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.

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.

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Conversation on the Borough Plan moves to consultation phase

over 2 years ago

Last week, the Council launched the consultation on its proposed Borough Plan for 2024-2028, following extensive engagement that took place over the summer.
During the last few months, residents, community groups and partners have joined a conversation to help shape what the proposed Borough Plan would look like. Those contributions have helped shape the proposals, which set out the four-year plan for the borough and focuses on everyone playing their part and working together for a stronger future.
The draft Borough Plan sets out a number of priorities, grouped under three main themes - Thriving Communities, Caring Communities and Sustainable... Continue reading
Last week, the Council launched the consultation on its proposed Borough Plan for 2024-2028, following extensive engagement that took place over the summer.
During the last few months, residents, community groups and partners have joined a conversation to help shape what the proposed Borough Plan would look like. Those contributions have helped shape the proposals, which set out the four-year plan for the borough and focuses on everyone playing their part and working together for a stronger future.
The draft Borough Plan sets out a number of priorities, grouped under three main themes - Thriving Communities, Caring Communities and Sustainable Communities. It also highlights the significant financial challenge facing all local public services and establishes that there will be some hard choices ahead and new ways of working will be required.
The Council wants to be sure it is taking the right approach to working together and improving our communities and local services over the next four years. This proposed plan sets out our early thinking in an ongoing conversation with local people about the strengths of our borough, as well as the opportunities and challenges it faces.
The next step will be to develop a clear and detailed plan to deliver agreed priorities. Your feedback will help shape that plan and guide everything the Council and its partners do across the borough.
Have your say here: Join the Conversation | Participate Now (cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk)
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University named awards finalist for leading the way to a low carbon future

by Felicity Roberts, over 2 years ago

The University of Chester has been named an awards finalist for its work to lead the way to a low carbon, low waste and sustainable future.
Recognising forward-thinking initiatives by the University’s Business School, its Sustainability Team and across the University, it has been shortlisted for an Excellence in Sustainability Award by the West Cheshire and North Wales (WCNW) Chamber of Commerce.
Part of the Annual Recognition Awards held by the Chamber, the award, sponsored by WR Partners, celebrates organisations placing sustainability at the heart of what they do.
The shortlisting acknowledges the University’s collaborative action to deliver positive... Continue reading
The University of Chester has been named an awards finalist for its work to lead the way to a low carbon, low waste and sustainable future.
Recognising forward-thinking initiatives by the University’s Business School, its Sustainability Team and across the University, it has been shortlisted for an Excellence in Sustainability Award by the West Cheshire and North Wales (WCNW) Chamber of Commerce.
Part of the Annual Recognition Awards held by the Chamber, the award, sponsored by WR Partners, celebrates organisations placing sustainability at the heart of what they do.
The shortlisting acknowledges the University’s collaborative action to deliver positive environmental change, from educating students to be the responsible leaders of the future, to influencing future sustainability skills policy, and delivering on the University’s own low carbon goals.
Students are being helped to make a difference in their local communities and beyond through initiatives such as conservation volunteering days at varied locations, and the Chester Youth Climate Action Network (CYCAN), founded in 2022 by University of Chester students. Supported by the University, CYCAN recently designed and delivered the second Green Expo youth conference, involving apprentices, further education colleges and local employers in debate and problem-solving.
The University is central to a number of strategic collaborative projects, focused on delivering a positive environmental impact on a significant scale. These include its Business School being academic lead for the nationally recognised HyNet North West consortium which is driving the decarbonisation of industry across the North West and North Wales, to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The University has convened the HyNet Skills, Learning and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Subcommittee, bringing together large employers in the region to ensure that needed skills and employment opportunities are created in addressing the decarbonisation challenge.
As part of its work with the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), the University has also published a nationally significant industrial decarbonisation workforce report, which will influence future sustainability skills policy. Chester Business School and the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise have led on this important research.
Looking at reducing its own environmental impact, the University is moving forward in areas such as energy reduction through measures such as solar panels; in waste and recycling; water usage; transport, biodiversity, and introducing Carbon Literacy Training, looking at the science behind climate change and the practical ways individuals can make a difference. The training has been embedded within a number of modules across the Faculty’s programmes.
Wider staff and student research is also highlighting ways to protect the environment and the University’s longstanding relationship with Chester Zoo has included the creation together of world-leading conservation and sustainability education.
Associate Professor Kirstie Simpson, Dean of Chester Business School said: “We are delighted to showcase our sustainability activity, and to be a finalist for this award.
“It has been a privilege to work with employers on industrial decarbonisation research, be the academic lead for HyNet North West and see students and staff involved in, and passionate about, sustainability.”
Tamara Hunt, Sustainability Manager at the University of Chester, added: “The climate and nature emergencies are complex interconnected issues that cannot be solved in isolation and the breadth of activities demonstrates how we work collaboratively. We are thrilled that our activities, within and beyond the University are being recognised as a finalist in this award.”
The University, alongside Storyhouse, has also been shortlisted for a Green Gown Award in the category of Creating Impact, for Storyhouse Climate, an event held in autumn 2022 bringing the arts and sciences together to tackle climate change.
The Green Gown awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the world.
Winners of the WCNW Chamber Recognition Awards will be revealed on Friday November 17 at a ceremony in the Pavilion at Chester Racecourse.
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New Four Week Adult Bikeability Course in Ellesmere Port

