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.

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Sustainable Festival in Grosvenor Park Chester - this Saturday!

over 2 years ago

The Sustainable Cheshire Festival is on in Grosvenor Park, Chester on Saturday, 23^rd September 10.30am - 8pm.

Anyone can attend the free event to find out more about the work going on in Cheshire through Sustainable Cheshire and Plastic Free Cheshire projects with themes around sustainability from food to fashion, counting our carbon footprint, pollution and all things green. There will be stalls, workshops, bar and food, music and activities for all the family. Following on from the success of last weekend’s activities there will also be a ‘silent disco litter pick’.

A special ‘People Planet Pint’ event will... Continue reading
The Sustainable Cheshire Festival is on in Grosvenor Park, Chester on Saturday, 23^rd September 10.30am - 8pm.

Anyone can attend the free event to find out more about the work going on in Cheshire through Sustainable Cheshire and Plastic Free Cheshire projects with themes around sustainability from food to fashion, counting our carbon footprint, pollution and all things green. There will be stalls, workshops, bar and food, music and activities for all the family. Following on from the success of last weekend’s activities there will also be a ‘silent disco litter pick’.

A special ‘People Planet Pint’ event will be held there at 6-8pm. hosted by That Beer Place team so visitors can meet others interested in sustainability in the community, share local stories and ideas, and accelerate local climate action.
The event is FREE to attend and is supported by Chester Zoo and Cheshire West and Cheshire Council among lots of other organisations. You don’t need a ticket but it helps if you book one. Numbers and feedback are important for the event to gain funding next year with as much attendee and stall data as possible.
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-cheshire-festival-2023-tickets-642010078427 and to get links to book for the Silent Disco Litter Pick.
You need a People Planet Pint ticket to get your ’first free’ print, which are limited. Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chester-people-planet-pastry-tickets-709663351187
The event also coincides with the United Nation’s Global Goals Week September 15-24, 2023.
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Neston and Tattenhall follow Chester as ‘Plastic Free Communities’ in Cheshire

by Eco Communities, over 2 years ago

Neston is to be closely followed by Tattenhall in joining a network of communities across the UK who are leading the way to tackle throwaway plastic at source. They have been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) in recognition of the work they have done to reduce the impact of single-use plastic on the environment.
Chester achieved its Plastic Free Community accreditation in 2018 thanks to Eco Communities UK based in Chester which is now supporting other regions around Cheshire. Helen Tandy, Director of Eco Communities actioned her idea of supporting regions throughout... Continue reading
Neston is to be closely followed by Tattenhall in joining a network of communities across the UK who are leading the way to tackle throwaway plastic at source. They have been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) in recognition of the work they have done to reduce the impact of single-use plastic on the environment.
Chester achieved its Plastic Free Community accreditation in 2018 thanks to Eco Communities UK based in Chester which is now supporting other regions around Cheshire. Helen Tandy, Director of Eco Communities actioned her idea of supporting regions throughout the county and working with local residents and stakeholders.
She said; “Lots of communities want to start Plastic Free Campaigns where they live but don’t quite know how best to do this. We can help Co-ordinate, Project Manage and support regions with what we have learnt through our work in Chester. It has been a hugely successful process and as a result we have been working with Neston, Tattenhall, Frodsham, Ellesmere Port, Willaston and Hoole in gaining their own Plastic Free Community status.”
She added; “I am so proud of the Plastic Free team in Neston and for its achievement in a really short timescale. The team includes Audrey Duncan, Governance and Operations Manager at Neston Town Council and Angharad Armson from The End of the Avenue, who were both key in supporting the campaign in the region too, along with Neston Earth Group.”
In Tattenhall she said; “Yvonne Keeping has almost single handedly gained the accolade for her area with a little support from us.”
Eco Communities helped each area register with SAS Plastic Free Communities and pull together key organisations and businesses in the town to put in place a five-point plan of action.
The plan included setting up a community led steering group, instigating the SAS Plastic Free Schools education programme, getting local council commitment and working with local businesses, organisations and community groups to spread the word and minimise the amount of disposable plastics they use.
Welcoming the Plastic-Free Neston award, Neston Town Council’s Mayor, Cllr Steve Wastell, said; “It is great to see so many community organisations and local businesses coming together to reduce single-use plastic and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this happen.”
As well as celebrating this achievement, Cllr Wastell also looked to the future and said; “The award is the beginning of a journey to tackle plastic pollution and I look forward to working with the community to create further positive environmental change for Neston.”
Yvonne Keeping a litter campaigner and resident in Tattenhall said; “We had an amazing litter pick on the Monday of the King’s coronation and over 50 people participated. The Sports club, church and school have all engaged with the project and we have had a monster made out of single use plastic to remind the children to put their rubbish in the bins.”
The SAS Plastic Free Community network aims to free the places where we live from throw away, single-use plastic. Using the five point plan the aim is to empower communities to kick start local, grassroots action which can then be built upon by everyone.
Helen Tandy, Director of Eco Communities said; “Hundreds of communities across the UK are working to reduce single use plastic and the impact it has on our environment. Every step towards this is tackling the problem at source, challenging our throwaway culture and encouraging the habit and system changes we need to see.”
Eco Communities will be at the Sustainable Cheshire Festival in Grosvenor Park, Chester on Saturday, 23^rd September 10.30am - 8pm. Anyone can attend the free event to find out more about the work going on in Cheshire through Sustainable Cheshire and Plastic Free Cheshire projects with themes around sustainability from food to fashion, counting our carbon footprint, pollution and all things green. There will be stalls, workshops, music and activities for all the family.
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Schools' Sustainability Prizes awarded by Chester Community Energy Ltd

