Brextenson?

The original exit day of 29th March has been extended possibly up to 22nd May
The view from Crewe is mixed as to how to proceed forward
The uncertainty from Brexit will have implications for Crewe

The 29th March 2019 at 11pm the United Kingdom was supposed to leave the European Union, due to legislative actions taken in the House of Commons the end date has been extended up until the 11th April.

Although there are estimates as to what the impact would be on the United Kingdom as a whole there has been no such look at what the impact would be on local communities.

In Crewe for example which is home to many international companies such as Bentley Motors and Radius Payment Solutions. It is these companies which many residents of Crewe and the surrounding areas work at.

It is for this reason why Brexit is important and why it matters. Whether you voted for Brexit or not, the indecision being created via this process is not helpful for business planning or people living.

On the whole in the 2016 referendum Cheshire East which includes the Crewe area voted to leave the union. This led to candidates in the general election in 2017 to say that they would not support staying in the European Union and they support the decision of the people to leave the union.

This week action was taken to avoid the possibility of the UK crashing-out of the EU without a deal. This meant that the Prime Minister went back to the EU and asked for an extension to the day the UK would withdraw from the union.

The question is though how does this affect the economy and the people of Crewe? Firstly, the fact that Brexit has been delayed is has the potential to make feel angry that their wishes are not being completed or fulfilled.

James from Crewe told me:

Isn’t it time we got this done with. Its been 3 years already

This view was supported by Janet.

I just want this to be over with. I don’t really care if we leave or not

This is not a universal opinion though

Paul said:

Parliament is clearly unable to make a decision. Surely its time to ask the people again.

Businesses such as Bentley who trade world-wide can expect some impact if trade deceases or get more expensive. This trade-off has the potential to cause problems if demand for cars fall as costs will increases and could result in less employment.

Bargain Booze which headquarters in Crewe might also suffer difficulties, remembering that last year Bargain Booze went into administration. As many of the products the shop sells are imported from both within the EU and out of it. If costs for them increase this would cause massive unknown implications for them.

There is also the is the issue of the town centre: is business are uncertain of their future will they make expansion and investment decisions at this time. This means that the already town centre which the Crewe Chronicle described as needing to attract brands which are exciting will not happen now or until the wave of uncertainty is over.

The future of the UK relationship with the EU is as yet unknown. What the relationship will look like is also unknown. The view from Crewe however is split but one thing is for sure: if the UK leaves the Union Crewe will be affected but to what degree like everything else is unknown.

Victory for the Alex

Huge 2-1 victory against Mansfield
Crewe move to 12th in the table
1-0 up until the 84th minute

Going into this week Crewe were on a high, with the result last week. Going into this match Mansfield were sitting at 4th in the table.

Crewe started the game playing a different formation compared to usual, however this change did not seem to hold them back. This is probably Crewe’s best match of the season, irrespective of goals they out preformed their opponents. This was highlighted by the fact that the statistics show that both teams shared possession but Mansfield were only able to find the back of the net in injury time.

The next game for Crewe is against Cheltenham at home.

Crewe demands Revoke Article 50

A petition calling for the revelation of article 50 has been signed by more than 3 million people in the Crewe and Nantwich constituency
At one point the website broke due to the number of signatories
The government has not yet responded to the petition

A petition on the government’s official e-petitions website calling for article 50 to be revoked and to stay in the EU. The petition which was only started yesterday has already amassed more than 3 million signatures and at one point the website became unavailable due to demand

Article 50 could be revoked by just a letter sent by the Prime Minister to President Tusk. Opting for this action decisions would not have to be taken in parliament and would avoid further debates on the matter. In recent weeks the Prime Minister has suffered record breaking defeats on her deal in parliament. The Prime Minister could unilaterally revoke article 50 without consulting parliament and therefore might minimise her and the governments problems.

With only 8 days left until Brexit day time is running out for the deal to pass or a consensus to be reached. Without a deal the default legal option for is no-deal; something parliament was attempted to rule out in recent weeks.

From the petition website we know that over 4% or nearly 4500 people from the Crewe and Nantwich constituency have signed the petition. In the referendum in 2016 Crewe and Nantwich did vote to leave the EU so the politics of the situation will be interesting to see how they play out.

As yet nobody is certain what is going to happen in regard to the deal or any potential changes to the deal. The Prime Minister is in Brussels to try and negotiate an extension to the deal.

Chico time for Lyceum

Chico, the former x-factor star will appear in this years pantomime
He joined cannon and Ball for their 4th Crewe pantomime
Tickets are currently on sale for £27 concessions available

Crewe lyceum have announced that that latest pantomime star will be Chico. Chico rose to fame during the 200x X-Factor show. Other stars that have been confirmed for this years show include Cannon and Ball who are returning for their 4th year.

In previous years the lyceum has attract stars including Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson, Singer Gareth Gates and Eastenders actor Adam Woodyatt

This year’s show promises to be just as good as previous years, with tickets already selling fast.

