Climate Emergency
The Climate Emergency facing our world is a very real issue, but there is plenty we can do to take action to help protect our planet.
Cheshire West and Chester Council declared a Climate Emergency in the borough in 2019 and put forward its Climate Emergency Response plan, which aims to help the borough become carbon neutral by 2045.
This is a space to share ideas, stories and tips about what you are doing locally to reduce your carbon emissions and impact on the environment. Now's the time to react and play your part to make our borough carbon neutral.
What are you doing to tackle the Climate Emergency?
Residents, community groups, schools and businesses across the borough are busy playing their part to protect our local environment and reduce their impact on the planet by reducing their carbon emissions.
Lots of people taking action together can make a big impact and we want to hear all about the things you are doing. It could be a short tip, a blog or vlog on a certain topic, a pledge to say what you hope to achieve or about an event you’ve organised.
By sharing your story, you could inspire others across the borough to take action today and help us achieve our ambition of being a carbon neutral borough.
Please add your story here
- You can add text, photos and videos to your story
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- Please remember this is a public space, so please do not share any personal information about yourself or others in your comment.
We may occasionally contact people who have uploaded an inspiring story to ask if we could share it wider, such as on the Council's social media channels or our Climate Emergency enewsletter. We will always ask permission before we do this and we will only share stories with your approval.
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Share Regenerative agriculture and circular farming at Grosvenor Farms on Facebook Share Regenerative agriculture and circular farming at Grosvenor Farms on Twitter Share Regenerative agriculture and circular farming at Grosvenor Farms on Linkedin Email Regenerative agriculture and circular farming at Grosvenor Farms link
Regenerative agriculture and circular farming at Grosvenor Farms
Grosvenor Farms is one of the UK’s leading dairy and arable farms, working by the principles of regenerative agriculture and circular farming, to produce high-quality foods in a commercially and environmentally sustainable way.
Located on Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate, Cheshire, we produce over 34 million litres of fresh milk a year – enough for 465,000 people every day – and are long-term suppliers to both Tesco and Muller. We also grow around 45,000 tonnes of forage for animal feed and 4,500 tonnes of grains.
High quality farming and food production are integral to assuring the UK’s food security and to improving... Continue reading
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Celebrate Without the Waste: Hire a Reusable Party Kit
Parties are about fun, food and friendship, but too often they leave behind something less joyful: mountains of single-use waste. From disposable plates and cups to cutlery and packaging, the bin often ends up as full as the dance floor.
The good news? There’s a simple, affordable, and eco-friendly solution: hiring a reusable party kit.
Why Choose Reusables Over Disposables?
Every disposable plate or cup comes at a cost — to your wallet and to the planet.
Resources & emissions – It takes energy, water, and raw materials to make disposables, all for just a few minutes of... Continue reading
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Share Breaking the CO₂ Ceiling: What the Earth's Record Spike Means - Join our Community Carbon Literacy Training on Facebook Share Breaking the CO₂ Ceiling: What the Earth's Record Spike Means - Join our Community Carbon Literacy Training on Twitter Share Breaking the CO₂ Ceiling: What the Earth's Record Spike Means - Join our Community Carbon Literacy Training on Linkedin Email Breaking the CO₂ Ceiling: What the Earth's Record Spike Means - Join our Community Carbon Literacy Training link
Breaking the CO₂ Ceiling: What the Earth's Record Spike Means - Join our Community Carbon Literacy Training
Helen Tandy - Eco Communities
A Wake-Up Call: CO₂ Levels Just Hit a Record High
In 2024, the planet gave us a clear, unignorable message: atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations jumped by 3.5 parts per million (ppm) — the largest single-year increase ever recorded since measurements began in 1957. That pushes the global average to around 424 ppm, a 52% rise over pre-industrial levels.
Donald Trump can try to deny climate change all he likes, but science doesn’t lie. The numbers don’t care about politics. We can see the results with our own eyes: heatwaves, wildfires, shifting seasons, and... Continue reading
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1st Tarporley Scouts
1st Tarporley Scout Group has its own scout hut which uses electricity and gas for its power and heating. The Group's Trustees wanted to reduce the carbon footprint and considered air to air heat pumps to replace an aging gas boiler. However, this necessitated a new three phase electricity supply which proved very expensive to install and was not a viable option.
The Trustees turned their attention to installing a solar power array on the roof of the scout hut and a battery on the external wall. The Trustees obtained three quotations and applied for a grant towards installation... Continue reading
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Share Graduating student recognised for pivotal and pioneering volunteer roles on Facebook Share Graduating student recognised for pivotal and pioneering volunteer roles on Twitter Share Graduating student recognised for pivotal and pioneering volunteer roles on Linkedin Email Graduating student recognised for pivotal and pioneering volunteer roles link
Graduating student recognised for pivotal and pioneering volunteer roles
A soon-to-be graduate has made a difference for the environment and fellow students as “the driving force” behind a new volunteer-run scheme at the University of Chester.
