New 4G and 5G infrastructure has been installed in Chester city centre making it easier to find a mobile signal and broadband connection. Cheshire West and Chester Council secured an Open Access Agreement with Ontix, one of the UK’s leading Neutral Host operators, to install a network of small cells across the city centre. The network connects cutting edge small cell infrastructure to existing lampposts ensuring minimal visual intrusion while significantly improving mobile co

The ceremony at Chester Town Hall saw many of the region’s architectural design and property professionals gather to celebrate Cheshire West’s best places and building projects completed over the last four years in 5 categories – commercial, community, public realm, residential and sustainable design and construction. Including those receiving awards, there were over 140 people at the ceremony.   Chair of judges, Peter Hadfield said; “By rewarding the best architectural proje

The Northgate Arena is undergoing a major transformation.  A partial closure of the building started on 6th January 2025, with works...

This project is developing a strategy for young people’s led spaces across the city and is seen as a key requirement in understanding how...

The objective is to ensure creative places are considered within future planning development to recognise the importance of creativity...

The Gateway area is centred on Chester Rail Station and covers the station itself together with sites adjoining Hoole Lane Bridge, City...

Smart Chester is a major OCP priority – it is truly transformational. Its goal will be to use the power of information and communications...

With the current anchors of Storyhouse, the University’s Gateway House development and the Cathedral’s Project Discovery development,...