Last few weeks to help shape west Cheshire’s climate future

There are just a few weeks left for residents and businesses to have their say on the borough's draft Climate Emergency Response Plan for 2025-2030. The consultation, which began at the end of November will close at midnight on Wednesday, 12 February, 2025.

This crucial plan will guide the borough's efforts to achieve net zero by 2045 and outlines key actions for the Council, partners, and communities across six key themes: Business and Industry, Transport, Housing, Energy, Land Use and Adaptation, and Waste and the Circular Economy.

The draft plan builds upon previous engagement with communities to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the borough as it strives for a greener, healthier, and more resilient future. It follows the Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency in 2019 and represents the second such plan for the area.

Councillor Louise Gittins is urging residents to participate: “This is your chance to have your say on the proposed plan and help us reach our climate goals over the next five years. The draft plan includes clear actions that we can all work on together to help us reach net zero and create a sustainable borough with greener communities. You can have your say on one or two topics that are important to you in the plan or provide feedback on all of it.”

Residents, businesses, and partners are encouraged to complete the consultation online via the Council’s engagement platform, Participate Now: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/climateplanconsultation. The consultation includes a series of questions on different elements of the Climate Plan.

Paper copies of the consultation are also available upon request by emailing climatechange@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

The consultation closes at midnight on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.