Yana Laszcziw has been praised for her care, enthusiasm and dedication in leading a team of students in setting up and running the University’s first-ever clothes and accessories Swap Shop.
The 20-year-old took on the role of Swap Shop Project Co-ordinator among many other volunteering efforts during her time studying for a BSc (Bachelor of Science) with Honours Forensic Biology degree at the University.
A finalist for the University’s Student Volunteer of the... Continue reading
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New Plans and Survey for Hydro Hub
Many people wonder about the apparently derelict sandstone building on the corner of Castle Drive and the Old Dee Bridge between Chester and Handbridge.
Plans are being developed to return this long-neglected part our heritage back to have a useful place in the future of Chester. Cheshire Heritage and Sustainability Enterprises, or “CHASE” for short is the not-for-profit organisation developing the plans and your views are now being sought in a survey and at meetings in July.
In 1913, this building was a newly constructed state of the art hydroelectric station, the first of its kind in England to provide... Continue reading
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Share Chester’s quality education recognised in global university sustainability impact rankings on Facebook Share Chester’s quality education recognised in global university sustainability impact rankings on Twitter Share Chester’s quality education recognised in global university sustainability impact rankings on Linkedin Email Chester’s quality education recognised in global university sustainability impact rankings link
Chester’s quality education recognised in global university sustainability impact rankings
The quality of education at the University of Chester has been placed among the top 15% globally, in influential rankings scoring the progress of universities towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals were recently explored as part of a Faculty of Science, Business and Engineering Research Day.
For the first time this year, the University was part of the global Times Higher Education’s (THE’s) Impact Rankings, which, in total, ranks 2,526 universities from 130 countries or territories across the goals - described as “the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future... Continue reading
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Share Chester Green Weekend - Prize Draw, Feedback and Pop Ups on Facebook Share Chester Green Weekend - Prize Draw, Feedback and Pop Ups on Twitter Share Chester Green Weekend - Prize Draw, Feedback and Pop Ups on Linkedin Email Chester Green Weekend - Prize Draw, Feedback and Pop Ups link
Chester Green Weekend - Prize Draw, Feedback and Pop Ups
Helen Tandy, Orgaiser Chester Green Weekend and Director Eco Communities
It’s now just over two weeks since Chester Green Weekend, and the team has (mostly!) recovered. Sadly, my laptop didn’t survive Saturday’s rain, so I’m a little behind — but we’re getting there!
We’ve got some fantastic photos from the weekend thanks to Elle Brotherhood Photography — I promise I’ll get more of these downloaded and shared with you soon. Huge thanks also to Spotlight Socials for doing such a great job on our socials throughout the event.
And of course, a big thank you to all of you... Continue reading
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Share Cheshire College Unveils Wellbeing Garden After Inspiring Collaboration with Chester Zoo on Facebook Share Cheshire College Unveils Wellbeing Garden After Inspiring Collaboration with Chester Zoo on Twitter Share Cheshire College Unveils Wellbeing Garden After Inspiring Collaboration with Chester Zoo on Linkedin Email Cheshire College Unveils Wellbeing Garden After Inspiring Collaboration with Chester Zoo link
Cheshire College Unveils Wellbeing Garden After Inspiring Collaboration with Chester Zoo
A once unused outdoor space at Cheshire College – South & West’s Ellesmere Port Campus has been transformed into a colourful Wellbeing Garden, thanks to Entry Level students working in partnership with Chester Zoo.
The garden is the result of a year-long collaboration that gave students the opportunity to explore nature, sustainability, and wellbeing through a series of engaging, hands-on activities. Inspired by the zoo’s conservation initiatives, students developed their own ideas and brought them to life—creating a peaceful green space for reflection and relaxation on campus.
The project was officially unveiled on Thursday 22 May, with a special launch... Continue reading
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Find out about the Council's Climate Emergency Response Plan and the actions that have been taken so far.
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Minutes from Climate Emergency Taskforce Meetings
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Climate Taskforce Minutes February 2023.pdf (273 KB) (pdf)
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Climate Taskforce Minutes March 2022.pdf (83.6 KB) (pdf)
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Climate Taskforce Minutes 17 November 2021.pdf (87.4 KB) (pdf)
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Climate Taskforce Minutes 6 October 2021.pdf (150 KB) (pdf)
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Climate Taskforce Draft Minutes 26 July 2021.pdf (184 KB) (pdf)
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Climate Taskforce Draft Minutes 25 May 2021.pdf (158 KB) (pdf)