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RESIDENTS RETURN TO CHESTER RACECOURSE FOR SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Next Tuesday, 22nd October will see Chester Residents’ Associations Group (CRAG) holding its second annual conference ‘CRAG24’ at Chester Racecourse, with a theme of ‘Chester: On the Move. The event is free to attend for Chester residents. Following on from…

Things to do News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Events & Happenings Christmas 2024

CHRISTMAS AT CHESTER TOWN HALL

The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Sheila Little is hosting some very special Christmas events in Chester Town Hall this December. Said the Lord Mayor: “Please join me this Christmas in the magnificent Town Hall. There is a Regalia talk,…

Things to do Experiences News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Events & Happenings Christmas 2024

CHESTER’S WINTER WATCH PARADE THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER

Chester’s Winter Watch is the next festive parade taking place on Thursday 7 December at 7pm with a second parade on Thursday 14 December. Both parades leave from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square. The Winter Watch Parade is…

Things to do Experiences News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community Events & Happenings Christmas 2024

CHESTER’S CHRISTMAS LANTERN PARADE 30 NOVEMBER

School children will parade through Chester city centre on Thursday 30 November for the annual Christmas Lantern Parade. The parade leaves from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square at 7pm with children carrying their handmade lanterns. The…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council New Chester Market

NEW CHESTER MARKET WINS BEST SOCIAL SPACE AWARD

Chester Market has picked up another award, this time at the 21stNorthern Design Awards for Commercial Interior Design – Best Social Space. The awards took place in the spectacular setting of Chester Cathedral and were judged by the North’s…

Hoole News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Events & Happenings Christmas 2024

THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS IN CHESTER

Chester’s Christmas tree has arrived, the lights have been tested and the Christmas market chalets are being prepared for opening on Friday 17 November. The Chester Christmas Market will be open seven days a week; Sunday to Wednesday 10.30am to…

Community Bars Things to do Shopping Experiences News Food & Drink Cheshire West and Chester City Council New Chester Market 8th December, 2022

CHESTER’S NEW MARKET TOPS 300,000 VISITS WITHIN FIRST MONTH OF OPENING

Since fully opening on November 8, the new market has seen a huge influx of visitors during its first four weeks and a more than trebling of the peak pre-pandemic footfall in the old market, which closed in October. The…

Shopping Cheshire West and Chester City Council New Chester Market 25th November, 2022

CHRISTMAS TRAVEL INTO CHESTER WITH PARK AND RIDE

Christmas has officially arrived in Chester, the lights are lit, the new market is open and thriving, and the Christmas market is back welcoming shoppers. Each week there are parades and activities to entertain the already growing number of visitors…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 14th November, 2022

HELP US MAKE CHESTER MORE AGE FRIENDLY

Residents of all ages and backgrounds are invited to lead the way in making Cheshire West and Chester somewhere everyone can live life to the full for longer.

Things to do Art and Culture Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community 8th November, 2022

REFRESH ARTS PROGRAMME – CHESTER

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Refresh autumn arts programme continues this month in Chester. Amongst the highlights are magic lanterns, a photography walk, photography workshop, flash fiction and a writing workshop.

Food & Drink NEW to Chester & Cheshire Cheshire West and Chester City Council New Chester Market Community Bars Restaurants Things to do Shopping Experiences News 8th November, 2022

CHESTER’S NEW MARKET NOW OPEN

The new Chester Market opened its doors to the public on Tuesday 8th November in Exchange Square off Northgate Street following a sell-out preview weekend; and will be open six days per week and closed on Mondays. Opening hours will…

Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community 3rd November, 2022

ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEBRANCE AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL

The Annual Service of Remembrance at Chester Cathedral will take place on Sunday 13 November.

Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community News 1st November, 2022

BEWARE OF BOGUS DOORSTEP SELLERS POSTING AS EX-OFFENDERS

There have been reports of bogus doorstep sellers posing as ex-offenders targeting homes across Cheshire West and Chester, following a rise in such incidents nationally. The unwelcome callers tell residents that they are visiting homes as part of a probation…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community 1st November, 2022

BUILDINGS LIT DURING NOVEMBER

Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford buildings will be lit purple tonight (1 November) to support Purple Tuesday. Purple Tuesday is an international initiative set up to encourage organisations to make at least one change to improve accessibility for people with…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 24th October, 2022

CHOICES IN CHALLENGING TIMES

Over the next six weeks, Cheshire West and Chester Council will be asking the public for its views on how to balance its budget in challenging times. A public consultation has been launched to give the opportunity for local people…

