CWACked (ˈkwæk̬t)
adj. 1. The state of being utterly neglected, mismanaged, or left in disrepair, especially concerning roads, infrastructure, and public services in the jurisdiction of Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC).
2. A condition of persistent potholes, roadworks chaos, and general municipal incompetence.
3. The inevitable frustration experienced by motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians alike when forced to navigate CWAC-controlled roads.
4. The state of pavements and footpaths riddled with canyon-sized cracks, trip hazards, and crumbling surfaces, caused by chronic neglect and patchwork repairs, making pedestrian journeys a perilous adventure.
5. The gradual decay of heritage and historic roads, where once-pristine cobbles, historic bridges, and conservation areas are left to ruin under a regime of neglect, inappropriate materials, and botched repairs.
Examples:
🚧 "I hit another pothole on the way to work—my suspension is totally CWACked!"
🚗 "This diversion has been here for six months; the whole town is completely CWACked!"
⚠️ "The council promised resurfacing, but all we got was some tar and a prayer. Typical CWACked roads!"
📢"I took the dog for a walk and nearly fell into a trench. These pavements are completely CWACked!"
📢"They resurfaced this historic street with tarmac and bollards—our heritage is officially CWACked!"
🏆 The Rose McArthur Disaster of the Day Award 🏆
For exceptional contributions to road chaos, pedestrian peril, and the fine art of municipal neglect.
CWAC’s Contempt for Chester: A Historic City Defaced
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has once again demonstrated its total disregard for Chester’s historic character, this time by hacking out heritage stone slabs and replacing them with a cheap, black asphalt patch that looks more like a DIY botch job than proper urban maintenance.
The image says it all: a crude, tarmac-filled scar in the heart of one of Britain’s most historic cities, a city that deserves careful preservation, not a lazy, short-term fix that belongs on a back alley, not a conservation area. Other cities—York, Bath, Oxford—protect and enhance their historic streetscapes. Meanwhile, CWAC’s highways department treats Chester’s centre with the finesse of a wrecking crew.
The excuses will be predictable: budget constraints, a temporary fix, or accessibility concerns—all of which fail to justify this outright vandalism. Where is the pride in Chester? Where is the respect for its built environment? If CWAC had any interest in maintaining our city properly, we wouldn’t be seeing a slapdash, third-rate fix defiling the streets.
What’s next? A bit of MDF on the Rows? Concrete render on the Roman walls? Tarmac over the Eastgate Clock? CWAC’s failure isn’t just incompetence—it’s a complete lack of care.
🚨 Chester deserves better. Hold CWAC to account before more of our city is destroyed. 🚨
🚧 Presented to Rose McArthur, Director of Decay on 8 March, 2025 for yet another masterpiece in infrastructure mismanagement. 🚧
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Chester’s Pavements: A Crumbling Embarrassment
Chester—a historic city with Roman heritage, medieval streets, and a unique architectural charm—should be a shining jewel among Britain’s great cities. Yet step outside and look down, and the reality is an absolute disgrace. Pavements riddled with cracks, loose slabs, and ankle-breaking potholes line our streets, while CWAC—the council supposedly responsible for maintaining our city—turns a blind eye to the mess.
Compare Chester to York, Bath, or Oxford, cities that take pride in their appearance and respect their heritage. Their streets are clean, well-maintained, and welcoming—ours are a patchwork of neglected surfaces, botched repairs, and hazards for pedestrians. Try walking through the city without tripping on a sunken flagstone, navigating around an obstacle course of puddles, or dodging loose debris. It’s an insult to residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
CWAC’s attitude? Couldn’t care less. The council seems perfectly content to let Chester’s streets crumble, showing zero respect for its history or the people who live here. Where’s the investment? Where’s the attention to detail? Why are tourists leaving with twisted ankles instead of fond memories?
The simple truth is this: Chester deserves better. Our streets should reflect the city's importance, not a second-rate, crumbling afterthought. While other councils restore their public spaces, CWAC continues its legacy of neglect, excuses, and apathy.
Walk through Chester and see the shambles for yourself. Just mind the trip hazards.
How CWAC’s Neglect is Driving Chester’s Decline
There’s an old saying: look after the small things, and the big things take care of themselves. Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) seems to believe the exact opposite. Across the UK, city centres that ignore basic upkeep—crumbling pavements, failing roads, and general neglect—quickly spiral into deeper decline. Chester is heading the same way, and CWAC’s incompetence is accelerating it.
We’ve seen it happen before. Croydon ended up in financial ruin after years of mismanagement, cutting services and letting infrastructure fall apart. Shropshire is in crisis, slashing budgets for road maintenance, leaving towns with failing high streets and worsening conditions. And now, Chester is following the same downward trajectory—a historic city being chipped away, not by time, but by a council that simply doesn’t care.
Let’s talk about our roads and pavements. They’re a mess. Watergate’s stone setts are loose and dangerous, footpaths are cracked and hazardous, and "repairs" are often just a quick-fix bodge job. Instead of keeping on top of small, routine maintenance, CWAC lets things deteriorate until the cost of fixing them becomes astronomical. It’s not just incompetence—it’s a deliberate refusal to do the basics properly.
And the consequences? Businesses leave, footfall drops, and Chester becomes less attractive to visitors and investment. Matalan has already closed, another sign of a struggling high street. And yet, CWAC still acts like none of this is connected. Their attitude? It’s not their problem.
If CWAC actually cared about Chester’s future, they’d stop making excuses and start maintaining the city properly. Potholes shouldn’t last for months. Pavements shouldn’t be trip hazards. Our heritage streets shouldn’t be defaced with black asphalt patches.
But here we are—watching a historic city crumble while the council hides behind budget excuses and bureaucracy. If CWAC doesn’t change course, Chester’s decline will only get worse—and they will be the ones to blame.
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