over 2 years ago

Develop your cycling confidence with our Ellesmere Port Adult Bikeability sessions. This program aims to bolster your cycling skills and road safety knowledge, regardless of your current proficiency level. With experienced instructors, you'll refine your bike handling, learn essential traffic navigation techniques, and get a primer on basic bicycle maintenance.
Catered for beginners this course will boost your confidence, fitness, and ability to safely explore the charming routes of Ellesmere Port.
The sessions involve:
• Bike checks (for road worthiness)
• On-road training - promoting assertive cycling, optimal road positions, priorities, negotiating junctions safely, passing parked cars and safety checks... Continue reading
Develop your cycling confidence with our Ellesmere Port Adult Bikeability sessions. This program aims to bolster your cycling skills and road safety knowledge, regardless of your current proficiency level. With experienced instructors, you'll refine your bike handling, learn essential traffic navigation techniques, and get a primer on basic bicycle maintenance.
Catered for beginners this course will boost your confidence, fitness, and ability to safely explore the charming routes of Ellesmere Port.
The sessions involve:
• Bike checks (for road worthiness)
• On-road training - promoting assertive cycling, optimal road positions, priorities, negotiating junctions safely, passing parked cars and safety checks
• Learn how to plan routes
Sign up today and start your journey to better cycling!
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Cheshire's first Straw Bale House!

by chris copeman, over 2 years ago

I visited the first straw house in Cheshire a few days ago- in the process of being built at the moment near Norley. Lee Johnson is undertaking this challenging project after some experience of building previously.

Straw is one of the most sustainable building materials available. It locks up carbon when used for a building rather than emitting huge amounts like brick and concrete. It has amazing passivhaus level insulation values and can be used in walls as a structural component.

Lee has built the house on a fairly standard foundation with a layer of recycled glass blocks, foamglas, between... Continue reading
I visited the first straw house in Cheshire a few days ago- in the process of being built at the moment near Norley. Lee Johnson is undertaking this challenging project after some experience of building previously.

Straw is one of the most sustainable building materials available. It locks up carbon when used for a building rather than emitting huge amounts like brick and concrete. It has amazing passivhaus level insulation values and can be used in walls as a structural component.

Lee has built the house on a fairly standard foundation with a layer of recycled glass blocks, foamglas, between the foundation and walls to stop heat loss going down. Its been a difficult summer for straw building with such a wet summer but now he has got the roof built he can relax a bit!

The walls will be plastered with clay from the site, this allows good breathability and stops draughts. On the outside Lee will use a render made from hempcrete, a mixture of hemp and lime mortar for a weather resistant attractive finish. I will update on progress! An impressive project.

Thanks Chris Copeman- Helsby Bourough Councillor.
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Sustainable Festival in Grosvenor Park Chester - this Saturday!

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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, almost 3 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, almost 3 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.”