Since McArthurGlen's largest UK Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks, was built in 1995, McArthurGlen has been continually engaged with Cheshire Wildlife in conserving an ancient wetland habitat that now surrounds the site on three sides. This strip of woodland is home to a colony of Great Crested Newts which are an endangered European Protected Species. A scheme partly funded by McArthurGlen, helps the management and maintenance of this licensed site including the reintroduction of black poplar trees which are native to the area. The Cheshire Oaks Facilities and cleaning teams are seeking an accreditation to enter this restricted zone to further aid in ensuring that the environment is kept clear of litter and pollutants. Cheshire Wildlife report an estimated growth in newt numbers of around 30% over the past three years.

Since McArthurGlen's largest UK Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks, was built in 1995, McArthurGlen has been continually engaged with Cheshire Wildlife in conserving an ancient wetland habitat that now surrounds the site on three sides. This strip of woodland is home to a colony of Great Crested Newts which are an endangered European Protected Species. A scheme partly funded by McArthurGlen, helps the management and maintenance of this licensed site including the reintroduction of black poplar trees which are native to the area. The Cheshire Oaks Facilities and cleaning teams are seeking an accreditation to enter this restricted zone to further aid in ensuring that the environment is kept clear of litter and pollutants. Cheshire Wildlife report an estimated growth in newt numbers of around 30% over the past three years.

The training plan that is in place is a full and comprehensive list of provision that appeals to different learning styles and abilities. In response to demand for flexible learning the offer has featured the following: •Further Education: Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner and Professional Studies •Personal Development Plans- freely to complete •Behavioural Development: Communicating for Results ,Managing Success, Executive Impact, Practical Employment Law, Presentation Skills ,Advanced Presentation Skills, Time Management, Influencing Skills, Impact, Property Business Report Writing, Debt and Insolvency, Contracts - Understanding and Negotiating, Project Management, Health and Safety Offer – NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH International General Certificate, CIEH Basic Food Hygiene, IEMA Environmental Course, International Managing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely ,NEBOSH Fire Certificate •IMS, 50 Lessons, Windsor Leadership Trust. Offered primarily for the leadership team within the business, however is also available for individuals interested in developing networking opportunities. •Coaching Opportunities: Stephen Marshall Clear Sight Executive and Martin Longdon Coaching Hot House •Self-Help Development Guides are designed to be downloaded and used individually as a refresher or as introduction to a new topic area.