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Council continues energy saving drive
Cheshire East Council is continuing its drive towards achieving its carbon neutral target by 2025 with further improvements at one of its main buildings in Crewe. Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Major improvement works will take place this year at Delamere House, which will make significant energy savings. The works will include the replacement […]
Council gets green light to upgrade urban cycle and walking route
Cheshire East Council has received the green light to carry out major improvements to an urban cycle and walking route in the borough, creating a more user-friendly and safer journey. Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Sustrans, the UK walking and cycling charity, has confirmed to the council that funding is now in place for […]
Council continues to honour carbon pledge with installation of heat pumps
Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council is in the process of installing a total of 14 air source heat pumps in its buildings across the borough, as it continues to honour its carbon neutral by 2025 pledge. The pumps are being funded by a government decarbonisation scheme grant and have already been […]
Plans to go on display for proposed walking and cycling routeÂ
Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Plans to deliver a safe and green route for pedestrians and cyclists which would link Crewe town centre with the railway station will be on display later this month. Cheshire East Council is consulting on its proposed Mill Street Corridor scheme, which is part of a package of projects […]
Work to start on large-scale solar farm in the borough
Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council is set to begin work on a large-scale solar farm, which will generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. The 4.1 megawatt solar farm – enough to power about 1,200 houses – is being built by the council on land adjacent to the composting plant in […]
Council updates on progress towards carbon neutral by 2025 ambition
Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council reported progress on its bid to be carbon neutral by 2025 at a meeting of its environment and communities committee today. The council also reported back on the progress that has been made over the past year since it joined the UK100 network – in doing […]
Council steps up clean air campaign urging residents to think about vehicle engine idling and home heating fuelsÂ
Cheshire East Council’s ‘Show the air you care’ campaign has succeeded in securing grant funding from central government to promote the council’s air quality awareness campaign. Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts. It is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart […]
Drop-in session on potential scheme to improve attractiveness of streets and encourage active travel and use of public transport
Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council is to host a drop-in session where people can learn more about potential measures that could be introduced to make some urban areas of Crewe more attractive, and create better routes for those walking, cycling, or using public transport. The council is one of 19 local […]
Council invites comments on potential measures to encourage more cycling and walking in Crewe
Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on a range of potential measures that could be introduced to make some urban areas of Crewe safer and encourage more cycling and walking. Latest update from Cheshire East Council: The council is one of 19 local authorities that has received funding from the Department for Transport’s ‘Mini-Holland’ programme […]