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Retail skills and social media workshops – FREE
Visual Merchandising Workshop
How Visual Merchandising techniques
can be used to help increase sales.
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Council responds to Winsford prison story
Councillor Brian Clarke, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Economic Development, said: “Claims...
Next generation of architects visit Barons Quay
Architecture students from Sir John Deane’s College visited the Barons Quay site last week with their tutor...
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First Underground Run ** postponed **
The world’s first underground 10k run in a working rock salt mine is being planned for September and we are inviting you to get involved...
Council seeks views on a borough-wide Play Strategy
Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a public consultation to seek views on a draft Play Strategy for the Borough.
The draft strategy has been developed in close collaboration...
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Global technology company expands in Winsford
A high-tech company which supplies watertight, fire and blast-proof doors for the Royal Navy’s fleet has opened a new manufacturing base in Winsford.
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Cheshire West and Chester Council recommends new Chief Executive
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Staffing Committee has today, 11th May 2016, recommended the appointment of Gerald Meehan, currently Strategic Director of Children’s Services, as the...
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Health Sector Business Opportunities Breakfast
Are you a small business that needs to get your innovative products and services into the healthcare sector? Then our healthcare sector business opportunities breakfasts offer the...
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Northwich bus service rescued
Following the announcement by a local bus company to stop running the number 45 bus service between Northwich and Warrington, discussions with Cheshire West and Chester Council have provided...
Council spends more than a penny on refurbishment of Northwich toilets
Toilets in the centre of Northwich have had a spring makeover and are now open again following a major refurbishment arranged by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
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2016 Employability Day
The first national UK Employability Day will take place this year on Friday 15 April. This is a day for the employment...
‘Imaginative and prudent’ budget ratified by Council
Cheshire West and Chester Councillors last week, Thursday 25 February, backed a four-year plan to bridge a £57.2m funding gap while protecting the services most valued by residents.
During...
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Robot event proves to be a smashing success
Robots Live event organised as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) exhibition, proved to a smashing success with one robot lover...
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Consultation: Views invited on playing pitch provision
Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a consultation to carry out a comprehensive review of the borough’s playing pitch provision.
The consultation will take into account...
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Northwich Apprenticeships Jobs and Careers Fair
Thursday 25 February 2016, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Held at the Northwich Memorial Court, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
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Council backs campaign for biggest ever clean-up of the country
Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting a campaign to get a million people out and about cleaning up their communities.
‘Clean for The Queen’ aims to give the country a...
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Essential Northwich roundabout upgrade works start soon
The next step in a multi-million pound scheme to upgrade one of Northwich’s busiest junctions is due to take place shortly, following essential utility company diversion works which have...
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Track public consultation gets a boost
Some of the country’s rising stars of athletics have been getting behind plans for a Mid Cheshire Community sports track.
Scores of athletes from Vale Royal Athletics Club were among...
Dane Street Bridge lane closures
As part of the Northwich Town Centre Flood Defence Scheme, the Environment Agency will begin the construction of flood defences across Dane Street Bridge next month.
Scheduled to begin...
Talk aims to give new perspective for Holocaust Memorial Day (Northwich Library)
Two events organised at Cheshire West and Chester Libraries will give a new perspective on the Holocaust to mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January.
Well-known Cheshire...
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Robots go into battle to boost electrical goods recycling
Robots Live is coming as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) exhibition.
The free event on Sunday, January 17, will promote...
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Looking to recruit apprentices in 2016?
Why not attend the West Cheshire apprenticeship event on Thursday 25 February 2016, 6-9pm at Northwich Memorial Court.
This will be a great opportunity to talk to young people and their...
New running routes officially opened in Northwich
Five new 3-2-1 running routes have been opened in Northwich Woodlands with help from Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Mid Cheshire Regeneration Team.
The team has been working...
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Major £1.4M conservation project for dozens of historic timber-framed buildings in Northwich town centre
The go-ahead has been given for a £1.418M major conservation scheme to improve dozens of older timber-framed buildings in Northwich town centre.
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)...
Lostock Gralam CE Primary School Eco Group helps out at Townshend Road Play Area
Green-fingered primary school children have lent a helping hand to brighten up Townshend Road play area in Lostock Gralam.
The children from Lostock Gralam CE Primary School planted...
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Community gives views on rail, road and buses
Hundreds of local people have been put in the driving seat after taking part in a transport study that will help shape Winsford’s future.
