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.
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
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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 Landowners encouraged to plant a lasting legacy on their land on Facebook Share Landowners encouraged to plant a lasting legacy on their land on Twitter Share Landowners encouraged to plant a lasting legacy on their land on Linkedin Email Landowners encouraged to plant a lasting legacy on their land link
Landowners encouraged to plant a lasting legacy on their land
over 1 year agoThe Mersey Forest is encouraging Cheshire and Merseyside residents with land suitable for tree planting to consider creating a woodland on their land, as part of a new campaign.
The Grow Your Roots campaign, which is being promoted by 13 Community Forests across England, sets out how landowners can leave a positive lasting impact on their land, by planting trees.
The Mersey Forest is the area's local Community Forest, with years of experience supporting landowners to plant woodlands on their land.
Paul Nolan, Director of The Mersey Forest, said: "Introducing trees on your land can be a great way to... Continue reading
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Share Green Expo Photo Competition Highlights Climate Change Positivity (great activity for Half Term) on Facebook Share Green Expo Photo Competition Highlights Climate Change Positivity (great activity for Half Term) on Twitter Share Green Expo Photo Competition Highlights Climate Change Positivity (great activity for Half Term) on Linkedin Email Green Expo Photo Competition Highlights Climate Change Positivity (great activity for Half Term) link
Green Expo Photo Competition Highlights Climate Change Positivity (great activity for Half Term)
over 1 year agoGreen Expo 2023 is being held on the banks of the River Dee in Chester on June 15-17 to showcase the North West & North Wales’ green credentials.
As part of the Expo, Green Expo has a NEW Photography Competition for any ages or abilities with a special ‘Kids Colouring in Sheet’ for restaurants attractions, shops and retail, in and around the city to use for the months of May and June.
The Green Expo Photography Competition 2023 is new this year and open to all ages and abilities. Winning entries will have their photograph exhibited in the cloisters at... Continue reading
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Groundbreaking research looks at business and social media in Net Zero countdown
by Felicity Roberts, over 1 year agoFirst-of-its-kind research from the University of Chester and partners is highlighting the value of support for businesses in helping to achieve UK Net Zero targets.
The findings from the team, including leaders from the Centre for Professional and Economic Development (CPED) at the University’s Business School, are addressing a gap in understanding how Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) view, learn about, adapt to, and boost UK environmental ambitions.
They consider how social media contributes to both aims and barriers for SMEs in the countdown to Net Zero, defined by the UK Government as the point at which greenhouse gas... Continue reading
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Active Travel Festival (ATfest) due to take place this June
over 1 year agoA first for Chester, Active Travel Festival (ATfest) will take place on Sunday 18th June at ‘Festival Village’, Castle Square, Lower Car Park, CH1 2DN – opposite Abode Hotel – with FREE entry.
The concept was born in the winter of 2021 when a number of community groups emerged from the pandemic asking: “What can we do to make Chester a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live, work and play”? During lockdowns the city saw that vast numbers of people will walk, cycle or wheel if they’re given the right environment.
Walking, cycling and wheeling –... Continue reading
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University of Chester students win two UK enterprise awards and showcase business to The Princess Royal
by Felicity Roberts, over 1 year agoUniversity of Chester students have won two awards and showcased their carbon-cutting venture to HRH The Princess Royal in a UK competition championing young entrepreneurs who are leading the way with their enterprise and innovation.
Representing the North-West, students from the University’s Business School were recognised at the Young Enterprise (YE) UK Start-Up Final.
The team was presented with the award for Best Pitch Deck and team member Eleanor Jones was awarded the title of Student Entrepreneur of the Year. The Pitch Deck award was presented after the students submitted their business plan in advance, and took part in the... Continue reading
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Share Let's make this years Sustainable Cheshire Festival a true Cheshire West Event on Facebook Share Let's make this years Sustainable Cheshire Festival a true Cheshire West Event on Twitter Share Let's make this years Sustainable Cheshire Festival a true Cheshire West Event on Linkedin Email Let's make this years Sustainable Cheshire Festival a true Cheshire West Event link
Let's make this years Sustainable Cheshire Festival a true Cheshire West Event
by Eco Communities , almost 2 years agoOur Sustainable Cheshire Festival on the 23rd September is in Grosvenor Park once again and we want it to be a truly Cheshire West event. We are looking to link with community organisations and businesses from throughout the region.
