Project Chester

Scores of development schemes that will literally shape Chester District's future for the next 20 years have been outlined in one easy to read booklet for the first time.

Project Chester  is a 57 page illustrated guide to a series of exciting programmes in and around the city, piecing together the jigsaw of  development, regeneration and improvement  schemes earmarked or already underway.

The book outlines the city council's "big picture" which covers culture, tourism, the economy, sport and leisure , enterprise, wildlife conservation and Chester at night. It also highlights how the city council and its partners are successfully tackling "crime and grime issues."

Following extensive consultation in 2001 the city council and leading partners launched a community plan known as Chester's Way Ahead, a long-term blueprint for action on social and economic issues facing the district.

Project Chester is an attempt to put the city council's contribution to that plan into one comprehensive document to stimulate discussion between the partners.

In a joint statement city council leader, Councillor David Evans, deputy leader, Councillor John Price and leader of the opposition, Councillor Margaret Parker said:" With our partners Chester City Council is delivering a challenging agenda and Project Chester now illustrates this big picture that is unfolding all around us, in the city and rural areas.

"Chester is being transformed, but this transformation is based upon the people of Chester, its culture and its distinctive character. We aim to make Chester a city of world stature and we are asking residents, businesses and all organisations here to join us in our endeavours"

Project Chester is available in hard copy or on disc from Elaine Penlington on 01244 402218 or you can download Project Chester in PDF Format here (2.5mb)