Over 500 people took part in the public consultation...
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Event: Industry and Art; Lion Salt Works Museum
Industry and Art
Saturday 20 February – 2.30pm
Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, CW9 6ES
Join us for a unique event featuring three speakers who...
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Volunteers can help look after local footpaths
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Greenspace Team is looking for volunteers to help them look after footpaths in their local area.
The Footpath Warden Scheme will help to identify...
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Lion Salt Works Museum scoops two awards in one night
The Lion Salt Works Museum near Northwich has won its third and fourth prestigious awards since opening less than six months ago, when it won ‘Best Newcomer’ at last week’s Marketing...
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Community consultation events: Hartford Campus development
Sports teams, community groups and residents in Mid Cheshire are being asked to sign-up to be involved in an exciting project to create a professional-style athletics track at Hartford Campus...
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Residents are reminded to have their say about future plans being developed for Winsford town centre and Transport Strategy
Residents are reminded to give their views on the emerging proposals identified in the Winsford Development Framework and the Transport Strategy documents, which help deliver the ambitions...
New marina for Winsford
Work on the £81,000 new riverside marina in Winsford is now complete and the facilities at Winsford Flash are now open for use by boating enthusiasts.
The project is part of the Winsford...
Consultation on draft Station Quarter Development Brief
The ‘Station Quarter’ is identified in the Winsford Neighbourhood Plan as a new urban extension to the town, reaching from the station down to the flashes. The area is earmarked...
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Residents urged to have their say about future plans being developed for Winsford town centre
Winsford in the next 15 years is under the spotlight as Cheshire West and Chester Council ask residents for their views about key themes for the town centre and transport links.
In...
Major consultation invites residents to help shape the future of their community
Residents are being invited to have their say about the Council’s priorities for the next four years and how they should be funded against a challenging financial backdrop.
The authority...
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Residents urged to have their say over proposals for ‘Winsford Station Quarter’
Winsford residents are being invited to give their views about housing proposals for the ‘Station Quarter’ area of the town.
The Winsford Neighbourhood Plan sets out a vision for...
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Community partnership to deliver a new athletics track is under starter’s orders
SPORTS teams, community groups and residents in Mid Cheshire are being asked to sign up to be involved in an exciting project to create a professional-style athletics track at Hartford Campus.
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Wonderful watercolour takes pride of place at Northwich Library
Northwich Library will be displaying a fantastic new watercolour painting, thanks to local artist Gordon Wilkinson.
Northwich Library staff spotted a picture of the painting in Cheshire...
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Memorial Court receives a grand opening by Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies MBE
Crowds gathered for an action-packed weekend at the official opening of Northwich Memorial Court by Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies MBE.
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New initiative to improve a Northwich neighbourhood starts with a clean-up
A new ‘Whole Place’ partnership has been launched to improve Castle in Northwich and to transform the area.
Cheshire West and Chester Council, Weaver Vale Housing Trust and Northwich...
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So much to see and do this autumn in the Exhibitions and Events guide
The new West Cheshire Exhibitions and Events programme is now available, offering an exciting range of activities across the museum sites in Chester and Northwich, from Samurai Arms and Armour...
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Olympian Sharron Davies MBE to make a splash at Memorial Court grand opening
Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies MBE will officially open Northwich Memorial Court this Saturday (September 26) during an action-packed weekend of celebrations.
The silver medallist will...
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Advance utility works begin to prepare for major Northwich roundabout scheme
Advance utility works begin this week until the end of the year, ahead of the multi-million pound project to improve the A559 Chester Way/Leicester Street roundabout in Northwich.
These...
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Have your say on cultural services in the borough
Cheshire West and Chester Council is asking for views on the future of its cultural services, which include libraries, museums, arts, events and historic environment (archaeology).
A...
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Knights Grange Play Area improvements unveiled
A £170,000 improvement scheme has been unveiled at Knights Grange Play Area, Winsford.
Funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council, the design and installation features contemporary...
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The new Northwich Heritage Open Day is set for September 12
New for this year the Northwich Heritage Open Day on September 12 promises a huge range of free activities including walks, talks, tractor rides and crafts.
The day celebrates salt...
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Saltscape Project Manager
2 year contract
36.25 hours per week
Location: Northwich
Salary: £26,500
Groundwork Cheshire,...
