CHESHIRE College South & West has been selected as a finalist for an Excellence in Sustainability Award, thanks to a project conducted at its Ellesmere Port Campus.

Part of the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce (WC&NWCC) Annual Recognition Awards, the Excellence in Sustainability Award recognizes businesses that are leading the way to a low carbon, low waste and sustainable future.

Cheshire College has been nominated due to the construction of a fully functioning sustainable house, constructed on its Ellesmere Port Campus. The building was designed to cater for an ever-increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly properties.

Through the sustainable house, the College hopes to train the next generation of construction workers, offering a tangible example of ways in which they will need to meet new sustainability standards in the modern age, where commitment to an eco-friendly way of life is increasingly important.

Cheshire College joins Less Common Metals, Llandudno Bay Hotel and the University of Chester as finalists in the awards category.

WC&NWCC’s Head of Membership, Jennifer Kennedy said: "The quality of the nominations this year has been outstanding, so it is a real testament to [what Cheshire College] has done that they have been selected for this award."

WC&NWCC's Chair and Cheshire College’s Deputy Principal and Deputy CEO, Helen Nellist, said: "It is an honour to be nominated for this award, especially in the company of so many strong candidates.

"Sustainability is a key priority, on both a national and global level. At Cheshire College we are committed to environmentalism, helping our students to become conscientious global citizens, whilst also providing them with cutting edge facilities like the Sustainable House that can help ensure our students possess the key skills needed to secure a sustainable career in the future."

The award winner will be announced at the Chamber Annual Ball and Recognition Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 17 at Chester Racecourse.

For further information about Cheshire College, visit: www.ccsw.ac.uk/enrolment-2022/.