Approval granted for major Chester wetland scheme
Plans for a major new 23-hectare wetland at Countess of Chester Country Park have been approved, promising cleaner water, richer wildlife and improved flood resilience. Backed by over £1 million, the scheme will transform underused land into a thriving natural habitat for the community, with work expected to begin in 2027.
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Save the date – Chester Green Festival: 7 and 14 June
Make sure Chester Green Festival is in your diary and come along to enjoy a celebration of all things eco-friendly, sustainable, and local over two weekends in June. Whether you’re looking to shop green, learn about climate solutions, or just enjoy a free day out with the family, there is something for everyone across two action-packed Sundays (7 and 14 June). The Council’s Climate Change team and Cheshire West Recycling will have stalls as part of the festival.
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Bathing water status for River Dee at Sandy Lane
The River Dee at Sandy Lane was one of 13 sites in England that the government announced had received designated bathing water status earlier this month. While this doesn’t confirm it is safe for swimming, it marks a key step towards improving water quality through regular testing, identifying pollution sources and driving action to recommend improvement measures.
Read more about the bathing water announcement
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Supporting health and wellbeing through nature
The Mersey Forest has released a new report highlighting how nature-based activities improve health and wellbeing across Cheshire and Merseyside. Drawing on five years of research with Liverpool John Moores University, it shows spending time outdoors can reduce isolation, boost confidence and help people better manage everyday challenges.
Read more about the report
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‘itravel’ on demand bus service set to continue and expand across rural west Cheshire
The popular on-demand itravel bus service is set to continue and expand, bringing flexible, pre-bookable transport to more rural communities across the borough. Connecting residents to jobs, education and essential services, the scheme is helping tackle isolation and improve accessibility where traditional bus routes are limited.
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Hedgerow restoration in west Cheshire
During Hedgerow Week, earlier this month, the Council highlighted how hedgerow restoration has taken place at Wervin Woods this winter, helping revive vital habitats for wildlife in the borough. Using traditional hedgelaying techniques, the project is helping to create stronger, denser hedges that support birds, insects and small mammals—boosting biodiversity, improving landscape resilience and reconnecting local habitats for nature to thrive.
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Council launches cycle patrols
The Council has introduced new cycle patrols to enhance parking enforcement while cutting carbon emissions. Civil Enforcement Officers now combine cycle and foot patrols, helping to extending coverage to neighbourhoods outside the city centre without increasing vehicle journeys. The Council partnered with BikeRight to deliver cycle proficiency training, ensuring officers were confident riding in busy traffic and around larger vehicles.
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Northwich pledges to become butterfly and moth friendly
Northwich has made a commitment to become a butterfly-friendly town recently with the town council, in partnership with the Butterfly Conservation, pledging to create a biodiversity plan that includes measures to protect butterflies and moths and improve greenspaces. The plan includes butterfly-friendly pathways and the planting of pollinator friendly plants and flowers.
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Eco Communities Full Circle Shop expands to Neston and Helsby
Eco Communities Full Circle Shop is a community-led, not-for-profit project helping households across Cheshire reduce single-use plastics and live more sustainably. The team started with a hub at Hoole Community Centre and has recently secured funding through the crowdfunding programme, Cheshire West Crowd, to set up hubs at Helsby Library and Neston Community Youth Centre.
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