Chester Bus Interchange wins ‘Accessible Transport Project of the Year’
Chester’s Bus Interchange has won another award, as it picked up the prize for ‘Accessible Transport Project of the Year’ at the Smarter Travel Live awards in Liverpool. The Bus Interchange that opened last year has a range of inclusive design features including;...
Digital+ creating plenty of ‘hits’ for businesses
The Connecting Cheshire Digital+ business support programme has now helped more than 100 small firms since its launch in May. The Digital+ programme provides small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with free expert support on digital marketing and technology,...
Whitegate Station’s future secured
Cheshire West and Chester Council has agreed a 30 year Community Asset Transfer lease with the Whitegate Station Community group. Whitegate Station in Winsford has been transformed into a community run Café with trike hire, craft workshops and space for small...
New system will end trolley dash from Ellesmere Port supermarkets
A new system organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council will stop shopping trolleys going ‘walkabout’ from three main supermarkets in Ellesmere Port. Trolleys in Asda, Aldi and Iceland have now been fitted with devices which will lock a wheel if they pass over any...
Council clarifies it’s position re Tata planning application
The Council has today (Tuesday) clarified its position on Tata’s planning application in Lostock, Northwich. TATA’s application to increase the capacity of its Energy from Waste plant from 60MW up to 90MW will be decided by the Secretary of State. There are no...
Private landlords and letting agents across west Cheshire are invited to a Landlord Forum on 8 November 2018
Private landlords and letting agents across west Cheshire are invited to attend a Landlord Forum on Thursday 8 November in Ellesmere Port. The Private Landlord Forum supported by Cheshire West and Chester Council and the National Landlords Association will take place...
New Visit Northwich website promote the town launched to promote town
A new Visit Northwich website has gone live this week to create a more user friendly experience and to help people discover the best things about the town. Featuring a completely new layout, design and colour scheme, the website aims to make it easier to learn about...
Have your say on Council’s 2019-20 budget
Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to share their views on Cheshire West and Chester Council’s 2019-20 budget proposals. The six-week public consultation opens today, 22 October, and closes on 2 December. The 2019-20 budget consultation is...
Statement about Mack Trading (Heaton Park) Limited (“Mack Trading”)
Mack Trading (Heaton Park) Limited (“Mack Trading”), who operated Hooton Golf Club in Ellesmere Port and Knights Grange in Winsford, ceased trading on Wednesday 3 October. Both of these golf courses are currently closed, which is very disappointing news. We have...
New rules for four-legged friends to be introduced this month
New rules that will affect dog owners will soon be introduced across borough following changes to anti-social, crime and policing legislation. Cheshire West and Council needed to streamline various bye-laws and orders that already existed in different areas of the...
Council adds electric vehicles to its Highways fleet
As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and create a healthier and greener environment Cheshire West and Chester Council has added two electric vehicles to its Highways fleet. The Citroen Berlingo vans will be used by highways officers as they work to...
Chester Northgate: We’re on track to deliver a great place for local people and visitors, says Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s plans to keep Chester as one of the UK’s top places to live and visit have taken a significant step forward with councillors’ backing for development proposals for the city’s Northgate regeneration scheme. The Council’s Full Council...
Chester’s Christmas lights colour scheme is revealed
The installation of Chester’s Christmas light display has started this week revealing this year’s colour scheme…festive red baubles with long white icicles. Installing and testing the full displays can take time, so work has started to ensure everything will be as it...
Council Leader makes statement on neonatal care unit planning decision
The Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Councillor Samantha Dixon, has made a statement regarding the proposed plans for the redevelopment of the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal baby unit. Councillor Samantha Dixon said: “I have been a supporter of...
Partnership approach helps homeless people put a roof over their head
The Council’s Housing Options team is working successfully with its partners at forfutures to improve the lives of people who have been homeless for decades. Among them is Liam, 45, who has been living on the streets of Britain since he was 25. Liam, whose name has...
Review of polling districts and stations
Cheshire West and Chester Council is carrying out a consultation on polling districts and stations across the borough until 7 November. This is a legal requirement where residents are asked to send in any comments about polling districts and stations, and suggest any...
Council prosecutes fly-tipper caught on camera
An Ellesmere Port man has been ordered to pay a total of £1710 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Martin George McVeigh (40), who lived at Fotheringay Court, Ellesmere Port at the time of the offence, was photographed...
Brio Leisure selected for Government guide
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s company, Brio Leisure, has been chosen by the Government as a shining example to others of how best to offer affordable leisure opportunities to residents. Brio Leisure has joined a select group of UK organisations telling their...