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Biodiversity supported with launch of Wild Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council have launched their Wild Gloucestershire campaign that aims to support local biodiversity across Gloucestershire. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: We are excited to announce the launch of our Wild Gloucestershire campaign which aims to support local biodiversity all across Gloucestershire. Over the next two months we will be sharing all kinds […]

Get involved in Walk to School Week 2023

Warwickshire’s parents and carers and their children are encouraged to take part in walk to school week between 15 and 19 May. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Walk to School Week is a national initiative organized by Living Streets, which encourages families to walk to school instead of using a car or other vehicle. […]

Massive boost to tree planting in Gloucestershire

The tree planting season has come to an end and the county council is proud to announce that 130,006 trees have been planted this season. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: It is another step closer to the county council’s ambition to plant one million trees by 2030, bringing the current total up to 220,396. […]

Supporting communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change in Warwickshire

It’s great news for Warwickshire residents as Warwickshire County Council announces its new climate change adaptation action plan. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Flooding, extreme heat, wildfires, drought and famine. The impacts of human-driven climate change are now impossible to ignore, with incidences of extreme natural phenomena increasing each year along with how widely […]

Residents urged not to cut their grass in May to help wildlife

People in Staffordshire are being urged not to cut their grass in May and to join Plantlife’s annual No Mow May campaign. Latest update from Staffordshire Council Newsroom: The campaign aims to help support wildlife, creating a haven for them while improving biodiversity. By letting long grass and wildflowers grow naturally, lawns become healthier, and […]

Find out more about planned cycle path in Cheltenham

Public drop-in events are being held next week for people to find out more about a planned new cycle route between the Prince of Wales Stadium and the Racecourse Roundabout in Cheltenham. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: The route forms part of the proposed walking and cycling improvements on the A435  between Cheltenham and […]

Training demonstrates commitment to Shropshire Council’s climate pledge

Shropshire Council is demonstrating its commitment to the climate strategy by continuing to target carbon literacy training at key staff and senior managers. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: The ongoing commitment supports the council’s existing, active programme of carbon literacy training, delivered by Save Our Shropshire, and which resulted in Shropshire Council being formally […]

Libraries go green for May

Visitors to Staffordshire’s libraries during May are getting the chance to take part in fun activities to help promote the importance of caring for the environment. Latest update from Staffordshire Council Newsroom: The month-long #GreenLibraries campaign includes a programme of online and in-person events, including the Green Living Fair at Burton Library and an upcycle […]

Gloucestershire Recycles campaign encourages residents to get composting

Gloucestershire Recycles are supporting International Compost Awareness Week with their latest campaign – Get Gloucestershire Composting. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: The new campaign will encourage residents across the county to compost at home. Making and using compost is easy and can save money in the garden while also helping the environment and boosting […]

Community Green Grant to create wildlife haven in Walsall’s Reedswood Park

A neglected area of Reedswood Park in Walsall will be transformed into a thriving haven for amphibians and other wildlife thanks to a £70,000 Community Green Grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Latest update from West Midlands Combined Authority Newsroom: The WMCA grant to the Froglife Trust, a national charity working to conserve the UK’s […]

Cycling and walking plan roadshow to visit seven Shropshire towns this week

A series of roadshow events will take place across Shropshire this week, to enable people to find out more about proposals for new and improved cycling and walking routes in seven of the county’s market towns. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Shropshire Council’s draft cycling and walking plan is out to consultation until 16 […]

Council to challenge ‘irrational’ solar farm decision in High Court

Telford & Wrekin Council will challenge the government’s decision to allow New Works Lane solar farm to go ahead in the High Court. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The council’s planning committee refused planning permission for the 99-acre solar farm between Arleston and Lawley and the government’s local planning inspector agreed with […]

Nature projects in Dudley and Sandwell awarded Community Green Grants

Over £400,000 has been handed to 16 projects that are improving residents access to nature since the West Midlands Combined Authority launched its Community Green Grants scheme last year. Latest update from West Midlands Combined Authority Newsroom: In the latest round of successful applications, three community-led projects in Dudley and Sandwell have shared £70,000. Community […]

Beryl chosen to deliver new West Midlands e-scooter scheme

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has appointed leading UK shared transport operator Beryl to deliver the region’s brand new e-scooter hire scheme. Latest update from West Midlands Combined Authority Newsroom: The first phase of the scheme will see e-scooters hit the streets of Birmingham in June, with further phases to be rolled out during the […]

Get up with the larks to enjoy a guided dawn chorus walk

Guides are ready to tune in to nature and lead a dawn chorus walk at Severn Valley Country Park (SVCP) near Alveley. To celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day, Shropshire Council’s park ranger Guy Border will share his expertise and identify different bird calls on the walk, which starts at the visitor centre at SVCP on […]

Helpful new guidance on solar farms development for town councils and parish councils

A new guidance document to help Shropshire’s town councils and parish councils begin early engagement with potential solar farm developers has been issued.  Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Shropshire Council and Shropshire Association of Local Councils (SALC), which represents town councils and parish councils, have jointly prepared new guidance to encourage interested parties to […]

Warwickshire’s Food Strategy set to boost affordability and sustainability

Warwickshire County Council Cabinet has approved its ambitious approach to transforming the county’s food system and improving the health and wellbeing of its residents. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Taking action on food poverty and making good quality, healthy and affordable food available for all is at the heart of this new strategy. To […]

Make a stand for biodiversity: Take part in No Mow May 2023

Warwickshire gardeners are being asked to put away their mowers as part of No Mow May 2023. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Warwickshire gardeners are being encouraged by Warwickshire County Council to take part in the national No Mow May campaign, simply by putting away their mowers for the entire month. The initiative, which […]

