Environmental news
17 July 2025
Pollution status to be removed as nitrogen dioxide levels fall
A West Suffolk village is set to see its status as an air pollution hotspot removed following a successful and sustained reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels.
29 May 2025
Council grant helps local community centre cut costs with solar panel installation
A council-backed funding scheme to modernise and decarbonise local infrastructure has helped local communities and organisations in reducing carbon emissions and increasing their energy efficiency.
20 May 2025
West Suffolk Council agrees new strategy for achieving net zero target
Cabinet has welcomed significant progress being made by West Suffolk Council to deliver ambitious net zero projects and agreed to adjust targets to account for national initiatives and funding.
19 May 2025
West Suffolk Council awarded £4.1 million for decarbonisation projects at Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill leisure centres
West Suffolk Council has been awarded £4.1 million from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to decarbonise Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill Leisure Centres.
13 May 2025
Radio Teleswitch Service switch off in June
The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) will be switched off permanently on Monday 30 June 2025. This change will impact households across the country that rely on RTS meters to manage their electricity usage.
13 May 2025
West Suffolk Council prepares new route-map for achieving net zero
West Suffolk Council is making great strides in reducing carbon emissions for its area a Cabinet paper has said, but ambitious targets for its own environmental impact will need to be adjusted to account for the available budget and national initiatives.
6 May 2025
New ‘Recycling on-the-Go’ bins make sustainability more convenient than ever
To make recycling easier and more accessible, West Suffolk Council has launched a new recycling initiative to encourage residents and visitors to recycle plastic bottles and cans while out and about, with the support from McDonald’s and environmental charity Hubbub.
28 April 2025
Solar partnership brings boost for businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
West Suffolk Council has teamed up with Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to offer companies access to the successful Solar for Business initiative.
14 April 2025
Free compost giveaway at Brandon Country Park to support greener gardening
West Suffolk Council is inviting residents to take advantage of a free compost giveaway at Brandon Country Park on Wednesday 7 May 2025, from midday until 3pm.
27 March 2025
Locations in Suffolk announced as the first to become part of the Plug In Suffolk Car Club
Ten locations across Suffolk will be fitted with electric cars that can be booked out by drivers in the community by the minute, hour or day.