Environmental news
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.
29 February 2024
West Suffolk Council and West Suffolk College spearhead innovative recycling initiative
West Suffolk Council has partnered with Eastern Education Group to deliver a reverse vending machine at the West Suffolk College site.
26 February 2024
Energy efficiency improvements to homeless accommodation
Energy efficiency improvements to homes used to support homeless people, have been made as part of West Suffolk Council’s programme to cut carbon emissions.
15 February 2024
Energy efficiency retrofits for older properties in West Suffolk
Tenants of period properties with low Energy Performance Certificates ratings are enjoying lower energy costs and cosier homes thanks to work carried out by their landlords and West Suffolk Council.
14 February 2024
Councils’ loft insulation offer for Suffolk homes
Funding is available to help Suffolk residents make their homes warmer and save money on their energy bills.
13 February 2024
Community volunteers plant special oak in honour of the King
A King’s Coronation oak sapling selected from Windsor Great Park by the Crown Estate, has been planted by volunteers in Bury St Edmunds.
29 January 2024
Funding available for community action on climate change
Funding is now available for community projects which are tackling climate change and carbon reduction.
15 January 2024
Fully funded EV charging points from Plug in Suffolk
All potential parking providers in West Suffolk are being encouraged to apply for free EV charging points for publicly accessible car parking, under the Plug In Suffolk Scheme, open now.
5 December 2023
West Suffolk accelerates smart energy transitions for local business
West Suffolk Council’s European pilot project to speed up transition to low carbon energy networks has saved local businesses £407,000 and 350 tonnes of carbon a year.