Environmental news
12 February 2025
West Suffolk celebrates one year of reverse vending machines with plans for expansion
Celebrations are in order after a successful first year since the launch of reverse vending machines in West Suffolk.
7 February 2025
Powering a greener future: New EV chargers bring renewable energy to West Suffolk towns
The installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in The Guineas Shopping Centre car park in Newmarket and Parkway car park in Bury St Edmunds have now been completed.
17 December 2024
Council agrees a controlled use of weed treatment on its managed land and assets
West Suffolk Council have agreed to reinstate the controlled use of a weed treatment in limited areas to help reduce unwanted growth in hard landscaped areas and deterioration to structures.
10 December 2024
Council to discuss weed treatment in council managed land and assets
A decision to reinstate the controlled use of a weed treatment in limited areas to help reduce unwanted growth in hard landscaped areas and deterioration to structures, will be decided by council next week.
27 November 2024
Home energy efficiency voucher scheme launched across homes in Suffolk
The Suffolk Retrofit Assessment Voucher Scheme, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in homes across the county has been launched.
25 November 2024
Bury St Edmunds water meadows grow greener with black poplar tree planting
To celebrate National Tree Planting Week 2024, West Suffolk Council and local community groups planted a black poplar tree at No Man’s Meadow in Bury St Edmunds.
22 November 2024
Community boosts biodiversity with bulb planting in the Abbey Gardens
In a display of community spirit and environmental awareness, over 60 school children from Guildhall Feoffment took part in planting bulbs at the Abbey Gardens in collaboration with volunteers and West Suffolk Council.
20 November 2024
Plans to help commercial organisations meet new national recycling regulations agreed
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 (for example: schools, care homes, hospitals and other government facilities) have been agreed.
17 November 2024
Community energy drop-in providing support and advice on staying warm this winter
Residents were invited to a local community energy drop-in event where experts gave free impartial advice to help save money and tips for staying warm this winter.
14 November 2024
Driving the future: West Suffolk Council’s new electric fleet and charging infrastructure
West Suffolk Council has announced the launch of its new fleet of electric vans, alongside the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at West Suffolk Operational Hub and Haverhill Depot.