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20th July 2017 - ELLESMERE PORT REGENERATION PROGRAMME - ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESS REVIEW - Substantial progress has been ... read more
20th July 2017 – FREE TWO DAY COMBINED DIRECT AND DIGITAL SALES MASTER CLASS on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th ... read more
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY DIGITAL MARKETING IN PRACTICE MASTER CLASS on Wednesday 13th September and Monday 18th ... read more
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY COMBINED DIRECT AND DIGITAL SALES MASTER CLASS on Thursday 7th September and Tuesday ... read more
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Ellesmere Port Regeneration Programme – Economic Impact Assessment and Progress Review
20th July 2017 - ELLESMERE PORT REGENERATION PROGRAMME - ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESS REVIEW - Substantial progress has been ... read more
2 Day Combined Direct and Digital Sales Master Class
20th July 2017 – FREE TWO DAY COMBINED DIRECT AND DIGITAL SALES MASTER CLASS on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th ... read more
2 Day Digital Marketing In Practice Master Class
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY DIGITAL MARKETING IN PRACTICE MASTER CLASS on Wednesday 13th September and Monday 18th ... read more
2 Day Combined Direct and Digital Sales Master Class
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY COMBINED DIRECT AND DIGITAL SALES MASTER CLASS on Thursday 7th September and Tuesday ... read more
2 Day Digital Strategy Master Class
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY DIGITAL STRATEGY MASTER CLASS on Wednesday 20th September and Monday 25th September 2017 - Are ... read more
2 Day Sales Master Class
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY SALES MASTER CLASS on Tuesday 12th September and Wednesday 20th September 2017 - Are ... read more
2 Day Procurement Master Class
11th July 2017 - FREE TWO DAY PROCUREMENT MASTER CLASS on Thursday 21st September and Monday 25th September 2017 - Are you ... read more
Cyber Security Breakfast
11th July 2017 - FREE CYBER SECURITY EVENT on Wednesday 26th July 2017 - Cyber Security - Hear from the Experts Join ... read more
Chester Business Show
11th May 2017 - Chester Business Show is to be held on Thursday 5th October 2017 at Chester Racecourse from 10am - 3pm This ... read more
Let’s Talk About – Apprenticeships
11th May 2017 - FREE EVENT, Let's Talk about apprenticeships on Wednesday, 17th May 2017 Let’s Talk About – Apprenticeships - ... read more
Growth Hub Master Class – Business Leaders Toolkit for High Growth
3rd April 2017 - FREE EVENT, Master Class - Business Leaders Toolkit for High Growth Date & Time: Tuesday 9th May 2017 ... read more
Growth Hub Master Class – Procurement Toolkit for High Growth
3rd April 2017 - FREE EVENT, Master Class - Procurement Toolkit for High Growth Date & Time: Thursday 18th May 2017 at ... read more
Growth Hub Master Class – Marketing Strategies for High Growth
3rd April 2017 - FREE EVENT, Master Class - Marketing Strategies for High Growth Date & Time: Tuesday 25th April 2017 at ... read more
Growth Hub Master Class – Sales Strategies for High Growth
3rd April 2017 - FREE EVENT, Master Class - Sales Strategies for High Growth Date & Time: Thursday 4th May 2017 at ... read more
Growth Hub Master Class – Digital Strategies for High Growth
3rd April 2017 - FREE EVENT, 2 day Master Class - Digital Strategies for High Growth Date & Time: Thursday 27th April ... read more
Health Sector Business Opportunities Breakfast
17th March 2017 - Health Sector Business Opportunities Breakfast We have Health Sector breakfast event Tues 28th March, hosted at Chester Business ... read more
Turning Change into Success
8th March 2017 - FREE EVENT - Turning Change into Success. Do you want to know how you can execute an effective ... read more
Creating Sustainable Growth through Breakthrough Innovation
8th March 2017 - FREE EVENT - Creating Sustainable Growth Through Breakthrough Innovation. Are you an Owner Manager, Senior Manager or ... read more
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund Briefing
16th February 2017 - FREE EVENT - Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund regional briefing event in Chester. The event will be ... read more
North Wales & Borders Waterway Partnership is seeking five new members (volunteers).
26th January 2017 - North Wales & Borders Waterway Partnership is seeking five new members (volunteers). Please see the link below ... read more
FREE EVENT – Driving a Happy Workforce to £50m Turnover
26th January 2017 - FREE Event on 7th February 2017. Driving a Happy Workforce to £50m Turnover. Are you an Owner ... read more
FREE EVENT – Creating Sustainable Growth Through Breakthrough Innovation
26th January 2017 - FREE Event on 1st February 2017. Creating Sustainable Growth Through Breakthrough Innovation. Are you an Owner ... read more
Cheshire and Warrington LEP calls for the region’s business talent to join its Board.