by Chester Community Energy, over 2 years ago

Chester Community Energy Ltd have now awarded prizes to the joint winners of this year’s Schools’ Sustainability Competition and we are delighted to share pictures of the awards. It's wonderful to see the emerging green talent of the future!!!
Stephen Savory and Linda Hilton awarded the prize (£657) to Eco-Club team at Whitby High School, Ellesmere Port on 14 July 2023. We were also joined by the Mayor of Ellesmere Port and his Deputy.

Gillian McHattie and Linda Hilton awarded the prize (£250) to Eco-Lution team at Upton-by-Chester High School, Chester on 4 July 2023.
Sam Dixon, MP for Chester... Continue reading
Chester Community Energy Ltd have now awarded prizes to the joint winners of this year’s Schools’ Sustainability Competition and we are delighted to share pictures of the awards. It's wonderful to see the emerging green talent of the future!!!
Stephen Savory and Linda Hilton awarded the prize (£657) to Eco-Club team at Whitby High School, Ellesmere Port on 14 July 2023. We were also joined by the Mayor of Ellesmere Port and his Deputy.

Gillian McHattie and Linda Hilton awarded the prize (£250) to Eco-Lution team at Upton-by-Chester High School, Chester on 4 July 2023.
Sam Dixon, MP for Chester, also sent a congratulations video to the team.
Each team member also received a £20 shopping voucher.
The prizes were awarded from our Community Benefit Fund which is created from the profits of Community Energy from our shareholder members.
You can find more details of the prizes and view the fabulous entry videos for each team on our dedicated page: Winners!!!
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Students’ pioneering research brings sense of place to the fore in UK race to cut carbon

