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Chester Gift Card to pump thousands into the high street economy
Read moreThe Chester Gift Card, launched as part of Chester BID’s battleplan to save the high street shops from suffering...
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Did you know there’s an app where you can report city maintenance issues to the council? Neither did I!
Read more4th March 2021 I’ve recently started using Cheshire West and Chester Council’s ‘Report It’ app and it’s a revelation!...
Chester BID predicts city’s longer-term future “is exciting”
Read moreChester BID sees ‘huge opportunities for the city despite recent setbacks’ and celebrates both the imminent Northgate Development and...
Major coup for the arts in Cheshire as Dr. Catherine Pütz joins CVA Board
Read moreChester Visual Arts is delighted to announce that Dr. Catherine Pütz has joined its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pütz is...
New member of the team joins Chester based accountants
Read moreEllis & Co Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has welcomed a new member of staff to its Chester office....
Chester restaurants add to its tally of stars in Michelin Guide 2021
Read moreEight Chester restaurants feature in this year’s Michelin Guide, with sustainable restaurant, Hypha winning an inaugural green star and...
Support still available for Covid-hit businesses in Cheshire West and Chester
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council has been administering grants available to businesses throughout the pandemic into the current national...
Over 11,000 miles covered by rental e-scooters
Read moreChester residents have been trying out new rental e-scooters over the last few weeks and have already clocked up...
Council invests in the future of Dee House
Read moreThe stabilisation of Dee House in Chester will be carried out this year, following a £500,000 investment from the...
Chester’s New Market Launches Trader Recruitment Drive
Read moreApplications from businesses looking to trade at Chester’s new indoor market are now being taken, currently under construction and...
Despite Coronavirus crisis, Chester city centre had more openings than closures in 2020 – as the city identity shifts to ‘an independent’s landscape’
Read moreChester BID launch an ‘’Independent Business Guide’ in response to dramatic change in city’s retail and hospitality sector –...
COVID-19 Vaccinations roll out across the borough
Read moreGP led vaccinations for COVID-19 have started at the following sites: Dene Drive Primary Care Centre, Dene Drive, Winsford,...
Chester’s most ‘festive’ windows announced
Read moreThe team at Chester BID has announced the winners of their festive window competition. The competition was initiated to...
Chester’s retailers come together to decorate windows to give the people of the city ‘the most festive experience possible’ after a troubled year
Read moreThe team at Chester BID have organised a festive window competition to bring the Christmas cheer back into the...
Chester is ready to welcome back shoppers carefully
Read moreNew on-street messages around Chester City Centre are urging visitors to shop safely, observing social-distancing rules. Cheshire West and...
Popular Watergate Street Venue, The Guild Chester, Launch Festive Food Offering
Read moreNow you can dine surrounded by history in one of Chester’s coolest venues…. One of Chester’s most popular venues...
Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival sees stars
Read moreChester Cathedral seeks to become a beacon of light and hope for the city and beyond, as its annual...
Bridge St Coffee announce new delivery service ‘Bridge Street Treats’
Read moreBridge St Coffee are excited to announce the launch of their NEW DELIVERY SERVICE, “Bridge St Treats.” Delivering amazing freshly made...
City businesses pivot to online, social media and zoom shopping to retain Christmas sales momentum
Read moreAs Christmas approaches, the city’s retailers are having to take innovative measures to make sure the effects of lockdown...
Chester Northgate unveils The Florist as its latest restaurant letting
Read moreThe Florist is the latest restaurant to take space in the forthcoming Chester Northgate development, building on the success...
Christmas preparations are underway for digital markets, the Chester Gift Card and gift giving guides
Read moreThe traditional Christmas lights and trees will be in place but without the celebratory switch-on or parades. The Chester Christmas...
#ChristmasInChester Window Competition
Read moreThis Christmas, Chester BID will be adding a festive feel across the city centre by hosting the popular #ChristmasInChester Window...
Chester BID launches Chester Gift Card in a move to pay it forward and save the high street this Christmas
Read moreChester BID has announced the launch of the Chester Gift Card – as part of the city’s battleplan to...
Palm Chester Cocktail Bar and Eatery *Student Discount*
Read morePalm Chester Cocktail Bar and Eatery Welcomes Students with 50% off! Palm Chester is a fashionable independent...
