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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    Chester students with growing venture named finalists in UK enterprise awards

    by Felicity Roberts, 13 days ago

    A 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.

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    Schools invited to take part in Chester Community Energy’s 2023 Sustainability Competition

    about 1 month ago

    Schools are reminded that they have until Friday 31 March 2023 to enter the below Sustainability Competition by Chester Community Energy Ltd

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    Why should our School become a Plastic Free School and what is a Trash Mob?

    by Eco Communities , about 1 month ago


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    The Flood Hub's brand new KS2 Climate Change Education Package

    about 2 months ago

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    Students set for regional competition as venture plants seeds of success

    by Felicity Roberts, about 2 months ago

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    Love business and the planet this Valentine’s with week-long festival

    by Felicity Roberts, 2 months ago

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    Graduate among designers of carbon-neutral fashion line championed by the King

    by Felicity Roberts, 3 months ago

    A University of Chester graduate is one of eight designers chosen by The Prince’s Foundation and a world-leading fashion retailer to create a carbon-neutral womenswear collection inspired by royal gardens and showcased to King Charles III.

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    Low Carbon Innovation Forum: Cheshire Food & Drink SMEs

    4 months ago


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    Westminster Park (the green space, not the housing estate!)

    4 months ago

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    Free event celebrates the value of remaking, repurposing and repairing clothing

    by Felicity Roberts, 5 months ago

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