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Chester scoops top award for 'going above and beyond' to welcome disabled people

Congratulations to Chester on award for disabled access Credit: PA

The city of Chester has won a major EU award for its work in welcoming disabled people. The Lord Mayor Councillor Angela Claydon says everyone should feel very 'chuffed' about it.

It's called the European Access City Award and is presented to the city which is making an effort - above and beyond - to be accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities.

In all 43 cities from 21 EU Member States applied for the Award

The six other finalists were:

  • Alessandria (Italy)
  • Funchal (Portugal)
  • Jūrmala (Latvia)
  • Lugo (Spain)
  • Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
  • Skellefteå (Sweden)