Climate Emergency

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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.


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.

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  • Share Chester Green Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Sustainability on Facebook Share Chester Green Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Sustainability on Twitter Share Chester Green Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Sustainability on Linkedin Email Chester Green Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Sustainability link

    Chester Green Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Sustainability

    by Eco Communities, over 1 year ago

    Imagine a vibrant, eco-conscious festival set in the heart of Chester—a city rich in history, surrounded by nature, and buzzing with innovation. Chester Green Weekend is back for its second year, building on the incredible success of 2024!

    Taking place on 7th & 8th June 2025, this inspiring weekend will transform Chester’s city centre into a hub of sustainability, with interactive workshops, engaging events, and hands-on experiences designed to show how we can all live more sustainably. Whether you're a local resident, an eco-enthusiast, or a visitor from afar, there’s something for everyone!

    What’s Happening?

    🌿 Workshops & Talks... Continue reading

    Imagine a vibrant, eco-conscious festival set in the heart of Chester—a city rich in history, surrounded by nature, and buzzing with innovation. Chester Green Weekend is back for its second year, building on the incredible success of 2024!

    Taking place on 7th & 8th June 2025, this inspiring weekend will transform Chester’s city centre into a hub of sustainability, with interactive workshops, engaging events, and hands-on experiences designed to show how we can all live more sustainably. Whether you're a local resident, an eco-enthusiast, or a visitor from afar, there’s something for everyone!

    What’s Happening?

    🌿 Workshops & Talks – Learn from sustainability experts, local businesses, and eco-entrepreneurs.
    🛍️ Eco-Friendly Market – Discover sustainable products and chat with businesses making a difference.
    🎨 Hands-On Activities – Get creative with upcycling, gardening, and eco-friendly crafts.
    🎶 Live Entertainment – Enjoy music and performances celebrating nature and sustainability.

    📍 Where? You'll find activities across Chester City Centre, including Town Hall Square, Exchange Square, and Deans Field.

    Get Involved!

    Are you a business or organization passionate about sustainability? There are several ways to be part of Chester Green Weekend:

    ✅ Have a Stall – Showcase your products or engage with visitors over the two days.

    ✅ Run a Workshop – Share your expertise and inspire others.

    Booking and more info


    ✅ Sponsor a Workshop – Help us keep activities free and accessible.
    ✅ Become a Sponsorship Partner – Support the event while boosting your brand’s visibility.

    📩 Interested? Contact us at helentandy@sustainablecheshire.uk

    Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend!

    Whether you want to browse, learn, participate, or simply soak up the atmosphere, Chester Green Weekend 2025 is not to be missed.

    🎟️ Book your tickets now to stay updated on workshops and events: Get Tickets Here

    🔗 More Info:
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    Student and staff research day focuses on sustainability

    by Alexandra Williams, over 1 year ago

    Students and academics at the University of Chester shared ideas and best practice on sustainability at a research day recently, when the internationally significant research profile of the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise was showcased.

    From playing a lead role in industrial decarbonisation research (Chester Business School), to the conservation of endangered species (School of Natural Sciences;), to advanced and sustainable engineering covering renewable energy (School of Computer and Engineering Sciences), the Faculty’s diverse array of pioneering research is leading the way to a sustainable future. CREST (The Centre for Research into Environmental... Continue reading

    Students and academics at the University of Chester shared ideas and best practice on sustainability at a research day recently, when the internationally significant research profile of the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise was showcased.

    From playing a lead role in industrial decarbonisation research (Chester Business School), to the conservation of endangered species (School of Natural Sciences;), to advanced and sustainable engineering covering renewable energy (School of Computer and Engineering Sciences), the Faculty’s diverse array of pioneering research is leading the way to a sustainable future. CREST (The Centre for Research into Environmental and Sustainable Transitions) is driving rural innovation by integrating nature-based and engineering solutions, modelling sustainable agricultural value chains using life cycle analysis and material flow analysis.

