Council, said: “We are proud to once again be sponsoring Crewe Pride in the Park.”
“This event is vitally important - irrespective of whether it is a physical event, or a virtual one - because it is a beacon of the respect and tolerance that so many fought, and lost their lives for; and, it is an ongoing pledge to be better, to do better, to keep pushing forward together, because at the end of the day we all deserve respect and tolerance for simply being human."
Action Fraud has received over 700 reports from members of the public about fake emails purporting to be from the NHS. The emails claim to be able to provide people with a “digital passport” that “proves you have been vaccinated against COVID-19”. These emails are fake, and the links within them lead to genuine-looking websites that steal your personal and financial information.
How to protect yourself:
In the UK, coronavirus vaccines will only be available via the National Health Services of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. You can be contacted by the NHS, your employer, a GP surgery or pharmacy local to you, to receive your vaccine. Remember, the vaccine is free of charge. At no point will you be asked to pay.
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Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Cheshire East Council is asking residents to keep staying safe as rules on self-isolation change and with autumn on the horizon.
The public need to continue to remain cautious for the foreseeable future, especially during the autumn and winter months when cold weather, flu and other seasonal respiratory diseases can spread rapidly.
Positive Covid-19 cases have increased slightly, and currently there are around 1,000 new cases a week in the borough compared to a few months ago when there were just 60 new cases in a week.
From today (Monday 16 August), double jabbed individuals and under 18s will no longer need to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19.
Young people and double vaccinated individuals identified as close contacts will continue to be advised to take a PCR test, to detect the virus and variants of concern. Anyone who tests positive following the PCR test will still be legally required to self-isolate, irrespective of their vaccination status.
Not only does having both doses of the vaccine significantly reduce the risk, it allows access to this exemption to self-isolation, whilst also reducing the risk of severe illness and providing the fullest protection possible for people across the borough.
The NHS COVID-19 app will also be updated this month in line with the new guidance on self-isolation for close contacts.
Director of public health in Cheshire East, Dr Matt Tyrer, said: ‘Over the last few weeks we have seen positive cases fall right across the north west and in England as a whole. However, nationally we have seen that decline slow down and possibly flatten out.
‘With children and young people shortly returning to education settings next month and more people going back in to work, it’s important to keep following Cheshire East Council’s Covid-19 campaign ‘It’s in our hands’ messaging to remain vigilant, get your vaccinations when they are offered to you, get tested regularly, report your test results and to keep following the appropriate guidance.
‘Although young people aged 16 and 17 are now being offered the Covid-19 vaccination and there is the prospect of a Covid-19 booster jab in the early autumn, we all need to do what we can to stay as fit and healthy as we can and to maintain our wellbeing in readiness for the flu season and colder winter months’.
Working with partners in the NHS, the council is also asking people to get the flu vaccine this year if they are advised to. Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. The flu vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine and it's offered free every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications.
Dr Tyrer continues: ‘The best time to have the flu vaccine is in the autumn before flu starts spreading. What we all do now will have a big impact on our autumn/winter in Cheshire East.
‘By staying safe, remaining vigilant, keeping warm and eating well, we hope this will make a significant difference to protecting ourselves and those we care for in the coming months ahead’.
Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition.
Some people are more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather. This includes:
If you are 65 or over, or in one of the other at-risk groups, it's important to get medical help as soon as you feel unwell.
You can get help and advice from:
The sooner you get advice, the sooner you are likely to get better.
There is more information on self-isolation on the NHS website at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/how-long-to-self-isolate/
For information on staying warm, staying well and staying safe in the winter months, go to the council’s winter wellbeing website pages at: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/health-matters/keeping-well/winter-wellbeing/winter-wellbeing.aspx
For the latest information and advice on Covid-19 testing, vaccinations and self-isolation support, go to the council’s webpage at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid19
Crewe based Swansway Group.
12th July 2021
Swansway Group, a family owned business with car and van dealerships across the North West and Midlands, is proud to announce a three year sponsorship deal with Nantwich Town FC, to rename their main stand “The Swansway Stand”.
Swansway Group is a major employer in Crewe and Nantwich, with Crewe Audi, Crewe Volkswagen, Crewe SEAT, CUPRA Crewe, Swansway Jaguar Crewe, Motor Match Crewe an Accident Repair Centre and all of their Head Office functions in Crewe. This support for Nantwich Town FC, a semi-professional football club playing in the Northern Premier League, is another example of the Group’s continuing commitment to invest in the areas where they do business.
This agreement was especially meaningful for one of Swansway Group’s Directors David Smyth and his son George, who have been long standing fans of the Nantwich team and regularly attend matches to show their support.
David said,
“Swansway Group has been based in Crewe for nearly 18 years and we have always been grateful for all the support we have received from the people of Crewe and Nantwich.
This was a particularly special opportunity for my family and me to show some reciprocal support to an organisation that does so much to engage and entertain local people, young and old. Nantwich Town Football Club has been in existence since 1884 and it is with great pleasure that we have been able to contribute to its ongoing success and enduring legacy.”
Dave Clapp, Club Director said,
“The impact on our club budget due to the lack of ticket sales for match attendances during the various lockdowns, has been significant. Swansway Group’s support for us has been both welcome and timely. We very much appreciate their interest in our continuing success both as a team and as a provider of grass-roots training for up-and-coming talent. And we are looking forward to an exciting season together as the pandemic restrictions are lifted.”
