Over the past few weeks signs of Spring have been popping up around Upton. It’s good to see early blossom, buds and bulbs flowering in the verges and gardens. 

Members of the Upton Conservative Team spend time tidying the War Memorial Garden recently.

Cllr Jill Houlbrook (Upton) said:

An update from Upton Councillor Jill Houlbrook:

I am presenting this motion for debate to Council on Thursday. My hope is that it will receive unanimous approval and that Chester West and Chester will become an exemplar local authority leading on the elimination of plastic. 

Upton is looking splendid in autumn colours and the berries and nuts are providing food for wildlife to help see the birds and small mammals through winter.  

There’s been a lot of uncertainty in recent years on plans for ‘fracking’ in Cheshire. In the last few weeks the energy firm, IGas, have started the process of seeking planning permission for a shale gas exploration site to allow ‘fracking’ on Ince Marshes.

Upton Conservatives spent 3 hours today making a start on enhancing Lodge Gardens with some intensive shrub and weed clearance.

The below report was presented by Councillor Jill Houlbrook to Upton Parish Council:

Our Labour-run Council is planning to deliver a hammer blow to our town centre. They’ve decided to remove free parking in Northwich, Frodsham, Helsby and Tarporley and scrap the ‘Free after 3’ scheme in Chester and Ellesmere Port.

My report this month is a little sparse mainly due to the General Election which has occupied a great deal of all our time of and to our officers being reluctant to appear to have breached purdah.