    The research event explored the United Nations [17] sustainability goals – the challenges they create and finding new ways to tackle them with collaborative research. It brought the whole community of researchers together from MRes student researchers to experienced research professors.

    The event started with an introduction to the research and knowledge exchange strategy across the University. Each of the three research leads - Dr Michal Izak, Professor in Organisation Studies; Dr Stuart Cunningham, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Dr Matt Geary, Associate Professor in Conservation Biology - gave a presentation and overview of research in their School. Two colleagues from each school then discussed their research.

    Research students had the chance to showcase their work. PhD student Eleanor Lewis presented her industrial decarbonisation research, which is sponsored by Encirc, a glass container manufacturer located in Elton. Her cutting-edge research will assist the company’s strategy to decarbonise its operations.

    Master of research (MRes) students entered a presentation competition on the day to give a flavour of their work. MRes Biological Sciences student Emma Barker was the winner, with runners-up Lyndon Howson, MRes Biological Sciences and Lucy Morris, PhD student. Lucy is researching pioneering wildlife monitoring for lesser horseshoe bats whilst Lyndon is assessing hedgehog conservation strategies. The winner, Emma is researching leopard population statistics using camera trap data.

    Professor Julieanna Powell-Turner, Associate Dean Research and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise, said: “Our inaugural Faculty Research Day brought us together to engage in meaningful discussions on research priorities and collaborative opportunities. I hope this shared experience has laid the foundation for future innovative and interdisciplinary endeavors across our three Schools and the wider University.”

    Dr Stuart Cunningham, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Research Lead, added: “Our Away Day was a fantastic opportunity to galvanise our research teams, strategise and explore collaborative opportunities for a sustainable future. It was inspiring to hear about the diverse array of exciting research fields that colleagues across the Faculty are engaged with, and how we can support one another to reach our full potential.”

    Find out more about the Faculty of Science Business and Enterprise or the University of Chester’s research (50% world leading in the most recent Research Excellent Framework).

    Caption: Lyndon, Lucy and Professor Julieanna Powell-Turner.

  • Share Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting day during National Tree Week on Facebook Share Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting day during National Tree Week on Twitter Share Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting day during National Tree Week on Linkedin Email Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting day during National Tree Week link

    Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting day during National Tree Week

    over 1 year ago

    Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting event on Saturday, 30 November, during this year's National Tree Week, supported by The Mersey Forest.


    Volunteers are welcome to come along and help plant a selection of trees in the field directly above the Methodist graveyard on School Lane in Mickle Trafford, Chester. The 'What3words' location for the field is: ///birthing.meanest.flows.

    Parking is available in Hoole Tennis Club, located on School Lane. To find the planting site turn right out of the car park and walk along the lane. You'll find the graveyard on the opposite side of the road to... Continue reading

    Mickle Trafford Greenspace is hosting a tree planting event on Saturday, 30 November, during this year's National Tree Week, supported by The Mersey Forest.


    Volunteers are welcome to come along and help plant a selection of trees in the field directly above the Methodist graveyard on School Lane in Mickle Trafford, Chester. The 'What3words' location for the field is: ///birthing.meanest.flows.

    Parking is available in Hoole Tennis Club, located on School Lane. To find the planting site turn right out of the car park and walk along the lane. You'll find the graveyard on the opposite side of the road to the tennis club. To get to the planting field, walk into the graveyard and continue up on the left hand side. The field is immediately beyond the graveyard.

    Volunteers are encouraged to arrive for 10am if possible. If this is not possible, then come along when you can, there are plenty of trees to plant!

    Please bring a spade and gloves if you have them. There will be some spare if needed. Wellies or sturdy boots recommended.