Redevelopment spotlight falls on Watling Street and Weaver Square
The redevelopment spotlight for the continuing regeneration of Northwich town centre could fall on Watling Street and Weaver Square – if the plans are backed by the Council’s Cabinet on...
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Lion Salt Works is a star film location and hosts its first international filming
The Lion Salt Works Museum is an “excellent” location for film and photoshoots according to Creative England, hosts of one of England’s leading databases of film and photography locations....
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Northwich’s new sports pitch takes shape
Northwich’s newest sporting facility is starting to take shape.
Construction is now underway at Moss Farm Leisure Complex on a state-of-the-art 3G pitch.
Expected to be complete...
Hartford and Helsby neighbourhood plans reach publication stage
Two proposed neighbourhood plans for Hartford and Helsby have both reached an important stage in their development.
They have both been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council...
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Are you one of the best businesses in Cheshire?
The following is a re-production of a media release from the University of Chester issued on Monday 3 August, 2015
Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff’s...
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ISG Construction Supply Chain Open Day
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 from 8:00am to 12:30pm
ISG in partnership with Cheshire West & Chester Council and Mid Cheshire College Winsford CW7 4AA
Are...
Sandiway’s historic Round Tower officially opened
Sandiway’s historic Round Tower was officially unveiled on the morning of July 27 at a celebration event with local residents.
It included an official ribbon cutting ceremony by the...
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Next steps unveiled in multi-million pound scheme to upgrade Northwich roundabout
The next steps in a multi-million pound scheme to upgrade one of Northwich’s busiest roundabouts have been unveiled.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a review of proposals...
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Heritage Open Days celebrations in September
Heritage Open Days has been officially launched by the Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Hugo Deynem, at Chester’s Cross with representatives portraying some of this year’s anniversaries.
The...
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Children try out the new Townshend Road Play Area in Lostock Gralam
An £80,000 improvement scheme is now complete at the Townshend Road Play Area in Lostock Gralam.
Children from Lostock Gralam CE Primary School Eco Committee, together with Council...
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Pupils go on a butterfly safari at the Lion Salt Works
The Lion Salt Works in Marston welcomed young lepidopterists from Sandiway Primary School to trial a new learning activity.
The Lion Salt Works Learning and Community Officer Lorna...
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Celebration event arranged for completed Sandiway Round Tower
Sandiway’s historic Round Tower is once again standing proud on its original roadside site and an event has been planned to celebrate with local residents.
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Lion Salt Works Museum ‘celebration’ event is a winner
A special celebration event was held yesterday (Monday 13 July) to thank people responsible for the successful restoration and refurbishment of the Lion Salt Works Museum, near Northwich in...
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Agri-tech innovation funding opportunities: apply now
10th July 2016
Business and research organisations are invited to apply for funding from the Agri-Tech Catalyst to develop solutions to industry challenges.
Businesses and research...
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Refurbishment of Minster Close play area in Winsford is given the official seal of approval
A £55,000 refurbishment of Minster Close play area in Winsford has been given the official seal of approval.
A partnership made up of Cheshire West and Chester Council, FCC Environment...
Council and primary schools join together to fight congestion and parking problems at peak times
Cheshire West and Chester Council Road Safety Officers and primary schools are joining together to tackle parking problems outside schools at peak times of the day.
A road safety assembly...
Council and Citizens Advice organise joint-events for Scams Awareness Month
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Trading Standards Team and Cheshire West Citizens Advice are calling on residents to expose scams and help stop more people from falling prey to clever...
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Temporary subway closure in Northwich
The subway at the junction of Watling Street and Chester Way in Northwich – opposite the Seafarer – will be closed to the public from Wednesday 1 July to allow essential maintenance...
Works progressing at Barons Quay development
Construction work at the Barons Quay development is continuing apace and the images below show the anchor foodstore – Asda – beginning to take shape.
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Residents asked to take part in National Highways and Transport Survey
A random sample of residents will have a questionnaire posted through their letter box, asking for their views about Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Highways and Transport services.
The...
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Winnington Urban Village: developer-led artist commission (survey)
A major art installation is proposed at the heart of the Winnington Urban Village regeneration as...
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Young people can volunteer to help children in the Summer Reading Challenge
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Libraries Service is looking for volunteers between the ages of 13 and 24 to help with this year’s Summer Reading...