Chester BID’s urgent plea to Chris Matheson MP to raise the city’s need for support as Tier 2 city suffering Tier 3 restrictions
Read moreOn Friday 16th October 2020, an emergency meeting was held with Chester BID, the LEP, and city centre hospitality...
From Bar To Bottle, To You!
Read moreLeave the cocktails to the professional mixologists and let them do the work as the Olive Tree Brasserie are...
What is the Chester Gift Card and why should I sign my business up for it?
Read moreSay no to Amazon and say yes to Chester with the Chester Gift Card. Learn more and share this...
Storyhouse steps up its Save Storyhouse campaign as its situation becomes “steadily worse” as the charity waits for news on govt support
Read moreWe’ll find a way of making sure Christmas happens in Chester, come hellish lockdown or high water Chester’s Storyhouse...
Chester BID announces new board member to push city centre’s strategic direction
Read moreNew board member, Andy Farrall joins city to help businesses power through challenging Covid crisis Chester’s Business Improvement District...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition to visit The Grosvenor Museum this Christmas
Read moreFrom early November until the beginning of January 2021, Chester’s Grosvenor Museum is hosting a family friendly exhibition celebrating...
Christmas to come early as Storyhouse announces: A Christmas Carol its “most joyous show ever”
Read moreA Christmas Carol opens early November to limited audience of 200 per show, increases run to cope with expected demand and help with its battle for...
Festive favourite The Snowman returns to Chester
Read moreChester Cathedral, and world-leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, Carrot Productions, are delighted to announce that...
Chester Cathedral Features in Food and Drink Week
Read moreTo celebrate the inaugural Chester Food and Drink Week, Chester Cathedral will be hosting the Taste Cheshire Farmers Market...
Chester preparations to welcome students for the start of new academic year
Read moreFirst year students will start to arrive in Chester this weekend. The University is working closely with Cheshire West...
Chester Cathedral Community Cross unveiled
Read moreAn installation titled the ‘Chester Cathedral Community Cross’ has been unveiled at Chester Cathedral earlier this week. The cross...
Place for the Arts in Chester hits Bridge St.
Read moreA community led initiative in Chester is on a mission – to give the city centre a cultural boost...
West Cheshire commemorates Victory in Japan with a two minute’s silence
Read moreTo mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August Chester Town Hall will once again be lit...
Linenhall Car Park to Introduce New Parking System with 50% Discount Offer
Read moreChester Race Company’s Free Car Parking Offer at Chester Racecourse and Linenhall Car Parks is to end this Sunday...
Brave horses and a plum draw contribute to success at Chester Racecourse
Read morePraise of Shadows, sent off at 8/1, landed the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes readily by three-lengths as...
Races ‘behind closed doors’ named in tribute of those keeping Chester Together
Read moreChester Racecourse has named its inaugural Racing Behind Closed Doors fixture on Monday 10 August in tribute to some...
Making Chester Safe and Playful, While Supporting the NHS
Read moreCH1ChesterBID is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a story-trail, to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families...
Enjoying the summer Al fresco
Read moreChester City centre is getting ready for a continental feel in August by extending traffic free areas in Eastgate...
The cast for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s The Comedy of Errors has been unveiled.
Read moreThey are one of the only company of actors currently working in the UK. Rehearsing via zoom and then...
Grosvenor Museum reopens Tuesday 4th August!
Read moreThe Grosvenor Museum re opens Tuesday August 4th, with slots now available to book. Head over to take a...
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre set to return for August
Read moreGrosvenor Park Open Air Theatre set to return for August “we pushed the button on Thursday, started rehearsing Monday” ...
Storyhouse offers one-off week of Films to see before you’re 12!
Read moreStoryhouse programmes a one-off week of films to see before you’re 12 to mark the beginning of the school...
CH1ChesterBID announce new board members
Read moreNew board members engaged to help city centre businesses thrive within the Covid climate CH1ChesterBID has announced five new...
Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd. Are Bringing Crepes from Across the Pond with Crepe Delicious Deal
Read moreAfter many years of expanding business and associated brands, Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd are excited to announce we...
CH1ChesterBID announces new chair
Read moreKatrina Kerr has taken on the chair role after being appointed to the board of directors in 2019 CH1ChesterBID...
Storyhouse announces Moonlight Flicks open air cinema will return this summer.
Read moreThe award-winning theatre, cinema and library has partnered with Chester Cathedral to screen films from the stunning backdrop of...
