Lache Action Plan
The Backies / LAPA Fields
The proposal for the Backies is to improve a former landfill site as a space for wildlife and biodiversity and for residents to enjoy as a green space in their neighbourhood.
Where are we now?
The project has secured funding from FCC Communities Foundation; and in partnership with Chester Zoo, funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as a contribution from local development in the area.
Work is starting on site in November 2025 to transform the Backies in Lache into a green space for residents to enjoy and wildlife to thrive and will be completed in early spring 2026.
The plan, developed with local residents, is for an improved green space including all-weather paths, viewing point and seats across the 8-hectare (18 acre) former landfill site. The main focus is on enhancing the area for wildlife and creating a welcoming area for residents to enjoy being in nature.
What happens next?
The main work to transform the Backies will be completed by early spring 2026. Following this, on-going habitat and community improvements will be continued by a volunteer led Friends Group, with support from the Chester Zoo led Networks for Nature project and our Ecology team.
If you would be interested in joining like-minded neighbours to volunteer or helping out in other ways, please contact our team at chesterlocality@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
Task Group
If you are interested in being part of the task and finish group, please email chesterlocality@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or call into the community centre with your details and we’ll contact you.
The group is planning to meet quarterly to discuss next steps.
Our funding partners
