Chief executive of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Steve Robinson, has announced he will step down this summer after eight years in post. 

Commenting on his imminent departure, he said: ‘West Cheshire is a fantastic place and my time has provided me with some of the most memorable and rewarding years of my career. I am proud to have served the residents of this borough and would like to thank staff, members, partners and residents for their support over the last eight years.