26th January 2017 - Cheshire and Warrington LEP recruiting for Board Members (Non-Executive Directors) Cheshire and Warrington LEP calls for the ... read more
Cheshire and Warrington LEP calls for the region’s business talent to join its Board
26th January 2017 - Cheshire and Warrington LEP recruiting Chair Cheshire and Warrington LEP calls for the region's business talent to ... read more
Cheshire and Warrington Business Scale-Up Event
Cheshire and Warrington Business Scale-Up Event to be held on Wednesday 30th November 2016 from 9.30am to 1.30pm at The ... read more
CW&C Property Review 2015-2016
24th October 2016 - For the Cheshire West and Chester Annual Property Review 2015-2016 detailing property for the last financial ... read more
Business Breakfast – Ellesmere Port Development Update
14th October 2016 Business Breakfast - Ellesmere Port Development Update. An Ellesmere Port Development Update was held this morning with presentations ... read more
FREE Business Breakfast – Ellesmere Port Development Update
FREE Business Breakfast - Ellesmere Port Development Update. Join representatives of the Ellesmere Port Development Board and Cheshire West and Chester ... read more
FREE Jobs Fair
14th September 2016 – FREE Jobs Fair in Ellesmere Port When: Thursday 22 September 2016 Where: Ellesmere Port Civic Hall Time: 10am – 2pm
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FREE Visual Merchandising Workshop
6th September 2016 - FREE Retail Skills and Social Media Workshops Visual Merchandising Workshop - How Visual Merchandising techniques can be used to ... read more
FREE Business Growth Event specialising in Finance
6th September 2016 - FREE Business Growth Event specialising in Finance Tuesday 13th September 2016 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am Thornton ... read more
FREE Jobs Fair in Ellesmere Port
1st September 2016 - FREE Jobs Fair in Ellesmere Port When: Thursday 22 September 2016 Where: Ellesmere Port Civic Hall Time: 10am - ... read more
Are you looking for an apprentice?
1st September 2016 - Are you looking for an apprentice? We invite you to join us at our apprenticeship open events being held ... read more
Apprenticeship Event – Ellesmere Port – Thursday 8th September 2016
1st September 2016 - Apprenticeship Event being held on Thursday 8th September 2016, 4pm to 6pm at West Cheshire College, ... read more
Photographic Competition 2016 – I Love Ellesmere Port
1st July 2016 - I Love Ellesmere Port Photographic Competition 2016 A photo competition is taking place in Ellesmere Port and ... read more
Council seeks views on a borough-wide Play Strategy
7th June 2016 - Council seeks views on a borough-wide play strategy. Cheshire West and Chester Council
... read moreGrowth Hub service for Cheshire and Warrington businesses
6th June 2016 - Are you working with the Growth Hub? Each event is themed around a business topic such ... read more
Design Essentials for your Business – Branding & Marketing Literature
6th June 2016 - Design Essentials for your Business – Branding & Marketing Literature. What do you need to consider in ... read more
Visual Merchandising
6th June 2016 - Visual Merchandising - Do you want help increasing sales? This session examines basic visual merchandising techniques that ... read more
Planning a Growth Business
6th June 2016 - Planning a Growth Business? A one day workshop, led by an experienced Growth Hub Advisor. The workshop ... read more
Murmurations – The makechester talks
6th June 2016 - Creative Industry Conference 'Murmurations - The makechester talks' targeting Creatives across Cheshire is being organised to inspire culture, ... read more
Exceeding Customer Expectations Workshops
6th June 2016 - Exceeding Customer Expectations workshops - Giving excellent customer service is one of the main reasons why the customers ... read more
Love Your Park
2nd June 2016 - Love Your Park. Residents of Ellesmere Port are invited to attend Whitby Park’s
... read moreLooking to recruit? Live Local, Work Local Chester Jobs Fair
2nd June 2016 - If you’re looking to fill vacancies join us at the ‘Live Local, Work Local’ Chester Jobs Fair ... read more
British Chamber of Commerce – Quarterly Economic Survey (QES)
24th May 2016 - British Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) The British Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) ... read more
Cheshire Science Corridor Enterprise Zone
24th May 2016 - Cheshire Science Corridor Enterprise Zone
Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Ellesmere Port ... read moreLocal Development Order – Supporting Business Growth in Ellesmere Port
19th May 2016 - Local Development Order - Supporting Business Growth in Ellesmere Port
Cheshire West and Chester ... read moreRound the Table Networking Event
5th May 2016 - Business networking event on Friday 6th May 2016 from 8.30am to 10.30am. The Round the Table ... read more
Planning a Growth Business? Are you working with the Growth Hub?
5th May 2016 - Planning a Growth Business? Or are you working with the Growth Hub? The Cheshire and Warrington ... read more
Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme for Business Start-Up and SME’s
5th May 2016 - Business Start-Up and SME support programme by Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme are now accepting registrations ... read more
Health Sector Business Opportunities Breakfast
4th May 2016 - Health Sector Business Opportunities Breakfast on Friday 13th May 2016, 8am-10am University of Chester - Thornton Science ... read more
Works to open up Whitby Park perimeter is complete.
15th April 2016 - Work to open up views into the ‘hidden treasure’ of Whitby Park from Stanney
... read morePlanning a Growth Business?
