Local News from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
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Nuns Road paving scheme to be completed on schedule
Improvement works to the paving along Nuns Road in Chester are on track to be completed ahead of the Easter break.
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Council adopts new joined-up approach to land management and maintenance
A new joined-up approach to managing publicly accessible Council-owned land across the county has been approved by Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet.
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Countess of Chester Hospital’s Audiology team praised as Peppa Pig shines spotlight on childhood deafness
A Chester family whose two young daughters are treated for permanent hearing loss at the Countess of Chester Hospital are delighted to see childhood deafness featured in a new Peppa Pig storyline - and hope it will help more children feel represented and confident using hearing aids.
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Council opens new funding round to help brilliant community ideas take flight
Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched its seventh funding round on the Cheshire West Crowd, unlocking £245,596 in potential support for community-led projects across west Cheshire.
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New Health and Wellbeing Strategy shaped by residents
A new Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been developed for Cheshire West and Chester, setting out how organisations will work together to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities between 2026 and 2031.
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Management of Council Housing and Homelessness services returns to the Council
The management of council housing and other housing and homelessness support related services will be delivered by Cheshire West and Chester Council as of today, Wednesday 1st April 2026.
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Cheshire West Recycling take over the running of Household Waste Recycling Centres
Cheshire West Recycling (CWR) have taken over the management of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council.