Chester City Council - Press Releases

Chester City Council helps local residents beat the Credit Crunch

Michael McGivern — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:34:00 GMT

One of the final acts of Chester City Council has been the production of a leaflet about organisations which give free and confidential advice on money matters.

Litter bugs – pay your fine or face prosecution

Michael McGivern — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:55:21 GMT

A litter bug in Chester was recently fined £350 plus £60 costs for dropping a cigarette butt on the street.

European Delegates Launch ‘Portico’ in Chester

Michael McGivern — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:40:46 GMT

Delegates from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany arrive in Chester this week as the new European project ‘Portico’ is launched at Chester Racecourse (Wednesday 18 March).

Carving Works in Blacon Greenway

Michael McGivern — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:02:02 GMT

Children from The Arches primary school, Blacon enjoyed a memorable visit to Blacon Greenway to see the skills of wood carvers in action as they make improvements to Blacon Old Station and the greenway.

Facilities for disabled people upgraded at Northgate Arena

Michael McGivern — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:54:26 GMT

Chester City Council has invested £20,000 revamping the changing and toilet facilities for disabled people at a popular sports centre.

Online claim for benefits

Michael McGivern — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:52:40 GMT

Chester City Council’s benefit team is looking at new and innovative ways of improving the service it offers and now has access to an online benefit calculator and claim form.

Time to get tough on irresponsible dog owners

Michael McGivern — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:58:19 GMT

Chester City Council’s community safety wardens and dog warden have stepped up patrols following increasing complaints from local residents about the high level of dog fouling on Chester’s streets and public land.

School Tree Planting at Westminster Park

Michael McGivern — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:54 GMT

Children from local schools in Overleigh and Westminster have been busy planting trees in Westminster Park.

Community Safety Conference

Michael McGivern — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:50:56 GMT

Chester City Council and Cheshire Police recently hosted a Community Safety Conference on Youth and Alcohol with representatives from Chester’s twin towns.

Chester City Council, ING Real Estate and Land Securities to explore revised scheme for Northgate

Harriet Woodcock — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:24:10 GMT

ING Real Estate, the company behind the proposed Northgate development, and Chester City Council, have announced that they have agreed a new collaboration with Land Securities to investigate a revised scheme of development for the Northgate area of the city centre.

History lives at the Liberty HQ development

Harriet Woodcock — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:22:23 GMT

Chester Renaissance and Chester City Council have confirmed a grant of £20,000 for Liberty Properties Plc as a contribution to create three pieces of public art at the new HQ site in Chester. The three installations will tell the fascinating story of the site, incorporate archaeology found in the area and add a sense of place to this prestigious development.

Brook street improvements to go ahead

Harriet Woodcock — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:37:32 GMT

Chester City Council is committed to delivering planned improvement works that have been favourably received by many people in the area. The improvements will bring long term benefits to Brook Street such as a better connection with the station and city centre making it an even more attractive area to visit.

Cheshire West and Chester promotes new household waste service for Chester

Michael McGivern — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:04:31 GMT

A can on wheels, a recycling wizard and bin-playing bands will descend on Chester’s Town Hall Square on Saturday 21 February to promote Cheshire West and Chester Council’s new waste collection service for the Chester area.

Phase 2 of improvements to Sandy Lane Park

Michael McGivern — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:43:10 GMT

An improvement scheme at Sandy Lane Park Chester is set to begin on site this month.

More enforcement and less administration for Licensing Team

Michael McGivern — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:25:36 GMT

Chester City Council’s licensing team is reaping the benefits a council -backed technology drive known as Connecting Chester.

Go ahead for Northgate projects

Harriet Woodcock — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:01:55 GMT

On Thursday 29th January Chester Renaissance received the green light from Chester City Council to improve the leisure and business activity in Northgate area through a range of projects.

Spending watchdog praises council

Michael McGivern — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:07:57 GMT

Chester City Council has been highly praised in its last ever annual audit and inspection letter from the local government watchdog, the Audit Commission. The commission assessed the council’s performance as being in the top 20% of district authorities and highlighted residents’ satisfaction with the value for money of its services.

Hotel’s new gates symbolize renaissance

Michael McGivern — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:16:14 GMT

One of Chester’s landmark hotels is celebrating after officially opening a set of spectacular gates as part of its multi-million pound redevelopment programme.

Survey of housing markets and housing need

Michael McGivern — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:56:22 GMT

Chester City Council has joined forces with the other Councils in the West of Cheshire to carry out a survey of housing markets and needs in the area.

City council working on credit crunch initiatives

Michael McGivern — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:21:28 GMT

Chester City Council and its partners are working together to help tackle the local effect of the global credit crunch on local businesses and people.