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ONE CITY. ONE PLAN. ONE FUTURE.
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A strategic plan, vision and set of regeneration priorities designed to future-proof Chester for the next twenty years.
What is the
One City Plan?
Here's the story so far...
First published in 2012, the One City Plan set out a strategic vision and regeneration priorities for the future of Chester over a 15-year period.
What is it?
And why are people talking about it
The vision for a
modern,
vibrant city
ONE CITY. ONE PLAN. ONE FUTURE.
Working groups
The vision for
a modern, vibrant city
How did we get here?
First published in 2012, the One City Plan set out a strategic vision and regeneration priorities for the future of Chester over a 15-year period. This resulted in over fifty projects with a combined investment of almost £1 billion.
These projects have all created jobs, increased tourism and given Chester a positive economic boost, see more in Progress. We have achieved a lot but there’s much more to do.
What is the One City Plan?
A plan and vision that prioritises inclusivity and sustainability to ensure a healthier, greener and fairer city, to future-proof Chester for the next twenty years.
Where are we going?
Delivering the plan are five working groups that build upon existing networks and established groups: Being In. Connecting. Experiencing. Making. and Visiting.
Each group is shaping, championing and coordinating the physical development of the city to meet the sustainability objectives of the One City Plan. Each group is chaired by a lead partner and will include representatives from the Council and relevant individuals and organisations.
Although there are many projects contributing to the delivery of the One City Plan, there are five overarching projects:
Take a trip through Chester city centre
The vision for
a modern,
vibrant city
Progress to date
What is the
One City Plan?
A plan and vision that prioritises inclusivity and sustainability to ensure a healthier, greener and fairer city, to future-proof Chester for the next twenty years.
How did we get here?
First published in 2012, the One City Plan set out a strategic vision and regeneration priorities for the future of Chester over a 15-year period. This resulted in over fifty projects with a combined investment of almost £1 billion.
These projects have all created jobs, increased tourism and given Chester a positive economic boost, see more in Progress. We have achieved a lot but there’s much more to do.
Placemaking
The idea of ‘placemaking’ – the way our cities are designed and how public space is shaped – isn’t new, but it still inspires us. We all benefit from creative placemaking because it has a big impact on our health, wellbeing and even behaviour.
What is it? And why are people talking about it
Here's the story so far...
First published in 2012, the One City Plan set out a strategic vision and regeneration priorities for the future of Chester over a
15-year period.
The idea of ‘placemaking’ – the way our cities are designed and how public space is shaped – isn’t new, but it still inspires us.
We all benefit from creative placemaking because it has a big impact on our health, wellbeing and even behaviour.
Our One City Plan sets out a vision for how the public, private and community sector are working together to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city.
Since its first publication in 2012 and a subsequent update in 2022, the One City Plan has evolved to become our blueprint for collaboration and civic participation in Chester.
One City Plan for Chester
Our One City Plan sets out a vision for how the public, private and community sector are working together to make Chester a fairer, stronger and greener city.
Since its first publication in 2012 and a subsequent update in 2022, the One City Plan has evolved to become our blueprint for collaboration and civic participation in Chester.
Welcome to the One City Plan
Welcome video from Cllr Beecham
Where are we going?
Delivering the plan are five working groups that build upon existing networks and established groups: Being In. Connecting. Experiencing. Making. and Visiting.
Each group is shaping, championing and coordinating the physical development of the city to meet the sustainability objectives of the One City Plan. Each group is chaired by a lead partner and will include representatives from the Council and relevant individuals and organisations.
Although there are many projects contributing to the delivery of the One City Plan, there are five overarching projects:
Progress to date
Civic Heart
Comprising Town Hall Square, Cathedral, Northgate Phase 2 and St. Werburgh Street, which have the potential to become a real hub of creativity, performance, events, alfresco, street animation and gatherings right at the heart of the City.
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 beyond.
Creative Chester
Ensuring creative places are considered within future planning development to recognise the importance of creativity and culture and their role in the sustainable development of the city.
Civic Heart
Comprising Town Hall Square, Cathedral, Northgate Phase 2 and St. Werburgh Street, which have the potential to become a real hub of creativity, performance, events, alfresco, street animation and gatherings right at the heart of the City.
