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Improvement works to the paving along Nuns Road in Chester are on track to be completed ahead of the Easter break.

A new joined-up approach to managing publicly accessible Council-owned land across the county has been approved by Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheshire West Recycling (CWR) have taken over the management of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Multiple arrests have been made following a proactive weekend of action across Chester.

Cheshire West and Chester Council joined with partner, The Mersey Forest, to celebrate reaching a major milestone of the national Trees for Climate programme - the planting of 10 million trees across England in just six years.

Final rehearsals are underway as a Frodsham-based community theatre company prepares to stage an iconic multi award-winning musical which features the music of legendary rock band Queen.

A forward-thinking partnership between Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner, Dan Price and the award winning Prisoners Building Homes programme has launched in Cheshire.

As the nights start to get lighter, Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces to highlight the importance of safe and legal e-bike use.

Officers from Cheshire Police are urging residents to remain cautions following reports of a nationwide gift card scam.

A number of councillors have called for an extraordinary meeting of Cheshire West and Chester Council to discuss the impact of Peak Cluster on the borough, following residents outcry over the proposals to build 200km of new onshore pipeline to transport high-pressure CO2.

Justin Madders MP has welcomed new measures to tackle what he described as “rip-off” veterinary fees, as part of wider efforts to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Here are the latest results from the Chester & Wirral Football League...

An acclaimed classical pianist is set to join Chester Philharmonic Orchestra for a dazzling performance of one of Rachmaninov's best-loved works.

On 25th March, Chester Repair Cafe joined groups from across the UK at a repair cafe in Parliament, to call for policies to make it easier to repair our things.

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Chester FC claimed three valuable points over Curzon Ashton in Greater Manchester courtesy of an early strike from Scott Burgess.

Chester FC make the trip to the Tameside Stadium tomorrow for a clash with Curzon Ashton.

Dates are now available in May for Pitch Hire at the Deva Stadium.

The Duke and Duchess of Westminster visited Chester FC Community Trust to hear how King George V Sports Hub, supported by the Westminster Foundation, is helping grassroots football and communities across Chester.

Get ready for a fun-filled spring with free Easter activity clubs across Cheshire.

A man who assaulted a Flintshire County Council officer carrying out their duties has been sentenced at court.

The annual Cheshire Day celebrations on 30th March are an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the county's contributions to history, industry and culture and everything ‘Made in Cheshire’.

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A female red panda has met her ‘blind date’ after arriving at Chester Zoo – and early signs suggest she’s found her perfect match.

More than 30 arrests were made and multiple people charged following a dedicated week of action targeting retail crime across Cheshire.

United Utilities has reported another reduction in storm overflow operations across Cheshire, over the past year, demonstrating further progress on its environmental commitments.

Children living in Flintshire County Council’s residential care homes are being supported to thrive in safe, nurturing environments, councillors have heard.

The Chief Officer for Education and Youth at Flintshire County Council has confirmed that the consultation processes around the two major school reorganisation proposals will need to begin again after the Senedd elections.

Flintshire County Council is stepping up efforts to increase and support the use of the Welsh language in social services, according to a new report.

Flintshire County Council’s Play Development Team has won national recognition after being named one of three finalists in the Frontline Playwork category at this year’s National Playwork Conference.

A man from Afghanistan has been jailed following reports of a sexual assault in Ellesmere Port.

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Mayors from Ohio, USA were welcomed to the UK and Ellesmere Port by Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council on Monday 23rd March.

Flintshire County Council has pledged to promote healthier and more sustainable means of travel for staff and residents by signing the North Wales Healthy Travel Charter.

Justin Madders MP has launched a petition calling on the owners of The Port Arcades shopping centre in Ellesmere Port to deliver a promised multi-million-pound investment — or make way for new ownership.

A man has been jailed after admitting to violently assaulting a man outside a casino in Ellesmere Port.

Upton-by-Chester High School has celebrated another significant step in its transformational rebuild with a steel signing ceremony held on Thursday 5th March.

The Covid Reflections project was developed to provide a meaningful way for communities to come together and reflect on their shared experiences.

A man has been banned from Chester city centre under the terms of a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Flintshire is set to benefit from a major £3.65 million investment to improve public transport, active travel infrastructure and road safety across the county.

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Two late goals earned Southport all three points at the Deva Stadium this afternoon.

Art, in all its forms, will be brought to life at St Boniface Church in Bunbury later this year.

Enterprise National League North action is back at the Deva Stadium tomorrow afternoon as Southport travel to face Chester FC.

A man has been jailed for drugs offences in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire Day is to be marked with a free civic history talk at Chester Town Hall, offering residents and visitors the chance to explore the story of Cheshire’s historic county town.

The Royal Horticultural Society has given Cheshire West and Cheshire Council detailed feedback from its recent Gold Award in Britain in Bloom.

