It has been a rollercoaster of a year so far for Steven Williams. The 59-year-old from Winsford has gone from feeling extremely stressed to being joyful and relieved in the space of just six months. With the support of Winsford’s Work Zone team and other services in...

The Council’s StreetCare team has brought back an eye-catching style of display for some of this year’s floral beds. Cheshire West and Chester Council has introduced  ‘carpet bedding’ to a number of areas across the borough with designs commemorating the 100 year...

The Council is helping unemployed residents find jobs by forming close relationships with local businesses and training providers. The latest agreement has been reached between the Cheshire West and Chester Council and Thomas Truck Training Ltd (TTT Ltd). This newly...

Cheshire West and Chester Council has revealed how its services are still being careful with water, despite the recently cancelled hosepipe ban. The recent glorious weather has left water supplies for the northwest very low but water company, United Utilities, has now...

Sarah Hampson feels like a different person to how she was 10 years ago. Back then, the mum of two was suffering from social anxiety, agoraphobia, stress, depression and was struggling to cope with the world around her. Looking back, the cause of her mental and...

An action plan to ensure parking in Northwich is fit for purpose and positively contributes to the town’s economy has been published. The plan, designed to better manage car parking demand across the town, is part of the Council’s 15-year parking strategy. The plan...

Residents of Cheshire West and Chester can make sure they have a voice in the full council elections in May 2019 by replying to the household enquiry form that will be dropped through their letterboxes starting 3 August. The annual canvass is a perfect opportunity for...

A change to licensing laws will affect private landlords from 1 October 2018 when existing legislation is extended. Accounting for around one in five households, the private rented sector is significant in Cheshire West and Chester.  Legislation regarding Houses in...

A ‘passionate, compassionate and inspirational’ day nursery in Chester has been named the best in the country at a national award ceremony. Smarties Smartcare Ltd, which is funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council, is the overall Nursery of the Year winner for the...

Businesses and traders will now be able to dispose of their waste at a new low cost venue in Chester. A new Trade Waste Recycling and Disposal Centre will be opening at the former Household Waste Recycling Centre on Bumpers Lane in the city on 30 July 2018. It offers...

Residents earning less than £15,736.50 gross per year can now receive free training to help them get a better job. A new national trial has been launched this month which enables Cheshire West and Chester Work Zones to fully fund learners studying up to and including...

Cheshire West and Chester Council has seen an increase in the number of phone calls regarding fallen tree branches even on calm, wind-free days. The Council recently advised residents of changes to its usual maintenance activities at this time of the year, due to...

Nusrat Ghani MP, a Minister in the Department for Transport, visited Chester today to promote the government’s new Inclusive Transport Strategy. Chester is widely regarded as one of the most accessible cities for those with mobility problems. It was the first in...

The Arches Primary School in Blacon, Chester has been awarded Junior Safety Officers of the Year award 2018, having received the award in 2017. Two pupils from the school, Jack Barnes and Rose Robson-Hall were this year’s winners and pupils from Willow Wood Primary in...

Many parents who have spent their lives caring for a son or daughter with specific physical or emotional needs know they could face a daunting scenario in the future. They know that their own ill health or general old age may eventually prevent them from doing the job...

For the very first time Ellesmere Port has entered into the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category of the North West in Bloom competition. The non-competitive category is the town’s first steps towards a full entry into the prestigious horticultural competition. The...

Cheshire West and Chester Council will begin essential repairs on Wharton roundabout bridge from the night of Sunday 29 July. Major bridge maintenance work will start on the south side bridge (westbound) on Wharton roundabout and are estimated to take five to six...

Tomorrow, Thursday 19 July, Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging visitors to the Tom Jones concert at Chester Racecourse to give the Park&Ride a try. The service cuts traffic queues by sailing into the city on dedicated bus lanes and passengers can hop...