15th April 2016 - Are you planning a Growth Business? Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub are holding a one day workshop, ... read more
National Apprenticeship Scheme
15th April 2016 - The National Apprenticeship scheme provides case studies and background information on what is involved in Apprenticeships, examples ... read more
Northern Powerhouse is Great
15th April 2016 - Northern Powerhouse is Great. Use the link below to view the cross-government Northern Powerhouse film by DfT: ... read more
Support for Businesses
15th April 2016 - Support for Businesses. The Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub have a number of events still available ... read more
Ellesmere Port Development Board welcomes new Chairman
5th April 2016 - Ellesmere Port Development Board welcomes new Chairman. A milestone anniversary sees the regeneration chief involved in ... read more
COUNCIL TO CONSULT ON SIMPLIFIED PLANNING CONTROLS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH IN ELLESMERE PORT
8th March 2016 - Council to consult on simplified planning controls designed to support business growth in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West ... read more
Planning a Growth Business
7th March 2016 - Planning a Growth Business: These are one day workshops with a qualified Growth Advisor covering all aspects ... read more
STEM FESTIVAL 2016
10th February 2016 - Essar STEM festival 2016. Exploring Science Technology, Engineering and Maths Big Bang Ellesmere Port is back, inspiring 3000 young ... read more
ACHIEVING BUSINESS GROWTH EVENT
4th February 2016 - Achieving Business Growth Event When: Tuesday 16th February at 8.00am to 10.30am Where: Mid Cheshire College - Winsford Campus. ... read more
MOCK TRIAL AND BUSINESS DRIVER SAFETY CONFERENCE
4th February 2016 - Mock Trial and Business Driver Safety Conference When: Friday 12th February 2016 from 09:00 to 16:30 Where: Cheshire ... read more
Business Growth Hub Events in Cheshire and Warrington
11th January 2016 - Business Growth Hub events. Are you planning a Growth Business? The Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub are ... read more
Apprenticeship Event
11th January 2016 - Looking to recruit apprentices in 2016? Why not attend the West Cheshire apprenticeship event on Thursday 25 February ... read more
Largest Parkour training facility outside of London
22nd December 2015 - Largest Parkour training facility outside of London. The development of a unique community facility in the ... read more
Let’s Talk – Your Invitation to help shape the future of your neighbourhood and borough
25th November 2015 - Join us for a Budget Breakfast Business Consultation Event. When: Wednesday 25th November 2015 8am for breakfast, 8.30am ... read more
Seacombe Drive Park Improvement Scheme in Ellesmere Port – Official Opening
10th September 2015 - The official opening of the £145,000 improvement scheme at Seacombe Drive Park in Ellesmere Port has ... read more
RESIDENTS URGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY OVER PROPOSED PUBLIC SECTOR HUB BOOST FOR ELLESMERE PORT
25th September 2015 - People in Ellesmere Port are being invited to have their say on proposals to transform the ... read more
Today – Jobs Fair in Ellesmere Port
10th September 2015 - Today local employers, training and education providers have come together for a free jobs fair at ... read more
Hundreds of job vacancies on offer at Ellesmere Port Jobs Fair
2nd September 2015 - Local employers, training and education providers are coming together in September for a free jobs fair at ... read more
‘LIVE LOCAL, WORK LOCAL’ JOBS FAIR HITS A POSITIVE NOTE WITH JOBSEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS
14th August 2015 - Ellesmere Port Civic Hall will play host to the latest ‘Live Local Work Local’ jobs fair ... read more
ISG Construction Supply Chain Open Day
11th August 2015 SG in partnership with Cheshire West & Chester Council and Mid Cheshire College Winsford CW7 4AA Wednesday, 19 ... read more
Live Local, Work Local
4th August 2015 Are you looking for a job or apprenticeship? Want advice about training ? Ever thought about starting a business? Need advice ... read more
Are you one of the best businesses in Cheshire? Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise.
3rd August 2015 The High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise 2015/16, Cheshire’s most prestigious business awards, are now open for entries. In their ... read more
Safer Cycling Roadshow in Ellesmere Port on August 14
4th August 2015 Due to popular demand the Council’s itravelsmart team in partnership with Cheshire Police are holding a Bike Security ... read more
PHOTO COMPETITION IN ELLESMERE PORT TO CREATE A CHARITY CALENDAR
3rd August 2015 A photo competition is taking place in Ellesmere Port and the winning entries will be displayed in a ... read more
I Love Ellesmere Port Photo Competition for Calendar 2016
30th July 2015 Submit your work showing all the fantastic things happening in Ellesmere Port. The organisers are hoping to get great images ... read more
Agri-tech innovation funding opportunities: apply now
10th July 2015 Business and research organisations are invited to apply for funding from the Agri-Tech Catalyst to develop solutions to ... read more
HRH THE EARL OF WESSEX OFFICIALLY OPENS ELLESMERE PORT’S ICONIC SPORTS VILLAGE
19 May 2015 His Royal Highness, the Earl of Wessex has today (Wednesday) officially opened Ellesmere Port’s iconic Sports Village during ... read more
The New Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Lynn Clare
21 May 2015 - The new Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Lynn Clare who was born
... read moreSpring clean organised for the Stanney Grange area of Ellesmere Port
26 March 2015 Volunteers are being asked to come forward to help spring clean Stanney Grange in Ellesmere Port on Thursday ... read more
HOPE FARM AND WHITBY RESIDENTS IN ELLESMERE PORT ARE ASKED TO TAKE PART IN A SUNDAY BUS SURVEY
24 March 2015 Residents who live in the Hope Farm and Whitby areas of Ellesmere Port are being asked to take ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT MARKET’S TOILETS RECEIVE £60,000 REVAMP
23 March 2015 Ellesmere Port Market’s public and disabled toilets have benefited from major improvement works. The toilets, which have suffered from ... read more
Council extends successful free parking offer at Westminster Car Park, Ellesmere Port
23 March 2015 Cheshire West and Chester Council has extended its free parking offer in Ellesmere Port’s Westminster car park following ... read more
COUNTDOWN TO OPENING OF ELLESMERE PORT’S NEW SPORTS VENUE BEGINS
17 March 2015 - The countdown to the opening of Ellesmere Port’s iconic new sports village is now on. With the ... read more
COUNCIL RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR WORKS TO REGENERATE ELLESMERE PORT’S WHITBY ROAD
10th March 2015 Cheshire West and Chester Council has received a bronze award at the 6th Annual Improvement & Efficiency Awards ... read more
