A better way forward
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We will ensure that new homes are built where they are needed - without damaging the character of our communities.
Our priorities
- A brownfield-first policy, updating the brownfield register so that it is fit for purpose, prioritising development in existing urban areas
- We will expand Parish and Town Councils to strengthen democracy, improve accountability, and end the postcode lottery in local services.
- Bringing empty homes back into use through council-led partnerships
- Supporting community-led housing, including co-operatives and community land trusts
- An infrastructure-first approach - ensuring schools, GP access, and roads are in place before development
- Stronger design standards to protect local character
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Every child in Cheshire West & Chester deserves the best start in life.
Our priorities
- A local SEND guarantee with faster assessments and better coordination
- Investment in youth services and safe spaces across the borough
- Apprenticeship partnerships with local employers
- Improved transport support for 16–18 year olds
- Expanded early help services to support families before crisis point
- School transport services that work
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Residents deserve roads and pavements that are safe and properly maintained.
Our priorities
- A resurfacing-first strategy to replace short-term pothole fixes
- A published repair schedule so residents know what is being fixed and when
- A dedicated rural roads maintenance plan
- A borough-wide pavement improvement programme
- Investment in flood-resistant road design
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Care should be accessible, preventative, and centred in the community.
Our priorities
- Creation of neighbourhood health hubs bringing services together locally
- Improved support for unpaid carers, including respite care
- Expanded local mental health support
- A healthy ageing programme to help people stay independent
- Stronger coordination between council and NHS services
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We will deliver transport that works for everyone - in both towns and rural areas.
Our priorities
- Demand-responsive rural bus services for underserved communities
- Integrated ticketing across bus and rail networks
- Safe walking and cycling routes
- Campaigning for improved rail connectivity to regional cities
- Better accessible transport options for older residents
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Our rivers and waterways must be protected.
Our priorities
- Regular local water quality monitoring with public reporting
- A council-led river protection plan
- Holding water companies to account
- Investment in natural flood management solutions
- A public reporting system for pollution incidents
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No community should be left behind in the digital age.
Our priorities
- A rural broadband acceleration plan
- Mapping and tackling mobile signal blackspots
- Using council assets to support new infrastructure rollout
- Expanding public Wi-Fi in town centres
- Supporting remote working hubs
- Campaign for a BBC Cheshire, so that we are not reliant on local news reporting from Liverpool or Stoke.
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Our heritage is a source of pride and a driver of local identity and economic growth.
Our priorities
- Protecting historic assets, including Chester’s heritage sites
- Explore using Dee House as an archeoadventure museum to the historical heritage of Chester, like the Pointe-à-Callière in Montreal.
- Supporting town centre regeneration
- Bring back the Charisma card to encourage people to use our local businesses
- Investment in local cultural events and tourism
- Stronger planning protections for heritage areas
- Improving public spaces and conservation areas