by Felicity Roberts, almost 3 years ago

Students at the University of Chester are celebrating publication success for their pioneering research on reducing carbon emissions and creating opportunities for communities.
Eleanor Lewis and Reace Edwards have worked together on the research which highlights the importance of geography, collaboration, education, training and skills for UK industries to move away from fossil fuels as a power source and achieve net zero - where greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by their removal - by 2050.
Eleanor, the paper’s main author, and Reace are both studying for a PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) - a degree at the highest... Continue reading
Students at the University of Chester are celebrating publication success for their pioneering research on reducing carbon emissions and creating opportunities for communities.
Eleanor Lewis and Reace Edwards have worked together on the research which highlights the importance of geography, collaboration, education, training and skills for UK industries to move away from fossil fuels as a power source and achieve net zero - where greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by their removal - by 2050.
Eleanor, the paper’s main author, and Reace are both studying for a PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) - a degree at the highest academic level - in the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise, and are passionate about supporting policy and industry to deliver social and economic benefits in industrialised locations.
Making a mark at the forefront of the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC), their article has been published in the latest edition of the peer-reviewed journal Geography, which profiles current research in geography and geographical education. The piece, Delivering the IDC: geographical considerations for decarbonisation, co-authored with Professor Joseph Howe, exemplifies how important a sense of place is for sustainable energy transitions.
The UK Government has identiﬁed six industrial locations with the highest concentrations of carbon dioxide production - labelled industrial clusters - to be part of the IDC. To achieve net zero by 2050, the challenge is for heavy industry to transition to carbon capture and storage and low-carbon hydrogen energy sources.
For Eleanor, the paper represents early success, being published just 18 months into her PhD at the University of Chester Business School, upgraded from MPhil (Master of Philosophy), looking at the skills supply chain in industrial decarbonisation.
Eleanor, who also works as a research assistant, said: “Being at this stage in my PhD, and with my official upgrade, I’m still overwhelmed that this has happened so early on - and I couldn’t have done it without Reace.
“As more attention is given to energy transitions, I hope that my research will support policy and industry in realising that skills are both a benefit and a barrier. In realising that, the opportunities of industrial decarbonisation in areas of deprivation should be capitalised on for the communities in those localities - in the form of job opportunities and reskill or upskill opportunities to transform the socio-economics of industrialised locations and enable just transitions.”
This is the third publication for Reace, a Chemical Engineering student, who is nearing the end of her PhD and research into the decarbonising of gas through a hydrogen network, which has been funded by Costain.
Reace said: “It was great to be involved with the publication of another research article that recognises the importance that industrial clusters could have in achieving UK net zero targets.”
Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise colleagues are thrilled to see the researchers’ hard work being recognised in this way. Dean of the University of Chester Business School, Associate Professor Kirstie Simpson, shares how this is an important part of faculty research in this area: “We are very proud of the contribution we are making to knowledge exchange in the area of industrial decarbonisation and skills. The Business School has been the lead academic contributor in developing industrial understanding of the workforce requirements and skills needs for industrial decarbonisation in the North West and nationally.
“Reports we have produced for HyNet, Net Zero North West and the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) echo the sense of place that Eleanor and Reace describe in their article, and we congratulate them on this publication, bringing further insights to this pioneering area of research and practice. We are keen to ensure that our work enables transformation for those communities.”
Professor Julieanna Powell-Turner, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the Faculty added: “Eleanor and Reace’s work is playing a crucial role in the North West industrial decarbonisation skills agenda which is the next vital step for tackling climate change and delivering net zero.
“As we know, we cannot deliver net zero without the right skills to decarbonise industry, and it is here where Eleanor and Reace are developing a socio-economic framework to address the skills challenge, whilst examining ways to work with industry and people, and, maintaining the environment. This is a novel approach to the North West energy skills landscape in addressing industrial decarbonisation, and Eleanor, Reace, and the University of Chester are at the forefront of this agenda.”
Reace has enjoyed the chance to explore the world of political sciences and how that inter-relates with her field of engineering, and is excited to see the methods the UK adopts to meet its 2050 carbon emissions target.
Eleanor hopes to complete her PhD by early 2025, with future plans to work in oil, gas or manufacturing and help deliver change in heavy industry. “These big organisations, particularly those in the UK, will have to decarbonise by 2050 and I want to be part of driving that change from the inside,” she added.
The full article can be read at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00167487.2023.2217631?journalCode=rgpy20.
To find out more about some of the University’s research and study opportunities please visit: https://www1.chester.ac.uk/research-degrees/research-areas/business-and-management.
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University of Chester Cholmondeley BioBlitz

by RebeccaTurner, almost 3 years ago

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Chester are organising an outreach event for primary school age children and their parents to come along to in the summer holidays. The event is called University of Chester Cholmondeley Estate BioBlitz and it will be held at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens on Weds 16^th and Thurs 17^th August, 10am-3pm.
The event is a fun and educational day for parents to bring their children along to, they will find out what wildlife species are in the area and how to identify them using our specialist field equipment. There will be... Continue reading
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Chester are organising an outreach event for primary school age children and their parents to come along to in the summer holidays. The event is called University of Chester Cholmondeley Estate BioBlitz and it will be held at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens on Weds 16^th and Thurs 17^th August, 10am-3pm.
The event is a fun and educational day for parents to bring their children along to, they will find out what wildlife species are in the area and how to identify them using our specialist field equipment. There will be students and staff from the university there to teach the children all about wildlife identification in a fun and interactive way.
The event is free to attend and there is no booking needed, just turn up on the day and stay for as long as you wish.
For any further information on this event please contact the department's Outreach Co-ordinator Rebecca Turner on rebecca.turner@chester.ac.uk
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University helps Chester National Park City to create space for nature

