Latest press releases

Chester City Council press releases keep you updated with all of the latest council news.

Free After Three success - 27 August 2008

Retailers in Chester city centre have received a much welcome boost as shoppers take advantage of the 'Free After Three' parking scheme.

Register to vote - 20 August 2008

Chester City Council is urging residents to complete and return electoral registration forms so they can vote in elections.

Watch out for bogus calls - 20 August 2008

Chester City Council is warning residents to be aware of bogus telephone callers claiming to be from the council’s finance department and asking for personal financial details.

Flying the flag – London 2012 - 12 August 2008

As part of the handover of the Olympic flag at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games, Chester City Council along with many local authorities around Britain will be celebrating the occasion by simultaneously holding a “Flying the Flag” ceremony in their areas.

A Medieval Market - 11 August 2008

This summer The Grosvenor Museum hosts two exhibitions which explore the city’s Medieval history. "Chester Mystery Plays" traces the development of the Plays, whilst the other "Behind Sacred Doors", looks at the creation of the Cathedral through the eyes of the people who lived and worked in the Medieval Abbey.

Launch of Chester's Community Toilet Scheme - 5 August 2008

Chester will be one of the first authorities in the North West to launch a 'Community Toilet Scheme' this week (Tuesday 5 August). Chester's Town Crier officially proclaimed the launch of the Scheme at the Slug and lettuce, one of the participating businesses. The Community Toilet Scheme aims to provide access to more clean and safe toilets. The scheme is a partnership between Chester City Council and local businesses.

Work continues to boost recycling - 25 July 2008

A new scheme which aims to help increase recycling has been extended to Chester city centre.

Get fit for the Olympics at Northgate - 25 July 2008

TWO Chester leisure centres are hoping to inject Olympic spirit into residents by opening their doors for free.

Cheshire West and Chester appoints its Chief Executive - 24 July 2008

Stephen (Steve) Robinson has been offered the exciting role of Chief Executive of the new Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A Towering Success for Chester’s City Walls - 23 July 2008

A major cash injection that will help pay for improvements to Chester’s City Walls towers has just been announced.

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