Environmental news
10 September 2025
Planting pride: Anglia in Bloom results announced
West Suffolk towns Brandon and Bury St Edmunds were amongst the winners of the Anglia in Bloom competition, celebrating the best floral and environmental displays as part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom campaign.
21 August 2025
Promoting warm and efficient homes: interns support West Suffolk’s push for energy upgrades
Throughout their 12-week internship, the 2025 cohort of interns have been working with the Energy and Sustainability team to promote grants to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
4 August 2025
Councils light the way in West Suffolk: All public owned streetlights upgraded to LED lanterns
In a move towards sustainability and energy-efficiency, all council-owned streetlights in West Suffolk have now been converted to light-emitting diode (LED) lanterns.
29 July 2025
Supporting sustainable growth at The Apex
Work is set to begin in July on a major project to reduce carbon emissions at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds, as part of wider efforts to make local buildings more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
28 July 2025
Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund helps community eco-bikes cut emissions with upgraded pedicab fleet
A funding initiative designed to modernise and decarbonise local infrastructure is enabling community organisations to enhance their energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
24 July 2025
Celebrating Love Parks Week: West Suffolk’s award winning green spaces shine
As Love Parks Week begins, residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore and enjoy the outstanding parks and green spaces across the district - six of which have just been awarded prestigious Green Flag status for the sixth consecutive year.
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.