Using this site

This website has been designed to be as easy to use as possible. However, help on using this site can be found by clicking on the links below.

What information is on the web site?
The information on this site relates to the Joint Committee and Shadow Authority of the new Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Which software is required to view pages on the website?
Downloadable documents such as planning briefs will require Adobe Acrobat Reader, this available free from the Adobe website (External link).

How do I get a link to my site from the Cheshire West and Chester website?
We are happy to provide reciprocal links to other web sites; providing; a) the website is a relevant to pages on this web site, b) the site does not contain material liable to cause offence.

If you have a link to submit, e-mail: webmaster@valeroyal.gov.uk stating the purpose of your site and its address.

Can I link to the Cheshire West and Chester website?
Links to our site are welcomed but your site must not contain material that is liable to cause offence.

Ideally, links should go to directly to our home page. If you wish to link to another page on our site (Deep Link), please check the URL. Due to the nature of our Content Management System, certain documents may become obsolete quickly. If the URL starts 'http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/cwac/vr.nsf/AllByUniqueIdentifier' it can be used, otherwise, email webmaster@valeroyal.gov.uk for a static link. The appearance of our site should not be modified in anyway by the use of frames.

A link can be generated with the code:

<a href="http://www.www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk">Vale Royal Borough Council</a>

If you wish to use our logo you must seek our permission first. Failure to do this will infringe copyright.

How do I get information on the website updated?
If you see inaccurate information on the website, please e-mail webmaster@valeroyal.gov.uk, stating the address of the page and the amendments that need to be made. We are always keen to make sure that the information on the site is as accurate as possible.

What if I wish to suggest some ideas for the web site?
Comments and feedback on the website are very much appreciated. Email comments to webmaster@valeroyal.gov.uk .

How often is the site updated?
Pages on the web site are continually updated to ensure that they contain accurate information and to display new features.

What if I wish to make a complaint/comment about a Council service?
During the period of the Joint Committee or Shadow Authority, you should contact your existing local authority.
Add the Cheshire West and Chester web site to your favourites
By adding the Council website to your list of favourites, it will be easy to return to the site again and again to keep in touch with what is going on in Vale Royal.

Make the Vale Royal web site your home page
By setting the Council web site as your home page, you will see the latest news about your area every time you go on to the Internet.

To do this, work through the following steps:

For Internet Explorer:

1. Click on View at the top of your browser. If this menu is not present, click on Tools
2. Click on Internet Options from the new menu
3. Look for the section entitled home page and the white box which has the word 'Address' written next to it. Delete the writing in the white box and type www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
4. Click OK at the bottom of this window

Last modified: 4 December 2008