    For more info email: mickletraffordgreenspace@gmail.com

    If you can't make this event but are interested in getting involved in National Tree Week visit the Tree Council's website for inspiration: National Tree Week - join the UK's largest tree celebration

  • Share Neston Community Energy secures just under £38,000 grant funding in its first year on Facebook Share Neston Community Energy secures just under £38,000 grant funding in its first year on Twitter Share Neston Community Energy secures just under £38,000 grant funding in its first year on Linkedin Email Neston Community Energy secures just under £38,000 grant funding in its first year link

    Neston Community Energy secures just under £38,000 grant funding in its first year

    over 1 year ago

    Neston Community Energy, a Community Energy organisation run by local volunteers, has announced that it has received a grant from the Community Energy Fund. The grant will be used to obtain a feasibility study to investigate whether the landfill site on the Clayhill Industrial Estate, next to Neston Recycling Centre, would be a suitable site for a solar park.

    Consultants Scene Connect Ltd, who are specialists in local energy initiatives, will be carrying out the study. They will be looking at the suitability of the site and considering the financial viability of possible schemes.

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    Neston Community Energy, a Community Energy organisation run by local volunteers, has announced that it has received a grant from the Community Energy Fund. The grant will be used to obtain a feasibility study to investigate whether the landfill site on the Clayhill Industrial Estate, next to Neston Recycling Centre, would be a suitable site for a solar park.

    Consultants Scene Connect Ltd, who are specialists in local energy initiatives, will be carrying out the study. They will be looking at the suitability of the site and considering the financial viability of possible schemes.

    Susan Davies, Chair of Neston Community Energy Limited said “It is less than a year since we formed, and we are very excited to embark on the Clayhill Solar Park Study. The study is possible thanks to a grant of almost £38,000 which has been made possible by an initiative of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Community Energy Fund is distributed regionally through the North West Net Zero Hub and Lancashire County Council who have helped us with the application process. Back in March, Officers from the Transport, Highways and Climate Change Department at Cheshire West and Chester suggested that we looked at the Council- owned landfill site as the basis of a solar park project, and we have received support from both them and our local councillor. It would be a real achievement to make productive use of land which is otherwise unusable.”

    Work on the study has already started and there has been an initial inspection of the site. There will be further surveys and events are planned for members of the public to see preliminary proposals early next year. Susan said, “We are a community benefit society with local people at the heart of our efforts to increase green energy generation locally, reduce reliance on central supplies and reduce emissions. If a scheme is successful, it can produce financial benefits which can be returned to the local community in a variety of ways. We hope that as many people as possible will come to the planned events in January and February 2025, not only to find out about the Clayhill project, but also to find out more about what we do.”

    Anyone wishing to find out more can contact Neston Community Energy at nestoncommunityenergy@gmail.com.




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    Funding boost for innovative UK projects to improve poultry welfare

    by Felicity Roberts, over 1 year ago

    Researchers at the University of Chester are working to improve poultry welfare, production, and sustainability in the industry with innovative solutions after two partnership projects were awarded millions in UK Government funding.

    Experts from the Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology (CREST) at the University are part of the FeedFlow initiative, led by insect farming innovator Flybox®, which has been granted more than £3 million by Innovate UK from DEFRA’s (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’) Farming Innovation Programme.

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    Researchers at the University of Chester are working to improve poultry welfare, production, and sustainability in the industry with innovative solutions after two partnership projects were awarded millions in UK Government funding.

    Experts from the Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology (CREST) at the University are part of the FeedFlow initiative, led by insect farming innovator Flybox®, which has been granted more than £3 million by Innovate UK from DEFRA’s (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’) Farming Innovation Programme.

    “Working alongside a phenomenal cohort of industry leaders and academic institutions, Flybox® is confident that this project, which leverages advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae, will deliver exceptional results to tackle challenges in health, welfare, and sustainability,” said Larry Kotch, CEO and Co-Founder of Flybox®.

    Partners also include UK poultry-tech start-up FLOX, Nottingham Trent University, Courteenhall Farms, Menchine Farm, and Clarke Group Construction. The initiative integrates AI-powered monitoring, using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and BSF larvae feed to enhance poultry welfare, optimise production efficiency, and promote more sustainable approaches in the poultry industry.

