Chester West and Chester Council’s Cabinet will be asked at a July 9th meeting to select VINCI UK and ION Property Developments as preferred partners on local regeneration schemes.

Chester Northgate Future Phases and Northwich Weaver Square Schemes are key to the council’s regeneration programme. The Council wants to create two new flagship residential communities of more than 500 homes.

The schemes will create over 400 new homes in Chester and over 100 in Northwich. This will replace empty shops and buildings, built mostly in the 1960s which are no longer fit for purpose. In their place, will be modern, affordable and sustainable town centre living, with public spaces and supporting infrastructure.

The council notes that VINCI UK Developments and ION Property Developments are well-established development partners with a good track record working with local authorities.

Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation, said: “These two major regeneration schemes will bring increased footfall, vitality and long-term economic opportunity. Most importantly of all, they will bring quality placemaking and create spaces that future generations can be proud of.

“They demonstrate that Cheshire West & Chester Council is committed to regenerating towns and city centre across the Borough and will continue our track record of transformation and success. We look forward to a collaborative and productive relationship with VINCI UK Developments and ION Property Developments to help us to realise the ambitions of Northwich and Chester.”

The next stage of the process will be the signing of a Pre-Development Agreement for each scheme. VINCI and ION will work with the Northwich and Chester communities to co-produce masterplans for the two sites, putting the aspirations of local residents at the centre of the new developments.