Inspired to transform lives

Foster care transforms lives is the theme of this year’s Fostering Networks Foster Care Fortnight campaign (14 – 27 May) and this is certainly true for newly recruited foster carers Kylie and Joe. They’ve recently been approved to be foster carers for Cheshire West...

Chester Racecourse supports the Drink Less Enjoy More campaign

As the race season approaches in Chester, Chester Racecourse are showing their support for the Drink Less, Enjoy More campaign that Cheshire West and Chester Council is running. The campaign aims to reduce drunkenness and anti-social behaviour in the city as well as...

Construction industry award for Storyhouse project

A successful partnership involved in the construction of Storyhouse in Chester, including Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Building Consultancy team, Kier Construction and Ellis Williams Architects, has won regional recognition. The North West Local Authority...

Young people and youth workers praised at borough’s first youth awards

“Inspirational”, “rewarding” and “overwhelming,” are some of the words being used to describe the inaugural West Cheshire Youth and Community Awards. Youth workers who support 13-19 year olds and young people themselves were praised in a ceremony run by the Council’s...

New household waste recycling centre opens in Chester

Cheshire West and Chester Council has opened a new household waste recycling centre (HWRC) for Chester. The new centre, adjacent to the old site on Bumper’s Lane, will become the largest in the borough and offer residents a quicker and more efficient service, as well...