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Mersey Tidal Power - Technology options put forward to generate tidal power from the Mersey Estuary

AlisonH — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:16:16 +0000

Mersey Tidal Power - Technology options put forward to generate tidal power from the Mersey Estuary

The Mersey Tidal Power project has passed a notable milestone with the completion of the first stage of a major feasibility study designed to select a preferred scheme for generating electricity from the tides within the Mersey Estuary.

A rigorous technical screening of a wide range of tidal power options has been performed. This assessment has resulted in the selection of four main technologies that will be taken forward for fuller analysis.

Sankey Canal Phase 1 Improvements - New Funding Award

AlisonH — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:19:15 +0000

Sankey Canal Phase 1 Improvements – New Funding award

A Pilot scheme to regenerate Sankey Canal has received a further funding boost this week.

The derelict canal section linking Fiddlers Ferry Marina to Widnes has already been awarded £70,000 from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) REVIVE land regeneration initiative which is led by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

This funding will be used to undertake essential assessment works including structural surveys of the canal and further studies of the park and water wildlife habitats.

Northwest Business Environment Awards 2010 - Entries sought by May 14th.

AlisonH — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:38:47 +0000

Northwest Business Environment Awards 2010 - Searching for our region's green business heroes

Northwest companies that are making environmental excellence part of their business success can now enter the Northwest Business Environment Awards 2010.

Now in its eighth successive year, the Northwest Business Environment Awards is searching for the green business heroes of 2010 across companies both large and small, including entrepreneurs and new start-ups. Deadline for entries to the Northwest Business Environment Awards 2010 is May 14th.

The Inaugural Energy Innovation Awards Launched - Closing date for entries April 12th 2010

AlisonH — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:06:24 +0000

The Inaugural Energy Innovation Awards Launched

The search is on to find the UK’s most innovative energy products and services.

The Inaugural Energy Innovation Awards – the brainchild of the world-class Energy Innovation Centre, are officially open for entries and organisers are calling on the UK’s £106 billion low carbon environmental goods and services (LCEGS) market to take part.

RS2010 Consultation - Cheshire & Warrington Feedback

tinaj — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:16:55 +0000

The Northwest Regional Strategy - Cheshire & Warrington Stakeholder Consultation

1st February 2010

A consultation event for Cheshire and Warrington Stakeholders was held on 1st February 2010 in Chester. The purpose of the event was to get feedback on the draft Part 1 of the new Regional Strategy for the Northwest (RS2010).

The Regional Strategy for the Northwest (RS2010) provides a unique opportunity to bring together its spatial, economic, social and environmental strategies and build a new long term vision for the region.

Ashton Hayes, near Chester, awarded £500,000 from the Low Carbon Community Challenge grant fund

AlisonH — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:38:32 +0000

Green makeover for low carbon winners

Twelve communities from across the UK are today celebrating after winning up to £500,000 each to help install new green technologies such as solar panels, hydro turbines and energy saving insulation.

The grant money, awarded through the Government’s Low Carbon Community Challenge, will be spent on a range of green measures which will cut carbon, save money on energy bills, and could even see some communities make cash from generating their own energy – thanks to the Government’s new clean energy scheme.

Hoylake announced as venue for the 2012 Ricoh Women's British Open

AlisonH — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:54:43 +0000

Hoylake announced as venue for the 2012 Ricoh Women's British Open

The Championship Committee has also announced a new date for 2012 ensuring the tournament does not clash with the London Olympics. It will now take place at the later date of the 13th to 16th September.

New Northwest Strategy out for debate in Cheshire and Warrington

AlisonH — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:31:35 +0000

New North West Strategy out for debate in Cheshire and Warrington

Businesses and organisations from across the public, private and third sectors in Cheshire and Warrington will have the opportunity to debate and inform the development of the new Northwest Strategy (1st February) as the first of five sub-regional consultation events gets underway.

New Chair and MD to Improve Prosperity in Cheshire & Warrington

tinaj — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:56:20 +0000

15 January 2010

New Chair and MD to Improve Prosperity in Cheshire & Warrington

A new era of partnership working is about to become a reality in Cheshire and Warrington with the appointment of two key posts to take forward a new Commission.

Robert Davis, Group Chief Executive Officer of EA Technology in Chester, has been appointed as the new Chair to oversee the Commission's transition from the existing Cheshire and Warrington Economic Alliance, as it takes on additional responsibilities for a wider prosperity role.

CWEA Publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2009

tinaj — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:26:22 +0000

CWEA Annual Report and Accounts 2009

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