Lord Mayor Chester

This week was Neurodiversity Celebration Week This week, we celebrated the amazing neurodiverse people who make Chester such a vibrant and creative place. Together let us keep building a community where everyone feels understood and supported #Chester #Neurodiversity #Celebrate

✨ Wishing Chester residents a peaceful and joyous Eid al‑Fitr. May this special time bring happiness, renewed hope, and togetherness to all who celebrate in and around Chester and their families. Eid Mubarak! 🌟 #Chester #Eid #EidMubarak #LordMayor

As Ramadan draws to a close, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to everyone in Chester who has been observing the holy month. I have also been observing this special time, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all. #Chester #Ramadan #LordMayor

It was great to attend the Community and Voluntary Arts Awards this week. The Awards celebrate the great work many groups and individuals are doing using arts in their local community For more information please visit cwac.co/61efU #Chester #DeeSignChoir #SignLanguage

I was delighted to attend a session of Healthy Minds Matter on Monday, talking to the attendees about their experiences with the programme. Community wellbeing is important, and a cornerstone of my civic theme Pride in Place. #Chester #HealthyMindsMatter #Hoole #Wellbeing

Happy St Patrick's Day! Today is an opportunity to honour Irish heritage and cultures and for others to learn about them too. However you are celebrating today, I hope it brings you plenty of cheer and a sense of togetherness. #StPatricksDay #Ireland #Chester

The children from Overleigh St Mary Primary School have written a book all about Ziggy, and they honoured me by allowing me to meet the star himself at Storyhouse. It's a lovely little book, and they'll be raising money by selling it too! #Chester #Ziggy #Dog #Adventure

🤟 Sign Language Week We’re celebrating everyone in Chester and across the UK who uses BSL. It helps people connect and feel included. Around 25k use BSL as their main language, and up to 1.5m people sign at some level. Let’s keep supporting our BSL community 💛 #SignLanguageWeek

Today, I want to send my heartfelt wishes to all mums, past, present and future. To every mother, grandmother, carer and guardian who nurtures, loves and supports those around them: thank you. With warmest thanks, The Lord Mayor of Chester #Chester #Mum #Spring

March 12th marked International School Dinner Day. Visiting Upton Heath Primary School took me back to the days of packed lunches and the queue for hot food. Lunch has never been as good since! Many thanks to the students and staff for making me feel welcomed! #Chester #School

To mark International Women's Day, I was invited to speak at an event at the University of Chester, hosted by the Institute of Gender Studies and the Diversity Festival. The theme of IWD this year is Give to Gain, encouraging generosity and collaboration. #Chester #IWD #Gender

I was honoured to be invited to Liverpool to mark the Annual Civic Service held by Merseyside Jewish Representative Council It was wonderful to meet with so many people, from the Lord Mayor of Liverpool to the Chief Rabbi of Ireland Credit: Kate Swerdlow #Chester #Liverpool

💛 Young Carers Action Day Today we celebrate Chester’s amazing young carers — young people who show strength, compassion and resilience every day. Your care makes a real difference, and we’re so proud of you. Thank you for all you do 💛 #YoungCarersActionDay

Today we mark International School Meals Day, recognising the vital role nutritious school meals play in supporting children’s health, well‑being and learning. The Lord Mayor thanks all the staff who work hard to ensure every child receives the nourishment they need. #ISMD2026

It's never too late to learn new things, and that is why I've taken the time to finally learn how to ride a bike. In the process, I hope to raise money for Chester Women’s Aid and the Heath Youth Club. Follow my journey here: cwac.co/g8tJp #Chester #Bicycle #Bike

The Living Well Service offers routine immunisations, health checks and wider well being guidance at the heart of our communities. This year, they now offer cervical screenings for those eligible. I was proud to visit them and learn more about the vital work they do. #Chester

The Countess Charity Duck Race is almost upon us. Together with the Chester Charter Trustees, I have sponsored a duck in this race. The students of Acresfield Primary School have kindly decorated our duck, and we're excited to see the end result! #Chester #Acresfield #DuckRace

Yesterday, I attended the Future Ready Launch event at Chester Zoo. The programme aims to raise aspirations, strengthen local connections and showcase the possibilities available to young people across the region. It was a delightful experience. #Chester #FutureReadyLaunch

March 9th marks Commonwealth Day, a day where we celebrate the 56 members of the Commonwealth of Nations. I was joined by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Sheriff, High Sheriff and Police Crime Commissioner to mark this important day of unity #Chester #CommonwealthDay #Unity #Cooperation

Happy International Women’s Day! Chester’s local theme this year, “Give and Gain,” reminds us that when we give support, encouragement, and kindness. Chester should be defined by compassion and hope, not division. #IWD2026 #GiveAndGain #ChesterWomen #BrighterKinderFuture