Good afternoon,
There has been several deaths across the UK, where people have lost their lives whilst swimming in rivers, lakes and open waters. As these are tragic incidents have shown, swimming in open water can be very dangerous.
Our thoughts are with all of those affected by these incidents.
Please share this message with family and friends, and together we can keep our community safer.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
PCSO Lizzie Jolley 22582
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Lizzie Jolley (Police, PCSO, Crewe PCSO Haslington & Rural Villages in Cheshire East)
Good morning,
It is important to us that we know about the issues that cause you concern. We have set up a survey where you can tell us about the things you feel we need to focus on in your area. When we offer beat meetings in the local area, this is a chance for us to interact and listen to the concerns of local residents. Please copy the link below, paste in your browser and follow the instructions.
Thanks
www.Cheshire.Police.uk/residentsvoicecrewe 
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Matt Oliver (Cheshire Police, PCSO, Leighton)
Welcome to the July edition of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service e-Newsletter.
A road safety campaign urging road users to ‘Share The Road’ has been launched in Cheshire and calls upon the public to be kind and considerate to each other to help keep each other safe on the roads.
Drowning is amongst the leading causes of accidental death in the UK. We want to make people safer by making them aware of the risks and dangers when around water, what to do if they fall into water and how to help someone who is in trouble in water.
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Ashley Lawton (Cheshire Police / Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Administrator, Corporate Communications)
Good afternoon all,
I hope that you are well.
We need your support! The residents at Hollymere and Primrose House in Haslington have not been able to be part of our wider community over this last year due to restrictions with Care home's because of COVID-19.
We are inviting you to drop off a flower or plant to the front doors of the home, to plant in the homes community garden. Since talking to the people at the home, we feel that this would be a great way to show that our wider community care about these residents, and will remind them of this each time that they look out of the window.
You may also wish to leave a small note with a kind message.
When people do not feel part of their community, they may feel more lonely, and therefore become more susceptible to crime.
We're also hoping that the person reading this message, feels more involved with their wider community by being part of something positive which will make others safer and happier.
Work with us to tackle crime and loneliness, together.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
PCSO Lizzie Jolley 22582
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Lizzie Jolley (Police, PCSO, Crewe PCSO Haslington & Rural Villages in Cheshire East)
I’m proud to present to you my draft Police and Crime Plan, which sets out Cheshire’s policing priorities for the next three years.
The overarching priorities from now until 2024 are to:
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Jennifer van Deursen (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Communications Officer, Cheshire)
This week is ASB Awareness week and it runs between 19th July – 25th July.
In order to take a stand against anti-social behaviour and to make communities feel safer, Crewe Police have joined a National campaign that is bringing people and organisations from across the County together.
ASB Awareness Week – Making Communities Safer, aims to encourage communities to report ASB and to highlight the options available to those experiencing it.
Organised by community safety specialists Resolve, ASB Awareness week is being backed by the Home Office, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Local Government Association (LGA), the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) and the National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC).
If you wish to report and issues or concerns then please contact us on –
Non-emergency 101
Immediate threat to life and property - 999
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Andrea Smith (Police, Community Support Officer, Crewe LPU)
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on Monday to move to step 4 of the roadmap, Cheshire East Council is warning that Covid cases are soaring across the borough.
Covid-19 infection rates of the highly transmissible Delta variant continue to increase at an alarming rate in the borough (474 cases per 100,000 in the latest week 10 July to 16 July) and have more than trebled since the beginning of the month.
Positive cases among those aged 18 to 30 and who remain un-vaccinated are particularly high especially in Macclesfield and Crewe areas.
Leader of Cheshire East Council, Councillor Sam Corcoran, said: “The huge increase in Covid-19 cases is extremely worrying and this will undoubtedly lead to more disruption, more hospitalisations and sadly more deaths.
“We have heard the government announce the ending of most restrictions, but I am strongly urging our residents to continue to be cautious as we might not hit the peak of infections for several more weeks and it is therefore vital for all of us to get vaccinated and to wear a mask to protect others in crowded or close proximity settings.”
Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council, said: “I have said it before, but this pandemic is far from over. We have a duty to ensure our residents are aware of the impact it is continuing to have, predominantly among those who are still not fully vaccinated.
“I would encourage anyone who has not yet done so, to make an appointment for their vaccination as soon as possible.”
Dr Matt Tyrer, director of public health at Cheshire East Council, said: “This is a very serious situation and it’s going to get far worse before it gets any better.
“Working alongside the other Directors of Public Health across Cheshire and Merseyside, working together as the Champs Public Health Collaborative, collectively we have issued a joint statement asking those living and working in the area to go above and beyond the minimum required, in the light of rising Covid-19 infections locally and changes to the national restrictions.
“People are being asked to take their individual and collective role to reduce the transmission of the virus incredibly seriously, and not see the 19th July as a reason to stop all behaviours that have slowed down the spread of the virus over the past sixteen months, especially when in close contact with others.
“This is very important, as infection rates are high in the area and historically, the North West of England has been more impacted by the virus than other areas, due to structural inequalities. This means recovery from the pandemic will take longer unless residents continue to take steps to minimise harm right now.
“This advice will also support local businesses and the wider economy, as increased transmission of the virus will result in major disruptions if staff are unable to work due to being unwell with COVID-19 and legally required to self-isolate.”
People living, visiting, and working in Cheshire East are advised to:
Businesses and workplaces in Cheshire East are also asked to:
For the latest information and advice on the move to Step 4, testing, vaccinations and self-isolation support, go to the council’s webpage at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid19
