Planning permission granted for Mildenhall Hub solar panel canopies
An innovative scheme to harness solar power and save over £130,000 and 120 tonnes of…
Environment
Land acquired by council for new household waste collection services
Land has been acquired near the Operational Hub in Fornham St Martin to provide the necessary…
Residents set to receive additional bins ahead of new Better Recycling service
Residents across West Suffolk are to begin receiving new green-lidded recycling bins and two food…
POPULATION EXPLOSION IN ELMSWELL…….. …… BUT WHAT IS THE PLAN?
We know that Elmswell is one of the largest villages in Suffolk. Its popularity…
Decarbonisation and refurbishment work set to take place at Leisure Centre
Decarbonisation and refurbishment work at the Leisure Centre, in Bury St Edmunds, has been given…
Research headed by University of Suffolk academic leads to prosecution of illegal turtle traders in Hong Kong
Research spearheaded by a University of Suffolk academic has led to the successful prosecution of…
Pylons project would ‘devastate’ special Suffolk landscapes, councils warn
National Grid’s plan for more pylons in the Suffolk countryside should be halted, leading councillors…
Pledge given to boost biodiversity after action plan approved
Babergh District Council has renewed its commitment to protect, restore, and enhance the district’s biodiversity…
Independent Commission on the future of Brandon concludes and next steps to be agreed to shape sustainable growth for the town
West Suffolk Cabinet is set to discuss key initiatives to ensure a better Brandon, based…
Positive environmental progress marks step towards carbon reduction
West Suffolk Council’s latest environmental performance report reveals continued progress toward reducing carbon emissions and…
Call made for urgent reform of sewage sludge regulations
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are calling for urgent action by the government to…
Boosting biodiversity by funding nature in your neighbourhood
Local groups are being urged to apply for new funding from Mid Suffolk District Council,…
Search is on for unsung heroes of the British countryside
Nominations have opened for this year’s Schöffel Countryside Awards which return following the success of last…
Repair Café will get around to it for you
It’s time to empty your repair drawer and bring it to us! That’s the message…
Major milestone reached in the construction of £18 million Stowmarket Innovation Gateway
Construction work on a “transformational” state-of-the-art skills and innovation centre at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket…
Changes to days for bin collections over Christmas and New Year
West Suffolk Council is calling for Christmas bin-fluencers to share information on bin day changes…
Almost £2 million pledged for biodiversity and nature recovery across Mid Suffolk
Mid Suffolk District Council has committed £1.8 million over the next three years to accelerate…
West Suffolk Council and Haverhill Town Council launch engagement events to shape town centre revitalisation
West Suffolk Council are working with Haverhill Town Council to promote and deliver two key…