New solar farm set for huge area next to the A143
A new solar farm is set to be created between Ixworth, Bardwell and Stanton, close…
Environment
Bury St Edmunds and Brandon win Anglia in Bloom awards
West Suffolk towns Brandon and Bury St Edmunds were amongst the winners of the Anglia…
Pre-school places, playgrounds and village facilities receive funding boost
Pre-school provision, playgrounds, footpaths to connect villages and village hall improvements are amongst the successful…
Street lights converted to energy saving lanterns
In a move towards sustainability and energy-efficiency, all council-owned street lights in West Suffolk have…
Energy use at the Apex set to be cut with decarbonisation project
Work is set to begin in July on a major project to reduce carbon emissions…
Residents advised of revised bin collection dates for August Bank Holiday
West Suffolk Council is calling for bin-fluencers to share information on bin collection changes to…
Celebrating Love Parks Week: West Suffolk’s award winning green spaces shine
As Love Parks Week begins, residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore and enjoy…
Pollution status to be removed as nitrogen dioxide levels fall
A village is set to see its status as an air pollution hotspot removed following…
Six parks get Green Flag status
Six parks in West Suffolk have been awarded Green Flag status. They are Aspal Close Nature…
Needham Lake wins coveted Green Flag Award
Needham Lake has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces, winning…
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…