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Welcome to the Energy for Everyone, a place where the whole community can discuss how to heat and power your homes and businesses in the most energy efficient way, whilst helping to save you money and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

This space is here to share advice and guidance, from small steps you can take at no or little cost to larger projects, such as switching to a new renewable energy source to power your home or business. Together, these actions will help the borough to transition to more sustainable energy options, providing us all with a sustainable future.



Welcome to the Energy for Everyone, a place where the whole community can discuss how to heat and power your homes and businesses in the most energy efficient way, whilst helping to save you money and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

This space is here to share advice and guidance, from small steps you can take at no or little cost to larger projects, such as switching to a new renewable energy source to power your home or business. Together, these actions will help the borough to transition to more sustainable energy options, providing us all with a sustainable future.



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What are you doing to help you save energy at home or in your workplace?

With the increase in energy costs over the last few years many more of us have been making changes in both our homes, businesses and community to try to reduce our energy use and cut our bills.

We want to hear about the actions you are taking, whether it is a small low cost adjustment in your home, or a larger project where you have made the switch to a fully renewable power source. Please add your tips, upload a blog or vlog on a certain topic related to energy saving or share details about energy efficiency measures you are trying out in your home and report back on its success at a later date.

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    Citizens Advice Cheshire West Energy Project

    by Peter Wait, over 2 years ago

    Our energy advisers are currently delivering a project to help vulnerable residents in or facing the threat of fuel poverty. We are working with our local partners and community group for various events, including drop in's, front line training and talks. Please see our web page for further details and our January 2024 whereabouts.

    CACW Energy Team Whereabouts


    Our energy advisers are currently delivering a project to help vulnerable residents in or facing the threat of fuel poverty. We are working with our local partners and community group for various events, including drop in's, front line training and talks. Please see our web page for further details and our January 2024 whereabouts.

    CACW Energy Team Whereabouts


  • Share Expect a warm welcome when visiting one of many Welcoming Spaces across the borough on Facebook Share Expect a warm welcome when visiting one of many Welcoming Spaces across the borough on Twitter Share Expect a warm welcome when visiting one of many Welcoming Spaces across the borough on Linkedin Email Expect a warm welcome when visiting one of many Welcoming Spaces across the borough link

    Expect a warm welcome when visiting one of many Welcoming Spaces across the borough

    over 2 years ago

    Welcoming Spaces are available to all residents of Cheshire West. They offer a safe and warm welcoming space where people can connect with others in their community and make new friends.

    The network of Welcoming Spaces includes Council libraries, churches, community centres and more.

    The Council’s libraries team have been welcoming thousands of people into libraries this year, providing residents with an opportunity to use free library services and take part in activities.

    Library information and opening hours are available on the Council’s website.
    https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/findalibrary

    Cabinet Member for a Fairer Future, Councillor Lisa Denson, said: “It’s important that during these... Continue reading

    Welcoming Spaces are available to all residents of Cheshire West. They offer a safe and warm welcoming space where people can connect with others in their community and make new friends.

    The network of Welcoming Spaces includes Council libraries, churches, community centres and more.

    The Council’s libraries team have been welcoming thousands of people into libraries this year, providing residents with an opportunity to use free library services and take part in activities.

    Library information and opening hours are available on the Council’s website.
    https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/findalibrary

    Cabinet Member for a Fairer Future, Councillor Lisa Denson, said: “It’s important that during these colder months, everyone has a warm place to go to, particularly if they’re struggling with the rising cost of energy bills.

    “Welcoming Spaces are for everyone. They are also there for people who may be feeling alone or isolated, and who fancy a change of scenery from their own home. It’s a great opportunity to meet others in your community for a nice friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee.”

    To find your nearest Welcoming Space, visit: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/#map
    Please remember to check Christmas and New Year opening times before you leave home.

    The Council continues to work with Cheshire Community Action and the wider voluntary and community sector, to explore opportunities to expand the network of Welcoming Spaces and provide additional support services to residents.

