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The Environment section of the website contains information about services affecting our surroundings, such as how we deal with waste and how you can help reduce it by recycling.  You will also find links to our country parks, public rights of way and outdoor activities such as cycling and horse riding.  We also link to information about partnerships we work with and other rural issues.

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  Would you like to play your part in waste minimisation and recycling and promoting a sustainable environment in Cheshire? 

• County Farms - County Farms Estates - agricultural marketing and employment.
• Eco - Improving the environmental performance of the Council.
• Eco Audit - Free and confidential business advice for the 21st century, aimed specifically at all Cheshire organisations.
• Eco Schools - Supporting schools with practical environmental projects.
• Minerals - Information on the Minerals Development Frameworks
• Planning - Sustaining and enhancing the environment for the wellbeing of the Cheshire community.
• Reports - Freedom of Information reports and strategies
• Rural Development - Schemes to encourage job creation, enhance natural or cultural heritage and improve the organisational abilities of a community.
• Waste - What happens to your waste once it's thrown away and what you can do to help.
• Weaver Valley Regional Park - A unique opportunity to create a major recreational resource, running for 25 miles down the spine of Cheshire, and within one hour's drive of over 4 million people.

Related Links

• Cheshire Renewables - Sources of renewable energy.
• Climate Change Scrutiny Review Report - June 2007  - Climate change and it key impact on Council services
• Countryside - Places to visit, walking routes, cycling and horse riding trails and much more.
• DirectGov: Greener Living - Calculate your carbon footprint on Directgov and find out more about greener living.
• Dumping and Fly Tipping - Further information on what you can do.
• Graffiti - Reporting a problem.
• Mersey Forest - Community forest project promoting varied environments and habitats in the region. Information
• Noise - Further information on service we offer in regards to noise.
• Public Rights of Way - Find out more about Public Rights of Way in Cheshire.
• Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership - A four year demonstration project that explores with local people the best ways for creating networks connecting areas for wildlife and integrating them in land use planning and management.
• Reducing the impact on our Environment - What The Council are doing to help reduce Climate Change 
• Rural Issues  - Rural Development deals with rural grants, forum, post offices, shops, housing, farming and much more.
• Water - Who to speak to about water pollution and how to apply for a water meter.