Environmental news
29 May 2026
West Suffolk celebrates one year of ‘Recycling-on-the-Go’ success
One year on from the launch of ‘Recycling-on-the-Go’ bins in West Suffolk, the initiative has helped thousands of residents recycle while out and about.
17 April 2026
Free compost giveaway events in Brandon and Haverhill to support greener gardening
Residents are invited to take advantage of two free compost giveaway events in May at Brandon Country Park and Haverhill Rugby Club.
9 April 2026
Suffolk Climate Change Partnership wins national award
The Suffolk Climate Change Partnership has won the Working in Collaboration Award at the prestigious 2026 Association for Public Service Excellence Energy and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Awards
23 March 2026
Powering progress with updated electric vehicle charging
Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in West Suffolk car parks are being transferred to a new network, improving flexibility and overall user experience for drivers.
17 March 2026
Behind the scenes tour of Bury Leisure Centre refurbishment
Today, West Suffolk councillors got a sneak peek at what has been going on at Bury Leisure Centre as part of a multimillion pound investment.
17 March 2026
Trovr celebrates two year anniversary of recycling rewards scheme with West Suffolk Council
Trovr is celebrating two years of its innovative recycling rewards initiative with West Suffolk Council, which has helped thousands of residents recycle single-use drink containers while supporting local recycling rates and reducing waste on the streets.
6 March 2026
Grassroots clubs to get more residents active with West Suffolk grant
Grassroots sports clubs across West Suffolk are being backed with grants to get more people active which can benefit their health, happiness and quality of life.
4 March 2026
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 carbon dioxide per year in Mildenhall has been agreed by planners.
16 February 2026
Planning permission granted for decarbonisation of Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre
West Suffolk Development Control Committee approved the application for a range of decarbonisation and refurbishment works at their meeting on Wednesday 4 February 2026.
22 January 2026
Positive environmental progress marks strong step towards carbon reduction
West Suffolk Council’s latest environmental performance report reveals continued progress toward reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability efforts.