Cheshire West and Chester was created on 1 April 2009 replacing
Chester,
Ellesmere Port and Neston,
Vale Royal and
Cheshire County Council. The first election to the new council was held in 2008, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 2009. Political control of the council since 2009 has been held by the following parties:[2][3][4][5]
Cheshire West and Chester was created on 1 April 2009 replacing
Chester,
Ellesmere Port and Neston,
Vale Royal and
Cheshire County Council. The first election to the new council was held in 2008, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 2009. Political control of the council since 2009 has been held by the following parties:[2][3][4][5]