    A Welcoming Spaces Fund for the year 2023-24 has now launched, aimed at creating warm inclusive spaces for residents facing cost of living challenges. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations wishing to set up a Welcoming Space for their local community.

    More information including details on the application process can be found using the link below.
    https://cheshireaction.org.uk/category/news/

    26 January 2024 - 1st round application deadline

    1 March 2024 – 2nd and final application deadline

    The fund is administered by Cheshire Community Action on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council.

    Residents in need of support due to the cost-of-living crisis can also find lots of useful information on the Council’s cost of living webpage.
    www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/costofliving

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    Chester Zoo takes strides for sustainability

    by Chester Zoo, over 2 years ago

    Our world is undergoing rapid and catastrophic environmental change brought about by the unsustainable exploitation of the planet’s resources. Chester Zoo’s mission is to prevent extinction – creating meaningful connections between our work, our visitors and between nature and humans. We are passionate about creating a future where nature can survive and thrive.

    As part of our mission to prevent extinction, our strategy must include measures that can reduce the global threats to ecosystems presented by climate change, waste pollution and the over exploitation of natural resources. Chester Zoo is committed to improving sustainability across all its activities.

    Some of... Continue reading

    Our world is undergoing rapid and catastrophic environmental change brought about by the unsustainable exploitation of the planet’s resources. Chester Zoo’s mission is to prevent extinction – creating meaningful connections between our work, our visitors and between nature and humans. We are passionate about creating a future where nature can survive and thrive.

    As part of our mission to prevent extinction, our strategy must include measures that can reduce the global threats to ecosystems presented by climate change, waste pollution and the over exploitation of natural resources. Chester Zoo is committed to improving sustainability across all its activities.

    Some of the energy solutions we’re investing in are solar PV and heat pumps and, in the last 12 months, we’ve adopted these measures at The Square (our events venue), our new Conservation Education Hub and our Rhino Houses, showcasing climate action across the breadth of our operations.

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    Warm, Welcoming Spaces

    by jheselwood, over 2 years ago

    Last winter (2022-23) Cheshire Community Action was proud to work with the Council and Cheshire West Voluntary Action to administer, promote and distribute the Warm Welcoming Spaces Fund to community organisations across the borough and our evaluation report highlights some of the Fund's major achievements.

    Key figures from the CWaC Warm, Welcoming Spaces Fund Evaluation 2022-23:

    • Total grant funding spent: £29,501

    • Number of grants approved: 50

    • Estimated total weekly attendance across Cheshire West in all Warm Welcoming Spaces: 1,806

    • Estimated total attendance across all Cheshire West in all Warm Welcoming Spaces during Autumn/Winter 2022-23: 15,226

    •... Continue reading

    Last winter (2022-23) Cheshire Community Action was proud to work with the Council and Cheshire West Voluntary Action to administer, promote and distribute the Warm Welcoming Spaces Fund to community organisations across the borough and our evaluation report highlights some of the Fund's major achievements.

    Key figures from the CWaC Warm, Welcoming Spaces Fund Evaluation 2022-23:

    • Total grant funding spent: £29,501

    • Number of grants approved: 50

    • Estimated total weekly attendance across Cheshire West in all Warm Welcoming Spaces: 1,806

    • Estimated total attendance across all Cheshire West in all Warm Welcoming Spaces during Autumn/Winter 2022-23: 15,226

    • Average cost per visit to Warm Welcoming Spaces across Cheshire West: £1.94

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    Welcoming spaces are available to all residents of Cheshire West throughout the year. They offer a safe and warm welcoming space where people can connect with others in their community and make new friends. The network of Welcoming Spaces includes Council libraries, churches, community centres and many more. To find your nearest Welcoming Space, visit: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/#map

    For more information on the 2023-24 fund visit: https://cheshireaction.org.uk/cheshire-community-action-launches-new-cheshire-west-welcoming-spaces-fund-for-2023-24/