Dave Appleton Councillor for Orford

27/10/2026

Congratulation on to Watch Manager Damian Wight on 32 years service and best wishes on your retirement

After 32 years' service, Watch Manager Damian Wight is retiring from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

We'd like to thank Damo for his dedication and commitment over the years, and wish him all the very best for a long and happy retirement.

Enjoy your next chapter.

24/10/2026

Another busy week serving Orford and representing residents across Warrington! 🤝

From policy meetings and crucial training sessions to direct action on our streets, here is a quick look at what I’ve been up to on your behalf:

🚧 Action on Our Roads
Working closely with our Fairfield & Howley councillors, we successfully got the mini-island on Battersby Lane / Marsh House Lane re-painted following resident complaints. I also continued pushing for improved parking and road safety around local schools and public facilities, alongside tackling parking enforcement concerns at the Orford Jubilee Hub.

🌳 Improving Our Green Spaces & Services
After tracking lighting issues in Orford Park, I have arranged a meeting with Livewire management next week to get this resolved. I also pressed for greater transparency and involvement for local councillors in the developing Pride in Place programme, ensuring Orford's voice is at the heart of these new plans.

🏢 Housing & Vulnerable Support
I actively participated in the Housing Policy Committee to shape priorities for our town. More importantly, I spent time this week supporting a vulnerable resident through ongoing housing and homelessness casework, making sure they got the direct support and service responses they needed.

🔥 Safety & Council Training
I joined colleagues at the Cheshire Fire Authority Member Planning Day to map out the future of our local fire and rescue service. I also completed Adult Social Care briefings and Council Procedure training to ensure I remain as effective as possible when standing up for you.

A huge thank you to everyone who reached out this week with concerns, ideas, or just to say hello. Working together with our community groups, police, and council officers is how we keep moving Orford forward.
What local issues or improvements would you like me to look into next week? Drop a comment below or send me a message—I’m always here to help! 👇

Orford Ward Councillors

20/10/2026

📢 Just a reminder of this weeks surgery dates and locations. 📢

🚲 There will be FRRE bike marking at all these events

Wednesday 11:00-12:00 Orford Jubilee
Thursday 11:00-12:00 Greenwood Community Centre
Friday 13:00-14:00 The Community Room, 40 Ruislip Court

Can't make these times? Fill out aa resident voice survey. Link attached..
https://orlo.uk/0msOV

19/10/2026

🚗 Winwick Road EV Charging Update 🔌

Warrington Borough Council is currently reviewing the viability of installing new public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points on Winwick Road (ref: LEVI P-018980).

Funding for this project comes from the government's Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to help residents without off-street parking access convenient charging close to home.

Here is what you need to know:
• 🅿️ No changes to parking: Existing parking arrangements and restrictions will remain exactly the same.

• 🔍 Next Steps: Final site surveys will take place over the coming weeks to ensure the location is safe and maintains clear footways.

• 🚧 Markings on the road? If you see painted lines, these are just for the initial checks and do not mean a final decision has been made yet.

If the site progresses, installation works will take place over the coming months by Circet UK Ltd on behalf of Connected Kerb.
🗣️ Have your say: If you have comments or questions about this location, you can email [email protected] and feel free to copy me in to the email [email protected] by 10 November 2026.
For more details, visit: warrington.gov.uk

19/10/2026

Please click on the link if you can help! 🙏🏻

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4obd95H6isnIdIM6NP0emnuSpnMdFjft7kzEj8mSVxUkZ3A/viewform

18/10/2026

Weekly Ward Update: Working Hard for Orford! 🌹✨

It’s been another incredibly busy and productive week working on your concerns, road safety, and environmental issues across Orford, alongside my wider council responsibilities.

Here is a quick look at what’s been happening this week:

🚸 School Parking & Road Safety

Road safety around our schools remains a top priority. This week, I met with school staff and our local PCSO to address unsafe parking at Beamont Primary, including dangerous parking on junctions and yellow zig-zags. Council enforcement has been requested, and fines have already been issued.

Following these productive discussions, we've identified potential improvements around Beamont Primary, St Ann’s, and Meadowside, including looking into additional double yellow lines, reviewing existing zig-zags, and involving the Council’s Highways team.

I’ve also raised parking concerns near St Margaret’s School with enforcement teams and our PCSO. Additionally, I’m continuing to pursue safety, equality assessments, and consultation details regarding the school crossing patrol around Norris Street/O’Leary Street.

🌳 Cleaner Neighbourhoods

• Estate Maintenance: After pushing for action on weeds and litter on a local estate, the housing provider has confirmed a full inspection will take place to tackle missed maintenance, fly-tipping, and litter. Hedge and shrub pruning is also scheduled!

• Dorothea Street Success: I am delighted to report that two abandoned cars on Dorothea Street have finally been removed! While legal processes mean these wins aren't always a quick fix, persistence pays off.

• Pavement & Footpath Issues: I've reported several potholes for repair. I have also referred a case of vehicle repairs being carried out on a public road/footpath for officer investigation, and an Environmental Crime Officer is set to revisit a local business obstructing a footway.

• I was informed about some lighting on Orford park not working, this has been reported to the Livewire management team.

🏡 Resident Casework

I’ve continued working hard on individual housing and neighbourhood cases, helping resolve long standing issues and ensuring residents are correctly directed to the right services when a matter falls outside the Council's direct remit.

💼 Council & Wider Responsibilities

Beyond our streets, I attended the very first Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority Overview & Scrutiny Committee Meet & Greet.
I took part in local government finance training this week to ensure I have the best possible knowledge to support and advocate for our community.
I also attended Cheshire fire authority training on wellbeing, helping to understand what support is available for our fire colleagues.

Plenty done, plenty still to do! 💪

If there’s an issue in Orford that you think I can help with, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Have a great week ahead!

17/10/2026