Smart Chester
Using the power of information and communications technology to enhance city functions, promote economic growth, improve seamless mobility and improve the quality of life for people living, working visiting and doing business in the city.
Invest Chester
Promoting growth and investment in Chester will be critical to its future, by attracting new inward investment to ensure the city can continue to thrive and build on the success of Northgate Phase 1.
Smart Chester
Using the power of information and communications technology to enhance city functions, promote economic growth, improve seamless mobility and improve the quality of life for people living, working visiting and doing business in the city.
Smarter Chester
Using the power of information and communications technology to enhance city functions, promote economic growth, improve seamless mobility and improve the quality of life for people living, working visiting and doing business in the city.
Invest Chester
Promoting growth and investment in Chester will be critical to its future, by attracting new inward investment to ensure the city can continue to thrive and build on the success of Northgate Phase 1.
Civic Heart
Comprising Town Hall Square, Cathedral, Northgate Phase 2 and St. Werburgh Street, which have the potential to become a real hub of creativity, performance, events, alfresco, street animation and gatherings right at the heart of the City.
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 beyond.
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 beyond.
Chester Bus Interchange
Improved connectivity for public transport. Resurfacing and shared use of adjacent Frodsham Street, a scheme that won Healthy Street of the Year in 2019.
Invest Chester
Promoting growth and investment in Chester will be critical to its future, by attracting new inward investment to ensure the city can continue to thrive and build on the success of Northgate Phase 1.
Creative Chester
Ensuring creative places are considered within future planning development to recognise the importance of creativity and culture and their role in the sustainable development of
the city.
Creative Chester
Ensuring creative places are considered within future planning development to recognise the importance of creativity and culture and their role in the sustainable development of the city.
Welcome video from Cllr Beecham
Welcome to the One City Plan
These projects have all created jobs, increased tourism and given Chester a positive economic boost.
See more on our Achievements page. Things were on track, when in 2020 the global Covid-19 pandemic hit. Through the turmoil we saw how people and communities reconnected with their neighbourhoods and cities at a local level. And, we also learnt that – as challenging as those times were – there was recognition of the strength in collaborative partnership work.
Welcome to the One City Plan
At its mid-point, the One City Plan was already overdue a review. The consultation responses from people aged five to 95 years showed public support to build a city for the future, whilst making sure the city of now is the best it can be.
Taking into account post-pandemic factors – such as changing lifestyles, working patterns and the growth in online shopping – the new One City Plan 2.0 sets out an ambitious new vision, with 45 actions by 2045.
The OCP will be delivered by many people, agencies, organisations, investors and communities. The Council is taking a key governance and supporting role however, the delivery of the OCP is being led and coordinated through five partner-based working groups: Being. Connecting. Experiencing. Making. Visiting.
Welcome to the One City Plan
Welcome to the One City Plan
The One City Plan captures in 45 broad actions the voices of many Chester residents. Whilst it is a plan for economic growth, this is balanced with actions which promote fairness, quality jobs and education opportunities, health, well-being, culture, environmental and heritage protection and civic pride.
The One City Plan is a flexible living document, it is a break away from traditional place plans and it will take many projects and many years to achieve some of the actions. Indeed, some of them will never be fulfilled as we will always want to be attracting investment, growing our tourism offer or maintaining our heritage for example.
That's why although I take great pride in the big shiny projects, it is the marginal gains I love most - the incremental changes that carry our city one step forward. You won't always see them, not unless you look hard enough, but they are happening all of the time and as long as there are people in our city who remain committed to a shared vision, working hard together with purpose, then I feel assured that Chester will just keep getting better and better.
I am very grateful for everyone’s time to date in helping us ensure the OCP can evolve into a dynamic and crucial process, helping to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
The One City Plan is based on the key pillars of compromise, participation, negotiation and collaboration. It is an approach that recognises that not everyone has to be right or wrong, and instead focuses on people's talents and experiences, harnessing the belief that we achieve more together than we can achieve by working alone.
Cllr Richard Beecham, Leader's Champion for the Once City Plan
These projects have all created jobs, increased tourism and given Chester a positive economic boost.
See more on our Achievements page.
Things were on track, when in 2020 the global Covid-19 pandemic hit. Through the turmoil we saw how people and communities reconnected with their neighbourhoods and cities at a local level. And, we also learnt that – as challenging as those times were – there was recognition of the strength in collaborative partnership work.
