House of Fraser has today notified Cheshire West and Chester Council that it no longer plans to progress with a new store in Chester Northgate. The decision is part of a whole Company Voluntary Arrangement for House of Fraser which includes the closure of a large number of stores. Councillor Samantha Dixon, Leader of the […]
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Tapas Revolution to open a new restaurant in the first phase of Chester Northgate
Leading Spanish chef, Omar Allibhoy, is to open one of his Tapas Revolution restaurants in the first phase of the Chester Northgate development in Chester city centre. He has taken a 3,000 sqft unit next to the entrance of the new food hall and market. The restaurant will also face onto the development’s new public […]
Council to acquire properties to move forward with Chester Northgate
Cheshire West and Chester Council has made a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to acquire 70 properties in Chester city centre, part of the next phase of Chester Northgate. The properties and other interests in the Chester Northgate area are framed generally by Hunter Street, St Martins Way, the rear of Watergate Street and Northgate Street […]
Drop-in for Chester Northgate
Starting in November, there is an opportunity to find out the latest news from the Chester Northgate project at monthly drop in days. Visit the Town Hall, Palatine Room on Thursday 3 November, between 4pm – 7pm to view the plans and ask any questions. Planning permission has been granted to develop the Northgate area […]
£300m Chester Northgate development gets planning permission
Cheshire West and Chester Council unanimously accepted plans to develop the Northgate area of the city centre for a retail-led, mixed-use development at last night’s planning committee. The £300 million Chester Northgate scheme is set to deliver around 500,000 sqft of new retail, restaurant and leisure facilities over two phases of construction. The first Phase […]
Project funding advisor appointed
Cheshire West and Chester Council has appointed Strutt & Parker to provide the Council with strategic advice on funding the delivery of the £300 million Chester Northgate development. Strutt & Parker’s advice will help the Council to evaluate the various future options and identify the most appropriate funding route to build out the 500,000 sqft […]