It has been confirmed that the Leader of Flintshire County Council has stood down with immediate effect.
In a resignation letter to the Chief Executive Neal Cockerton, Councillor Ian Roberts said it has been an honour to serve as Leader of Flintshire County Council.
He will continue to serve as councillor for Flint Castle Ward.
Interim arrangements are likely to involve the current deputy Leaders working closely together in a job share role.
Constabulary continues to tackle retail crime with facial recognition technology
Cheshire Constabulary is continuing to tackle retail crime by increasing the use of retrospective facial recognition technology to identify and prosecute shoplifters across the county.
Council tax exemption for residents with terminal illness
From April, people living with a terminal illness in Cheshire West and Chester will no longer have to pay council tax after the Council agreed to introduce a local exemption, to help ease financial pressures for residents and their families.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is working closely with partner organisations following the recent graffiti attack on Chester’s internationally significant City Walls.
Council pledges boost local community projects through Cheshire West Crowd
Cheshire West and Chester Council has injected almost £78,000 into grassroots ideas, as part of the latest crowd-funding round, helping local people bring bold, community‑powered projects to life.
Visitors urged to join a survey that may shape the future of zoos
Chester Zoo ticketholders are invited to be part of a global research project into how zoo visitors respond to visits.
TALENTED SOLOISTS SET TO JOIN CHESTER CHOIR FOR MOZART'S REQUIEM AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL
One of Chester's top choirs is set to stage its first concert of 2026, which will feature a performance of one of Mozart's most best-known works.
Chester Repair Cafe to attend UK Parliament to ask MPs to fix our throwaway economy
On 25th March, Chester Repair Cafe is really excited to be joining repair groups from across the UK at a repair cafe in Parliament, to call for policies to make it easier to repair our things.
Blues Match Report: Kidderminster Harriers 1 - 1 Chester FC
Chester FC claimed a hard-fought point on the road at Aggborough this afternoon.
Cheshire Police warn teenagers to be wary of social media scam
Police are warning young people to be on their guard over a social media scam.
Blues Match Preview: Kidderminster Harriers v Chester FC
Chester FC travel to Aggborough tomorrow for a meeting with Kidderminster Harriers.
Successful first deployment of Live Facial Recognition in Chester city centre
Cheshire Constabulary has completed its first deployment of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre.
Shadow portraits of local men have appeared in venues across Northwich and Ellesmere Port, to start conversations about mental health.
Welsh mum and daughter on call to save lives at sea this Mother's Day
This Sunday, a mum and daughter from Flint RNLI will be celebrating Mother's Day by walking their dogs and enjoying a meal together. However, they will both be prepared to drop everything and respond to their pagers if someone needs their help.
The Plant Heritage Missing Collector Garden, a garden made in Cheshire, to find a home at Chester Zoo
Following RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, the Plant Heritage Missing Collector Garden will be moved to a permanent home at Chester Zoo.
PD Freya helps arrest four burglary suspects in Ellesmere Port
Officers have arrested four people following a burglary in Ellesmere Port thanks to support from PD Freya.
Young people from Greenbank School have taken part in a hands-on Independent Travel Training Day, delivered in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council and D&G Buses.
Careers event to highlight work and training opportunities in Flintshire
A skills and careers event showcasing job and training opportunities available across Flintshire will take place next week.
Local MP Hosts Community Coffee Morning to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Samantha Dixon, MP for Chester North and Neston, welcomed local residents to a warm and welcoming coffee morning to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Following an appeal for witnesses earlier this week, officers from Cheshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team have since uncovered further information in relation to the incident.
Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network Awards
Free tickets are available for the Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network Awards on 16th March at Theatre Porto in Ellesmere Port.
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