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Keep updated on how the projects are progressing
Keep up to date on how the projects are progressing


Plans revealed for next phase of Chester Northgate regeneration
Residents, businesses and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the next phase of the Northgate regeneration project, marking the first step in delivering a key priority of the Chester One City Plan. The local community will find out more about the proposed vision, ahead of the scheme being showcased at the UK’s annual Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREIIF) in Leeds later in May. This early engagement offers the community a chance to help shape the de
May 7


Cathedral Update
Chester Cathedral continues their journey of increased visibility and improvement in the city. The journey started in 2022 with the glass doors of the Pilgrim Porch allowing visitors to peek inside the Cathedral and continues with acquisition of 30 St Werburgh St (formerly Barclays Bank). Visitors passing by may have noticed new signage on St Werburgh St and Northgate St identifying the building as part of Chester Cathedral, bringing the Cathedral’s presence into the heart of
May 1


Networks for Nature Update
Delivery is well underway for this Chester Zoo-led community conservation project which is designed to support the Local Nature Strategy for Cheshire and Warrington and the One City Plan actions around improving green and blue spaces and access. Working with a range of partners, habitat and access improvements have taken place at Lache Backies, the Chester Greenway and along the Shropshire Union Canal. As well as driving nature recovery, the project is also empowering people
Apr 28


Chester Northgate Future Phases Update
A Pre-Development Agreement has been signed by Cheshire West and Chester Council with VINCI UK Developments Limited, the Council’s preferred development partner, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of Chester city centre.
Nov 27, 2025


Cheshire West & Chester Property Review
Watch a short video of the recent Property Review event we held at Chester Racecourse. The Cheshire West and Chester Property Review 2025...
Aug 12, 2025


New primary school named as Kings Moat Community Primary School
The new primary school under construction on Moat Lane has been designed to serve the Kings Moat housing development off Wrexham Road and...
Jun 20, 2025


Invest Chester website launched
A new website promoting investment in the city has been launched as a sister site to the One City Plan featuring case studies of...
May 14, 2025


Living Over the Rows Guide
A guide has been published in partnership between the One City Plan (OCP) Making Group, Chester Great and Small (GAS) and the Council;...
Dec 3, 2024


City Gateway
Enhancing the railway station as a key gateway to the city and sites in the vicinity, plus connectivity into Hoole, Newton, Boughton and...
Aug 27, 2024


Smart Chester
Smart Chester is a major OCP priority – it is truly transformational. Its goal will be to use the power of information and communications...
Jul 29, 2024


Civic Heart
This project area is now being seen as one of the highest priorities within the OCP – it is a real focus for the actions of all the OCP...
Jul 29, 2024


Supporting people to open a business in Chester city centre
The Year 3 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Business Support Programme, launched officially on Thursday 16 May 2024, will complete all...
Jul 2, 2024


Attracting inward investment by focusing on growth opportunities
Promoting growth and investment in Chester will be critical to its future. Invest Chester is an OCP partnership working group led by...
Jul 2, 2024


Supporting a reimagined city centre
We are working to create a distinctive offer for Chester where the retail, leisure & cultural offer are seamlessly integrated with...
Jul 2, 2024
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