Environmental news
27 November 2023
Call for Christmas bin-fluencers
West Suffolk Council is calling for Christmas bin-fluencers to share information on festive bin day changes to make sure friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection over the holidays.
22 November 2023
Academy Green Careers event to find ‘Greenest of Them All’
West Suffolk Council had a great day talking to year 9 and 10 students at Sybil Andrews Academy in Bury St Edmunds about how we are embedding sustainability in all our activities.
22 November 2023
EcoCarriers Shop and Drop scheme launches in Bury St Edmunds
Pedal-powered delivery crews are helping businesses in Bury St Edmunds give a greener level of service to their customers with a brand new option for shoppers.
22 November 2023
Abbey Gardens boosts biodiversity with bulbs
AA collaboration between volunteers, local schools and West Suffolk Council has given biodiversity a boost by naturalising thousands of bulbs in the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds.
31 October 2023
West Suffolk welcomes EV fleet drivers
West Suffolk Council has pledged to consider the needs of electric fleet vehicles in its approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, alongside those of residents and visitors.
19 October 2023
West Suffolk Council scores in top 10 on environmental action
West Suffolk Council has been scored in the top 10 places for district councils in the country for climate actions, according to a leading climate change organisation.
16 October 2023
First call on £1 million decarbonisation fund rolled out
A £1 million fund has been launched in West Suffolk to help community organisations reduce their carbon emissions and make energy savings.
5 October 2023
Views sought on Bury St Edmunds Walking, wheeling and cycling route
West Suffolk residents are being invited to give their views on improvements to a pedestrian and cycle route across Bury St Edmunds
2 October 2023
Views sought on Suffolk walking, wheeling and cycling routes
Residents are being invited to have their say on improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes across Suffolk.
28 September 2023
Council approves plans for change of pace on climate change action
West Suffolk Council is picking up the pace on climate change actions following approval at full Council on Tuesday 26 September for a new Environment and Sustainability action plan and the go-ahead to establish a £1 million Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund.