Cheshire West and Chester comprises the former district councils of Chester, Ellesmere Port & Neston and Vale Royal. The main cities and towns are Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich and Winsford.

Chester

The most complete walled city in Britain, Chester is the historic gem of North West England. The county town of Cheshire, its excellent concentration of motorways, roads and railways makes most areas of the UK within easy travelling distance.

Chester is also well served by Liverpool and Manchester Airports, and private aircraft can be accommodated at Hawarden Airport, four miles from the City.

A treasure trove of history, this 2,000 year old city also offers the best of today with unique attractions, ideal business locations, excellent business park, a wealth of shopping opportunities and a thriving nightlife. It has enjoyed major economic expansion with the attraction of a vibrant financial services sector which already boasts around 8500 jobs.

Chester District Profile

Population 118,400

Economic output (GVA) per head estimated to be 15% above the sub-regional average.

Thriving, service sector-led economy, with City of Chester being an international 'Tourism Attack Brand' for the Northwest' - over 8 million visitors a year

Around 10% employment growth since 1998 - and forecasts suggest that strong growth will continue.

Key sectors - Retail, Distribution, Hotels & Restaurants sector (30% of workforce); Financial, Professional and Other Business Services (c25% of workforce).

34% of residents qualified to NVQ Level 4 (first degree) or above.

For further district information see Annexes 1-4 of 'Building on Success'. Click here.

Chester Projects

Chester Renaissance - click here for further information.

Chester Super Zoo - click here for further information.

Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is in the North West of Cheshire on the southern part of the Wirral peninsula which stretches from the River Dee on one side to the Mersey on the other. Ellesmere Port is situated off the M53 close to its junction with the M56. The town developed when commercial trading started along the Shropshire Union Canal and later the Manchester Ship Canal. The town centre is now home to a busy shopping centre and market with the nearby shopping outlet of Cheshire Oaks a major draw for shoppers and leisure visitors. To the west lie the rural villages of Willaston, Ness and Burton. While Neston, a bustling town with a market and Parkgate a popular bathing resort in the 18th century, situated on the Dee estuary looking across to the mountains of North Wales.

Mid Cheshire

Mid Cheshire is an area of contrasts. It possesses the rich industrial heritage of the salt industry but also idyllic rural charm. There are lush valleys overlooked by the sandstone ridge and the dark woodland of Delamere Forest together with peaceful canals, rivers and meres. There are grand country houses located in rolling parkland and thriving picturesque villages as well as larger towns like historic Northwich.

It provides congestion free roads through outstanding countryside and is serviced by the M6, M56 and the national motorway network. An excellent location which acts as a magnet to leading distribution, manufacturing and service companies which require easy and quick access to the national motorway network. This serves equally well for customers and staff as well as the distribution and receipt of products and services.

Click here to visit the Cheshire West and Chester Council website (external link).

Visiting Chester and Cheshire

If you are planning a visit to Chester and Cheshire, the Visit Chester website contains a wealth of information on shopping, eating out, accommodation and things to do.

Click here to visit the Visit Chester website.