Officers in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information and witnesses following a collision in the town.

Flintshire County Council will begin work next week to remove a number of barriers on the Flintshire Cycle Network.

Chester is preparing to take a quack at fundraising once again as the city’s annual Duck Race returns next month.

Two members of an organised crime group (OCG) have been ordered to pay back around £280k under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

180 young people from across Blacon will take to the stage at Chester Town Hall this March as the REWIND project celebrates its 10th anniversary with its most ambitious production yet!

A Neston man has been jailed for dealing Class A drugs.

Over 220 officers from across Cheshire Constabulary have taken part in a month‑long organised immigration crime and night‑time economy safety operation.

A new report shows that Flintshire Council has surpassed the Welsh Government’s 70% recycling target following the introduction of three-weekly black bin collections.

Chester is to host the World Town Crier Tournament, after its tourism body secured £50,000 funding.

The ninth Community and Voluntary Arts Awards were held at Theatre Porto in Ellesmere Port on Monday 16th March.

Cheshire Constabulary has teamed up with bus companies in the county to train staff on how to spot the signs of child sexual and criminal exploitation on transport networks.

Overnight works to resurface the B5129 through Shotton will start this week.

Your Bus is the new name for a borough wide ‘Dial a Ride’ minibus service, starting on 1st April 2026, operated by Changing Lives Together (CLT). The new service will replace the current Dial a Ride services.

A Flintshire resident has celebrated the incredible milestone of turning 104 years old.

A Journey of Hope Lent procession will take place through Chester.

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.

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.

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.

Chester Zoo ticketholders are invited to be part of a global research project into how zoo visitors respond to visits.

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.

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.

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Chester FC claimed a hard-fought point on the road at Aggborough this afternoon.

Police are warning young people to be on their guard over a social media scam.

Chester FC travel to Aggborough tomorrow for a meeting with Kidderminster Harriers.

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.

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.

Following RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, the Plant Heritage Missing Collector Garden will be moved to a permanent home at Chester Zoo.

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.

A skills and careers event showcasing job and training opportunities available across Flintshire will take place next week.

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.

Free tickets are available for the Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network Awards on 16th March at Theatre Porto in Ellesmere Port.

Chester children’s charity KidsBank has achieved a major milestone in its £1m A Gift for Forever appeal, raising £100,000 towards the appeal.

Two Cheshire Constabulary officers have secured a potentially life-saving defibrillator to be kept in a policing vehicle thanks to the Police Innovation Fund, launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Scammers are impersonating British Gas with fake emails tempting recipients to click a link to get a fake energy refund.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has welcomed news of funding for year three of the national Trees for Climate programme, which is playing a major part in increasing access to nature for communities across England.

Adoption Matters, children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK, welcomed children and families to their Open Garden and Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday 21st August.

Here are the results of the Cheshire Women's Cricket League Finals Day.

Chester FC Women saw off Altrincham to get their league campaign off to a winning start on Sunday afternoon.

Taste Cheshire has announced the first ever Cheshire Cocktail Champion competition, in association with Three Wrens Gin, and Chester Food and Drink Month.

Officers are appealing for information following an assault in Chester City Centre.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with an electric vehicle infrastructure partner to create a trial to help taxi and private hire drivers explore the possibility of using electric vehicles for their business.

The Council is monitoring the situation at Cineworld who own the Picturehouse chain of cinemas in the UK.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging residents to share their views on its draft strategy for ensuring everyone aged fifty-five and over can live safely and age well within their local communities and own homes.

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Ellesmere Port have charged two men.

Chester fell to their first away defeat of the new season as they were edged out by the odd goal in five at The Bee Arena.

The Blues face newly-promoted Peterborough Sports this weekend, in game four of the National League North season.

Students in Cheshire West and Chester are celebrating A-level and other exam success this week.

Officers are appealing for information following a robbery in Chester.

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A proud day for parents and staff at The Queen’s School in Chester, as they congratulate students on their superb A-level results.

Students have been praised by leaders at the Chester Catholic High School for their "resilience" despite two of the "toughest years".

Two men who were arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters in Chester have now been jailed.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested three people in connection with an attempted murder.

The final Eaton Hall Gardens Charity Open Day of 2022 will take place at Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate near Chester on Sunday 28 August from 10.15am until 5pm in aid of KidsBank, which provides good quality new and pre-owned baby items to families in need.

A local charity, Citizens Advice Flintshire, is holding a fundraising event, raising money to provide free, confidential and impartial advice to the people of Flintshire.

Latest statement from Arriva, following a further improved offer and confirmation of strike action being suspended.

Chester’s unbeaten start came to an end despite a positive performance at the Deva against Hereford.

Chester BID are bringing the UK’s largest stegosaurus to the streets of Chester, complete with its own dino-babies.

