Needham Lake wins coveted Green Flag Award
Needham Lake has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces, winning…
Environment
Thousands of listed building owners could benefit from innovative planning change
Thousands of listed building owners could find it easier to make windows more energy efficient…
£3m funding for scheme to link villages – latest for ‘trailblazing’ network
Elmswell and Woolpit are to be connected by a new footpath and cycle way thanks…
New street cleaning taskforce hits the streets
A new street cleaning task force has hit the streets of Mid Suffolk to tackle…
Grant helps local community centre cut costs with solar panel installation
A council-backed funding scheme to modernise and decarbonise local infrastructure has helped local communities and…
New strategy set for achieving net zero target
Agreement has been reached by councillors in West Suffolk to deliver ambitious net zero projects as…
Free tree for every Babergh and Mid Suffolk baby born in 2025
Applications for a popular free tree scheme are now open for families in Babergh and…
West Suffolk Council prepares new route-map for achieving net zero
West Suffolk Council is making strides in reducing carbon emissions for its area, a cabinet…
Power company harnesses the sun’s energy
A power company is harnessing the power of the sun’s rays to supply a third…
New ‘recycling on-the-go’ bins make sustainability more convenient than ever
To make recycling easier and more accessible, West Suffolk Council has launched a new recycling…
Solar partnership brings boost for businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
A new pilot partnership is set to turn solar energy into savings for businesses in…
Free compost giveaway at Brandon Country Park to support greener gardening
West Suffolk Council is inviting residents to take advantage of a free compost giveaway at…
Work gets underway at Olding Road site in Bury St Edmunds
Demolition and decontamination works have begun at Olding Road, in Bury St Edmunds. In July…
New waste collection service launched across West Suffolk
A new waste collection service has been launched across West Suffolk The initiative ensures businesses…
Helping industry and nature to flourish side-by-side
The preservation of a large green oasis is set to be created near the Eastern…
New ownership of allotment site grows opportunities for local gardeners
It is blooming good news for green fingered Bury St Edmunds residents as the town’s…
Call for energy infrastructure to be ‘co-ordinated’ to minimise impact on Mid Suffolk communities
Rising demand for energy developments and connections to the National Grid in Mid Suffolk must be…
Celebration of the first anniversary of reverse vending machines with further plans for expansion
Celebrations are in order after a successful first year since the launch of reverse vending…