Cheshire West and Chester Council to introduce Highways Board and implement electric charging strategy
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Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet has agreed today to establish a new Highways Board with the first meeting to take place in September. Councillor Karen Shore, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Transport said: “This new Board will examine the work of the Highways Service, including budgets, programmes, and […]
Cheshire West and Chester launch website dedicated to live air quality data
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A new website has launched this week giving residents of Cheshire West access to live air quality data from across the borough and from local authorities across the country. A key element of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Low Emission Strategy (LES) included a commitment to improve the standard of air quality data provided to […]
Cheshire West and Chester Borough start search for contractor for highway works
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Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council have started the search via a tender which could be worth up to £400m across the length of the contract. The council is looking to appoint a contractor on an initial seven year contract, worth around £20 million each year with the possibility of two four-year extensions on top, […]
Cheshire West and Chester Council is on a mission to clean 86,650 gullies before next spring
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Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Highways Service has started its gully (grid) cleansing programme and plans to clean a total of 86,650 grids across the borough at least once before March 2022. The Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Strategic Transport, Councillor Karen Shore said: “Gully, or grid, maintenance is an […]
Cheshire West and Chester Council rolls out moe electric vehicle charging points
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Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed that new electric vehicle charging points will be available soon across the borough. From mid-May, new facilities will open to allow residents and visitors to charge their electric vehicles in more locations, especially in areas where residents have no off-street parking. An Electric Charging Hub has been created […]