The 12-week consultation ends on Thursday, February 12, and the final strategy is due to be adopted later in the year. The draft strategy sets out Cheshire West and Chester Council’s approach to inspecting and managing land affected by contamination in the borough, to improve environmental health and protect the public from land contamination risks. The approach to inspecting and managing land contamination is largely guided by national legislation. In addition to these statutory requirements, the strategy sets out the council’s objectives and outlines the local approach to land inspection. “Most contaminated land is dealt with through the planning process.