Shopping Experiences News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 19th October, 2022

BOLLARDS IN CHESTER RAISED LONGER THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON TO IMPROVE SAFETY

Additional security measures will be in place to protect shoppers visiting the Christmas market and shops in Chester this festive season.
From 18 November to 22 December, the city centre’s bollards at the Town Hall Kiosk, St. John’s Street, Bridge Street, and Watergate Street will be raised in the ‘up’ position for a longer period than usual, between 10.30am and 9pm seven days a week. The bollards are usually lowered at 4.30pm Monday to Saturday (and at 8pm on Bridge Street and Watergate Street).

Charity News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community 6th October, 2022

COUNCIL’S STRAY DOGS SERVICE ACHIEVES GOLD STANDARD FOR 11th YEAR

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been recognised in the 2022 RSPCA PawPrint Awards, picking up a Gold accolade for the eleventh year in a row. The Council scooped the Gold Community Animal Welfare Pawprint (CAWF) Award for exceeding legal…

Shopping Experiences News Food & Drink NEW to Chester & Cheshire Cheshire West and Chester City Council New Chester Market Community Bars Restaurants Things to do 3rd October, 2022

CHESTER’S NEW MARKET SET TO OPEN ON 5th NOVEMBER

The new Chester Market will open its doors to the public on Saturday 5 November at 9am. Free tickets will be available for the opening weekend to provide an exclusive first glimpse of the new market; places will be limited…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 28th September, 2022

TRADING STANDARDS ISSUE ENERGY REBATE SCAM WARNING

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Trading Standards officers are advising residents of an energy bill scam. Some residents have received text messages, claiming to be from the Government (GOV.UK), inviting them to apply for the £400 discount under the Energy…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 10th September, 2022

ADVICE FOR BUSINESSES DURING NATIONAL MOURNING

Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there are plans in place to allow the borough to pay tribute. You may wish to use this as guidance for yourselves during this period…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 22nd August, 2022

COUNCIL STATEMENT RE. PICTUREHOUSE CINEMA AT CHESTER NORTHGATE

The Council is monitoring the situation at Cineworld which owns the Picturehouse chain of cinemas in the UK. Picturehouse has already begun the fit-out of their cinema at Chester Northgate, and their Managing Director and senior team recently visited Chester…

Community News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 11th August, 2022

COUNCIL HOPES ENGLAND WOMEN SUCCESS WILL INSPIRE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYERS

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, has passed on her congratulations to England Women for its success at Euro 2022. England Women lifted the Euro 2022 trophy after picking up a 2-1 win over Germany…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community 11th August, 2022

GET INVOLVED WITH THE AUTUMN 2022 ROUND OF THE CHESHIRE WEST CROWD

Community projects are being encouraged to take part in the upcoming autumn 2022 round of the Cheshire West Crowd, providing an opportunity for them to crowdfund and pitch to Cheshire West and Chester Council for funding. The Cheshire West Crowd,…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community 11th August, 2022

LIBRARY SERVICE ASKS FOR VIEWS ON MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service is asking for views to shape the service provided by its Mobile Library. A consultation will launch on Monday, 8 August, asking residents for their comments on proposed changes to the Mobile Library’s…

Art and Culture Cheshire West and Chester City Council Community News 11th August, 2022

RECLAIMING – NEW EXHIBITION OPENS AT CHESTER’S RAINBOW TEA ROOMS

‘Reclaiming’ is a new photo stories exhibition opening on 13 August at The Rainbow Tearooms (28 Bridge Street, Chester) plus the Chester Pride festival site on 13 and 14 August. The photo stories were produced by photographer Suzanne St Clare working with residents….

Business News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 27th June, 2022

FREE COURSE CREATES BUSINESS STARS OF THE FUTURE

New and established business owners are being invited to a new course offering a new way of thinking and practical ways to get their ideas off the ground. The free course on 7 July at Parade Enterprise Centre in Blacon,…

Things to do Experiences News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 13th June, 2022

CHESTER’S MIDSUMMER WATCH PARADE – 18 AND 19 JUNE

Chester’s Midsummer Watch Parade is back on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June starting from Chester Town Hall square at 2pm on both days. The medieval parade is one of the country’s oldest and most colourful street parades dating from…

News Art and Culture Cheshire West and Chester City Council Things to do Experiences 6th June, 2022

