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Launch of Station Concourse

To celebrate the completion of the first phase of the improvement works at Chester railway station we are officially opening the new concourse on Friday 31st October. Come join the celebrations!

Northgate Update

At a recent meeting ING Real Estate re-affirmed their commitment to delivering this prestigious project, despite the ongoing credit crunch and economic uncertainty. More...

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The Renaissance Projects

The Northgate Development

This £400 million scheme will create new shops and restaurants, a new bus station and car park, new homes and offices, a new library and new public spaces. The project occupies almost one quarter of the area within the city walls - about 4.6 hectares.

Delamere Street

A major investment of £34m will transform the site of the Delamere Street bus station plus a section of the Gorestacks car park into a vibrant new quarter providing homes, offices, retail opportunities and a new public car park.

Town Hall Refurbishment

Like any old building the Town Hall needs constant maintenance to remain one of the finest examples of historic town halls in the country. That is why the Council has agreed to a substantial refurbishment scheme.

Grosvenor Park

Chester City Council is working hard on a lottery funding bid which, if successful, could grant between £250,000 and £5 million to rejuvenate the historic Grosvenor Park and its surroundings.

Castle Gateway

Liberty properties are building a showpiece project on the site of the old Police HQ. The project, called HQ, is giving space for a top hotel, restaurant, office space and residential apartments.

Railands & Chester Gateway

This £10 million project will regenerate Chester station and its surroundings to create a key gateway into the city and enhance other historically important buildings along Brook Street and City Road.

Public Realm Works

The Public Realm works are a £1.35m project which will improve the way people move around the city by enhancing the city's street furniture and improving acessibility.

Explore the Renaissance

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Chester Renaissance Board

The Chester Renaissance programme is overseen by a Board of influential people from the public, private and voluntary sectors who share the vision for the city and whose involvement is essential if it is to be achieved.

Members of the Board

Board Documents