Environmental news
13 February 2024
Community volunteers plant special oak in honour of the King
A King’s Coronation oak sapling selected from Windsor Great Park by the Crown Estate, has been planted by volunteers in Bury St Edmunds.
29 January 2024
Funding available for community action on climate change
Funding is now available for community projects which are tackling climate change and carbon reduction.
15 January 2024
Fully funded EV charging points from Plug in Suffolk
All potential parking providers in West Suffolk are being encouraged to apply for free EV charging points for publicly accessible car parking, under the Plug In Suffolk Scheme, open now.
5 December 2023
West Suffolk accelerates smart energy transitions for local business
West Suffolk Council’s European pilot project to speed up transition to low carbon energy networks has saved local businesses £407,000 and 350 tonnes of carbon a year.
27 November 2023
Call for Christmas bin-fluencers
West Suffolk Council is calling for Christmas bin-fluencers to share information on festive bin day changes to make sure friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection over the holidays.
22 November 2023
Academy Green Careers event to find ‘Greenest of Them All’
West Suffolk Council had a great day talking to year 9 and 10 students at Sybil Andrews Academy in Bury St Edmunds about how we are embedding sustainability in all our activities.
22 November 2023
EcoCarriers Shop and Drop scheme launches in Bury St Edmunds
Pedal-powered delivery crews are helping businesses in Bury St Edmunds give a greener level of service to their customers with a brand new option for shoppers.
22 November 2023
Abbey Gardens boosts biodiversity with bulbs
AA collaboration between volunteers, local schools and West Suffolk Council has given biodiversity a boost by naturalising thousands of bulbs in the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds.
31 October 2023
West Suffolk welcomes EV fleet drivers
West Suffolk Council has pledged to consider the needs of electric fleet vehicles in its approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, alongside those of residents and visitors.
19 October 2023
West Suffolk Council scores in top 10 on environmental action
West Suffolk Council has been scored in the top 10 places for district councils in the country for climate actions, according to a leading climate change organisation.