Pickmere Parish Council

21/10/2026

🎆🔥🎇 ORGANISED BONFIRE EVENTS 🎆🔥🎇

Cheshire Police are encouraging people to attend organised displays wherever possible, as they are a safer way to enjoy Bonfire Night. Please see the below link to a list of organised events that Cheshire Fire & Rescue have put together.

A list of organised bonfires and fireworks displays in Cheshire

20/10/2026

TAI CHI is coming to Pickmere Village Hall, starting Thursday 22 October. You can find more information about their classes on their website https://www.northwichtaichi.co.uk

15/10/2026

HALLOWEEN 2026 - FROM CHESHIRE POLICE

Halloween is fast approaching us, so we thought we would share some hints and tips to make sure it's an enjoyable time for everyone.

Many elderly residents, vulnerable people, and those living alone may feel anxious or unsettled by unexpected knocks on their door after dark.

✅ If you're taking children trick-or-treating:

• Only visit homes that are clearly decorated for Halloween or have a pumpkin displayed.
• Respect "No Trick or Treat" signs and any requests not to be disturbed.
• Stay with children where possible and supervise younger children.
• Be polite and respectful to all residents.
• Never knock repeatedly, peer through windows, or cause nuisance if nobody answers.
• Keep noise to a minimum, particularly later in the evening.

✅ If you're handing out treats:

• Consider displaying a pumpkin or Halloween decoration to show you're happy to receive visitors.

Remember, what is fun for some can be frightening or disruptive for others. Let's work together to ensure everyone enjoys a safe, respectful and community-friendly Halloween. 🎃

15/10/2026

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE - 30th November 2026 to 2nd December 2026.

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
S14 (2) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cheshire East Borough Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers issues this notice temporarily to prohibit traffic in the following length of road:-

Frog Lane, High Legh Ward, Pickmere, WA16 0JQ from Froglane Farm to junction of Hall Lane.

The alternative route will be via the following streets: - School Lane, Pickmere Lane, Hall Lane

Location Map - https://one.network/?tm=GB153023544

Pedestrian / cyclist access to any premises situated within the temporary closure will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents where possible

The closure is necessary for works to be carried out by United Utilities.

It is anticipated that the works will take place on the following date(s): 30th November 2026 to 2nd December 2026.

This notice will become operative on 30th November 2026 for a period of 5 days or for such less time as is necessary to enable the works to be completed.

If you have any enquiries relating to the works please contact United Utilities on 03450720829.

Notice Date: 13th October 2026
Acting Director of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL

09/10/2026

Cheshire East food waste collection service is delayed. More information to come in the new year.

New weekly food waste collections - an update

We know that residents have rightly been asking for an update on when new weekly food waste collections will start. Today, we can confirm that we're postponing the rollout of this new service so that we can focus on getting our waste and recycling services back on track and ensuring we can deliver reliable bin collections.

Councillor David Jefferay, our cabinet member for environment, sustainability and waste management, said: “Our residents rightly expect that their bins are collected on time, week in, week out. In recent months, the service they have received has fallen significantly short of that standard.

“We are sorry, and we know the service must improve. We have a detailed plan in place to get us there, and are continuing to make good progress.

“A significant amount of work has already taken place to get us ready for weekly food waste collections and, from an operational perspective, we have the crews, vehicles and infrastructure in place for this new service that would have allowed us to start in November.

“However, introducing the new food waste service now would place more pressure on our wider collection operation, and risk disrupting the work we’re doing to ensure reliable services.

“I am not prepared to jeopardise that progress and that is why I have made the decision to postpone the food waste rollout until early next year.

“I know that many residents were keen to start using this new service and ensure more of their waste can be recycled. I want to be clear that this is a postponement and not a cancellation, and that residents should hold onto their food waste caddies.”

The introduction of weekly food waste collections is required by Government under its Simpler Recycling legislation.

Further information about the new food waste service will be issued early in the new year.

See the comments for more information.

09/10/2026

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE - Frog Lane from Park lane to Fernside 23rd Nov to 27th Nov.

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
S14 (2) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cheshire East Borough Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers issues this notice temporarily to prohibit traffic in the following length of road:-

Frog Lane, High Legh Ward, Pickmere, WA16 0LH from junction of Park Lane to Property Fernside

The alternative route will be via the following streets: - Frog Lane, Park Lane, Pickmere Lane, Hall Lane

Location Map - https://one.network/?tm=GB152925690

Pedestrian access to any premises situated within the temporary closure will be maintained at all times. Cyclists will be required to dismount in order for access to be maintained. Vehicular access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents where possible.

The closure is necessary for Cheshire East Highways to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works.

It is anticipated that the works will take place on the following date(s): 23rd November 2026 to 27th November 2026.

This notice will become operative on 23rd November 2026 for a period of 5 days or for such less time as is necessary to enable the works to be completed.

If you have any enquiries relating to the works please contact Cheshire East Highways on telephone number 0300 123 5025.

Notice Date: 8th October 2026
Acting Director of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL

02/10/2026

We are very saddened to see the wanton vandalism at the lake. All the hawthorn bushes have been cut and dug up then thrown into the lake. These have been attempts to prevent erosion and preserve the area trying to encourage regeneration and wildlife back. This is a criminal act and has been reported to police with a crime number issued. Someone must know about this, so please get in touch if you have any information.

27/09/2026

🎃 Spooky season is creeping closer… 👻

We all love a bit of Halloween decorating, but please think twice before putting fake cob webs outside 🕸️. They can be dangerous for our birds, hedgehogs, bats and other wildlife that visit our gardens. 🦔🐦🦇

26/09/2026

FIREWORKS AT THE CHESHIRE SHOW GROUND

Just to make residents aware, there will be an event at the Cheshire Show Ground on Friday 6th November, which includes a firework display starting at 7.30pm. Just in case you have livestock or nervous pets, you can plan ahead or if you are looking to attend a local organised event with the family.

23/09/2026

Looking for a venue for a birthday party, meeting, fitness class or event? Why not consider Pickmere Village Hall 🙂