Environmental news
29 February 2024
West Suffolk Council and West Suffolk College spearhead innovative recycling initiative
West Suffolk Council has partnered with Eastern Education Group to deliver a reverse vending machine at the West Suffolk College site.
26 February 2024
Energy efficiency improvements to homeless accommodation
Energy efficiency improvements to homes used to support homeless people, have been made as part of West Suffolk Council’s programme to cut carbon emissions.
15 February 2024
Energy efficiency retrofits for older properties in West Suffolk
Tenants of period properties with low Energy Performance Certificates ratings are enjoying lower energy costs and cosier homes thanks to work carried out by their landlords and West Suffolk Council.
14 February 2024
Councils’ loft insulation offer for Suffolk homes
Funding is available to help Suffolk residents make their homes warmer and save money on their energy bills.
13 February 2024
Community volunteers plant special oak in honour of the King
A King’s Coronation oak sapling selected from Windsor Great Park by the Crown Estate, has been planted by volunteers in Bury St Edmunds.
29 January 2024
Funding available for community action on climate change
Funding is now available for community projects which are tackling climate change and carbon reduction.
15 January 2024
Fully funded EV charging points from Plug in Suffolk
All potential parking providers in West Suffolk are being encouraged to apply for free EV charging points for publicly accessible car parking, under the Plug In Suffolk Scheme, open now.
27 November 2023
Call for Christmas bin-fluencers
West Suffolk Council is calling for Christmas bin-fluencers to share information on festive bin day changes to make sure friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection over the holidays.
31 October 2023
West Suffolk welcomes EV fleet drivers
West Suffolk Council has pledged to consider the needs of electric fleet vehicles in its approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, alongside those of residents and visitors.
19 October 2023
West Suffolk Council scores in top 10 on environmental action
West Suffolk Council has been scored in the top 10 places for district councils in the country for climate actions, according to a leading climate change organisation.