Environmental news

4 August 2026

Two funding initiatives help community centre to reduce bills and carbon footprint

Two funding schemes have enabled a community centre to significantly reduce its energy costs and carbon emissions through the installation of solar panels and battery storage.

21 July 2026

Energy efficiency loans available for West Suffolk homeowners

Homeowners across West Suffolk can now apply for a loan to help fund energy efficiency improvements to their homes, thanks to a new partnership between West Suffolk Council, Suffolk County Council’s Warm Homes loan and Lendology.

16 July 2026

Funding support helps village hall cut energy costs and lower carbon emissions

A community hall is set to benefit from reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint after securing two environmental funding programmes.

14 July 2026

National recognition for West Suffolk’s award-winning parks

The council’s commitment to maintaining high-quality parks and green spaces has once again been recognised this week.

13 July 2026

Decarbonisation programme works continue at the Apex

The final stage of the decarbonisation works at the Apex has begun as part of an ongoing commitment to reducing energy costs, carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

13 July 2026

Climate action helps to cut energy bills

West Suffolk Council’s cabinet will be reviewing the council’s own work on improving the local environment and issues local residents face, such as fuel poverty.

29 June 2026

Energy efficiency upgrades in homeless accommodation

Energy efficiency work to accommodation used to support people who are homeless, will deliver financial and carbon savings, making a more comfortable place to live.