by Felicity Roberts, almost 3 years ago

Green fingered staff and students from the University of Chester have dug deep and teamed up with Chester National Park City to create a wildlife haven in the city centre.
The University’s Grounds and Gardens and Sustainability team has created a whole new space for nature on a plot of land next to the institution’s Sumner House accommodation block following a planting afternoon in partnership with Chester National Park City.
A youth-led group, Chester National Park City is supported by Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Its members want to connect urban communities to wildlife and join the only other two cities with... Continue reading
Green fingered staff and students from the University of Chester have dug deep and teamed up with Chester National Park City to create a wildlife haven in the city centre.
The University’s Grounds and Gardens and Sustainability team has created a whole new space for nature on a plot of land next to the institution’s Sumner House accommodation block following a planting afternoon in partnership with Chester National Park City.
A youth-led group, Chester National Park City is supported by Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Its members want to connect urban communities to wildlife and join the only other two cities with current National Park City status – London and Adelaide.
Becky Henning-Lee, Co-ordinator for Chester National Park City, said: “We wanted to connect with other young people in the city, and approached the University to see how we could work together. We identified a plot of land that needed improving, and that was publicly visible to showcase the Chester National Park City campaign.”
The University’s Grounds and Gardens team spent time preparing the land ready for the planting session and provided equipment and tools to the team, who soon got stuck in creating the new nature haven.
Justin Moston, Grounds and Gardens Manager, explained: “We suggested creating a low maintenance, drought resistant, pollinator-friendly wildlife garden filled with lots of colour as well as habitat and food. We’ve included a mixture of perennial plants such as verbena, sedum, geraniums and fox gloves to attract a whole host of pollinators – it should provide a fantastic habitat and menu for bees and butterflies.”
Heather Johnson, Sustainability Engagement Co-ordinator at the University, said: “We hope as the garden flourishes over the coming months it inspires others to get involved with the campaign, and take action to improve our green spaces for wildlife as well as our local communities.
“We’re keen to have year-round interest and food for pollinators and are planning to host a native bulb planting workshop in autumn ready for next year’s spring.”
Tammy Hunt, Sustainability Manager at the University of Chester, added: “As a University we’re committed to improving the biodiversity across our estate and were keen to support and work with Chester National Park City to raise awareness of their campaign at a really key location within the city centre.”
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Green Expo back bigger and better to show Hydro Power and Car of the Year

almost 3 years ago

Green Expo 2023 is being held on the banks of the River Dee at Castle Drive in Chester this week on June 15-17 to showcase the North West & North Wales’ green credentials. Chamber member Marketing Projects is running the event with support from the University of Chester and Eco Communities.
The free Exposition will have over 30 displays with the opportunity to see and test drive the WhatCar? and Which Electric Vehicle ‘Car of the Year’ 2023, the new MG4 EV, alongside the Subaru Solterra both courtesy of Gallaghers Motors.
Technology for home energy to reduce bills and save... Continue reading
Green Expo 2023 is being held on the banks of the River Dee at Castle Drive in Chester this week on June 15-17 to showcase the North West & North Wales’ green credentials. Chamber member Marketing Projects is running the event with support from the University of Chester and Eco Communities.
The free Exposition will have over 30 displays with the opportunity to see and test drive the WhatCar? and Which Electric Vehicle ‘Car of the Year’ 2023, the new MG4 EV, alongside the Subaru Solterra both courtesy of Gallaghers Motors.
Technology for home energy to reduce bills and save climate change will be on show and power will be provided by solar and wind means. Hydro power will be demonstrated too a few yards from what used to be Chester’s Hydro electric plant in the 1950s meeting much of the City’s power needs then.
Visitors to Green Expo at Riverside, Castle Drive won’t go hungry with street food, craft beer and artisan crafts on offer including arguably the best coffee and bread in the city. There are also activities for children and opportunities to talk to specialists about key topics like climate change, the circular economy and saving energy, water and waste - reducing bills.
Chester Zoo, Ginger Scooters, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, RSPB, WWF and others will be there too.
It all adds up to making Chester ‘the Green Heart of the North’.
The programme of Green Hut talks over the three days of Green Expo is available from the web site together with more information at https://greenexpo.uk
AND the Green Expo Photography Competition winners are on show at Chester Cathedral until June 25^th.
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GREEN EXPO 2023: The Green Heart of England

by Eco Communities, almost 3 years ago

Green Expo is now in its second year and Sustainable Cheshire (an Eco Communities project) have embedded the stalls part of the Exposition into our annual events programme.
The Expo is a mix of stalls along the River Dee and separate Youth Conference. It is taking place over 3 days from Thursday 15th June to Saturday 17th June from 10am to 6pm.

