Garden competition will bring back wartime community spirit
To mark the centenary of the end of WWI Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching a Victory Garden competition. The competition will be open to schools, community groups, allotment associations and town and parish councils. The Victory Garden Initiative was set...
Historic riverside icon gets a makeover
A historic riverside attraction in Chester is getting a makeover to give it a fresh look for the coming summer season. The iconic bandstand on the Groves, built in 1913, has hosted musical events for well over 100 years. Work on the the Grade II listed structure will...
Multi-partner initiative scoops award shortlist for work with local two year olds
A new service for 0-19 year olds in Cheshire West and Chester has been shortlisted in this year’s Childcare Works Award. The Starting Well 0-19 Service, which is provided by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) and commissioned by Cheshire West...
Council helps residents into work with important purchases
The Council is helping vulnerable adults to attend job interviews by paying for their transport and buying them smart clothing. People who are keen to apply for jobs and attend interviews but can’t afford to do so are being given a donation from an Employment Enabler...
Plan launched to help ‘disadvantaged’ children get top marks
Cheshire West and Chester Council is helping children from ‘disadvantaged’ backgrounds succeed in school. By the time children start school, there is a 19 month development difference between the richest and poorest children, according to Government data. This gap...
Celebration event for volunteers who support people
Volunteers who support people were thanked for their good works at an event at Chester Racecourse on Wednesday, 14 March. Over 200 people attended the event that celebrated the volunteering activities and provided them with the opportunity to try taster sessions from...
Ofsted: Cheshire West has the best secondary schools in the North West
Children who attend secondary schools in the Cheshire West and Chester Council area are receiving the best education in the North West, according to Ofsted. The most recent Ofsted inspection data, from February 28th, identifies Cheshire West and Chester as the top...
Opening of new respite centre for people with special needs
A state-of-the-art respite care centre to help people with learning disabilities has been opened in Chester by Councillor Paul Dolan. The Arc, or Abbey Respite Centre, in Abbey Square will be run by Special Care Needs Ltd and Cheshire West and Chester Council. It...
Prince’s Trust Team programme – delivered by Cheshire Fire and Rescue
Prince's Trust Team programme - delivered by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Free programme for 16-25 year olds. A twelve week programme that gives you practical skills, self-belief and help with getting a job. What's in it for me? Gain new skills and qualifications Mix with...
Funded FLT training package
Are you 18 or over and employed? Do you want to gain a recognised qualification in Warehousing and Storage and obtain your FLT licence? Then this course is for you. It is fully funded by the government to help you gain employment. The course Learn how to safely and...
The Roman Amphitheatre of Chester Volume 1: The Prehistoric and Roman Archaeology
Archeologists undertook a major excavation of Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre from 2004 to 2006. 'The Roman Amphitheatre of Chester Volume 1: The Prehistoric and Roman Archaeology' was launched this week at Chester’s Grosvenor Museum revealing the research findings from...
Crafting the Woods at Stretton Watermill
After the success of last year’s Woollen Woods at Stretton Watermill another exhibition is planned for May. In celebration of the Voluntary Arts ‘Get Creative Festival’ (17 - 25 March) the Mill is asking if you can crochet a ladybird, felt a rabbit or turn a...
Defibrillator installed at the Chester Bus Interchange
A defibrillator has been installed at the Chester Bus Interchange. The new lifesaving machine was fitted by the North West Ambulance Service by Stand A and is accessible 24hrs a day, seven days a week. Councillor Louise Gittins, Cabinet Member Communities and...
Writing workshop results in anthology of stories
Over 100 people attended the launch of an anthology of short stories written by new writers. The anthology was the result of the Write Time, Write Place creative writing course for beginners, which ran during autumn 2017 in four local libraries across Cheshire West...
New car parking charges for Chester are published
A public notice has been published regarding changes to car parking tariffs at Council-run car parks in Chester city centre. The new charges will come into effect on Wednesday, 11 April 2018. Changes to parking charges will help to support short stay parking in...
Inspiring stories shine a light on the need for more foster carers
The winners of a creative writing competition for foster families have had their stories published online and professionally designed front covers produced. The award winning You Can Foster campaign organised the competition which was open to children and young people...
Canterbury Road, Blacon all set for play and open space improvements thanks to WREN FCC Community Action Fund
Residents and young people in Blacon, are set to receive improved play, sport and open space enhancements at a popular open space on Canterbury Road. Thanks to a generous funding grant of £40,000 from funding body WREN and match funding by Cheshire West and Chester...
Partnership for growth: Leaving no one behind
Cheshire and Warrington set out its ambitious plan for inclusive growth at an event to mark Commonwealth Day (Chester Racecourse, Monday 12 March), attended by hundreds of local businesses and held in the presence of HRH the Duke of Wessex KG GCVO. ‘The Prospectus for...