Cheshire West and Chester Council

Today, is Cheshire Day, the official county day. 30th March marks the day the county was given its Charter of Liberties in 1300 by King Edward I and is now an opportunity to celebrate what makes Cheshire a great place to live, work and play – recognising our rich and diverse culture, celebrating everything that is uniquely Cheshire. This year’s theme is a celebration of local foods, products and places. 📕Cheshire Archives kindly shared that they hold the earliest recorded recipe for orange marmalade, taken from Madam Eliza Cholmondeley’s book of remedies and recipes. 🧂With a special tour of The Lion Salt Works, we had the chance to learn all about the history of salt-making in Cheshire. 🌳Did you know that you can buy fresh, locally grown and organic food in Ellesmere Port? Meet the volunteers of Whitby Park’s Community Garden. Happy Cheshire Day! Head over to out Instagram to see more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eriqd5mH

Have your say on plans to create a mayoral combined authority for Cheshire and Warrington. Take part in the government’s consultation – open until 13 April 👉 http://cwac.co/HVCRQ Cheshire East Council Warrington Borough Council Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington

Do you like a good boogie? do you also like fancy dress? Why not pop along to the Civic Hall in Ellesmere Port on Friday 4th April and help raise funds for The Wishing Tree. The Wishing Tree is an initiative that grants wishes to adults with Learning Disabilities who use the facilities at the Health Living Centre in Ellesmere Port. The Top of The Pops event is for anyone to attend, there will be dancing and a raffle with some amazing prizes. For only £5 per ticket (which includes food) you can help raise money and have a good time. Tickets must be purchased so please call 07513 705558

Are you an unpaid carer? Did you know that there is a free online platform that can offer a suite of support and advice? Mobilise, the new online platform can help with: • Accessing comprehensive online tools, information and support to help at each stage of your caring journey • Navigate financial support that may be available to carers. Get quick and easy answers using the Carers Allowance, Carers Credit or Blue Badge Checkers • Join online cuppa sessions with others also caring • One-to-one support calls with a trained coach. These are available during extended hours (evenings and weekends) to maximise accessibility for working carers. • Sign up for email courses designed to support people with a caring role For more information, please visit: http://cwac.co/idPV6

We are hiring! We are looking to appoint full time Residential Children’s Care Workers to work in our Children’s Homes in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford and Northwich. Apply now 👉 http://cwac.co/Q0nhN

Did you know that you can use our financial assessment too to estimate care costs? This can help you plan for your future care and to look at what other support you may be entitled to. Get in touch today to prepare for tomorrow. For more information and to contact us see our website 👉 http://cwac.co/RuPzU Check out the Financial Assessment Journey video 👉 http://cwac.co/bZHTn

Exciting plans for the renovation of Northwich Library have now been revealed. The library will include a Skills and Employment Hub and flexible activity and meeting spaces for all. It is anticipated that the library will reopen in 2026. Find out more: http://cwac.co/sSuXD

💕 Join the Childrens Social Work Team at Cheshire West and Chester 💕 We are looking for full-time and part-time social workers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families. Roles Available: Social Workers in our Child in Need Teams, based in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford. Apply ➡️ http://cwac.co/VAsoe Social Workers in our Child Protection/Court Teams based in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford. Apply ➡️ http://cwac.co/TCu8l

Are you a carer or someone who is looking for more support in later life? We now have a new service called Better Together. Through a single point of access, Better Together can support you to access information, advice and support. The service can connect you to local community resources, provide specialist support if you are a carer, including access to carer breaks and financial assistance and support with hospital discharges. The service can help with: • For unpaid carers, providing information, advice, training and guidance on finances, carer rights, caring related roles and responsibilities. Better Together offers 1:1, peer group support and facilitate social group and events. • OPAL will deliver community led support for older people by informing and connecting Cheshire West and Chester residents to community resources & services. • Hospital to Home service delivered by Snow Angels will support with hospital discharge and aim to prevent delayed discharges by helping adults’ return safely back to their homes with the necessary support. Recognising the benefits of a community led service, Better Together for carers and older people we will be working to extend the service to all adults across the borough. For more information check out the links below: 👉 Better Together - https://lnkd.in/erJpwzXx 👉 Register or Refer - https://lnkd.in/eC48zm9b 👉 Caring for someone - https://lnkd.in/eZmd2asT

Let’s Talk Finance, did you know that you can calculate your care costs using our online financial assessment tool? For more information and to contact us see our website 👉 http://cwac.co/bxEs9 There is also a new animated video helping to explain the financial assessment process, find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/daBbj8dQ