Green Bins Update

Green Bins update Some questions have been raised in connection with the revised Green Bin collection Service. Can green bins be kept or will they collected, for those who don’t want to pay? Yes, Green bins can be kept. I would actively encourage people to keep the bins. If you cut a small section at the bottom out and a … Read More

Warm Homes Grants

Please see below the following information from Cheshire West and Chester.. You may be aware that CWaC are distributing funds from the Household Support Fund to help Cheshire West residents struggling with fuel and water payments on account or prepayment meters. Residents can apply to the fund directly via our website or via a dedicated phone line (01606 668889). However, … Read More

Jubilee Meeting Invite

A meeting to discuss celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June for the parish of Dutton will be held at The Leigh Arms on Wednesday 26th January, starting at 7.45pm. Please feel free to come along to discuss the potential options and express your views.

CWAC Land Action Plan consultation

Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a consultation on their “Land Action Plan: for the climate and nature emergencies”. This consultation is open until 12th December 2021. You can view the Land Action Plan and take part in this consultation here. The Land Action Plan focuses in detail on the “land use, adaptation and climate repair” theme of the … Read More

New climate focussed community hub – Inspire – Cheshire West and Chester

New announcement re. Inspire hub – from the Communications Team at Cheshire West and Chester Council… Dear all Tackling the Climate Emergency remains a key priority for Cheshire West and Chester Council. We know there are many local groups and individuals playing their part to make their communities greener and better places to live. That’s why we have launched an … Read More

Pond and tree project funding

External revenue schemes are available for climate related projects. Two examples are as follows: District level licensing for pond creation. This can provide £2700 as a one-off payment per pond with a maximum of six ponds per landowner. More details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/great- crested-newts-district-level-licensing-schemes Trees for Climate funding which can provide funding to support the creation of a variety of habitats. … Read More