Public Toilets open in Chester
Read moreToilets in Chester – don’t panic! Roam our City with peace of mind that when nature calls you won’t...
Chester’s hospitality opens cautiously with a ‘fuss-free opening’
Read moreThe city’s hospitality businesses carefully welcome visitors to Chester with innovative safety measures Chester city centre restaurants, cafes, bars...
Shopmobility Services are open!
Read moreDial West Cheshire are pleased to announce the return of their Shopmobility services in Chester and Ellesmere Port. Open...
St Peter’s at The Cross: Pause-Breathe-Pray
Read moreSt Peter’s at the Cross is now open for personal prayer! Mon 2-4pm Tue-Fri 9.30-11.30am See all their support...
Chester city centre shows its best side as shoppers make a stress-free return to the city
Read moreAs non-essential retail opened in the city centre this week, the team at CH1 Chester BID captured on film...
Chester Cathedral re-opens for private prayer and reflection
Read morePreparations are underway and measures are being put in place at Chester Cathedral so it can re-open its doors and...
Free Parking Available at Chester Race Company Car Parks until August
Read moreAs part of Government plans to further ease lockdown, non-essential shops and businesses within the city will be given...
CH1ChesterBID launches a 10-step plan to make sure a visit back to Chester’s city centre is enjoyable – as well as safe
Read moreWith non-essential retail set to open again next week, the team at CH1Chester BID has launched a 10-step advice...
New funding available for small businesses
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council has launched its discretionary business grant scheme following the Government’s announcement of additional funding...
NHS Doctor recognised by Chester Residents and Retailer as a worthy winner
Read moreOver 200 key workers were nominated for special recognition from their community and a chance to win a coat...
VE Day commemorations throughout the week
Read moreVE Day on 8 May will look very different this year as the whole country stays indoors. A range...
B&M Bargains open for groceries and essentials
Read moreB&M Bargains in Chester city centre has once again opened its doors for groceries and essentials. Located in The...
New bollards being installed in Chester to make city more secure
Read moreWork has begun to make Chester city centre an even safer place to be in the future. The Council...
CH1ChesterBID call for the Government to #RaiseTheBar for the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure industries
Read moreCH1ChesterBID is calling on the Government to raise the minimum threshold from £51k to £150k to help businesses survive...
CH1ChesterBID launch Digital High Street map to keep Chester Together
Read moreCity centre businesses are stepping up to tackle the coronavirus crisis and keep the high street going. Over 70...
Vouchers for 9 Elephants
Read moreSupport Chester’s independent, family run, authentic Thai Restaurant 9 Elephants! Vouchers are now available to purchase with a 25%...
My Cheshire Poster Awards
Read moreThe Mid Cheshire Line has today announced a children’s art competition called the MY CHESHIRE POSTER AWARDS to provide...
Arriva Buses Wales offering free bus travel to all NHS staff
Read moreAnnouncement from Arriva In line with Welsh Governments announcement, Arriva Buses Wales will be offering free bus travel to...
Cheshire West and Chester employment support contact information
Read moreAny Cheshire West and Chester resident who requires online help and support getting back into employment as a result...
Community Response Fund now available for local community initiatives
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council’s Community Response Fund has been set up to support community initiatives through this unprecedented...
University of Chester responds to NHS training requirements.
Read moreThe University of Chester stands ready to open its excellent new simulation facilities at its Riverside Campus to assist in preparing nurses and other frontline health and...
A statement from Richard Thomas, Chief Executive, Chester Race Company
Read moreIt is with great regret that I announce that we have been forced to suspend food production in respect...
CH1ChesterBID and KingKabs look to save Chester’s high street with delivery services
Read moreAs the coronavirus takes crowds away from the high street, KingKabs and sister firm Abbey Taxis will offer a...
Chester Race Company Launch Foodbank Drop Off Place and Donate £1,000 of Food Items to Those in Need
Read moreChester Race Company have today announced that they will join the newly launched Coordinated Community Response, so that staff...
Easter Food Festival Postponed
Read moreOrganisers of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Easter...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Important Information for Businesses
Read moreThe latest official government guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response Published 12th March 2020
New ‘Destination Chester’ Network launches ‘bold vision’ to drive tourism in Chester and beyond
Read moreOn 2 March, a new economic network led by Chester’s top attractions launched ‘Destination Chester’ with the aim of...