    The FeedFlow project uses an AI-based platform developed by FLOX which is designed to unify data streams from farms and processing factories. It propels precision agriculture by delivering real-time data on flock welfare and early warnings of potential issues. Alongside this, fortified BSF larvae delivers a rapid nutrient boost that tackles health challenges more effectively than traditional feed interventions, and the LCA, led by Jess Callaghan and Professor Julieanna Powell-Turner from the University of Chester, is assessing the Global Warming Potential, to prevent a race to the bottom in emissions.

    CREST at the University of Chester has also been awarded a £1.5 million grant from the Government’s Transforming Food Production Challenge Fund, through Innovate UK, for the NetFLOX360 partnership project. The University is part of the NetFLOX360 consortium which, in line with the FeedFlow project, aims to ‘Bridge Poultry Farming Data with Factory Insights Using AI for Sustainable Growth’. Led by FLOX, and the UK’s largest poultry producer, 2SFG (2 Sisters Food Group), NetFLOX360 will further develop the innovative, FLOX AI-based platform for large-scale poultry entities.

    With the poultry supply chain currently hampered by a lack of real data across the entire value chain, Dr Kennedy Mutua at CREST said NetFLOX360 sought to fill this gap. It will enable the integration of algorithms into a cloud-based platform while engaging with poultry producers and processors, researchers, and policymakers, to provide a tool that offers easy access and informed decision-making based on real data.

    Imtiaz Shams, the CEO of FLOX, highlighted how intelligent technologies were making a real difference to poultry farmers to increase their productivity while promoting poultry welfare and sustainability. He outlined how through the FLOX Machine Vision, real-time insights with producers and processors can be shared along the value chain through dashboards.

    Prof Julieanna Powell-Turner, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at the University of Chester, explained more about the importance of the projects. She said that despite advancements in production efficiency, the poultry industry faced persistent issues, including poor leg health, high mortality rates, and variable feed efficiency, while poultry production contributed notably to ammonia emissions in the UK. She outlined how it was recognised that UK production systems must evolve and the two projects and their forward-thinking approaches aimed to set new standards for welfare and efficiency in the industry.

    Discussing the FeedFlow project, Prof Powell-Turner welcomed the funding and described the environmental benefits of the approach: “The use of BSF larvae offers significant potential to reduce global warming by efficiently converting organic waste into high-protein feed, which in turn lowers greenhouse gas emissions and promotes sustainable waste management.”

    Professor Emily Burton, Director of the Safety and Sustainability Research Theme at Nottingham Trent University added: “As the environmental cost of food production becomes of increasing concern to consumers, quantifying the impact of interventions via LCA analysis is becoming an essential tool in driving forward change: interventions usually cost money, so quantifying the benefit helps in decision-making.”

    Discussing the NetFLOX360 initiative, Prof Powell-Turner said: “We are delighted to be successful with our funding application to take forward the project and deliver innovative solutions that will enable poultry producers and processors to monitor the welfare of their flocks while detecting environmental hotspots along the value chain. The tool will leverage real data-driven Life Cycle Assessment for poultry production, from cradle to farm gate.”

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    Community apple pressing day

    over 1 year ago

    Incredible Edibles and Friends of Westminster Park are hosting an apple pressing day at Westminster Park on Sunday, 29 September, between 10am and 3pm.

    Come and find us near the Café in the park. Bring your own apples (or there maybe some to pick from the trees in the park). Do bring a container for the juice you will make!

    Any queries, contact Linda Shuttleworth on shuttleworths@talktalk.net or 07726 425847

    Incredible Edibles and Friends of Westminster Park are hosting an apple pressing day at Westminster Park on Sunday, 29 September, between 10am and 3pm.

    Come and find us near the Café in the park. Bring your own apples (or there maybe some to pick from the trees in the park). Do bring a container for the juice you will make!