INES
20 February 2015 INES is a not for profit social enterprise now operating in Ellesmere Port. The team undertake a wide ... read more
MINISTER VISITS CHESHIRE TO CELEBRATE BDUK’S TWO MILLION MILESTONE FOR FIBRE BROADBAND
13 February 2015 - Government Minister for Business and Enterprise Matthew Hancock has visited Cheshire to celebrate the county’s progress in ... read more
NEW SHARED HUB IN ELLESMERE PORT WILL TRANSFORM THE HEART OF THE TOWN AND BRING SEVEN PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATIONS UNDER ONE ROOF
10 February 2015 - Plans to regenerate Ellesmere Port’s town centre will include delivering a £20 million purpose-built public services hub ... read more
COUNCIL TO INTRODUCE FREE PARKING IN ELLESMERE PORT CAR PARK IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL TRADERS
10 February 2015 - Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting businesses in Ellesmere Port by providing free parking in the ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT TOWN CENTRE ALLEYWAY BENEFITS FROM REFURBISHMENT
10 February 2015 - An alleyway between Exeter Road and Cambridge Road in Ellesmere Port has undergone refurbishment as part of ... read more
Chancellor of the Exchequer Opens Thornton Science Park
16 January 2015 - Chancellor of the Exchequer opens Thornton Science Park in Ince, Cheshire. Part of the University of ... read more
22 December 2014 – Fresh Start January with Green Pages on Wednesday 14th January 2015 from 10am to 2pm
FREE EVENT Fresh Start January with Green Pages DATE: Wednesday 14th January 2015 TIME: 10:00am - 2:00pm LOCATION: Riverside Innovation Centre, Castle Drive, Chester, ... read more
CWAC’S LONDON EMBASSY AIMS TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT AND NEW JOBS TO THE BOROUGH
9 December 2014 - Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a London Embassy aimed at attracting vital investment and ... read more
SOCIAL HUB FOR OLDER PEOLE ‘ENDEAVOUR’ FINDS PERMANENT HOME ON WHITBY ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT
2 December 2014 - A social hub for older people has moved in to new premises on Whitby Road – ... read more
CIVIC SQUARE TO HOST CHRISTMAS MARKET STALLS AND FREE VICTORIAN CAROUSEL
2 December 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s Civic Square is to host a small Christmas market and Victorian-style carousel for shoppers ... read more
Grow Your Business Event – Thornton Science Park – Wednesday 26th November 2014
7 November 2014 - Grow Your Business event, Wednesday 26 November. To book your place, please log on to: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-business-innovate-accelerate-connect-tickets-13819377129 To book your ... read more
MAYOR OF ELLESMERE PORT CONGRATULATES WINNERS OF TOWN’S ANNUAL ‘PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ALL THINGS ARTY COMPETITION’
28 October 2014 - Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Councillor Brian Jones, has congratulated the winners of the town annual ‘photographic and ... read more
MAYOR LAUNCHES WHITBY ROAD MEMORIES BOOKLET AS HISTORIC SIGNAGE IS REVEALED
23 October 2014 - Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Councillor Brian Jones, has officially launched a booklet detailing the history of Whitby ... read more
COUNCILLORS UNANIMOUSLY BACK PLANS FOR THE ‘HEART’ OF THE ROSSMORE AREA OF ELLESMERE PORT
27 October 2014 - Cheshire West and Chester Councillors have unanimously granted outline planning permission for part of a large scale ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT’S WHITBY ROAD WELCOMES BUSINESS INCUBATOR ‘SEED’
27 October 2014 - Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Councillor Brian Jones, has officially welcomed business incubator ‘Seed’ to the town’s Whitby ... read more
Business Resilience and Contingency Planning
1 October 2014 - Business Resilience and Contingency Planning For more information please visit www.groundwork.org.uk
EXECUTIVE EXPECTED TO APPROVE 100 AFFORDABLE RENT HOMES ON COUNCIL LAND IN ELLESMERE PORT
3 September 2014 - Council chiefs are today (Wednesday) expected to give the green light to a scheme to deliver ... read more
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Recruitment Day
3 September 2014 - Following the success of last year, the recruitment day will return to the centre in Café ... read more
ONE MONTH LEFT TO SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT ELLESMERE PORT IN PHOTOGRAPHIC – AND ALL THINGS ARTY- COMPETITION
1 September 2014 - Do you love Ellesmere Port? Are you a budding photographer with an eye for interesting and ... read more
Art in the Port
22 August 2014 - Get involved in the summer competition to help celebrate all fantastic things happening within Ellesmere Port!It ... read more
Ellesmere ports Whitby Road high street LOOKS TO become first in the country to go digital
6 August 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s Whitby Road is becoming the first high street in the country to go digital. Cheshire ... read more
MONTAGUE ALCOHOL-FREE CAFÉ OFFICIALLY OPENS ON ELLESMERE PORT’S WHITBY ROAD
4 August 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s Whitby Road has welcomed yet another new business as Montague Café opens its doors. Run by ... read more
RESIDENTS INVITED TO SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE START OF WWI
28 July 2014 - Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Councillor Brian Jones, is inviting people to attend a Remembrance Service on Monday, ... read more
FLOWER BASKETS INSTALLED ALONG MARINA DRIVE GIVE WARM WELCOME TO ELLESMERE PORT TOWN CENTRE
28 July 2014 - Flower baskets have been installed along Marina Drive to brighten up the area for local residents and ... read more
‘I LOVE ELLESMERE PORT’ MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO CIVIC SQUARE
25 July 2014 - The ‘I Love Ellesmere Port’ Music Festival is returning to Civic Square for a three-day bonanza ... read more
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC TO TAKE PLACE AT ELLESMERE PORT’S RIVACRE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
23 July 2014 - Fun for all the family is guaranteed at Rivacre Valley Country Park in Ellesmere Port on ... read more
SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT ELLESMERE PORT IN PHOTOGRAPHIC – AND ALL THING ARTY- COMPETITION
22 July 2014 - Do you love Ellesmere Port? Are you a budding photographer with an eye for interesting and ... read more
DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED IN HELSBY’S TESCO IN A BID TO SAVE LIVES
16 July 2014 - A life-saving defibrillator has been installed in Helsby’s Tesco supermarket – thanks to local community group ... read more
I LOVE ELLESMERE PORT’ MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO CIVIC SQUARE
15 July 2014 - The ‘I Love Ellesmere Port’ Music Festival is returning to Civic Square for a three-day bonanza ... read more
Art in the Port