Chester Northgate Development Update
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council have released a Newsletter providing the latest update to the Northgate Development. The public open day...
CH1ChesterBID arrange for mothers of Chester to be spoiled
Read moreCH1ChesterBID arrange for mothers of Chester to be spoiled The city’s Business Improvement District is filling the streets of...
Chester-based company Wok&Go donates £2000 worth of food to the community-run Port Grocery
Read moreLocal restaurant Wok&Go has just donated £2000 worth of food vouchers to The Port Grocery, the community-run food club...
Terrifying Zombies Invade Shopping Centre!
Read moreZombie Nightmare, an hour long post-apocalyptic zombie experience is coming to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre in Chester this March...
Quality Assured Racecourses—a First-Choice Day Out
Read moreChester Racecourse named amongst the top 11 racecourses for raceday experience by LiveTourism All British racecourses accredited as ‘good’...
Chester Race Company Announce Three Year Partnership Deal with Beverage Giants Budweiser Brewing Group
Read moreChester Race Company have today announced a renewed three-year partnership agreement with leading brewer Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, a...
Chester’s ‘City of Love’ helps tongue-tied lovers with Instagram campaign
Read moreNothing says I love you like a carefully constructed Instagram. But once you’ve got the perfect picture, what is...
Happy hour for pubs as government cuts business rates
Read morePubs across the UK to benefit from £1,000 business rates discount. the cut is on top of previously announced...
CH1ChesterBID invites everyone to ‘Be my Valentine’ in Chester’s ‘City of Love’
Read moreChester welcomes romantics with a special Valentine’s Trail (plus glittering prize); romantic walks and love stories and a glittering...
Oliver & Co’s Couch to 5k
Read moreKeen to get fitter in 2020, some members of the Oliver & Co team have committed to completing a...
Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival Winners Announced
Read moreThe winners of Chester Cathedral’s 2019 Christmas Tree Festival have been announced with Special Needs Care and ‘Girl Guiding,...
Chester Cathedral’s very first Young People’s Poetry Competition
Read moreChester Cathedral’s Poet-in-Residence today announced the Cathedral’s very first Young People’s Poetry Competition. The competition, which is open to...
Free parking in Chester is back for 2020
Read moreVisitors to Chester have been given a New Year boost as two car parks in the city centre will...
Annual CH1ChesterBID Customer Service Awards recognise the best of the best
Read moreChester city centre businesses have this week come together to celebrate as the winners of the annual CH1ChesterBID Customer...
Oliver & Co Employees take on West Kirby Beach for a festive, eco-friendly day out
Read moreIt may still be 8 weeks away, but employees at Oliver & Co were getting into the festive spirit...
Knife Angel Comes to Chester Cathedral
Read moreThe famous Knife Angel sculpture, which has been touring the country to promote the nationwide campaign against knife crime,...
A pride of Asiatic lions – the world’s rarest lion species – have taken their first steps into a specially-created new home at Chester Zoo.
Read moreThe zoo’s new conservation area is the UK’s largest habitat for Asiatic lions. The habitat is designed to recreate...
EXPERIENCE CHESTER’S DARK PAST IN A NEW CITY CENTRE ATTRACTION OPENING FOR HALLOWEEN – a special history / scare experience introduced by Chester Life Story.
Read moreGrim Chester is a new tour-led attraction opening on October 25th which will bring alive Chester’s dark secrets, history...
City’s Trick or Treat trail set to return this Halloween
Read moreA ‘spooktacular’ programme of family-friendly events are taking place in Chester city centre this October, in celebration of Halloween....
200,000th brick placed on ‘Chester Cathedral in LEGO’
Read moreBBC Breakfast presenter, Louise Minchin placed the 200,000th brick onto the ‘Chester Cathedral in LEGO’ replica during a special...
Chester Elves helping prepare the city centre
Read moreChester’s Christmas Elves have been brought in to help a little earlier than usual. ChELFie has been helping prepare...
Chester’s Italian Restaurants, Sergio’s and Da Noi, win Italian Awards
Read moreItaliant Restauraunts, DaNoi and Sergio’s, in Chester have won prestigious awards in this year’s Italian Awards. Ristorante Sergio in...
A Price Freeze for Chester Races Tickets in 2020
Read moreTickets, badges and Chester annual memberships are now on sale ahead of a new season at Chester Racecourse. Chester Racecourse have...
