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The world is going to hell in a handcart, as they say, and today the World Meteorological Operation announced that the climate crisis broke records in 2021 and average temperatures are already settling at 1.1C above pre-industrial levels (if they get to 1.5C, we have had it!). However, all is not lost, yet. Research carried out at Leeds University, checked by the engineering firm Arun and the C40 group of world cities suggest that if we all (me and you) sign up to six "shifts" in our lifestyles "individuals and communities can make a huge difference". They suggest:-
1. Eat a largely plant-based diet, withe healthy portions and no waste.
2. Buy no more than three new items of clothing a year.
3. Keep electrical products for at least seven years.
4. Take no more than one short-haul flight every three years and one long-haul flight every eight years.
5. Get rid of personal motor vehicles if you can – and if not keep hold of your existing vehicle for longer.
6. Make one life shift to nudge the system, such as moving to a "green" energy supplier, insulating your home or changing your pension supplier.

The study assessed the impact of consumption by people in the world's leading cities and found these six steps could cut global emissions by between 25% and 27%. "Live for joy, not for stuff" they say.

Having waited for quite a while, I have finally managed to speak to someone at Cheshire East about the failure to empty the brown bins from the 9th May on Kettle Lane and Paddock Lane, they were not aware of the widescale problem but had noted my individual online notification of a missed collection 8 days ago. The very nice chap stated that the situation should be rectified by lunchtime on Friday so let's wait and see what happens tomorrow, I know what I think will happen.......................................

Hi there,
Yes I can make cushions for you if you wish to get in touch.

Kind Regards
Liz

Mine was emptied as usual from Green Lane
Chris

Hello Colin. I can appreciate your frustration as on Woodhouse Lane, we are quite often missed when it come to garden waste. Like yourself, we were missed on Monday 9th May (second time this year!) and I reported it on the CE website the same day and again yesterday to "escalate" the complaint as no-one has been. I have absolutely zero faith in the reporting facility on the website and so on Tuesday evening, I emailed the CEO of Cheshire East (Lorraine O'Donnell on: lorraine.odonnell@cheshireeast.gov.uk) but I'm not holding my breath for a response, let alone any immediate action!
A few years ago, I used to receive help from one of the re-cycling Managers, Chris Pennell (07973 786834) but lately he does not appear to be taking my calls. I have texted him a couple of times since 9th May but no reply.
If I do not receive satisfactory reply shortly from someone in authority, I am considering raising the matter with the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman as I am close to reaching the end of my patience. It is particularly annoying for me as I produce a considerable amount of garden waste AND pay an extra £50 p.a. for a second bin. I'm now filling black plastic bags which will further accumulate over the next few days as I can't imagine the bins will be being emptied before the next scheduled collection day on Monday 23rd May.
Hopefully, you and maybe a few others will support me and at least email Lorraine O'Donnell.

Does anyone have an old dustbin lid they wish to get rid of? My 'new' patio "chimenia" made from an old washing machine drum needs a rain cover! Any old lid, rubber or metal would be gratefully accepted. Thank you.

Hi Colin,
It was our black bin this week and the brown garden waste and grey recycling last week and all were collected with no problems!
Hope you are doing OK.
Nigel.

RING CHRIS KNIBBS AT HATHERTON HONEY 811533. HE'S OUR LOCAL BEE EXPERT.

I'm struggling with the concept of any problems with bees – of any sort. Hopefully Adrain can offer some advice.

Does anyone know what's happening with last Monday's Brown bin collection? I have tried messaging the wonderful C.E. Council but just receive a standard automated response that is useless.

I would suggest that you put a search for local bee keepers and I'm sure someone would be pleased to remove them for you.

With have a problem with tree bees that have started to nest in one of our bird boxes.
They seem quite aggressive otherwise we would leave them alone.
Does anyone know of someone who could solve our Bee problem?

It appears the light has been removed and the junction box taped up further up the pole with insulation tape.
It remains to be seen if it's reinstalled.

