Warrington Council
Warrington Borough Council wants to create the UK’s first carbon neutral town.
Total invested
£1m
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Warrington council has an ambitious target to become the UK’s first carbon neutral town, and has a strong track record as one of the leading councils in the UK for taking climate action. It launched its Climate Change Strategy back in 2007 - a whole year before the UK's National Strategy was launched - and declared a Climate Emergency in 2019.
The council has already made significant investments in green energy development, halving its carbon emissions since 2009. But it wants to go further, to become an exemplar green town, blazing a trail for others to follow. This investment enabled anyone to get involved in their plans.
Past investments (-)
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How the council used the money invested
Warrington Council raised funds to help fund an innovative solar farm, to provide green energy to offset the borough's emissions. The project was a success and the farm started operation in 2022.
Warrington Council's green journey
When it comes to taking climate action, Warrington Borough Council already has an impressive track record. It has reduced its carbon footprint by 50% since 2009, and wants to do even more.