Local government

Garden waste collections will pause on Friday, December 11 until next year.

Cheshire West garden waste collections to pause from December 11 for £55 subscribers

Millfields Church of England Primary School in Eastham.

Millfields Church of England Primary School in Eastham.

Parents pray for miracle as Wirral primary school with 19 pupils faces closure

The application site is off Henshall Road in Bollington (Google)

The application site is off Henshall Road in Bollington (Google)

Cheshire East Council

Application submitted for up to 40 homes on safeguarded land

Town Swing Bridge in Northwich has been serving drivers and pedestrians in Northwich for 127 years

Town Swing Bridge in Northwich has been serving drivers and pedestrians in Northwich for 127 years

Local government

Bewildered drivers may soon find themselves going wrong way around town's ring road

The outline plans for the new estate (bottom left) next to the wider Daresbury Park site

The outline plans for the new estate (bottom left) next to the wider Daresbury Park site

Halton Borough Council

Plans submitted for up to 60 new homes at Daresbury Park

The Last Orders pub in Macclesfield closed more than a year ago (Google)

The Last Orders pub in Macclesfield closed more than a year ago (Google)

Cheshire East Council

Shop conversion scheme for former pub is back before planners after initial refusal

Homes could be build on land off Chester Road in Walton. Picture: Google Maps

Homes could be build on land off Chester Road in Walton. Picture: Google Maps

Local government

Developer eyes up ‘best potato-growing land’ for 195-home housing estate

CWAC has identified the northeast corner of Winsford Cross Shopping Centre as a potential site for now housing, though it has not specified exactly which buildings it intends to remove

CWAC has identified the northeast corner of Winsford Cross Shopping Centre as a potential site for now housing, though it has not specified exactly which buildings it intends to remove

Local government

Plans to bulldoze corner of ‘outdated’ shopping centre and replace with homes

View north-west across the site at Lostock Hall Farm, Poynton from public footpath (Iceni Projects Ltd, from planning docs)

View north-west across the site at Lostock Hall Farm, Poynton from public footpath (Iceni Projects Ltd, from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

Residents and parish councils object to plan for up to 450 homes on green belt land

He was convicted at Chester Magistrates Court.

He was convicted at Chester Magistrates Court.

Oldham man fined £680 after waste linked to him was fly-tipped in Ellesmere Port

Last year's Chester Christmas Market at Town Hall Square

Last year's Chester Christmas Market at Town Hall Square

Chester Christmas Market parking guide as council announces city centre restrictions

Outline design of where the new estate would be

Outline design of where the new estate would be

Local government

90-home plan for Chester village deferred over concerns about Greenway links

Cheshire West and Chester Council is set to collect more than 600 tonnes of leaves during a clean-up operation.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is set to collect more than 600 tonnes of leaves during a clean-up operation.

More than 600 tonnes of leaves set to be cleared across Cheshire West

Plans to open a new medical centre in Tattenhall have cleared a planning hurdle

Plans to open a new medical centre in Tattenhall have cleared a planning hurdle

Local government

Tattenhall medical centre plans move closer after council approves Barbour Square use

The work has caused flooding on the road and pavement because drainage inlets have become blocked.

The work has caused flooding on the road and pavement because drainage inlets have become blocked.

Local government

Resurfacing work to be corrected after blocked drains cause flooding

A number of roads will close for the Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremonies

A number of roads will close for the Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremonies

Chester city centre roads to close for Remembrance Sunday parade and services

Major solar farm project granted development consent by energy secretary

The hotel, which closed to paying guests in April 2023 before being brought into use as asylum accommodation, will no longer be used for that purpose following years of concerns raised by residents and local representatives.

The hotel, which closed to paying guests in April 2023 before being brought into use as asylum accommodation, will no longer be used for that purpose following years of concerns raised by residents and local representatives.

Local government

Holiday Inn in Cheshire to stop housing asylum seekers from January

Resident sin Cheshire West and Chester have been urged not to attend unauthorised bonfires.

Resident sin Cheshire West and Chester have been urged not to attend unauthorised bonfires.

Cheshire West residents urged to avoid dangerous unauthorised Bonfire Night fires

Proposals for a 'large-scale' development could progress on land to the west of Hob Hey Lane in Culcheth. Picture: Google Maps

Proposals for a 'large-scale' development could progress on land to the west of Hob Hey Lane in Culcheth. Picture: Google Maps

Local government

Developer clears first planning hurdle over 450-home estate on green fields

The eye-catching Someone, by Turner Prize-nominated artist Mark Titchner unveiled in Chester.

The eye-catching Someone, by Turner Prize-nominated artist Mark Titchner unveiled in Chester.

Cultural attractions

Chester unveils artwork to spark conversations about men's mental health

Kingsway, connecting Chester Way and Victoria Road, is now open to southbound traffic only under Northwich's new active travel scheme

Kingsway, connecting Chester Way and Victoria Road, is now open to southbound traffic only under Northwich's new active travel scheme

Local government

New one-way restriction comes in to force under town's new active travel scheme

Adlington House at Bollington (Google)

Adlington House at Bollington (Google)

Cheshire East Council

New plans submitted to increase number of flats proposed in historic building

Churche'S Mansion, Nantwich (Google)

Churche'S Mansion, Nantwich (Google)

Cheshire East Council

Plan to convert historic Churche’s Mansion into family home refused

Plans to ease congestion on the A5104 by expanding the junction of Airbus UK's East Factory car park in Broughton have been refused by Flintshire planning officers.

Plans to ease congestion on the A5104 by expanding the junction of Airbus UK's East Factory car park in Broughton have been refused by Flintshire planning officers.