GIANTS AND DREAMS IN CHESTER – QUENTIN BLAKE’S ‘BFG IN PICTURES’ EXHIBITION AT CHESTER’S GROSVENOR MUSEUM OPENS ON 23 JULY

Photo: Cover artwork for ‘The BFG’ (1982) © Quentin Blake / Roald Dahl Story Company Quentin Blake is one of the best-loved and most distinctive illustrators in the country and is well-known for illustrating many of Roald Dahl’s books, including…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 23rd May, 2022

NEW LORD MAYOR OF CHESTER IS COUNCILLOR JOHN LEATHER

Councillor John Leather was invested as Lord Mayor of Chester at a ceremony at Chester Town Hall on Friday 20 May 2022. Speaking after his inauguration, Councillor Leather said: “It is hard not to feel the weight of history when…

Bars Restaurants Things to do News Food & Drink Cheshire West and Chester City Council 19th May, 2022

CHESTER QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE WEEKEND GUIDE

With all that’s going on in the world, not to mention what the last two years have brought us, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. We are all in need of some serious celebration…

News Mental Health Awareness Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

COUNCIL COMMISIONS TLC: TALK, LISTEN, CHANGE TO DELIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE WHO HARM

Cheshire West and Chester Council has commissioned TLC: Talk, Listen, Change (TLC) to deliver new support programmes for people who harm. The Council is committed to working with people who harm to ensure they are provided with the support to…

News Art and Culture Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

CHESHIRE WEST VOLUNTARY ARTS NETWORK ANNUAL NETWORKING DAY

Groups and individuals in the voluntary and community arts sector across Cheshire West and Chester are invited to a networking event at Neston Civic Hall on Saturday 11 June 1pm to 3.45pm. Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network is running the…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Sustainability 18th May, 2022

COUNCIL’S NEW GREEN CLEANING MACHINE

As part of its drive to tackle the climate emergency, Cheshire West and Chester Council is now using electricity to keep streets across the borough clean, while being kind to the environment. The Council’s StreetCare teams are now using all-electric…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

FULL COUNCIL CONSIDERS HOW TO GAIN THE MAXIMUM BENEFITS FROM HS2

Cheshire West and Chester Council will decide whether to petition against the HS2 Phase 2b: High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2022 at Full Council on 19 May. Petitioning against the Bill is the process to make sure the…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

INSPIRING COUNCIL YOUTH SENATE MEMBER WINS NATIONAL YOUTH VOICE CHAMPION AWARD

An inspiring member of the Council’s Youth Senate has won the Youth Voice Champion Award at the national British Youth Council’s Star Awards. Adam Blackburn, from Winsford, is an integral part of the Council’s Youth Senate. He attends weekly Youth…

Shopping News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

TIME TO LOVE YOUR LOCAL MARKET

Markets across the borough will be taking part in the national campaign to Love Your Local Market between Friday 13 May and Sunday 5 June which is being extended this year to include the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee….

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Sustainability 18th May, 2022

NEW COUNCIL ROBOT IS ON THE RIGHT LINES

Cheshire West and Chester Council is saving time, money and the environment in its StreetCare operations, thanks to a robot helper. The Council’s StreetCare teams are now able to use a robot pitch marker on the borough’s football pitches. The…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Sustainability 18th May, 2022

SOLAR POWER ELECTRIC SCOOTER TRIAL IN CHESTER TO EXTEND UNTIL NOVEMBER

E-scooter riders in Chester have now travelled 180,000 miles during Cheshire West and Chester Council’s e-scooters trial, that’s more than seven times the circumference of the earth. The scheme trial has now been extended to 30 November 2022. The Council…

Things to do Experiences News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

PLATINUM JUBILEE SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL

The weekend of 2 to 5 June will see Her Majesty The Queen formally celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, which is another milestone in her remarkable public life. To celebrate this important occasion Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire Lady Redmond MBE is…

Shopping News NEW to Chester & Cheshire Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th May, 2022

CHESTER’S NEW RETAIL CONCEPT HELPING SMALL TRADERS TO THRIVE

A thriving new retail environment has opened in Chester Retail Park. Thrive GB on Old Seals Way is a different concept to usual retail stores, offering a ‘pop-up’ platform for start-ups and small traders that are looking to reach the…

Cheshire West and Chester City Council Sustainability News 18th May, 2022

COUNCIL’S PLANS TO WORK ON WEEDS AND WELCOME WILDFLOWERS

Cheshire West and Chester Council StreetCare teams have been working hard this winter to keep weeds at bay in the coming summer months. Plans are also in place to create a splash of colour in communities with wildflower planting,…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 28th March, 2022

How are you celebrating Cheshire Day?

