The county of Cheshire boasts a history dating back over 2,000 years. its landscapes reflect the gentle pastures of the English Midlands and Welsh Marches, as well as the rugged hills of England’s North Country. It is against this backdrop that the County Council is tasked with servicing the needs of the local community, businesses and environment in equal measure.

Consistent with central Government initiatives, its attention is focussed on the effective use of IT systems and ‘eGovernment’ methods; with the aim of continually improving the quality and accessibility of services available to the community.

The creation of a high-speed communications infrastructure linking all county services was seen as essential for achieving this vision.