We have included two extra aciviies.
Fika run a Plant Based Bakery from Hoole and a fantastic shop on the Chester Walls as well as a stall they will also be supporting us hosting our very first... Continue reading

Green Expo is now in its second year and Sustainable Cheshire (an Eco Communities project) have embedded the stalls part of the Exposition into our annual events programme.
The Expo is a mix of stalls along the River Dee and separate Youth Conference. It is taking place over 3 days from Thursday 15th June to Saturday 17th June from 10am to 6pm.

We have included two extra aciviies.
Fika run a Plant Based Bakery from Hoole and a fantastic shop on the Chester Walls as well as a stall they will also be supporting us hosting our very first People Planet Pastry event on the Thursday at 1pm. Grab a hot drink and something sweet and sit down and talk sustainability. No pitches, no talks just a really informal chat with real people that care in real life. Booking needed - LINK
Bluestone are one of our newer friends but are already doing so much to become more sustainable. Bluestone will have soft drinks, nibbles and alcoholic drinks. They are also supporting us for a slightly different People Planet Pint (Friday 6pm- 8pm), this will be our third PPP. Get yourself down to the Exposition on Friday and from 6pm we will have our June People Planet Pint in the Green Hut area. Please Register – LINK (the first 33 people also get a free drink).
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Book for the FREE EVENT - LINK
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Cheshire Cup Club Launches (at last)

by Eco Communities, almost 3 years ago

This has been 4 years in the planning. It's involved talking to other schemes, looking for the right funding and cups! So it has taken is some time...
Then with rising prices since the project was costed for Spacehive, and problems with getting items from the EU we had to almost start again from scratch.
It was thanks to City to Sea who provided research they had completed that we were able to get back on track. We re-costed, decided on Circular & Co's cup. Then we had to design a logo that would engrave, thanks to Craig for your... Continue reading

This has been 4 years in the planning. It's involved talking to other schemes, looking for the right funding and cups! So it has taken is some time...
Then with rising prices since the project was costed for Spacehive, and problems with getting items from the EU we had to almost start again from scratch.
It was thanks to City to Sea who provided research they had completed that we were able to get back on track. We re-costed, decided on Circular & Co's cup. Then we had to design a logo that would engrave, thanks to Craig for your graphic design support.
If we had not already had enough hurdles already, we were also the first batch of cups to be engraved in the UK, which of course had some extra technical hitches.
Thanks to New Chester Market, Shit Chester and We Love Chester for helping with our launch on the 23rd May at New Chester Market.
Want to know where you can use the cup and how to become a member --- see link --- CLICK HERE
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Landowners encouraged to plant a lasting legacy on their land

almost 3 years ago

The 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
The 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 leave a long-lasting legacy for you, your family and nature, and is a positive action you can take to address our changing climate.
"Creating a new woodland will provide a home for wildlife, boost biodiversity and is a chance for you to put down roots in your local area that will last for generations."
Through the Trees for Climate programme, The Mersey Forest offers grants that cover up to 100 per cent of costs and 15 years of maintenance payments for tree planting projects across Cheshire and Merseyside. The team provides expert advice and will provide landowners with as much support as they need throughout the planning, funding and planting process.
David Martin, from Mottram St Andrews, Cheshire, had been considering planting a woodland on his land for some time, and has been supported by The Mersey Forest to bring his ambition to life. David said: "I had an idea about which trees I wanted and drew a sketch of a wood with paths and a glade near the middle.
"The Mersey Forest team took over dealing with the detailed design, obtaining the grant, and ordering the trees and planting materials. I now have a field which already looks bigger, with the tree guards cosseting the baby oaks, birch, Scots pines and others, hinting at the wood which I can see in my mind's eye.
"At the age of 73, I have something to look forward to when I am in my nineties and, indeed, the years between, as the saplings take form and the wildlife take advantage of new habitats. I just wish I had done it 20 years ago."
The Trees for Climate programme is a government-backed, multi-million pound woodland creation programme, which supports landowners to integrate trees on their land. The programme is part of the Defra- led Nature for Climate Fund, which supports England's Tree Action plan.
The tree planting season runs from October to March each year. Whether you have a small pocket of unused land or several acres of farmland, get in touch today to start on your journey to transforming your land with trees.