Facts and Figures

Cheshire West and Chester will replace the current two-tier system of local government. By bringing together the councils of Ellesmere Port and Neston, Chester, Vale Royal and Cheshire County Council, residents will gain access to all council services through one approachable and responsive organisation.

The new Council will be the fourth largest authority in the North West giving it a powerful strategic voice in the UK and enabling it to drive forward initiatives to support the development of its communities.

Joint working
Joint working will be a key focus of Cheshire West and Chester. By building on the firm foundations created by the district councils and county council the new Council will be able to deliver services effectively and flexibly.

Population
he population of Cheshire West and Chester will be 327,500. Further information about population can bve found on the Population Figures page.

Services
Business as usual is the key priority of the district and county councils. Services to residents during the transition period will be delivered to the same excellent standard as customers currently experience. Delivering a seamless transition to the new Cheshire West and Chester council is the fundamental aim of councillors and officers involved in the process of creating a new Council. For information about services, please visit your current authority's website:

• Cheshire County Council (External link)
• Chester City Council (External link)
• Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council (External link)
• Vale Royal Borough Council (External link)

Last modified: 14 November 2008