What will you be doing on Cheshire Day 2022? On March 30 every year, the county celebrates all things Cheshire. Cheshire Day is all about raising the profile of Cheshire, businesses, attractions, and as a place to stay, work and…

News Mental Health Awareness Cheshire West and Chester City Council 21st March, 2022

Applications open to join the Think Ahead mental health social worker programme 2022

Cheshire West and Chester Council is once again partnering with a mental health charity to offer a paid training opportunity for budding mental health social workers. The council is working with Think Ahead to offer the chance to do a…

Business News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

ADDITIONAL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES

The COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) supports businesses that have been affected by the pandemic, that are ineligible for existing support linked to Business Rates. Cheshire West and Chester Council has a further £7,703,055 from the Government to support local…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

14,000* CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORTED BY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND FOOD PROGRAMME IN 2021

More than 14,000* children and young people across west Cheshire were supported by the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) in 2021. Designed to support children and young people who have been most affected by the pandemic, the programme offers…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

COUNCIL SUPPORTS PLANS TO RESTRICT JUNK FOOD MARKETING

Cheshire West and Chester Council has lent its support to plans to restrict junk food marketing. The restrictions on the marketing of food or drinks which are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), are set to be introduced by…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

PINEWOOD CHILDREN’S HOME GRADED AS OUTSTANDING BY INSPECTORS

Pinewood Children’s Home in west Cheshire has been graded as Outstanding across the board following a recent Ofsted inspection. The Council-run children’s home provides high quality respite provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) across the…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

CHESHIRE’S ARCHIVES: A STORY SHARED

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet is supporting the submission of a second stage application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the delivery of ‘Cheshire’s archives: a story shared’ project. The Archives and Local Studies Service is a…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE TREE PLANTING

In celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The National Association of Civic Officers organised a tree planting across the country for civic leaders and mayors on Friday 11 March. The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Martyn Delaney and…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council Sustainability 18th March, 2022

COUNCIL INSTALLS SOLAR-POWERED BINS FOR CLEANER STREETS

Cheshire West and Chester Council has installed 17 new solar-powered litter bins in Malpas and Frodsham. The new litter bins, which use solar energy to compact the waste inside, provide five times the capacity of a standard litter bin. The…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

COUNCIL HOSTS FREE CLIMATE AND NATURE EMERGENCY WEBINARS

Cheshire West and Chester Council are working with The Mersey Forest and Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host a series of webinars looking at some of the actions people can take to address climate and nature emergencies. The short, lunchtime webinars…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 18th March, 2022

COUNCIL TO OFFER OPEN ACCESS GROUPS FOR WOMEN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE

Cheshire West and Chester Council will offer open support groups for women affected by domestic abuse from Monday, 7 March. The groups will provide somewhere for women affected by domestic abuse to go, so that they can seek advice, interact…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 10th March, 2022

Cheshire West and Chester West and Chester Council stands ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees

Cheshire West and Chester is ready to play its part in providing safety and shelter for people fleeing Ukraine. Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council said: “I continue to be shocked and saddened by the events…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 9th March, 2022

Safeguarding adult board’s service user group urge people to “don’t just talk about, report it” through powerful song

Members of the west Cheshire Local Safeguarding Adults Board’s (LSAB) service user group have produced a powerful signed song about the importance of reporting suspected abuse. Cheshire West and Chester LSAB’s service user involvement group (CWSUIG), supported by the charity,…

Cheshire West and Chester City Council New Chester Market News 9th March, 2022

Traders get their first look inside Chester’s new Market

Nice Bites Stuart Fenney Market traders have been able to get a glimpse of their future with a visit to the new market hall as further traders are announced by the council. With work well underway inside the market, traders…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 25th February, 2022

Chester Townhall to be lit yellow and blue this weekend

Chester’s Townhall, Eastgate Clock and Newgate will be lit in the Ukraine national flag colours of Blue and Yellow this weekend. Yesterday (24 February) Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council issued a statement regarding the Russian…

News Cheshire West and Chester City Council 24th February, 2022

Once a Desert by Heinrich & Palmer

Chester Cathedral is the magnificent venue for Once a Desert, a stunning large-scale video, sound and light installation created especially for the Cathedral space by artists Heinrich & Palmer. Once a Desert is part of the Refresh cultural recovery programme…