    Any queries, contact Linda Shuttleworth on shuttleworths@talktalk.net or 07726 425847

  • Share GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER on Facebook Share GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER on Twitter Share GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER on Linkedin Email GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER link

    GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER

    by John Nuttall, almost 2 years ago

    GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER

    New 40-Panel Solar System with Battery Storage to Reduce Costs and Carbon Footprint in Burton.

    Gladstone Village Hall is embracing renewable energy technology with the installation of a new solar photovoltaic system. The project, funded by a generous grant from FCC Communities Foundation and Gladstone Village Hall, will allow the popular community venue to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and operating costs.

    Solar photovoltaic panels convert energy from the sun into electricity through an array of cells containing a semiconductor material. This green technology has seen rapid adoption in recent... Continue reading

    GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL IN BURTON GOES GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER

    New 40-Panel Solar System with Battery Storage to Reduce Costs and Carbon Footprint in Burton.

    Gladstone Village Hall is embracing renewable energy technology with the installation of a new solar photovoltaic system. The project, funded by a generous grant from FCC Communities Foundation and Gladstone Village Hall, will allow the popular community venue to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and operating costs.

    Solar photovoltaic panels convert energy from the sun into electricity through an array of cells containing a semiconductor material. This green technology has seen rapid adoption in recent years as concerns over climate change and fossil fuel dependency have grown. By generating their own renewable electricity, Gladstone Village Hall will reduce demand from the electricity grid and its carbon-intensive power plants.

    "We're thrilled to be making this sustainable upgrade to Gladstone Village Hall," said Dr. John Nuttall, who spearheaded the grant application on behalf of the venue's governing committee. "The solar installation will provide environmental benefits for generations to come while delivering substantial cost savings."

    FCC Communities Foundation awarded the grant after reviewing submissions from community projects across the region. Their support enables initiatives that benefit areas like community services, environmental conservation, and recreational facilities.

    In addition to the environmental benefits, the solar panels will help reduce Gladstone Village Hall's utility bills, allowing more funds to be allocated towards facility upkeep and community programming. The long-term cost savings are expected to be significant over the 25+ year lifespan of the solar array.

    Daniel Miller of JM Renewable Solutions Ltd, the firm handling the installation, praised the project, stating "Gladstone Village Hall is setting an excellent example for community venues to embrace renewable power. We're proud to partner with them on this important initiative."

    The solar panel system is now complete and was commissioned during July of this year. There is an open invitation to an unveiling ceremony on to celebrate this environmental achievement on Friday 18 October at 3pm, where there will be a talk by the installers and a few words from Samantha Dixon, MP and Cllr Louise Gittins.

    Gladstone Village Hall is a community facility with objectives to advance education and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation without any discrimination of sex, sexual orientation, race, disability or political, religious or other opinions all for resident of the area of Burton and Puddington.


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    Understanding what industrial decarbonisation means to local people

    by Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, almost 2 years ago

    You may have heard of one or more industrial decarbonisation projects planned across the North West, such as HyNet or the Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project.

    Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, the organisation charged with responsibility to grow the economy in the region, is working with public, private and voluntary organisations on a project to better understand the views of residents and businesses on these projects. The first step of this project is to run a series of focus groups to gauge understanding and sentiment about ideas like industrial decarbonisation and net zero.

    We’d like to understand what local people... Continue reading

    You may have heard of one or more industrial decarbonisation projects planned across the North West, such as HyNet or the Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project.

    Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, the organisation charged with responsibility to grow the economy in the region, is working with public, private and voluntary organisations on a project to better understand the views of residents and businesses on these projects. The first step of this project is to run a series of focus groups to gauge understanding and sentiment about ideas like industrial decarbonisation and net zero.

    We’d like to understand what local people think about this and other associated words, including ‘the low carbon economy’, ‘green jobs’, ‘net zero’ or ‘climate emergency’.