2 July 2014 - Get involved in the summer competition to help celebrate all fantastic things happening within Ellesmere Port! It ... read more
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS COMBINE TO TACKLE INTERMITTENT AIR POLLUTION AROUND THORNTON-LE-MOORS
2 July 2014 - Four organisations are combining to tackle to problem of intermittent air pollution in the area of ... read more
YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM 40 CHESHIRE WEST SCHOOLS PLAY WITH THE HALLÉ ORCHESTR
1 July 2014 - Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall echoed to the sound of more than 1,400 young musicians from Cheshire West ... read more
PLANTING SCHEME IN ELLESMERE PORT’S WESTMINSTER PARK COMPLETES £36,000 IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
1 July 2014 - Pupils from Westminster Community Primary School have taken part in a planting activity in Ellesmere Port’s ... read more
NEW CREATIVE ENTERPRISE TAKES UP EMPTY SHOP IN ELLESMERE PORT’S TOWN CENTRE
30 June 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s town centre has welcomed another new business, as Chalice Media Studios opened its doors at ... read more
PlaceEXPO: Ellesmere Port Development Update 15th July
27 June 2014 - Ellesmere Port Development Update will take place from 8am registration for an 8.30am start and close ... read more
Art in the Port
25 June 2014 - Get involved in the summer competition to help celebrate all fantastic things happening within Ellesmere Port! It ... read more
LOCAL ARTIST TO DISPLAY ART AT LITTLE SUTTON LIBRARY
25 June 2014 - Upcoming local artist, Charlotte Jones will be exhibiting her work at Little Sutton Library for six ... read more
LOCAL HISTORIAN TO GIVE FIRST WORLD WAR LECTURE AT LITTLE SUTTON LIBRARY
25 June 2014 - Local historian and teacher, Mike Royden, is coming to Ellesmere Port’s Little Sutton Library to give ... read more
NEW VIDEO SHOWS BUSINESS GROWTH IN WEST CHESHIRE
Cheshire West Growth Plan from Cheshire West and Chester on Vimeo. 11 June 2014 - A new video showing business growth in ... read more
WEST CHESHIRE CREDIT UNION OPENS ITS DOORS ON WHITBY ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT
3 June 2014 - The West Cheshire Credit Union – which provides local residents with affordable saving and loan products ... read more
DEVELOPMENT BOOST FOR ELLESMERE PORT AS IT GAINS EUROPEAN ASSISTED AREA STATUS
2 June 2014 - Ellesmere Port has been granted Assisted Area status which will provide a big opportunity for local businesses ... read more
BIS Oulton Park Event – Networking Event Friday 6 June, 13:00 – 16:30
30 May 2014 - The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and LDC, in association with Cheshire West and ... read more
Ellesmere Port Manufacturers Urged To Take Advantage of Funded Training and Support
28 May 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s Development Board is urging local manufacturers to take advantage of funded training opportunities through ... read more
Ellesmere Port Welcomes New Business to New Bridge Road
22nd May 2014 - Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Councillor Brian Jones has officially welcomed new business Deeside Precision Engineering to ... read more
New Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Brian Jones
22nd May 2014 - The new Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Brian Jones who took up his post on 21st ... read more
FAMILY FUN DAY AT RIVACRE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK ON MAY 28
20 May 2014 - A family fun day has been organised by Council Greenspace Rangers at Rivacre Valley Country Park ... read more
COUNCIL OFFERS FREE CYCLE TRAINING FOR ADULTS IN ELLESMERE PORT’S WHITBY PARK TO COINCIDE WITH ADULT LEARNERS WEE
14 May 2014 - Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety Team has organised free cycle training for adults in ... read more
IFB 2014 International Festival for Business Breakfast Event
14 May 2014 - Venue: University of Chester Thornton Science Park, Ince, CH2 4NU Date: 22 May 2014 Time: 8:30AM-9:30AM (Registration & ... read more
COUNCILLOR BRIAN JONES INVITES YOU TO HIS MAYOR – MAKING CEREMONY ON MAY 21
13 May 2014 - Councillor Brian Jones is inviting residents to his Mayor- making ceremony at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall ... read more
NEW MAYOR OF ELLESMERE PORT WILL BE COUNCILLOR BRIAN JONES
13 May 2014 - The new Mayor of Ellesmere Port will be Councillor Brian Jones who will take up his ... read more
WHITBY ROAD SET TO WELCOME ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS AS IMPROVEMENTS WORKS TO PROPERTY BEGIN
8 May 2014 - Whitby Road is set to welcome another new business, as work begins to bring a disused ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD SEEKS NEW MEMBER
28 April 2014 - An opportunity has arisen to join the board tasked with driving the future economic prosperity of ... read more
STANNEY LANE BOULEVARD BENEFITS FROM IMPROVEMENT WORKS
15 April 2014 - Major improvement works to Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port are underway in a bid improve better accessibility ... read more
DAY LONG EVENT AT ELLESMERE PORT’S WHITBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB FOR HILLSBOROUGH REMEMBRANCE
15 April 2014 - A day–long event is taking place at the Whitby Sports & Social Club this Saturday (April ... read more
COMMEMORATIVE WW1 MURAL DISPLAYED FOR ALL TO ENJOY IN ELLESMERE PORT
8 April 2014 - The winning entry to an Ellesmere Port public art competition has gone on display as a ... read more
CHESHIRE YOUNG CARERS PEACE AND REMEMBRANCE TREE UNVEILED AT ELLESMERE PORT’S FAB LAB
1 April 2014 - A Peace and Remembrance Tree designed and built by Cheshire’s Young Carers at the town’s FabLab ... read more
WEST CHESHIRE RESIDENTS URGED TO GROUP TOGETHER TO SAVE MONEY ON ENERGY BILLS
1 April 2014 - Cheshire West and Chester Council is urging residents to join together and buy gas and electricity ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT’S WESTMINSTER PARK RE-OPENS FOLLOWING £36,000 IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
1 April 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s Westminster Park has officially re-opened following a £36,000 project to improve play and leisure facilities ... read more
Supporting Local Business
27 March 2014 - CEPN will be holding a networking event at Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Ellesmere Port on 15th April ... read more
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ELLESMERE PORT TO EXPERIENCE BONANZA OF ACTIVITIES IN WEEK-LONG ‘BIG BANG’ FESTIVAL
17 March 2014 - Ellesmere Port primary schools are getting geared up for a bonanza of exciting activities as the ... read more
PEACE AND JOY COMMUNITY ARTWORK UNVEILED IN THE PORT ARCADES SHOPPING CENTRE
18 March 2014 - Community artwork designed by Ellesmere Port residents to commemorate 100 years since World War One has ... read more
Cheshire West and Chester Council is to trial free parking in Ellesmere Port’s Westminster car park.