Our work has often been a bit Chester centric as this is where we all live, but we have already supported lots of regions. Tattenhall are very close to it's Plastic Free Community accreditation with our help as well as Neston. Then we are working on Frodsham and Ellesmere Port. We have also supported Malpas with it's Sustainable event.
It... Continue reading
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Share How does Cheshire West score on its Climate Emergency achivements? on Facebook Share How does Cheshire West score on its Climate Emergency achivements? on Twitter Share How does Cheshire West score on its Climate Emergency achivements? on Linkedin Email How does Cheshire West score on its Climate Emergency achivements? link
How does Cheshire West score on its Climate Emergency achivements?
by Eco Communities , almost 2 years agoIn 2019 Cheshire West and Chester Council declared a climate emergency to focus on climate change as an organisational priority. Climate Emergency UK, a grant funded organisation, was set up to maintain a data base of councils which have and haven’t declared an emergency and a scoring system. As well as the council database of those having declared, they also started asking councils set questions. In 2021 the data they collated put Cheshire West at a score of 58%, with Manchester City Council at 87%. But we were above average which was 50%.
The next review will come out later... Continue reading
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Chester Cycle Buddies
by Cathey Harrington, almost 2 years agoI'm Cathey from Chester Cycling Campaign. I'd like to tell you about our fabulous "Chester Cycle Buddies" scheme to help people who would like to cycle more in Chester.
We know (because people tell us!) that many people would like to cycle more in and around Chester, but don’t really know how to go about it. You may be unsure about riding on your own, riding in traffic, or where to park your bike. Or maybe you’re back on a bike after some time and need a bit of practice. Or maybe you want to know what’s changed since you... Continue reading
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Chester students with growing venture named finalists in UK enterprise awards
by Felicity Roberts, almost 2 years agoA team of University of Chester students with an eco-friendly business has been selected as a UK finalist in a competition bringing together the country’s most talented young entrepreneurs.
The students were crowned Young Enterprise (YE) Start-Up Awards UK finalists after impressing judges at the North West stage of the competition with their carbon-cutting venture, ‘A Wild Life’. The business offers seeded cardboard boxes, as a more sustainable way to package goods. Consumers can plant the packaging which is integrated with flower or vegetable seeds.
Students Jade McArdle, Eleanor Jones, Demi Evans, Aaron Jones and Josh Sellings will compete for... Continue reading
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Schools invited to take part in Chester Community Energy’s 2023 Sustainability Competition
almost 2 years agoSchools are reminded that they have until Friday 31 March 2023 to enter the below Sustainability Competition by Chester Community Energy Ltd
To celebrate COP27 taking place recently, Chester Community Energy Ltd is launching its 2023 Sustainability Competition for State-Funded Schools and Six-Form Colleges in west Cheshire. The competition is open to Secondary Years: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 and mixed year groups are able to apply as a team.
Are you up for the Challenge?
There are great prizes for the winning team and £500 for your school to spend on sustainability initiatives!
This is a... Continue reading
Useful information about the Climate Emergency in west Cheshire
- Climate Emergency Response Plan consultation (live 4 Dec 24 - 12 Feb 25)
- Summary of west Cheshire's Climate Emergency Response Plan
- Climate Emergency Response Plan
- Climate Emergency Response Plan engagement - Summer 2024
- Cheshire West and Chester Council's Carbon Management Plan
- Council's response to the Climate Emergency declaration
Sign up to the Climate Emergency enewsletter
Sign up to our monthly Climate Emergency enewsletter to find out about projects on climate action in the borough.
Useful websites and resources
Key Dates
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12 February 2025
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03 March 2025
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03 March 2025
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18 March 2025
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21 March 2025
West Cheshire environmental groups
There are lots of community groups across west Cheshire taking action to protect the environment and share their knowledge around addressing the climate crisis. To find out more click here.
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)
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