    As a first step to understanding what people currently think about these concepts and the projects planned, a series of focus groups will be held for local people.

    These focus groups will capture people’s thoughts, views and perceptions and use this information to make sure that future communications about the projects are based on what people living in the community think and understand about them.

    The focus groups will not be designed to provide a platform to express concerns about the projects closest to you, as that happens separately through the planning process and public consultations. However, they will be used to give insight into what people think more broadly about the plans to decarbonise industry in the North West.

    How will the sessions run?

    There will be four focus groups in total:

    • Two community
    • Business
    • Young people

    All sessions will be held online to enable a broad range of people to get involved. Each session will run for 90 minutes and will be structured as follows:

    • Introductions
    • Information share to include:
      • What's happening across the North West?
      • What's happening in your area?
    • Buzzwords - what do the following phrases mean to you?
      • Climate emergency
      • Net zero
      • Low carbon economy
      • Green jobs
      • Industrial decarbonisation
    • What benefits can you see from the projects proposed across the region?
    • What are your key concerns about the things happening in your community?
    • What could be done to alleviate those concerns?
    • What concrete actions could be taken from here?

    How to get involved

    To find out more and to take part please email: NWdecarb@social.co.uk by 4 October.

    Following the closing date, attendees will be selected from those who have expressed an interest. ensuring that each group has a mix of representation from across the community.

    Those selected to attend will receive invites by email with the joining details. People who have not been selected to take part , will have an opportunity to complete an online questionnaire to share your views.

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    Explore Chester & Winsford's Green/Eco Events

    by Eco Communities, almost 2 years ago


    Newsletter: Explore Chester & Winsford's Green/Eco Events - Eco Communities (ecocommunitiesuk.com)



    Newsletter: Explore Chester & Winsford's Green/Eco Events - Eco Communities (ecocommunitiesuk.com)


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    Student shortlisted for major national environmental award

    by Alexandra Williams, almost 2 years ago

    A soon-to-be graduate from the University of Chester has been shortlisted for a major national environmental award.

    Laura Tuckey has been shortlisted in the Sustainability Champion of the Year – Student category in the highly respected Green Gown UK and Ireland Awards. The Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the world.

    Laura, who will graduate with a degree in Geography, has been recognised for consistently going above and beyond to raise the University and wider community’s sustainability profile. She has worked with Storyhouse to implement its reusable cup scheme; acted as... Continue reading

    A soon-to-be graduate from the University of Chester has been shortlisted for a major national environmental award.

    Laura Tuckey has been shortlisted in the Sustainability Champion of the Year – Student category in the highly respected Green Gown UK and Ireland Awards. The Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the world.

    Laura, who will graduate with a degree in Geography, has been recognised for consistently going above and beyond to raise the University and wider community’s sustainability profile. She has worked with Storyhouse to implement its reusable cup scheme; acted as Chester Students’ Union’s Sustainability Council Representative; has been heavily involved with sustainability-related research projects and volunteered as a Welly Wednesdays Project Coordinator, a student-led project that focuses on conservation.

    The 22-year-old from Milnthorpe, Cumbria was nominated by the University’s Sustainability Team. Amy Butt, Sustainability Engagement Co-Ordinator, said: “We wanted to give Laura the recognition she deserves for her incredible work ethic and dedication to giving each student access to sustainability-related opportunities. For this, I encouraged and worked with Laura to submit her application and I’m thrilled she’s been shortlisted.

    “Laura is someone who gives without expectation of recognition, but, in this instance, her passion for making a difference and bringing people together to create a healthier, happier environment should be praised.”

    Laura will now submit her stage two application for further judging later this year. The winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.

    Laura said: "It was such an amazing surprise to be shortlisted for this award and I feel very grateful to be amongst so many incredible individuals working towards improving sustainability."

    The Green Gown UK and Ireland shortlist can be found here - 2024 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland Finalists | Green Gown Awards