In a bid to revamp the City Walls webpage on the council website, Cheshire West and Chester Council have started using QR codes to update visitors on specific locations on Chester's City Walls.

The revamped webpage gives an overview of the City Walls, including information and videos on day-to-day maintenance programmes, as well as current works taking place. 

You can also find an archive and timeline of previously completed projects, including videos and frequently asked questions.

You can now find QR code information boards at the 1966 Bridge (over Nicholas Street) and the Recorder Steps, as well as the location where lime mortar trials are taking place by Chester Cathedral stonemasons.  

The QR code directs smartphone users to the dedicated City Walls webpage.

Information on progress with the repairs to the collapsed section of the City Walls will appear on this page when available.

Preparation work has also started at the collapse site.

Passers-by might have noticed the preparation of the concrete footings for the scaffold ramp that will be built to access the site, under the Grosvenor Shopping Centre car park access ramp.

The Council's Deputy Leader and cabinet member for environment, transport and highways, Cllr Karen Shore said: "Our new QR info boards will provide visitors to Chester's historic City Walls information to explain why certain locations have scaffolding in place.

 "The revamped webpage has lots of interesting behind the scenes information about work that takes place on the City Wall every day of the year.

 "At the collapse site, the ramp being constructed has to be capable of supporting men, machines and materials.  

"Work to date has been about preparing the access route through the underground car park/service area, surveying it and protecting tight corners by putting protective panels around concrete columns. We hope to have more information about the repair programme in December.

 "We will continue to ensure that Chester's City Walls, an internationally recognised heritage asset, are preserved and maintained to the highest standard."