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Cheshire East Council reaches 60% of carbon neutral target

Cheshire East Council reaches 60% of carbon neutral target

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East marked its last ever meeting of the environment and communities committee by revealed it has achieved 60% of its target to be carbon neutral by 2030.

But councillors warned it was important to keep the momentum going, especially during a backlash against climate change measures from some national politicians and media.

March 31, 2026
Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead

Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been unanimously approved.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 27, 2025
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 19, 2025
Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year.

The application is for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy scheme on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

January 16, 2025
Solar farm could supply new Leighton Hospital’s energy

Solar farm could supply new Leighton Hospital’s energy

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s solar farm at Crewe may be able to supply energy to the rebuilt Leighton Hospital in the future, a councillor has said.

The 4.1mw farm was built to provide the majority of the electricity required by the council’s compost plant at Leighton, which is operated by a contractor Biowise.

June 17, 2024
Massive solar farm in Worleston could power 1,200 homes

Massive solar farm in Worleston could power 1,200 homes

Plans to build a massive solar farm on land near Nantwich are to be unveiled to the public next week.

Lightsource Renewable Energy is the firm behind the scheme at Dairy House Farm, in Worleston, which could power around 1,200 homes.

May 18, 2015