One year ago today, it was reported that a shopping centre’s new roof appeared to be leaking already.
Shoppers at Winsford Cross were left stunned after rainwater brought about by Storm Bert appeared to seep through onto the centre’s floor.
That was despite Cheshire West and Chester Council having spent £1 million to refurbish the infamously leaky roof.
With a few weeks left until work was finished, Cllr Nathan Pardoe remained confident the new roof would be watertight when complete.
The cabinet member for inclusive economy, regeneration and digital transformation said at the time: "The work to replace the roof is not yet complete and temporary weatherproofing is still in place in some sections where the roof level changes.
“Permanent weatherproofing is being made to measure for these sections, and when the works are finished, Cheshire West and Chester Councill will deliver on its promise to make the roof watertight.”
Emma Ayers, who worked at Huff and Puff Vapes inside Winsford Cross, said the business had been ‘pretty badly’ impacted by the refurbishment works.
She estimated their weekly taking had dropped by around 30 per cent since work began in August, 2024.
Ms Ayers added: “New roof, same problems.
“It’s like a lake and water is everywhere, it’s a death trap.
“What a pointless waste of money… all this disruption and what for?”
This story was first reported on by Matt Hancock-Bruce on December 1, 2024.
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