The show begins on 13^th December and finishes on 5^th January

Citizens Advice to go

Citizens Advice bureau will move and open next week (18th)
The new office will be based in Delamere House
This has the potential to start the anticipated town centre redevelopment

The Citizens Advice Bureau which has been in the same spot on Victoria Street for over the past 40 years will move later this week. The new offices will be based with the council offices at Delamere House.

If planning is approved the old building will be demolished making way for greater access for a new bus station. All of this is part of the redevelopment of the Royal Arcade and Town Centre.

The Citizens Advice Bureau helps over 5000 individuals every year. They advice on a range of issues such as debt, housing and general support.

Notice — The notice on the door of the old building

Councillor Ainsley Arnold, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for housing, said:

“The demolition of the old Citizens Advice offices in Crewe will be the first physical works of the Royal Arcade development.

“Plans for the scheme are advancing well and it is good news that by working closely with Citizens Advice and other partners, the branch has found a new home and will be able to move in to much more suitable accommodation – located just a few hundred yards away from its previous offices.”

Draw at Cambridge 0-0

A game where not much happened
Crewe still sit 15th on the league table
Despite Crewe having more shots they were unable to find the back on the net

Tonight game was not one the any side will be happy with. With neither side able to find a goal.For a quick look at the game play the video below, compiled by the Crewe Alex official Youtube site.

The next game for Crewe will be Saturday afternoon at Gresty Road where the Railwaymen will be looking for their first win for a month.

Queen’s Park, Crewe

First opened in 1888
Was gifted to the town by London and North Western Railway
It is a grade 2 listed park containing graded the clock tower and 2 partly wooden houses which are additionally listed

Queens Park, Crewe has been altered very little since the 1880’s, it for this reason and others that it is a grade 2* listed park.

The park was designed by the chief medical engineer of London and North Western Railway, F.W Webb and Edward Kemp; one of the era’s leading landscape designers, works include Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, Birkenhead and Grosvenor Park, Chester.

In July, 1887 Queens Park was dedicated to mark the joint occasion of the of the Queens jubilee and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The park was gifted to the people of Crewe by London and North Western Railway and was officially opened in June 1888.

The park cost £10,000 to buy the land and build the park, this would represent £1.2 million in today’s prices. Before the park was build the land was primarily fields and once contained sewage works.

The park has had 3 prominant park keepers since 1888, the first keeper, George Latimer who managed the park for a total of 18 years. Secondly, there was Mr Morgan, who had a vast knowledge of plants and trees and was and still is responsible for much of the shrubbery and trees that were planted in the park. Finally the was H.W Probert who as an act to commemorate the coronation in 1937 laid the foundations for Coronation Walk.

In his later years F.W Webb became the twice mayor of Crewe and was a major benefactor who the Webb Orphanage which was named in his honor.

All the men mentioned in this article have all got streets named after them, as a in memoriam for the park and the work the did for the Crewe area.

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Another loss for the Railwaymen

This evening Crewe faced their third loss away from home at the hands of Tranmere Rovers
Crewe still sit 15th on the league table
James Norwood’s 26th goal of the season sealed the loss.

This evening Crewe faced Tranmere Rovers away from home. Coming into the match Tranmere were on a 4 match winning streak.

The only goal of the match came 72 minutes in to the game, despite this Crewe were still in the match and a late decision by the referee not to award a penalty to Shaun Miller ultimately cost them the change at drawing level.

After the game Crewe manager, Dave Artell when speaking to the clubs official website said:

“I didn’t think there was too much separating the two sides and I didn’t think we got the rub of the green. We didn’t deal well enough with a long ball for their goal, we had a stonewall penalty when Shaun Miller was wrongly flagged for offside and Shaun missed a late chance.”

For a quick look at the game play the video below, compiled by the Crewe Alex official Youtube site.

The next game for Crewe will be Tuesday evening at Cambridge where they will be hoping for a better result

Man in court over triple stabbing

Marian Minu, 34 of Nantwich Road was arrested over the Weekend
Charged with three counts of wounding with intent, and possession of a bladed weapon in a public place
Case set to be heard at Chester Crown Court on April 2nd

As you might recall, over the weekend it was reported that a man had been arrested over a triple stabbing. Marian Minu, 34 of Nantwich Road, Crewe was arrested for stabbing 3 men over the weekend after a fight had taken place, non of the people involved are thought to have suffered life threatening injuries.

The defendant, Minu was charged with possession of a bladed weapon and 3 counts of wounding, which is a section 18 offence, this is the most serious form of assault that can take place apart from murder.

The trial will take place at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday April 2nd

Major incident declared

It is believed there has been a major incident on Nantwich Road in Crewe. Details of what has happened are not yet known. It is advised to stay clear of the area while the incident is being taken care off.

As this is an ongoing situation once more details are known this story will be updated

Update 04/03

Police have announced that a 34 year old male has been arrested on the charge of Grievous Bodily Harm following a triple stabbing that took place. As it is understood at the moment non of the people who were stabbed are in a life threatening situation.