Christmas and New Year waste collection schedule
Christmas and New Year bin collection days will be different than the normal schedule for…
Environment
Council agrees a controlled use of weed treatment
West Suffolk Council have agreed to reinstate the controlled use of a weed treatment in…
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…
Water meadows grow greener with black poplar tree planting
To celebrate National Tree Planting Week 2024, West Suffolk Council and local community groups have…
Extra reverse vending machines in Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds
Two more reverse vending machines have been installed in West Suffolk following an initial six…
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…
Launch of new fleet of electric vans and charging points for council
In a step towards reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable transportation, West Suffolk Council has…
School officially opens its new reflection garden
Thurston Primary School has officially opened its new reflection garden outdoor space. The school has…
Plans to help commercial organisations meet new national recycling regulations to go to council
Proposals to enhance commercial waste recycling in West Suffolk, including increasing the range and volume…
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…
Plans put forward to help businesses meet new national recycling regulations
Proposals to enhance commercial waste recycling in West Suffolk, including increasing the range and volume…
New partnership launched to help protest and restore nature
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have joined forces with Suffolk Wildlife Trust, alongside neighbouring…
Close-harmony group the Puppini Sisters set to appear at The Apex next month
Regarded as the world’s leading close-harmony group, the Puppini Sisters (pictured above) are back on…
Arborists are chipper about new equipment
Arborists working for the country’s largest electricity distribution company are feeling chipper after receiving new…
Students given opportunity to debate climate issues at COP-style event
Almost 100 Year 8 and 9 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk will…
RSPCA seeks nature nurturers to become Wildlife Friends volunteers
The RSPCA wants nature lovers to embrace the call of the Autumn and sign up…
Decarbonisation projects being considered by council
West Suffolk Council is currently working through expressions of interest (EOI) for decarbonisation projects sent…
East of England Co-op shops in Elmswell and Woolpit, set to close for refurbishment
Elmswell Co-op and Woolpit Co-op will be temporarily closed for refurbishment in the coming weeks….