20 March 2014 - Working in partnership with the Town Centre Improvement Advisory Body, the Council will implement free parking ... read more
Ellesmere Port’s RGF Programme of Works on Target as Second Set of Major Works is Announced
11 March 2014 - Ellesmere Port’s RGF programme of works has entered the next phase as Cheshire West and Chester ... read more
Ellesmere Port Arts Festival Opening Event is a Fantastic Success
11 March 2014 - The first ever Ellesmere Port Arts Festival is underway and began with a fantastic opening event ... read more
Ellesmere Port’s First Ever Arts Festival Comes To Town
4 March 2014 - Volunteers are busy gearing up to welcome hundreds of visitors to Ellesmere Port as the internationally ... read more
Ellesmere Port’s Lime Street Open Space Benefits From £110,000 Investment – Improving Accessibility For Local Residents
3 March 2014 - Major investment in Ellesmere Port’s Lime Street greenspace has improved access and facilities for the local ... read more
West Cheshire Credit Union Latest in List of Successful Ventures Relocating to Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port
25 February 2014 - The West Cheshire Credit Union – which provides local residents with affordable saving and loan products ... read more
New Framework To Speed Up Development Of Council-Owned Sites Is Given Green Light
14 January 2014 Moves to speed up the development of Council-owned land for housing - including affordable homes - were ... read more
Works Supported By £6million Regional Growth Funding Begin In Ellesmere Port
14 January 2014 An ambitious programme of works in Ellesmere Port has begun. Ellesmere Port’s New Bridge Road is to benefit ... read more
Christmas Business Enterprise Network – Wednesday 18th December 2013
11 December 2013 Join us for the last Business Enterprise Network of 2013, with a Focus on 'Find it' Join us ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT’S BUSINESS CRIME PARTNERSHIP EXTENDS ITS REMIT TO THE COLISEUM LEISURE PARK
04 December 2013 Businesses at the Coliseum Leisure Park, in Ellesmere Port, are to benefit from a new radio link system ... read more
Programme Manager Appointed to Deliver Ellesmere Port Regional Growth Fund Programme
04 December 2013 Ellesmere Port’s Development Board and Cheshire West and Chester Council have appointed a programme manager to implement ... read more
Assisted Area Status for Ellesmere Port
1st November 2013 - 8.00am for 8.30am Wednesday 20th November 2013, Civic Hall, Ellesmere Port CH65 0AZ You may be aware ... read more
Stanney Lane Boulevard and M53 Gateways, Ellesmere Port
22 October 2013 - Read the concept design report for the Stanney Lane Boulevard and M53 Gateways in Ellesmere Port. Enlarge ... read more
Cheshire and Warrington Manufacturing Week
16th September 2013 What do luxury Bentley cars, bread and butter, and medicines have in common? They're all manufactured in Cheshire ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT TO HOST ITS FIRST ARTS FESTIVAL AS RENOWNED ART COLLECTION COMES TO TOWN
06 August 2013 The internationally renowned Methodist modern art collection is coming to Ellesmere Port in 2014. Spread across four venues ... read more
WHITBY ROAD WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS AS THE UNIFORM SHOP OPENS ITS DOORS
17 July 2013 The Uniform Shop – which provides school uniforms to pupils of all ages - has opened its ... read more
COUNCIL REVEALS DRAFT BLUEPRINT TO GUIDE DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPERITY OF WEST CHESHIRE
15 July 2013 The Council’s proposed blueprint to guide the development and prosperity of West Cheshire over the next seventeen ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT’S CIVIC SQUARE PLAYS HOST TO VARIETY OF MUSICAL EVENTS
10 July 2013 Ellesmere Port's Civic Square is to play host to a range of musical events across two weekends. Local ... read more
ALL ABOARD AT ELLESMERE PORT STATION TO CELEBRATE ITS 150th ANNIVERSARY
01 July 2013 Special celebrations are taking place on July 6 to mark the 150th anniversary of Ellesmere Port Station, ... read more
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN WESTMINSTER PARK, ELLESMERE PORT
25 June 2013 Local residents are invited to come and share their views on proposed improvements in Ellesmere Port’s Westminster ... read more
BUILDING ON SUCCESS – ELLESMERE PORT BENEFITS FROM £6 MILLION REGIONAL GROWTH FUNDING, UNLOCKING SITES TO CREATE OVER 4,000 JOBS
18 June 2013 Ellesmere Port is to benefit from £6million of funding to unlock the potential of major employment sites ... read more
PAPERBOAT GALLERY OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS ON WHITBY ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT
17 June 2013 A new art gallery has officially opened its doors on Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port – thanks to ... read more
Less Than One Month to Summer Celebration
12 June 2013 The countdown is on to West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce's Summer Cocktail Party at ... read more
EVENT FOR CYCLISTS IN ELLESMERE PORT ON SATURDAY 22nd JUNE 2013
11 June 2013 A special event is taking place for cyclists in Ellesmere Port on Saturday 22nd June 2013. That is when ... read more
‘DROP-IN’ FOR THOSE WANTING TO KNOW MORE ON ELLESMERE PORT’S SPORT AND LEISURE VILLAGE
11 June 2013 Ellesmere Port residents who want to know more about plans for the town’s £15m Sport and Leisure ... read more
GREEN LIGHT FOR £28MILLION LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT INVESTMENT FOR ELLESMERE PORT AND NORTHWICH
07 June 2013 A massive £28m of investment in state-of-the-art leisure facilities in Ellesmere Port and Northwich, has been given ... read more
MERCIAN REGIMENT TO PARADE THROUGH ELLESMERE PORT ON HOMECOMING MARCH