Just to bring everyone's attention to it. Tabley Homes (Audlem) Ltd have a planning proposal with Cheshire East for 24 new homes in a field opposite the "Anwyl" development. This proposal contravenes the Audlem Neighbourhood Plan (ANP) in many ways. The ANP was, approved by Cheshire East.

For more information enter "Tabley Homes" in the search box of Audlem Online or follow the CE link to find planning applications where you can leave comments and read the ones I have already left regarding this proposal in the context of the ANP. I strongly believe Audlem residents should support developments that help the village to thrive, but only if they fall within the agreed ANP which was developed in consultation with residents, agreed by Audlem Parish Council and ratified by CE. This proposal does not pass that test and there is not likely to be an Audlem Parish Council meeting before the deadline for comments, so there is a very real risk that the voice of Audlem residents will not be heard in this matter

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD COMMENT ON THE CE PLANNING WEBSITE AND FORWARD YOUR COMMENTS TO A PARISH COUNCILLOR.

We are delighted to announce the introduction of our Football Clinic in Audlem, Cheshire for boys and girls aged 5 – 14. Our 2 day Football Clinic will take place during the upcoming school half term and will be a blend of fun, inclusive activities with an elite level style of coaching that will be adapted to suit all. Further information can be found via our Facebook page: facebook.com/mevo.sport or please feel free to contact me via phone on: 07887566550 or via email: alex.mevo@outlook.com

I expect they'll come out and stick it back together with yellow tape, like the two on Stafford Street, one of which was damaged about a year ago

There is a street light hanging off its pole on Cheshire St by Emberton Close.
I have filed a report to Cheshire East Council tonight.

Lots of doom and gloom about food production and producers selling up in today's Farmers Guardian. But it was interesting to note that one government, Germany, are scrutinising their biofuel policies as they seek to minimise food price increases. Rapeseed oil is now flowing into the food sector instead of biodiesel. It also notes that Norway, Sweden, and Finland are doing likewise. How long will it take our government to join the dots?

Thanks for sharing the information, Liz.

Combining the information in your post with that in the AOL News item last night, there are 2 scheduled closures of the A529 this summer:

1. The closure of the A529 at Adderley scheduled by Shropshire Highways for 15th to 19th August: https://one.network/?tm=128709550
I hope that this relates at least partly to work under the A529 Safer Road Fund project. I sent an email to Shropshire Highways on Wednesday requesting a further update on the project as far as it affects Adderley and the stretch to the county boundary, but have not yet received a response.

2. The closure of the stretch from the Shropshire/Cheshire county boundary north to Audlem, scheduled by Cheshire East Highways for 27th June to 8th July, subject apparently to CEC's legal team 'sealing' the closure on 16th June: https://one.network/?tm=128602798

It's unfortunate that CE Highways and Shropshire Highways have apparently been unable to synchronise their work to enable a single road closure.

Bruce Mantle – I've not heard of an imminent closure but have found this information posted on Audlem Life.
Perhaps someone else can verify if this is up to date closure information for Green Lane at Adderley?

ROAD CLOSURE: A529 Adderley

START DATE: 15th August 2022

END DATE: 19th August 2022

PURPOSE: Site MV2151. Carriageway repairs

WORKS PROMOTER: Shropshire Council

WORKS PROMOTER REF: UJ212MV-2151

ENFORCEMENT PATTERN FOR A529 ADDERLEY:
Monday – Friday 09:30 – 16:00

You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here:
https://one.network/?tm=128709550

I need a drainage ditch digging and drains installed. It's easy access for a full sized digger. The length is about 20m. Any help would be appreciated. Cash waiting.

Does anyone know if anything is going on in the village for the jubilee?

Contact details: 07754 471331 for Paul and 07977 455522 for Sue. I have used them and happy to recommend.

I cannot find the contact details for S and P mowers, can anyone help? Thanks

Hello
Just wondering if anyone is looking for casual work waiting on – on either Thursday 19th or Friday 20th May in the Market Drayton area? If so please reply with contact details and we will supply information privately
thanks
Catherine