Environmental news
16 October 2023
First call on £1 million decarbonisation fund rolled out
A £1 million fund has been launched in West Suffolk to help community organisations reduce their carbon emissions and make energy savings.
5 October 2023
Views sought on Bury St Edmunds Walking, wheeling and cycling route
West Suffolk residents are being invited to give their views on improvements to a pedestrian and cycle route across Bury St Edmunds
2 October 2023
Views sought on Suffolk walking, wheeling and cycling routes
Residents are being invited to have their say on improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes across Suffolk.
28 September 2023
Council approves plans for change of pace on climate change action
West Suffolk Council is picking up the pace on climate change actions following approval at full Council on Tuesday 26 September for a new Environment and Sustainability action plan and the go-ahead to establish a £1 million Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund.
27 September 2023
Suffolk’s public sector leaders have today announced a £100k fund to spark net zero innovation across the county.
The ‘Net Zero Innovation Fund’ will provide grants to businesses for innovative solutions that drive the county towards its net zero target.
13 September 2023
Plans for change of pace on climate change recommendations
Proposals to pick up the pace and do more with residents and businesses to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change will go to West Suffolk Council's cabinet.
12 September 2023
£330,000 investment in Guineas public toilets completed
Upgraded conveniences with Newmarket's first Changing Places facility are now open following the £330,000 upgrade of the Guineas public toilets.
22 August 2023
West Suffolk EV fleet grows
West Suffolk Council has added four new electric vans to the fleet of work vehicles that are driven across the district delivering services.
15 August 2023
‘Best year yet’ for West Suffolk Solar for Business Scheme
Demand for solar panel installations on West Suffolk businesses, with no capital outlay, has increased as organisations take action on cost certainty and climate change.
26 July 2023
Financial support to help make West Suffolk homes warmer
West Suffolk Council is analysing over 5000 homes identified as being among those hardest hit by the cost of living crisis in order to offer fully funded energy efficiency work that will save money for those in most need by reducing fuel bills, keeping them healthier and helping to reduce their carbon footprint.