07 June 2013 The 1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) will parade through Ellesmere Port on a homecoming march on Wednesday ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT TO HOST ITS FIRST EVER FAMILY RUNNING EVENT
24 May 2013 Fancy doing something a little different with your family this Father’s Day? Ellesmere Port is to host its ... read more
NEW MAYOR OF ELLESMERE PORT IS COUNCILLOR BOB CROMPTON
24 May 2013. The new Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Bob Crompton. Councillor Crompton is married, has four children and ... read more
WORKS BEGINS ON ELLESMERE PORT’S FIRST ‘INCREDIBLE EDIBLE ALLEYWAY’
7 May 2013 Volunteers have started work to clear an overgrown alley in Ellesmere Port town centre and convert it into ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT M&S WINS BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARD
3 May 2013 Marks & Spencer’s ‘green’ flagship Cheshire Oaks store in Ellesmere Port has won a major regional award for ... read more
YOUNG BUSINESSES INVITED TO ATTEND ELLESMERE PORT NETWORKING EVENT
1 May 2013 Thinking of starting a business, recently started one, or a young business trading for three years or less? West ... read more
DECISION DAY FOR ELLESMERE PORT’S ICONIC £15 MILLION SPORTS AND LEISURE VILLAGE
23 April 2013 Ambitious plans for Ellesmere Port’s iconic £15 million sports and leisure village, which will provide state-of-the-art sporting facilities ... read more
PARKLANDS BMX TRACK OFFICIALLY OPENS
9 April 2013 A state-of-the-art BMX track in the Parklands area of Ellesmere Port is now officially open following a special ... read more
MAYOR OF ELLESMERE PORT HOSTS COMPETITION TO SHOWCASE TOWN’S TALENT
8 April 2013 Do you have a talent? Would you like the chance to perform at various local events over the ... read more
First stage of consultation on Ellesmere Port’s Sports and Leisure Village complete
5 March 2013
Feedback from the Council’s stage one consultation on Ellesmere Port’s iconic £15 million sports and leisure village has
... read moreCheshire Fab Lab
Cheshire is to have its own Fab Lab, opening spring 2013 in Ellesmere Port and supported by C&W LEP. The brainchild ... read more
Ellesmere Port to host its first ever family running event
Fancy doing something a little different with your family this Father’s Day? Ellesmere Port is to host its first ever professional ... read more
Bus route links Ellesmere Port attractions seven days a week
Ellesmere Port’s supported bus service 36 is now running seven days a week. The route has increased from an hourly to ... read more
Join us for a FREE Linkedin Workshop, Tuesday 29th January 2013 at West Cheshire College, Ellesmere Port
Are you registered with Linkedin, and that’s as far as you’ve got! Time: 8.00am Registration and coffee Workshop starts: 8.30am – 10.00 am Workshop Venue: ... read more
Empty shop scheme brings art gallery to Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port
17 December 2012 A new art gallery is set to open on Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port following the launch of a ... read more
Jingle Bells Return to the Port Arcades Shopping Centre
22 November 2012 Christmas will be coming early to the Port Arcades Shopping Centre on Thursday 22nd November; when shoppers will ... read more
Human poppy record broken at University Church of England Academy in Ellesmere Port
14 November 2012 These stunning images show the moment 2,190 people came together to form a giant poppy to mark Remembrance ... read more
Public realm improvements to Whitby Road welcomed by local businesses
Work to improve a stretch of public realm in Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, has been welcomed by local businesses. The project ... read more
Engaging in Ellesmere Port – Supporting Your Business
Wednesday 28th November - Sessions start at 8.00am, 12.30pm and 4.30pm Who Should Attend: These sessions are targeted at existing business both large and small, whether recently ... read more
Product or Place? Video
This is a pivotal time for social landlords. Faced with an economic downturn, austerity measures and significant social welfare reform, ... read more
Local historian offers a glimpse into Whitby Park’s past
Ellesmere Port residents are being invited to take a glimpse into the history of Whitby Park with local resident and ... read more
Ellesmere Port awarded £6 million regional growth funding to unlock sites for business and employment
Ellesmere Port has been awarded £6million to unlock the potential of major employment sites around the town which could create ... read more
Creepy Crawly Roadshow comes to the Port Arcades
On Sunday 21 October between 11am and 3pm families are invited to our free bugs and reptile show, in the ... read more
SUCCESSFUL ‘GETTING A JOB’ ROADSHOW COMES TO ELLESMERE PORT
Are you currently unemployed, looking for a job but your not sure you have the right skills for the interview? Following the ... read more
Every Ellesmere Port child to receive Diamond Jubilee brochure depicting 60 years of the towns history
A brochure to commemorate Ellesmere Port’s history in the Queen’s diamond jubilee year will be gifted to each of the ... read more
Face Book launch at the Port Arcades Shopping Centre
The Port Arcades Shopping Centre is really excited to announce that they now have a Facebook page to compliment their ... read more
Robbie Savage teams up with Pepsi Max to celebrate the regeneration of Thornton Road in Ellesmere Port in the ‘Transform Your Patch’ campaign
To vote for Robbie and 5-a-side football pitches to win an additional £100,000 prize fund visit : www.transformyourpatch.com before 14th September ... read more
Do you want a bright future for your business? Are you looking for funding and support?
