Update - Neston Civic Hall

Since the announcement of the return of Neston Civic Hall to Cheshire West and Chester Council scheduled for 31 March 2025, NCYC and Cheshire West and Chester Council have been working closely together to determine a way in which this vital community asset can remain open.

We can confirm that Cheshire West and Chester Council is arranging for urgent repairs to be carried out to Neston Civic Hall that will allow the building to remain open,  at least until 30 September 2025 to allow time for further discussions.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council said: “We have been working closely with Neston Community and Youth Centre who have been managing the building, to ensure this vital community asset can remain open. This is a temporary measure and allows time for discussions to make the Civic Hall and its operations sustainable in the longer-term". 

Rachael Furey, Chief Executive of Neston Community Youth Centre said: “After these immediate repairs have been completed, the Hall will be fit for purpose, and we will be able to accept bookings in the sure knowledge that the facilities will be available. We are particularly grateful to the three local Councillors from Cheshire West and Chester Council who have contributed from their personal Councillor budgets to make this possible.”

Neston Civic Hall dates back to 1902, starting out as a Red Cross Hospital during the First World War. On 2 June 1960 Neston Civic Hall, then known as The Institute, welcomed the first performance of the Beatles, under their new name (changing their name from the Silver Beetles).

The Civic Hall will still require major investment to carry out vital repair work and improvements to ensure it remains safe and fit for purpose in the long term.

We are now in the process of contacting all our regular hirers and those with events booked at Neston Civic Hall.

As ever, we will continue to keep you updated.