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Hi-tech response to environmental crime and grime 01 Dec 2008
Chester City Council is funding a project that will use the latest technology to improve the way street cleansing teams receive and respond to reports of environmental crime. Read More about 'Hi-tech response to environmental crime and grime'.
Council passes on VAT reduction 01 Dec 2008
Following the Government’s pre-budget report, Chester City Council is passing on the 2.5% reduction on VAT to its customers from December 1. Read More about 'Council passes on VAT reduction'.
City Walls update 27 Nov 2008
The final phase of works to stabilise a collapsed section of Chester’s ancient city walls is now complete. Read More about 'City Walls update'.
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New Waste Contract April 2009 Mon, Dec, 1 2008
Chester City Council expects recycling rates to rise following the signing of a seven-year contract with waste disposal contractors, Focsa.
Grosvenor Hotel Competition Wed, Nov, 26 2008
Win a night in Chester Competition
Chester District Grant Scheme Mon, Nov, 24 2008
Chester District Grant Scheme aims to encourage job creation / retention and where possible diversification of the economy. When assessing an application for this grant these will feature highly as criteria for consideration.
Current Vacancies
- TEMP F/T COMMUNITY SAFETY & ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Closing date 04/12/2008, Salary £26,706 - £28,270
- CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER - HEADS OF SERVICE Closing date
- CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL- HEADS OF SERVICE Closing date
See more vacancies in the Job Vacancies section
What's On
- Showcase - Mandy Coates The Royal International Pavilion, Showground, Llangollen, North Wales (10 October 2008 to 15 December 2008)
- Showcase - Hazel Bijok The Royal International Pavilion, Showground, Llangollen, North Wales (10 October 2008 to 15 December 2008)
- Exhibition: Winter Spectacular Artroom, Old Post Office, The Parade, Parkgate, Wirral (24 October 2008 to 4 January 2009)
Discover lots more events in the What's On section.
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Christmas in Chester
Join us for Christmas in Chester and be enchanted.
There are a whole host of events taking place including Lantern Parades, Winter Watch Parades and the Roman Saturnalia Parade. Late night shopping Thursdays. Great competitions 'Find the Fairy', 'Win a Ring' and 'Fairy Portrait'. Find out more about Christmas in Chester
Chester Renaissance
Over the next 10 years Chester will be revitalised by
£1.4 billion worth of investment that will change the face of the
city while preserving and enhancing its unique character.
The Chester Renaissance is a programme of major developments that will reenergise and reshape Chester bringing premier retail sites, affordable housing, luxury accommodation and top class restaurants to the area. Importantly, the project will also remain loyal to the city's heritage by regenerating areas of historic importance. Find out more by visiting the Chester Renaissance website
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