Lord Mayor Chester

Councillor Margaret Parker Lord Mayor of Chester for 2026/27

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

🕊️ On Armistice Day the City of Chester honours all those who served and sacrificed in times of war
At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we will remember them
#ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #ChesterRemembers #WeWillRememberThem #PoppyAppeal #CityOfChester

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

Chester Remembered.

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

🎖️ On behalf of the City of Chester, we pause to remember the fallen from all wars. We honour their courage, strength, and bravery and express our deepest gratitude for their sacrifice
We shall remember them #RemembranceDay #CityOfChesterRemembers #WeWillRememberThem #PoppyAppeal

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

🎆 Tonight's the night! 🎆

Join us at Chester Racecourse for the Lord Mayor's Spooktacular Fireworks. Tickets at https://t.co/5S3uXqfjP7

Expect an evening of excitement and a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Chester sky.

#Chester #LordMayor #Fireworks

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

🎇 Tomorrow's the night! 🎇

Join us at Chester Racecourse for the Lord Mayor's Spooktacular Fireworks and enjoy a spectacular evening of family entertainment and a dazzling fireworks display.

We can't wait to welcome you! ✨

#Chester #FireworksNight #LordMayor

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

I was thrilled to be invited along to the Grosvenor Museum to celebrate its 140th anniversary. The Victorian birthday party was delightful, and I was happy to support one of Chester's pre-eminent institutions.

#Chester #GrosvenorMuseum #History #Heritage #Anniversary #Museum

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

The Deputy Lord Mayor attended a live demonstration by Resin Pro Cheshire, in collaboration with Dandy's yesterday. Local businesses like theirs have helped Chester thrive, with Dandy's celebrating 200 years in business.

#Chester #ResinProCheshire #DandysChester #LocalBusiness

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

On Saturday, the Deputy Lord Mayor joined the Royal British Legion Riders Branch for a remembrance and wreath laying service to launch Cheshire's Poppy Appeal Ride.

#Chester #PoppyAppeal #BikeRide #Remembrance #RoyalBritishLegion #RBL

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

The Deputy Lord Mayor was delighted to be invited along to give a speech and celebrate Dasara and Bathukamma. A festival of victory of good over bad, alongside wonderful music, food, activities and company.

#Chester #DeputyLordMayor #Dasara #Bathukamma #Festival #Culture

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

The Deputy Lord Mayor represented Chester at the weekend for the Mayor of Northwich's Civic Service at St Helen's Church.

Keeping Chester linked to the rest of the county is an important role among the civic heads.

#Chester #Northwich #CivicService #Cheshire

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

It was a delight to welcome the Guilden Sutton Cubs to the Town Hall for a tour, treasure hunt & regalia talk.

It is always delightful to see the next generation taking an interest in Chester's history, and they proved to be excellent guests.

#CHester #Cubs #History #TownHall

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

"Chester is a city that celebrates diversity and stands united against hatred in all its forms.
During Hate Crime Awareness Week, I encourage everyone to treat others with dignity and respect, and to support those affected by hate crime."
#chester

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

The Lord Mayor was pleased to welcome Chester Town Criers David & Julie Mitchell, along with Ashley from Marketing Cheshire, to the Parlour to thank them for organising the World Town Crier Tournament 2026.🔔

#Chester #TownCrier #CivicPride #ChesterHistory

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

As part of #LocalDemocracyWeek, the Lord Mayor was pleased to welcome local school children to Chester Town Hall to learn about the history of the city's civic regalia and the importance of local democracy. 🏛️🔗 #Chester #CivicPride

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

"Chester is a city that celebrates diversity and stands united against hatred in all its forms.
During Hate Crime Awareness Week, I encourage everyone to treat others with dignity and respect, and to support those affected by hate crime."
#chester

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

As part of #NationalCadetsWeek2026, I was delighted to welcome representatives from the RAF Air Cadets, Army Cadet Force, Sea Cadets and Blacon High School's Combined Cadet Force to Chester Town Hall.

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

The Lord Mayor was delighted to visit Lightfoot Lodge Dementia Unit and meet the dedicated team, service users and relatives. It was wonderful to hear such positive feedback about the unit and the invaluable respite care it provides to families. 💙

#Chester #DementiaCare

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

The Civic Flag is flying at half-mast today in honour of Roy Lowe, Mayor of Chester 1981/82. Our thoughts are with Roy's family and friends as we remember his dedicated service to the city and pay our respects to a former Mayor of Chester.

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

On 11 September, Chester will come together to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a service of remembrance in Town Hall Square at 1.30pm.
Remembering the 2,977 lives lost and honouring the bravery of the emergency services and first responders.

[Lord Mayor Chester @MayorChester]

On Thursday 3rd September, the country will commemorate National Merchant Navy Day.
In Chester, the Lord Mayor will officially raise the Red Ensign flag at 10am which will remain flying for the day.
#NationalMerchantNavyDay #LordMayorofChester #Chester #ChesterCommunity