• The report from the Inspector reviewing the Cheshire West and Chester local plan is expected at the end of November. We will liaise with Westminster Park residents when this is published to discuss the implications of any release of land for new housing off Wrexham Road.

• The upgrading of the junction between the A493 and A55 is in progress and will last until the spring. Work is being carried out at night with diversions mainly through Eccleston and Handbridge.

• The Council is seeking tenders for new operators of two 18-hole golf courses in Ellesmere Port and the 9-hole golf course in Westminster Park. Along with the Friends, we have not been happy with the management of this facility by Brio and we hope that a new operator will deliver a better service.

• The Council is consulting on the concept design of a new bus interchange to be located at Gorse stacks. If the scheme goes ahead it is likely to open in 2016 and will form part of the plan leading to a new Northgate development scheme.

• Funding for the new Theatre complex has progressed well and work on the design is advancing. Planning consent for the change of use for the Odeon cinema building was granted in September.

Cllrs Neil Sullivan and Razia Daniels

Councillor Neil Sullivan
Handbridge Park Ward
Home phone: 01244 671099
Mobile: 07709 376876