Environmental news
5 November 2024
West Suffolk Council are putting forward plans to help commercial organisations meet new national recycling regulations
Proposals to enhance commercial waste recycling in West Suffolk, including increasing the range and volume of products that can be diverted from commercial and non-domestic organisations (e.g. schools, care homes, hospitals and other government facilities) waste are due to be discussed.
25 October 2024
Battery and vape recycling plea after bin waste fire
Residents are being encouraged to dispose of their used batteries and vapes safely after a fire at the Bury St Edmunds waste transfer station.
24 October 2024
Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund: Public input on spending underway
West Suffolk Council is currently working through expressions of interest for decarbonisation projects sent in by councillors on behalf of community organisations in their wards.
10 October 2024
Local car parks to get a boost with new electric vehicle chargers
New electric vehicle (EV) chargers are due to be fitted at two car parks in West Suffolk during October as part of a drive to improve the environment.
8 October 2024
Plans to spark a recycling revolution in West Suffolk go to Council
Proposals to significantly improve recycling in West Suffolk, including increasing the range and volume of products that can saved from household rubbish are set to be discussed.
30 September 2024
Green light for £1.3m solar investment in Mildenhall
Plans to build solar panel canopies at a Mildenhall Hub car park that could save £152,000 and 125 tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO2) per year have been given the green light by West Suffolk Council Cabinet.
20 September 2024
West Suffolk Council offers free energy advice survey to local residents
West Suffolk Council is launching a free energy advice survey program for residents in West Suffolk.
10 September 2024
Plans for £1.3m solar investment in Mildenhall due to be discussed
Plans to build solar panel canopies at a Mildenhall Hub car park that could save £152,000 and 152 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (tCO2) per year will be discussed by West Suffolk Council Cabinet.
20 August 2024
Updated action plan to tackle climate change and help environment
An action plan, which is already helping the council, residents and businesses cut carbon emissions and help the environment, is now set to achieve even more.
16 August 2024
West Suffolk Council announces availability of remaining Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund for community groups
Remaining money from the West Suffolk Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund is now available to support community groups focused on local carbon reduction and environmental sustainability initiatives.