Free to attend Brighter Business Event, Monday 10th Spetember 4-8pm Chester Racecourse If so meet lenders and growth support specialists at ... read more
JOANNA LUMLEY AND MARC BOLLAND TO OPEN M&S CHESHIRE OAKS
M&S today announces that Plan A Ambassador, Joanna Lumley, and Marks & Spencer Chief Executive, Marc Bolland, will join store ... read more
Ellesmere Port Photograph Competition Winners
WINNERS OF ELLESMERE PORT’S PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS The six winners of the Ellesmere Port Development Board’s photographic competition - ... read more
COUNCIL BEGINS CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND THE COMMUNITY AS PLANS FOR THE EPIC REPLACEMENT BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE
7 August 2012 Cheshire West and Chester Council has begun to consult with key stakeholders and the community as plans for ... read more
Jobs secured for local people at Cheshire Oaks flagship Marks and Spencer store
7 August 2012 A joint initiative has resulted in 46 local people securing jobs at the new Marks and Spencer store ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT JOBS BOOM CONTINUES AS TOWN WELCOMES WILLIAM SINCLAIR HOLDINGS
26 July 2012 Cheshire West and Chester Council and Ellesmere Port’s Development board have today (Thursday) welcomed the announcement by leading ... read more
Ellesmere Port’s first Town Centre Improvement Manager creates local residents forum
26 June 2012 Ellesmere Port’s Development Board has appointed a Town Centre Improvement Manager – tasked with bringing a range of ... read more
MAJOR SCHEME FOR HOOTON BACKED BY COUNCILLORS
22 June 2012 A major plan to build 265 homes and a 72 bed care home together with a nature conservation ... read more
SHOPS ON OLD WHITBY ROAD RECEIVE SPRUCE UP, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS
15 June 2012 A row of shop frontages on one of the main routes into Ellesmere Port has been rejuvenated with ... read more
Council Leaders praise workforce and unions for massive contribution to saving Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant
17 May 2012 Council and Development Board Leaders today (Thursday) praised Vauxhall’s workforce and unions for their ‘massive contribution’ towards ... read more
Council secures funding to bring ‘Fab Lab’ to the town
4 May 2012 Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Ellesmere Port Development Board have successfully secured funding to create a ... read more
300 jobs are to be created at an automotive logistics centre in Ellesmere Port
11 May 2012 Cheshire West and Chester Council leaders today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Jaguar Land Rover that 300 jobs ... read more
SUMMER OF EVENTS KICKS OFF IN ELLESMERE PORT
21 May 2012 As the nights begin to get lighter and temperatures rise Ellesmere Port’s residents are being encouraged to get ... read more
RESIDENTS, ORGANISATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ENTERTAINERS URGED TO GET INVOLVED IN ELLESMERE PORT’S JUBILEE EVENT
8 May 2012 Residents, community groups and entertainers are being invited to attend a drop-in session discussing the town’s celebrations for ... read more
PUPILS OFFERED CITY AND TOWN DESIGN WORKSHOPS AS PART OF STEM FESTIVAL
15 March 2012 Built environment experts PLACED are to offer town and city design workshops to secondary schools pupils in Ellesmere ... read more
ELLESMERE PORT’S DEVELOPMENT BOARD BACKS LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
23 April 2012 Ellesmere Port's Development Board is encouraging local companies to take part in business networking event. Designed to support the ... read more
Boost Education Partnership Launches Festival
Boost education partnership launches science, technology engineering and maths festival in Ellesmere Port. Ellesmere Port schools are getting busy with a ... read more
Major works to improve and widen Ellesmere Port crossroad have begun
Major works to improve and widen Ellesmere Port crossroad have begun. The scheme will help the junction cope with growing ... read more
Share your favourite views of Ellesmere Port in photographic competition for the town’s best bits
Share your favourite views of Ellesmere Port in a photographic competition for the town’s best bits. Looking for exciting architecture, ... read more
Development Board welcomes Nutrifertil to Pioneer House, Ellesmere Port
The Ellesmere Port Development Board has welcomed specialist plant nutrition company Nutrifertil to the town. Experts in plant nutrition, Nutrifertil ... read more
Profile: Robert Mee on the challenges facing Ellesmere Port
Profile: Robert Mee on the challenges facing Ellesmere Port. Alistair Houghton, reporter at Liverpool Daily Post, goes for a drive with ... read more
Cheshire Oaks customers offered free jars of ‘traffic jam’ as months of roadworks come to an end
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet celebrated the end of six months of roadworks by offering customers a more enjoyable type of ... read more
Blue Planet Aquarium opens new Coral Cave
A team of divers has joined aquarists at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire Oaks to put the finishing touches ... read more
Ellesmere Port railway station wins award
Ellesmere Port railway station has won an award in the Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. The station, which is managed by ... read more
Works starts on massive M&S megastore
Work has started on the new Marks & Spencer store within the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet park. The 150,000 sq ft ... read more