Environmental news
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.
6 November 2024
Community initiatives to benefit from new phase of decarbonisation fund
Community initiatives to cut carbon could benefit from a share of a fund over £200,000 following a decision by Cabinet last night.
5 November 2024
West Suffolk Council are putting forward plans to help commercial organisations meet new national recycling regulations
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 (e.g. schools, care homes, hospitals and other government facilities) waste are due to be discussed.
25 October 2024
Battery and vape recycling plea after bin waste fire
Residents are being encouraged to dispose of their used batteries and vapes safely after a fire at the Bury St Edmunds waste transfer station.
24 October 2024
Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund: Public input on spending underway
West Suffolk Council is currently working through expressions of interest for decarbonisation projects sent in by councillors on behalf of community organisations in their wards.
10 October 2024
Local car parks to get a boost with new electric vehicle chargers
New electric vehicle (EV) chargers are due to be fitted at two car parks in West Suffolk during October as part of a drive to improve the environment.
8 October 2024
Plans to spark a recycling revolution in West Suffolk go to Council
Proposals to significantly improve recycling in West Suffolk, including increasing the range and volume of products that can saved from household rubbish are set to be discussed.
30 September 2024
Green light for £1.3m solar investment in Mildenhall
Plans to build solar panel canopies at a Mildenhall Hub car park that could save £152,000 and 125 tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO2) per year have been given the green light by West Suffolk Council Cabinet.