Non-aligned Independent 3, Independent 2, Winsford Salt of the Earth 2. Cheshire's county town, also including Ellesmere Port and most of the Cheshire Plain. Controversially created as a unitary council in 2009; one of the main councils featured on BBC's 'The Planners'.
Matt Bryan (Upton) moved from Labour to non-aligned Independent in September 2023. Mandy Clare (Winsford Dene) and Simon Boone (Winsford Swanlow) are ‘Winsford Salt of the Earth’ on the council while repudiated by the party; Martin Beveridge (Winsford Gravel) is an Independent but a member of the party.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
Room 51, County Hall, Chester CH1 1SF
Phone
01606 867709
Website
http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2169.45