About Frodsham

Historical Context

Frodsham, an ancient Anglo-Saxon settlement, is featured in the Domesday Book. In medieval times it was an important borough and port belonging to the earls of Chester. Ranulph de Bluneville, 6th Earl of Chester, awarded Frodsham its Borough Charter in 1209. The village became a town in July 1992 and elected its first Mayor. The bee, incorporated in the regalia, was adopted by Frodsham in honour of Rev William Charles Cotton - a former vicar and an authority on bee keeping.

Location & Access

The picturesque town is situated in the shadow of Frodsham Hill in the County of Cheshire in the northwest of England. The River Weaver flows into the Mersey Estuary and the Manchester Ship Canal passes through Frodsham.

Frodsham is easy to reach by road, rail or air. It is located near Junction 12 of the M56 motorway, has a railway station on the Chester/Manchester route and is within easy reach of Liverpool John Lennon & Manchester airports.

Political Context

Frodsham is part of the North West European Parliamentary Region with nine MEPs and Weaver Vale Parliamentary Constituency (represented by Graham Evans, MP).
At Cheshire West & Chester Borough Council Frodsham & the neighbouring parish of Helsby are jointly represented by Cllr Andrew W Dawson, Cllr Mark Ingram & Cllr Les Ford.

Frodsham has an informal partnership with Kelsterbach, Germany (close to Frankfurt Airport) that is reinforced through cultural exchanges between the two towns (for example, Frodsham & Kelsterbach Tennis Clubs' annual reciprocal visits).

Economy

Frodsham is a vibrant market town with more than 200 small businesses and opportunities for trades-people. It has a vigorous and caring community that is exemplified by its 100+ clubs, societies & voluntary sector organisations. The town is well served for its health and education needs.

Leisure & Entertainment

Frodsham provides many facilities and opportunities for leisure and entertainment. The Community Centre, Castle Park Arts Centre, restaurants, public houses, and places of worship provide a focus for like-minded people Sports and hobbies are at the heart of the town's life. Residents and visitors are involved in playing/organising most of the popular outdoor and indoor sports.

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