The new musical will premiere at Storyhouse in Chester from 30th September to 15th October 2022.

The latest statement from Arriva, following the rejection result in the recent ballot by Unite and GMB union members.

The Blues will look to continue to build on a promising start to the campaign as Hereford make the trip to the Deva.

Residents of Ellesmere Port and beyond are invited to a celebration event to mark the fifth anniversary of a partnership which, amongst other achievements, has seen the development of Cheshire West and Chester’s first new council houses in thirty years.

Chester FC Women will host Northwich Vixens at the Deva Stadium on Wednesday 31st August.

National Highways’ project to upgrade the M56 in the North West is nearly complete.

Cheshire Constabulary fully supports the new Race Action Plan being put together by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information from members of the public.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety team has again arranged free training for families in the borough looking to take up cycling or improve their skills.

Dredging works will begin in Parkgate this week, which will include the installation of a new pond and drainage maintenance.

Ahead of another spectacular community fun day, to be held on Saturday September 17, Enbarr Foundation director Vicki Roskams and the ‘Guardians’ of the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside revealed big plans for the rest of the year.

Dozens of people have volunteered to take part in a community archaeological dig taking place in September on the Barnston Estate in Cheshire.

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Chester FC produced an excellent showing to see off Brackley in the sweltering sun.

Two men who were arrested in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter in Chester have now been charged with a number of offences.

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Chester FC return to the Deva Stadium, for the first time in 2022/23, with last season’s Play-Off Semi Finalists Brackley Town the opponents.

Vivo Care Choices’ Shared Lives service has maintained its good rating following another positive inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has submitted two Petitions against the HS2 Phase 2b: High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2022 and an Additional Provision (AP1).

Officers are reminding motorists drive safely ahead of the hot weather this weekend.

Officers are appealing for information following criminal damage in Neston.

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This summer’s unmissable outdoor cinema movie extravaganza opens on location at Bolesworth in the heart of Cheshire from 19 to 21 August 2022.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter in Chester.

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Cameras at Chester Zoo have captured the moment a rare giraffe arrives into the world.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has submitted plans for a new facility to replace its existing Women and Children’s Building.

Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road on the evening of July 18th.

Decision makers made aware of the economic value of a waterway.

‘Reclaiming’ is a new photo stories exhibition opening on 13 August at The Rainbow Tearooms (28 Bridge Street, Chester) plus the Chester Pride festival site on 13 and 14 August.

Community groups and local clubs in Cheshire are being urged to bid for a slice of a new £5,000 charity fund.

An extra date has been added for the production of an award-winning play currently being staged at The Live Rooms in Chester due to the demand for tickets.

Cheshire Police are working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to warn residents not to be tempted to cool off in open water, unless with a supervised open water swimming club.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, has visited the “conservation powerhouse” Chester Zoo to learn more about preventing extinction, combatting deforestation, and protecting endangered species.

Three Merseyside men who stole more than £35,000 during a series of burglaries at retail stores across the North West have been jailed.

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Cheshire Police are continuing their crack down on offending motorists and criminals driving in Cheshire.

Transforming Lives 100-mile cycle ride ‘The Cheshire Dash 2022’ raised an incredible £60,000 in aid of local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree.

Chester Pride returns to the city this weekend for the first time since 2019 when the poignant event will also be celebrating its tenth anniversary.

A group of up to 14 Jobs Growth Wales+ learners from Coleg Cambria spent six weeks at Greenfield Valley, a popular Flintshire heritage park which includes 70 acres of woodland, ancient monuments, and more than 2,000 years of history on site.

Chester FC was deeply disappointed in the actions of a minority of supporters, during Saturday’s game at Alfreton Town, who damaged the toilets within the away section of the Impact Arena.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service is asking for views to shape the service provided by its Mobile Library.

Chester FC were forced to settle for an opening day point in an entertaining fixture at Alfreton Town.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

The Police and Crime Commissioner welcomed the Deafness Support Network (DSN) and North West Ambulance Service to the Force Control Centre at Police HQ.

The news that Marks and Spencer has joined Aldi in removing disposable barbecues from shelves in all its stores is welcomed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Weaverham.

National Highways is paving the way for cutting carbon emissions at one of the country’s biggest oil refineries.

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Conservationists at Chester Zoo have welcomed a special new arrival – a critically endangered tiger, named Dash.

Fields in Trust has announced that voting has officially opened to decide the ‘UK’s Favourite Parks’, with the national charity calling upon the residents of Chester to support their local parks.

Northwich library is closing its doors to the public temporarily to allow for a structural investigation of the rear wall of the building.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has voted to adopt the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, supporting the council’s aim to ensure everyone can actively participate in their community.

A project is launching this summer to stop the spread of fake news and disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine and make it easier to get vaccinated.

