Environmental news
14 August 2024
UK Infrastructure Bank supports West Suffolk Council to expand milestone net zero fund
The UK Infrastructure Bank has today announced a £17 million loan facility to West Suffolk Council to deliver a programme of net zero projects, including building decarbonisation, solar installations and electric vehicle fleet upgrades.
29 July 2024
Youth Climate Conference inspires action on climate change
On Tuesday 3 July 2024, around 240 students from various Suffolk high schools attended the Youth Climate Conference, held at Suffolk One in Ipswich. Jess, the Healthy Homes Advisor at West Suffolk Council, and Phillip, an intern in the Energy and Environment team, held their own stall for the pupils to visit and learn about Warm Homes Healthy People.
10 July 2024
West Suffolk street lights step towards sustainability
West Suffolk Council’s Cabinet has heard that in a significant step towards environmental sustainability, West Suffolk Council has worked alongside parish and town councils to convert their street lights to light-emitting diode (LED) lanterns using its new Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund (DIF). The fund also covers the cost of essential repairs and any retrospective street light upgrades that town and parish councils have been carrying out since 2022.
21 June 2024
Sybil Andrews Academy Students gain valuable insights into retrofitting
On Thursday, June 13, Year 10 students at Sybil Andrews Academy had the unique opportunity to engage with Jessica, the Healthy Homes Advisor at West Suffolk Council, as part of their work experience programme.
14 May 2024
Digging deep for green growth! Brandon Country Park free compost giveaway event
Residents of West Suffolk took advantage of a fantastic opportunity to enrich their gardens at the free compost giveaway held at Brandon Country Park on Wednesday 8 May 2024.
10 May 2024
Reduction in nitrogen dioxide will see pollution status dropped
A successful and sustained reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels in part of Bury St Edmunds is set to see its status as an air pollution hotspot lifted soon.
1 May 2024
Growing Green: Free Compost Giveaway at Brandon Country Park
On Wednesday 8 May, West Suffolk Council will be offering free compost to residents in Brandon Country Park, providing a valuable resource to help enrich gardens and landscapes across the area.
24 April 2024
Earth Day 2024
Earth Day is an annual reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, while also encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier and brighter future.
20 March 2024
First payment under new Streetlights Scheme
In a bid to enhance energy efficiency and embrace sustainable practices, West Suffolk Council has made the first payment to help town and parish councils with the cost of rapidly converting streetlights to more efficient LED lanterns using its new Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund.
13 March 2024
Sybil Andrews Academy Careers Fair
Students in Years 9 and 10 at Sybil Andrews Academy explored future career possibilities at their Careers Fair on Tuesday 5 March 2024. Representing West Suffolk Council was Jess, an Environmental Management Officer.