Flintshire County Council

Airbus Broughton car park exit plans refused over road safety concerns

The application site for the proposed 52 homes on land north of Cholmondeley Road at Wrenbury (from planning docs)

The application site for the proposed 52 homes on land north of Cholmondeley Road at Wrenbury (from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

More than 50 homes planned for open countryside partly in village conservation area

Home care provider impresses with 'Good' rating across the board in recent inspection

Wirral Council has launched a six-week public consultation on the future of Millfields CE Primary School in Eastham, following approval from the authority's children, young people and education committee

Wirral Council has launched a six-week public consultation on the future of Millfields CE Primary School in Eastham, following approval from the authority's children, young people and education committee

Consultation begins on closure plan for Eastham primary school

The message from Cheshire Road Safety Group.

The message from Cheshire Road Safety Group.

Local government

'Be bright, be seen' message from Cheshire Road Safety Group for season changes

The site of the proposed homes off Stockdale Court in Great Sankey

The site of the proposed homes off Stockdale Court in Great Sankey

Local government

Overgrown plot proposed to be developed to provide new Cheshire homes

Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Women across Cheshire invited to share stories for council zine project

Councillor Louise Gittins is leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Councillor Louise Gittins is leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Local government

Residents urged to shape Cheshire council budget amid £40m funding gap

Illegal cigarettes seized from raids in Cheshire West.

Illegal cigarettes seized from raids in Cheshire West.

Illegal tobacco seized as shops closed across Chester and Ellesmere Port

Borough named among least challenging places in England for children to grow up

Cheshire West and Chester Council's The Portal in Ellesmere Port

Cheshire West and Chester Council's The Portal in Ellesmere Port

Half-term family hubs offer in Chester and Ellesmere Port from Cheshire West council

Land in south Warrington is set for major development

Land in south Warrington is set for major development

Warrington Borough Council

Massive plans for 4,200 new homes in Cheshire win major approval

How the development could look (Image: AHR Architects)

How the development could look (Image: AHR Architects)

Warrington Borough Council

Decision to be made on huge 240 apartments plan for former DW Sports site

GCI aerial view of how the Lowerworks part of the proposed development at Bosley Works could look (Bower Mattin Partnership Architects from planning docs)

GCI aerial view of how the Lowerworks part of the proposed development at Bosley Works could look (Bower Mattin Partnership Architects from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

Homes and industrial proposal for mill site a decade after devastating explosion

Head of planning David Malcolm:

Head of planning David Malcolm:

Cheshire East Council

Council planners explain why new local plan is so important for communities

The demolition of the original Red House building in Chester.

The demolition of the original Red House building in Chester.

Local government

Concerns for future of Red House development after builder enters administration

The balance of power has shifted at Cheshire West after a member of the Labour group had the whip withdrawn

The balance of power has shifted at Cheshire West after a member of the Labour group had the whip withdrawn

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Labour councillor loses whip as council balance shifts

The Chester exit for the eastbound A55 at the Posthouse Roundabout.

The Chester exit for the eastbound A55 at the Posthouse Roundabout.

Local government

This is what Cheshire West and Chester Council has had to say about a relief road...

Shakerley Mere is popular with visitors from Northwich and Knutsford

Shakerley Mere is popular with visitors from Northwich and Knutsford

Local government

Lake visitors up in arms after council locks up disabled toilet for good

Councillors will be urged to call for tighter rules on e-bikes, e-sooters and face coverings

Councillors will be urged to call for tighter rules on e-bikes, e-sooters and face coverings

Anti-social behaviour

Cheshire West to consider e-bike and face-covering rules at council meeting

Aptitude Health and Fitness in Farndon, near Chester.

Aptitude Health and Fitness in Farndon, near Chester.

Gym and fitness centre could offer events space after applying for alcohol licence

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight.

Cheshire residents warned rogue waste traders are dumping rubbish they collect

The former Cineworld could be given a new lease of life if plans get the green light

The former Cineworld could be given a new lease of life if plans get the green light

Halton Borough Council

Home Bargains plans move into vacant Cheshire town Cineworld site creating 100 jobs

Outline of where the Daresbury homes are planned. Image from planning docs

Outline of where the Daresbury homes are planned. Image from planning docs

Halton Borough Council

Plan for dozens of homes in area of Cheshire get green light

The merger of Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools has entered the final public engagement phase despite overwhelming local opposition from parents at both schools.

The merger of Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools has entered the final public engagement phase despite overwhelming local opposition from parents at both schools.

Flintshire County Council

Safety fears not enough to stop Saltney school merger plans progressing

Cheshire East council says a shortage of binmen and HGV drivers is a major factor in the current crisis

Cheshire East council says a shortage of binmen and HGV drivers is a major factor in the current crisis

Local government

Binman and driver shortage crisis sees food waste recycling rollout suspended

View from Newcastle Road, near Hough Hall, looking northwest towards the site proposed for up to 80 homes (Pegasus, from planning docs)

View from Newcastle Road, near Hough Hall, looking northwest towards the site proposed for up to 80 homes (Pegasus, from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

Proposal for up to 80 homes on agricultural land is ‘logical extension’ to village

Resident have raised concerns about road markings at Boughton Heath Junction.

Resident have raised concerns about road markings at Boughton Heath Junction.

Local government

Council to 'arrange amendments' after incorrect road markings spotted in Chester

Parc Adfer's £200m carbon capture extension has been deferred by Flintshire County Council after it was revealed nearby communities in England were not consulted.

Parc Adfer's £200m carbon capture extension has been deferred by Flintshire County Council after it was revealed nearby communities in England were not consulted.

Cheshire West and Chester Council

£200m Welsh carbon capture plant deferred over lack of English consultation

Northwich Biogas has been given permission for a biomethane plant

Northwich Biogas has been given permission for a biomethane plant

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Cheshire West town biomethane plant plans unanimously approved