A man from Ellesmere Port has been jailed for dangerous driving following a police pursuit.

Cheshire West and Chester Trading Standards prosecuted Andrew Peter Twigg (36) of Twigg Tech Limited in Northwich and his company Twigg Tech Limited, after an undercover test purchase was made by investigators in relation to the sale of counterfeit Apple accessories sold online.

Officers at Ellesmere Port Local Policing Unit have organised activities to run over the summer holidays in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Entrants could follow in footsteps of Chester Zoo, which won Gold at Visit England Awards for Excellence this year.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Cheshire West and Chester Council continues to target fly-tipping in the borough and has achieved another successful prosecution.

Police in Chester are appealing to members of the public to help locate a man they are looking to speak to for failing to appear at court.

Proud supporters of a park facility have been celebrating receiving a much-coveted environmental award for a decade.

Ellesmere Port is the latest area to benefit from new solar-powered litter bins with increased capacity meaning fewer bins are needed on the streets.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, has passed on her congratulations to England Women for its success at Euro 2022.

This summer, children across Cheshire can enjoy free, creative drop-ins, films and storytelling thanks to West Cheshire Museums.

The Tatton Park Pop Up Festival is set to finish with a bang, with an exciting final weekend line up culminating in a live orchestral Proms night featuring singalong classics such as ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’

Chester concluded their pre-season preparations with a draw at Hyde United this afternoon.

Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season.

Chester conclude their pre-season schedule with a trip to Hyde United.

Lord Patrick McLoughlin, Chair of Transport for the North (TfN) and Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of TfN met leaders of Cheshire West and Chester Council this week in Chester.

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Operation Powdered will be running throughout the summer as part of Cheshire Constabulary’s continued efforts to tackle drug related crime and child criminal exploitation.

Operation Nottingham has continued this week, officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council have seized more illegal tobacco and cigarettes during the operation to stop traders selling counterfeit or contraband products.

An Ellesmere Port man is to take on the London Marathon and host a fantastic local event in memory of his ‘incredibly inspiring’ younger brother.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week 2022 starting on Friday.

Residents in Cheshire West and Chester can keep track of the amount of alcohol they are drinking to stay healthier this summer and beyond.

Unfortunately the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Officers across Cheshire raised awareness for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in a week of action which ran from Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July.

On 10 August 2022, the doors of the new theatre and cultural centre in Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port will open after a £2.8M development, funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Arts Council England.

A young man who suffered brain damage as a child has raised nearly £2,000 for a Chester-based children’s disability charity.

Chester recorded a third victory in the space of seven days as they defeated Atherton Collieries at the Deva.

Chester’s final home pre-season friendly brings Atherton Collieries to the Deva Stadium.

This week, Keep Britain Tidy presented Cheshire West and Chester Council with nine national Green Flag awards for its parks and green spaces, topping last year’s total of eight.

Cheshire West and Chester Council recently welcomed Lyn Romeo, England’s Chief Social Worker for Adults, to the borough and showcased the range of support provided by social workers and other professionals to help people enjoy happy and healthy lives.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is now able to confirm the start date for the St Oswald’s Church wall repairs on Church Street, Malpas will be Monday 15 August.

The curtain is set to rise in Chester on a production of an award-winning play which brings a taste of life in a small, rural, Irish village to the stage, with all not quite as it as first seems.

Detectives investigating serious and organised crime in Ellesmere Port have charged three men.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has welcomed the news that his latest bids for a total of £1.5 million from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund have been successful.

One of Chester's top choirs has been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen as it celebrated a major milestone with a gala concert at Chester Cathedral.

Kurt Willoughby scored the winner for the second successive pre-season encounter as the Blues defeated Runcorn Linnets.

Chester FC's fifth friendly of July takes the Blues to Runcorn Linnets.

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary have marked the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Police Community Support Officers to UK policing by thanking the force’s PCSOs for all that they have done – and continue to do – to make the county an even safer place to live, work and visit.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are developing a Heritage Strategy and are asking for help. The Council has commissioned Heritage Lincolnshire to ask people across the borough what they value from the past and how it might be safeguarded for the future.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, was joined by local police officers, police community support officer’s (PCSOs) for the annual Disability Awareness Day event at Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens.

Cheshire Constabulary has seen the highest reduction rate in homicides in the UK and has the lowest rate of murder in the country, figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed today (21 July).

English National Concessionary pass holders will now be able to travel before 9.30am, where journeys begin or end in the borough, during the school summer holidays following a successful proposal suggested by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Major work to ensure a section of Chester’s underground gas pipes is ready to keep homes warm over winter will take place through the school summer holidays.

£421 million Household Support Fund has been made available to councils in England to support those most in need due to the rising cost of living, especially around the need for food and fuel.