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Speed Reductions In Force On Welsh Road On The Outskirts Of Chester

Children Celebrate Improvements To Public Footpath At Chester’s Shed Lane

Government Took ‘Split’ Decision Knowing Financial Case Was Badly Misjudged

The Secretary of State took the controversial decision to split Cheshire knowing that the District Councils’ backing the option had badly misjudged the savings and costs involved.

Financial information which the Government declined to release to Cheshire County Council under the Freedom of Information Act reveals major miscalculations.

Cheshire Students Break Their Own GCSE Results Record

Every high school in Cheshire has achieved 30 percent or above results in A to C grades in five or more GCSEs - a year ahead of the Government’s target.

In the examinations 63.4 percent of students achieved five or more A to C grades. This figure is 1.5 percent higher than last year and 1.4 percent above the national figure.

The DCSF also published figures on the numbers of students attaining five or more GCSE results at A to C grades including English and Maths.

Government’s Decision to Split Cheshire “Appalling" - Says Lib Dem Leader

Cheshire’s Liberal Democrat Leader blasted the decision to split the county in two as “appalling” – claiming it “flies in the face of reason and commonsense”.

“This is a very sad day for Cheshire,” said County Councillor Sue Proctor.

Opposition Force ‘No Confidence ‘Vote In Tories’ Financial Management Of County

For the first time in four years the Labour and Lib Dem outvoted the Conservative administration by capitalising on the absence of four Tories during a debate on the Mid Year Performance Review.

An end to all-night street lighting in parts of Cheshire, fewer and dimmer street lights, greater use of more efficient light bulbs, and reduced levels of lighting maintenance are under County Council consideration as a means of reducing costs and global warming.

Street lighting across Cheshire is costing £4.23 million a year. Energy costs absorb £2 million, routine maintenance £1.6 million and structural maintenance including the renewal of dilapidated lighting columns a further £630,000.

Dodleston Children Pick Up Tips From County Councillors On How To Run A Council Meeting

Home Owners Living By A River And Not In Danger Of Flooding Are Paying More For Home Insurance – Rev

‘Play Your Part’ – Cheshire Residents Asked To Have Their Say On County Issues - Chester

Liberal Democrats Hit Out At Plans To Cut Older Peoples’ Budget

Wild Read Library Awards Ceremony At Great Boughton Library, Chester

Around 75 plus children will be receiving certificates and medals at a special event at Great Boughton Library in Chester.

They have all taken part in the Big Wild Read – this year’s reading event which took place during the summer holidays.

Wild Read Library Awards Roar Into Great Boughton, Chester

Government’s Conditional Recommendation To Partition County ‘Worst Choice For People Of Cheshire’

It is impossible to understand why the Government is even considering splitting Cheshire – the worst scenario for its residents in terms of costs and disruption to excellent services.

That was today’s (Wednesday) reaction of county council leader Paul Findlow to news of the Government’s White Paper conditional recommendation.

Council Leader Rejects Opposition Attack Over Support for Improved Two-Tier Government

Council Leader “Undermined” His Own Authority – Claim Opposition

Split Cheshire Spells “Financial Disaster”- Says County Finance Chief

Cheshire’s Finance Chief Gretta Cousins revealed details of a damning analysis of the financial case put to Government by some District councils.

“Chester City Council has got its sums wrong -horribly wrong and the government and people of this county need to know it!”, said Councillor Cousins

Change Street Lighting Policy – Demands Liberal Democrat Leader

For the past ten years new lighting columns have only been financed if they are to replace existing lighting or are part of major highway improvement schemes.

Vauxhall Announcement Tremendous Boost to Economy – County Council Leaders

Free Swimming Passes For Chester’s 10-Year-Olds

Free swimming passes for Year 6 pupils at Chester’s primary schools have been made available by Cheshire County Council’s district Locality Board.

The passes, valid at Northgate Arena and the Christleton Sports Centre, can be used at any time throughout the school break. 

Chester Children Launch Huntington Toucan Crossing

Special Competition To Highlight A41 Crash Hotspots In Chester

Cheshire Leaders Go to Government Over Plans to Change Courts System

Council Leaders React To Airbus Job Losses

Cheshire’s Schools Must Have Reassurance That TLC Process Is Fair – Claims Lib Dem Leader

Important Charter Presented to County Council Members

Tory Budget Does Little To Solve Cheshire’s Funding “Crisis”, Claims Opposition

Cheshire Votes For Single Unitary - And A £20m-A-Year Saving

Traffic Lights To Be Installed On The A41 In Chester