On 1st May 2025 residents in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency (which includes Frodsham) voted in a by election to select their MP.
From 13 candidates, the result was the closest ever seen in a by election with Sarah Pochin of Reform UK receiving just 6 votes more than Labour's Karen Shore. There were 85 spoiled ballot sheets.
Although the constituency has 70,621 people eligible to vote, only 32,655 constituents turned out, which was a 13.57% drop from the vote at the General Election.
A statement has been released by Councillor Mike Garvey which will be a relief to many. Vital works from 16th June until October will be carried out away from the highway and will create no disruption to traffic or pedestrians. From 27th October work will be done overnight for two weeks from 7.00pm to 6.30am for works on the barrier. This will require a lane closure and temporary traffic lights. Cheshire West and Chester Council have worked with The Rivers and Canals Trust after strong concerns from the community over the initial proposals.
The Trust will give updates about further testing next year as the bridge celebrates its Centenary Year.
Last year we welcomed over 10,000 visitors! Santa greeted over 150 children in 3 grottos (he’s magic!). There were over 80 stalls in the Christmas market and 180+ people jumped into our snow globe. We had 30 elves and reindeer helping and live music to entertain and of course the legendary parade!
Weaver Words Literary Festival enjoyed another successful week with many famous writers appearing. Main Street Café hosted a dinner where local writer and Weaver Words Patron, Tim Firth, (Kinky Boots, Calendar Girls), gave a talk on his life and work.
Kayleigh Healey, Project Director, Cubico
The Frodsham Solar project has reached a key milestone with the submission of an application for a Development Consent Order to the Planning Inspectorate on 30th May 2025.