At its mid-point, the One City Plan was already overdue a review. The consultation responses from people aged five to 95 years showed public support to build a city for the future, whilst making sure the city of now is the best it can be.
Taking into account post-pandemic factors - such as changing lifestyles, working patterns and the growth in online shopping - the new One City Plan 2.0 sets out an ambitious new vision, with 45 actions by 2045.
The OCP will be delivered by many people, agencies, organisations, investors and communities. The Council is taking a key governance and supporting role however, the delivery of the OCP is being led and coordinated through five partner-based working groups: Being. Connecting. Experiencing. Making. Visiting.
At its mid-point, the One City Plan was already overdue a review. The consultation responses from people aged five to 95 years showed public support to build a city for the future, whilst making sure the city of now is the best it can be.
Taking into account post-pandemic factors – such as changing lifestyles, working patterns and the growth in online shopping – the new One City Plan 2.0 sets out an ambitious new vision, with 45 actions by 2045.
In these challenging times, the Council is establishing a new approach passing the decision making to key people with delivery through five working groups: Being. Connecting. Experiencing. Making. Visiting.
These projects have all created jobs, increased tourism and given Chester a positive economic boost.
See more on our Achievements page. Things were on track, when in 2020 the global Covid-19 pandemic hit. Through the turmoil we saw how people and communities reconnected with their neighbourhoods and cities at a local level. And, we also learnt that – as challenging as those times were – there was recognition of the strength in collaborative partnership work.
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Delivering the One City Plan
So, what now? Well, the next exciting chapter in Chester’s story is to deliver Northgate Phase Two. Creating a brand-new neighbourhood, increasing the number of homes in the city centre across an area the size of three football pitches.
This offers a once in a generation opportunity to bring new life into the heart of Chester’s historic city-centre.
This means more residents, more visitors, more workers, more people from the suburbs using the
city-centre. It is this that will drive commercial investment. See more on our ongoing One City Plan projects on each Working Group page.
One city. One plan. One future.
Delivering the One City Plan
So, what now? Well, the next exciting chapter in Chester’s story is to deliver Northgate Phase Two. Creating a brand-new neighbourhood, increasing the number of homes in the city centre across an area the size of three football pitches.
This offers a once in a generation opportunity to bring new life into the heart of Chester’s historic city-centre.
This means more residents, more visitors, more workers, more people from the suburbs using the city-centre. It is this that will drive commercial investment. See more on our ongoing One City Plan projects on each Working Group page.
One city. One plan. One future.
Delivering the One City Plan
So, what now? Well, the next exciting chapter in Chester’s story is to deliver Northgate Phase Two. Creating a brand-new neighbourhood, increasing the number of homes in the city centre across an area the size of three football pitches.
This offers a once in a generation opportunity to bring new life into the heart of Chester’s historic city-centre.
This means more residents, more visitors, more workers, more people from the suburbs using the city-centre. It is this that will drive commercial investment. See more on our ongoing One City Plan projects on each Working Group page.
One city. One plan. One future.
The One City Plan is a flexible living document, it is a break away from traditional place plans and it will take many projects and many years to achieve some of the actions. Indeed, some of them will never be fulfilled as we will always want to be attracting investment, growing our tourism offer or maintaining our heritage for example. That's why although I take great pride in the big shiny projects, it is the marginal gains I love most - the incremental changes that carry our city one step forward. You won't always see them, not unless you look hard enough, but they are happening all of the time and as long as there are people in our city who remain committed to a shared vision, working hard together with purpose, then I feel assured that Chester will just keep getting better and better. I am very grateful for everyone’s time to date in helping us ensure the OCP can evolve into a dynamic and crucial process, helping to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
The One City Plan captures in 45 broad actions the voices of many Chester residents. Whilst it is a plan for economic growth, this is balanced with actions which promote fairness, quality jobs and education opportunities, health, well-being, culture, environmental and heritage protection and civic pride.
The One City Plan is a flexible living document, it is a break away from traditional place plans and it will take many projects and many years to achieve some of the actions. Indeed, some of them will never be fulfilled as we will always want to be attracting investment, growing our tourism offer or maintaining our heritage for example.
