Council’s libraries have even more happening during Libraries Week 2018
Cheshire West and Chester Libraries invite you to discover what your local library has to offer during Libraries Week from 8 to 13 October. Libraries Week is the annual showcase of the best that UK libraries have to offer, encouraging everyone to discover their local...
Mack Golf Statement
Mack Golf, who operated Hooton Golf Club in Ellesmere Port and Knights Grange in Winsford has ceased trading with immediate effect and as a result these golf courses have been closed. Councillor Louise Gittins, Cabinet Member Communities and Wellbeing said: “We were...
Next steps for ambitious Chester Northgate ‘fit for the next generation’ revealed
Plans to build on Chester’s reputation as a prime leisure and culture destination have been revealed by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Following the recent news that the Council had been successful in securing the ministerial permissions needed to progress its...
Discounted energy tariff now available in areas most impacted by fuel poverty
Qwest Energy, the local energy offer for residents across the Cheshire West and Chester region, will today introduce a new discounted energy tariff for households with prepayment meters. The introduction of the new tariff follows last week’s launch of Quest Energy, a...
Join in the free fun at Cheshire West libraries during Fun Palace weekend
This October Cheshire West and Chester Libraries are once again joining 300+ Fun Palaces across the UK, which will be filled with free, fun activities. Fun Palaces is a campaign to bring culture into communities and can include anything from arts and crafts to science...
Volunteers make a difference for Big Dee Clean-Up in Cheshire West
Volunteers braved some wet weather and came out in force to support this year’s Big Dee Clean-Up in Cheshire West. The annual clean-up, organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council, Flintshire Council and Natural Resources Wales, returned bigger and better than...
Arts and culture on the march to Northwich – Expect the unexpected
A major arts festival is on its way to the streets of Northwich, Saturday 6 October. Now Northwich is a free, family friendly festival starting at 1pm and continuing throughout the day ending with a stunning evening parade of SAURUS, performed by an international...
Council’s stray dogs service achieves gold standard for seventh year
Cheshire West and Chester Council has been recognised in the 2018 RSPCA PawPrint Awards, picking up a Gold accolade for the seventh year in a row. The Council scooped the Gold Community Animal Welfare Footprint (CAWF) Award for exceeding legal requirements in the way...
Qwest Energy to save Cheshire West and Chester residents money and launch Community Fund
Cheshire West and Chester Council is teaming up with energy company ENGIE and Qwest Services to launch Qwest Energy – a new local energy platform that aims to reduce residents’ financial stress, support affordable warmth initiatives in the community, reinvest in the...
George Street Pocket Park Progresses
Work continues onsite at the new George Street Pocket Park next week. Last month the restored gate pillars were re-instated by Grosvenor Construction and the restoration of the gates completed by Flintshire Fabrications. George Street Pocket Park next to the...
Blooming marvellous Victory Garden entries
To mark the centenary of the end of World War I, Cheshire West and Chester Council has encouraged schools and community groups to grow a Victory Garden. A number of schools and community groups from across the borough signed up for the Victory Gardens competition and...
Bus Route 82 Chester to Northwich saved
Bus route 82 between Chester and Northwich will be operated every hour, Monday to Saturday by D&G Bus from 29 October. This follows the cancellation of the service by Arriva on the 28 October. Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cabinet Member for Economic...
Council’s scheme for more 20mph speed limits achieves impressive results
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s four-year programme to increase the number of 20mph speed limits on residential roads and outside schools has achieved impressive results to make communities safer. An analysis of the locations implemented in year one of the...
Chester Northgate secures ministerial approval needed to proceed
Chester's Northgate scheme has taken a big step forward today as a bid to secure the remaining land needed and change the street pattern were given the green light. Cheshire West and Chester Council has received confirmation that the formal orders needed to acquire...
Domestic abuse campaign launches across Cheshire, opening the door on unhealthy relationships
A new campaign to help bring domestic abuse out from behind closed doors is launching this week across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington. ‘Open the Door’ aims to give people the tools to feel safe and confident to start a conversation about unhealthy relationships and...
Northwich shortlisted in the Great British High Street Awards 2018
Northwich has been shortlisted for the ‘Rising Star Award 2018’ in this year’s Great British High Street Awards, sponsored by Visa, after the town was entered by the Northwich Business Improvement District (BID). Thirty-eight high streets across England, Scotland,...
Cheshire West and Chester wins Council of the Year Award
Cheshire West and Chester Council has won two awards at the Association of Public Service Excellence Awards 2018 (APSE), including the prestigious Overall Council of the Year Award. The awards were presented to the Council at a charity dinner in Edinburgh, following...
Photography competition to capture the wonders of Winsford
Wyvern House has seen a major transformation to accommodate new partners in a new public services hub and now residents can help decorate it by entering a photograph competition. The hub has been refurbished by Cheshire West and Chester Council to accommodate new...