Lord Mayor of Chester and Chair of CWaC to lead Chester’s Acts of Remembrance

The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Sherin Akhtar, invites residents to join her at Chester Cathedral on Sunday 9 November 2024, at 10.15am, as she leads the city’s Act of Remembrance.

The Lord Mayor of Chester will also led the Armistice Day’s Act of Remembrance Service on 11 November 2025 at 10.50am at Chester Cathedral Gardens, St Werburgh Street, Chester.

Across Cheshire West borough, there are many other local Acts of Remembrance taking place and details are available from Cheshire West and Chester Council’s website:

Remembrance Sunday | Cheshire West and Chester Council

This year’s Remembrance Sunday will be even more significant as it will also commemorate the 80^th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan.  The day will  remember all those lost in the First World War aswell as subsequent conflicts and show support to everyone who have served, past and present.  Remembrance Sunday is a time for our communities to come together for reflection and gratitude.

The Lord Mayor of Chester said:

"It is an honour to be part of this year’s events, especially at a time when many parts of the world remain affected by conflict and unrest. Now more than ever, it is vital that communities come together to honour and remember those who have been killed or injured, as well as those who continue to face the harsh realities of conflict today.

Chester has long been a proud garrison city, rich in military history. Remembrance Sunday offers a powerful moment for us all to pause and give thanks to our brave service men and women, and to the civilians who have supported them — past and present — for their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment."

The Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Councillor Bob Bisset said:

“Remembrance Sunday is a significant opportunity for Cheshire West residents to come together and pay their respects.

“On this 80^th anniversary year of VE and VJ Day,  Remembrance Sunday is our chance to give thanks to everyone who served and who helped re-build our communities after the world wars. In these globally troubled times, it is also important that residents come together to remember and thank those who continue serve in the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces today.  Sadly, the world remains spolied by conflict and terrorism.

“I would encourage everyone across the borough to go along and support their local Act of Remembrance; details are on the Council’s website.”

The Very Reverend Dr Dean Tim Stratford, Chester Cathedral said:

“Remembrance Sunday is a day of reflection and remembrance for the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of peace. Chester Cathedral is the central point for all Chester’s remembrance events and we welcome all members of the community to attend regardless of faith, beliefs or background."

The following lengths of road will be closed from 08:00 to 13:30 on Sunday 09^th November 2025.

• Northgate Street (From Princess Street to Eastgate Street)
• St Werburgh Street (From Northgate Street to Eastgate Street)
• Eastgate Street (From Northgate Street to Foregate Street)
• Foregate Street (From Eastgate Street to St Johns Street)
• St John Street (From Foregate Street to a point approximately 35m south of Foregate Street)
• Bridge Street (6metres north of Feathers Lane to Watergate Street
• Watergate Street (from Bridge Street to Nicholas Street

The following lengths of road will be closed from 10:00 to 12:00 on Sunday 09th November 2025.

• Northgate Street (From Hunter Street to Princess Street)
• Princess Street (Northgate Street to a point 50m west of Northgate Street)

The order will also suspend parking, loading and unloading from 05:00 to 13:00.

• Northgate Street (from Hunter Street to St Werburgh Street)
• St Werburgh Street (Full Length)
• Eastgate Street (St Werburgh Street to Foregate Street)
• Foregate Street (From Eastgate Street to St John Street)

The following lengths of road will be closed from 10.30am to 11:30 on 11^th November 2025.

• Northgate Street (From Princess Street to Eastgate Street)
• St Werburgh Street (From Northgate Street to Eastgate Street)
• Eastgate Street (From Northgate Street to Foregate Street)
• Foregate Street (From Eastgate Street to St Johns Street)