That's why although I take great pride in the big shiny projects, it is the marginal gains I love most - the incremental changes that carry our city one step forward. You won't always see them, not unless you look hard enough, but they are happening all of the time and as long as there are people in our city who remain committed to a shared vision, working hard together with purpose, then I feel assured that Chester will just keep getting better and better.
I am very grateful for everyone’s time to date in helping us ensure the OCP can evolve into a dynamic and crucial process, helping to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
The One City Plan is a flexible living document, it is a break away from traditional place plans and it will take many projects and many years to achieve some of the actions. Indeed, some of them will never be fulfilled as we will always want to be attracting investment, growing our tourism offer or maintaining our heritage for example.
That's why although I take great pride in the big shiny projects, it is the marginal gains I love most - the incremental changes that carry our city one step forward. You won't always see them, not unless you look hard enough, but they are happening all of the time and as long as there are people in our city who remain committed to a shared vision, working hard together with purpose, then I feel assured that Chester will just keep getting better and better.
I am very grateful for everyone’s time to date in helping us ensure the OCP can evolve into a dynamic and crucial process, helping to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
Welcome to the One City Plan
Cllr Richard Beecham, Leader's Champion for the Once City Plan
The One City Plan is based on the key pillars of compromise, participation, negotiation and collaboration. It is an approach that recognises that not everyone has to be right or wrong, and instead focuses on people's talents and experiences, harnessing the belief that we achieve more together than we can achieve by working alone.
The One City Plan captures in 45 broad actions the voices of many Chester residents. Whilst it is a plan for economic growth, this is balanced with actions which promote fairness, quality jobs and education opportunities, health, well-being, culture, environmental and heritage protection and civic pride.
The One City Plan is a flexible living document, it is a break away from traditional place plans and it will take many projects and many years to achieve some of the actions. Indeed, some of them will never be fulfilled as we will always want to be attracting investment, growing our tourism offer or maintaining our heritage for example.
That's why although I take great pride in the big shiny projects, it is the marginal gains I love most - the incremental changes that carry our city one step forward. You won't always see them, not unless you look hard enough, but they are happening all of the time and as long as there are people in our city who remain committed to a shared vision, working hard together with purpose, then I feel assured that Chester will just keep getting better and better.
I am very grateful for everyone’s time to date in helping us ensure the OCP can evolve into a dynamic and crucial process, helping to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
The One City Plan is a flexible living document, it is a break away from traditional place plans and it will take many projects and many years to achieve some of the actions. Indeed, some of them will never be fulfilled as we will always want to be attracting investment, growing our tourism offer or maintaining our heritage for example. That's why although I take great pride in the big shiny projects, it is the marginal gains I love most - the incremental changes that carry our city one step forward. You won't always see them, not unless you look hard enough, but they are happening all of the time and as long as there are people in our city who remain committed to a shared vision, working hard together with purpose, then I feel assured that Chester will just keep getting better and better. I am very grateful for everyone’s time to date in helping us ensure the OCP can evolve into a dynamic and crucial process, helping to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
Welcome to the One City Plan
Welcome video from Cllr Beecham
Welcome video from Cllr Beecham
How we will make a difference
We will listen to, and work with, young people as we plan and deliver services. We will develop a strong youth offer, working with the community sector, libraries, schools and colleges. We will also develop a new ‘10 by 10’ programme, encouraging young people to try ten exciting things before they are ten years old.
“We need to improve mental health for younger children and give them more support.” Join the conversation respondent
We will support and challenge our schools to include children with special educational needs and disabilities, upskilling our workforce and co-ordinating specialist support within our schools.
We will promote healthy lifestyles and access to playing fields and green spaces. We will encourage people to breastfeed and vaccinate their children and ensure young people can access preventative services.
“We need to improve mental health for younger children and give them more support.” Join the conversation respondent
We will listen to, and work with, young people as we plan and deliver services. We will develop a strong youth offer, working with the community sector, libraries, schools and colleges. We will also develop a new ‘10 by 10’ programme, encouraging young people to try ten exciting things before they are ten years old.
“There should be more investment in young people and their future” Join the conversation respondent
Why do we need a One City Plan?
The One City Plan defines the overarching vision and direction of travel for the city, under which all projects should sit. It is driven by prioritisation, implementation and delivery.