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Lion Salt Works Museum wins prestigious heritage construction award on the day it opens to the public
On the first day of opening to the public (Friday 5 June), Cheshire’s Lion Salt Works Museum based near Northwich, has shown it is ‘worth its salt’...
One-way traffic signals to remain on Acton Swing Bridge until Tuesday
Traffic signals are to remain in place until the early hours of Tuesday June 23 as repairs continue on Acton Swing Bridge on the A49 near Weaverham....
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The wait is over as Lion Salt Works Museum is re-born after £10M restoration
Cheshire’s Lion Salt Works Museum will show it is ‘worth its salt’ at a press opening at 9am on Friday 29 May. Painstakingly restored and refurbished, the almost derelict site based...
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Lion Salt Works preview days kick off with the opening of WREN-funded play area
The Lion Salt Works, Marston, near Northwich is nearing completion after a four-year £10m restoration with the finishing of an imaginative and exciting play area, thanks to a £54,000 grant...
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Winnington Avenue in Northwich to be closed for essential sewer works
Winnington Avenue in Northwich is to undergo main sewer renewal work, resulting in a 13 week closure.
Work begins next Monday (18 May) with the road being closed between the junctions...
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Barons Quay artist offers unique insight into her work
The story behind the showpiece art installation at the heart of Northwich’s £80m Barons Quay scheme is to be revealed at a special event hosted by the artist herself.
Rebecca Gouldson...
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Lion Salt Works to host its first theatrical performance
Tickets are now on sale for the first theatrical performance to be staged at the soon-to-be opened Lion Salt Works.
Canadian company Theatre...
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Council launches a series of free cycle training courses for children and adults during the Easter break
Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching a series of free cycle training courses throughout the Easter holiday for both children and adults.
The courses are being held on April...
A new partnership is formed to connect businesses and the community
A new partnership has been created to connect charities and community groups with businesses in Mid-Cheshire.
Led by the Mid Cheshire Development Board, the partnership comprises Cheshire...
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Networking event offers business boost for local manufacturing firms
Several of the borough’s leading manufacturing businesses came together for a pioneering networking event organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Twenty firms...
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Gymnastics ‘Centre of Excellence’ plan revealed for Northwich’s Moss Farm
An exciting concept to create a gymnastics ‘centre of excellence’ at Northwich’s Moss Farm has been unveiled.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with Cheshire Gymnastics...
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Final designs revealed for Winsford’s new-look Knight’s Grange play area
Final designs for a refurbished play area at Knight’s Grange have been unveiled following extensive consultation with the local community.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has developed...
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Work begins on two major studies to shape the future of Winsford
Work is beginning on two major studies to guide the future regeneration of Winsford.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has appointed two sets of consultants to each produce a key strategy...
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Northwich motorists advised of A556 Chester Road lane closure due to Round Tower rebuild
A lane closure will be in place on the A556 Chester Road in Cuddington from Monday (March 9) as work begins rebuilding the historic Round Tower.
As a result, it will not be possible...
Celebrations as countdown begins to Memorial Court opening
The countdown is on to the grand unveiling of Northwich’s iconic new entertainment and leisure venue.
With the stage set for the opening of Memorial Court in just a few weeks’ time,...
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‘New dawn’ for Northwich as town leaders celebrate Barons Quay regeneration
An exciting new dawn for Northwich was hailed today (Monday 16 February) as town leaders gathered to celebrate the start of construction on the Barons Quay development.
Councillors...
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Major milestone for Barons Quay development as CPO is granted
Cheshire West and Chester Council has been granted a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the remaining land required for the Barons Quay development.
The official notice will appear...
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Work to start next month on Round Tower rebuild
Work will start next month (March) on returning Sandiway’s historic Round Tower to its original roadside site.
Latest...
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Final designs for the new Townshend Road play area, Lostock Gralam unveiled
Final designs for Lostock Gralam’s Townshend Road play area have been unveiled following extensive consultation with the local community.
The £80,000 improvement scheme will see...
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Views sought for improving the Knight’s Grange play area in Winsford
Children, teenagers and families are being asked to share their ideas for improving the Knight’s Grange Play Area in Winsford.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching a public...
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INVITE TO MID CHESHIRE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – BUSINESS BREAKFAST
When: Thursday 9th March at 8.00 for 8.30am
Where: Northwich Memorial Court, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
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