Why do we need a One City Plan?
The One City Plan defines the overarching vision and direction of travel for the city, under which all projects should sit. It is driven by prioritisation, implementation and delivery.
Proud of its history and confident about its future, Chester is a unique city that prioritises inclusivity and sustainability to ensure a healthier, greener and fairer future for all its people.
The plan also informs the Cheshire West and Chester Local Development Framework, the statutory planning document for the city.
The updated 2022 plan included a renewed vision and action plan and sets out a new vision for how the public, private and community sector can work together to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
Proud of its history and confident about its future, Chester is a unique city that prioritises inclusivity and sustainability to ensure a healthier, greener and fairer future for all its people.
The plan also informs the Cheshire West and Chester Local Development Framework, the statutory planning document for the city.
The updated 2022 plan included a renewed vision and action plan and sets out a new vision for how the public, private and community sector can work together to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city by 2045.
The idea of ‘placemaking’ – the way our cities are designed and how public space is shaped – isn’t new, but it still inspires us. We all benefit from creative placemaking because it has a big impact on our health, wellbeing and even behaviour. Our One City Plan sets out a vision for a modern, vibrant city where the public, private and community sectors are working together to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city.
One city, one plan, one future.
Why do we need a One City Plan?
What makes
Chester Unique?
Global heritage
Chester is a global heritage city appealing to residents, tourists, students and businesses alike. A truly unique cathedral and university city, the Roman city of Chester is the county town of Cheshire, in the North West of England and close to the English–Welsh border.
With over half a million people living within 30 minutes, Chester sits within a thriving economic hinterland, including Merseyside, the Wirral, Ellesmere Port Industrial area and North Wales. The Manchester and Liverpool City regional economies are also less than an hour away.
Great location
Due to this enviable position the city and its surrounding catchment has key sector strengths including financial and business professional services, manufacturing and energy, alongside its growing visitor economy.
Chester is also the embodiment of the liveable city. Its neighbourhoods are conveniently accessible and connected to its wider outskirts with sustainable travel networks for walking or cycling. There is a good mix of affordable and executive homes across the city centre, suburbs and nearby rural locations.
Commitment to regeneration
There is a strong commitment from city leaders to further reinvigorate city centre living, as society has realised the benefits of living and working in beautiful and accessible surroundings in a sustainable way.
Chester is open for business. Investment opportunities are wide and varied from large regeneration projects such as the Chester City Gateway and Northgate Future Phases to numerous smaller scale unique sites. The city combines city living with business potential within a compact and beautiful historical city centre.
Why do we need a One City Plan?
The idea of ‘placemaking’ – the way our cities are designed and how public space is shaped – isn’t new, but it still inspires us.
We all benefit from creative placemaking because it has a big impact on our health, wellbeing and even behaviour.
Our One City Plan sets out a vision for a modern, vibrant city where the public, private and community sectors are working together to make Chester a fairer, stronger, and greener city.
One city, one plan, one future.
Global heritage
Chester is a global heritage city appealing to residents, tourists, students and businesses alike. A truly unique cathedral and university city, the Roman city of Chester is the county town of Cheshire, in the North West of England and close to the English–Welsh border.
With over half a million people living within 30 minutes, Chester sits within a thriving economic hinterland, including Merseyside, the Wirral, Ellesmere Port Industrial area and North Wales. The Manchester and Liverpool City regional economies are also less than an hour away.
Great location
Due to this enviable position the city and its surrounding catchment has key sector strengths including financial and business professional services, manufacturing and energy, alongside its growing visitor economy.
Chester is also the embodiment of the liveable city. Its neighbourhoods are conveniently accessible and connected to its wider outskirts with sustainable travel networks for walking or cycling. There is a good mix of affordable and executive homes across the city centre, suburbs and nearby rural locations.
Commitment to regeneration
There is a strong commitment from city leaders to further reinvigorate city centre living, as society has realised the benefits of living and working in beautiful and accessible surroundings in a sustainable way.
Chester is open for business. Investment opportunities are wide and varied from large regeneration projects such as the Chester City Gateway and Northgate Future Phases to numerous smaller scale unique sites. The city combines city living with business potential within a compact and beautiful historical city centre.
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