A442 clean up complete

Telford & Wrekin Council have completed the annual spring clean on the A442 Eastern Primary after the Easter break, picking up just over 17 tonnes of discarded litter. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The litter collected, weighs the equivalent of nearly three African elephants and included: a large roll of rubber matting, […]

Technology giant Ricoh hosts renewable energy sessions at Telford schools

Ricoh UK gave pupils at three Telford and Wrekin schools a fascinating insight into renewable energy over four sessions. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Students at Hadley Learning Community School, Telford Park School and Ercall Wood Academy attended the workshops which were delivered as part of Ricoh’s social value commitment to make […]

‘Slow Mow May’ will balance grass cutting operations in the borough

The Council has announced it will support this year’s No Mow May campaign. After listening to feedback, following supporting the campaign last year, the Council will ensure there is a balanced approach, as not everyone agreed with leaving the grass uncut. Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: National charity, Plantlife, launched the […]

700 more streetlights to be converted to LED lighting this month

More than 700 Shropshire Council streetlights are set to be converted to LED lighting in April [2023] Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Since 2013, over 7,900 of the more than 20,000 lights owned by the council have been converted from conventional ‘sodium discharge’ or mercury lighting to LED lighting. By the end of the […]

Longer summer opening makes recycling easier at your friendly local recycling centre

Warwickshire County Council is reminding residents that recycling will become even easier with extended summer opening times now in operation. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Offering greater flexibility with a late-night opening on Wednesdays until 6:15 pm (excluding Stockton, Shipston and Wellesbourne).  All recycling centres (excluding Shipston) are open until 5:45 pm over the […]

Plans for electric vehicle charging points accelerating

Plans by Gloucestershire County Council to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points over the next three years are progressing. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: About 30 locations across the county have been proposed for the first phase of the roll-out and letters have been sent to residents who live close to the sites requesting […]

Two weeks to go to apply for green spaces grant

Not-for-profit organisations in Telford and Wrekin have two weeks left to apply for grants to encourage activity in the borough’s green spaces. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: A pot of around £50,000 is up for grabs from Telford & Wrekin Council’s Green Spaces Are Go Grant Fund. The council has created the fund […]

Help the environment with a greener Coronation for King Charles

A campaign has been launched to encourage people to enjoy a ‘greener Coronation’ for King Charles in May. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: The nation will come together on Saturday 6 May to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey, with street parties and other celebrations. The Gloucestershire Resources and Waste […]

Funding to help deliver future electric vehicle charging network welcomed

Funding worth more than £5 million to help deliver a plan for the county’s future electric vehicle charging network has been welcomed by the county council. Latest update from Staffordshire Council Newsroom: Simon Tagg, Cabinet Member for environment, infrastructure and climate change at Staffordshire County Council explained that the offer of funding was welcome and […]

Councils climate change work gains recognition as a finalist in the MJ awards

Staffordshire County Council has been named as a finalist in the prestigious MJ Awards for its innovative approach to delivering sustainability.   Latest update from Staffordshire Council Newsroom: The council has been shortlisted in the ‘Innovation in Delivering Sustainability and Social Value’ category, which recognizes organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to delivering positive social and […]

Shropshire business people certified as Carbon Literate

The Marches Growth Hub Shropshire is pleased to share 19 Shropshire businesses are now certified as Carbon Literate. This announcement follows a training event held on 9 November 2022 where attendees learnt about carbon literacy, and have since been assessed and certified as Carbon Literate. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: The programme, led by […]

People urged to have their say about proposed new walking and cycling routes

People will soon be able to share their thoughts about an ambitious proposed network of new and upgraded walking and cycling routes across Shropshire – including new cycle lanes, footpaths, crossings and bridges. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: A six-week consultation into Shropshire’s draft first Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) will start […]

Thank you for helping to make our county cleaner and greener

Volunteers across Herefordshire are coming together to clean up their local communities this spring, Latest update from Herefordshire Council Newsroom: Across Herefordshire, purple bags are appearing by the roadside as hundreds of like-minded individuals join forces to help keep their community clear of litter Litter-picking is simple and anyone can do it to make an […]

Council continues energy saving drive

Cheshire East Council is continuing its drive towards achieving its carbon neutral target by 2025 with further improvements at one of its main buildings in Crewe.  Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Major improvement works will take place this year at Delamere House, which will make significant energy savings. The works will include the replacement […]

Winners named at first West Midlands Natural Environment Awards

A sensory garden for veterans and an inner-city wildlife and wellbeing haven are among the winners of the first West Midlands Natural Environment Awards. Latest update from West Midlands Combined Authority Newsroom: Set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the awards showcase and celebrate the community organisations, educational institutions, public sector bodies and […]

Two areas of Gloucestershire set to benefit from new walking and cycling facilities

New walking and cycling facilities are set to be built in two areas of Gloucestershire as part of the 26-mile cycle spine. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: At a meeting on Wednesday 29 March, Gloucestershire County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a procurement exercise for the construction of two new routes in […]

Multi-agency fly-tipping operation continues to get results

Cheshire West and Chester Council has once more joined forces with Cheshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime team to carry out intensive enforcement across the borough to tackle fly-tipping and waste transfer offences as part of the on-going Operation Flycatcher. Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: Enforcement officers examined reported fly-tips across the borough, […]

Shrewsbury Movement Strategy programme making good progress

News from Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: A study looking into how people could travel in and around Shrewsbury in the future is due to go out to public consultation later this year. The Shrewsbury movement and public realm strategy has involved extensive consultation over the past year with […]

New recycling wheelie bins delivered to over 100,000 homes across Shropshire

More than 103,000 wheelie bins for recycling cans, glass and plastic have been delivered to homes across the Shropshire Council area in less than a year. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: The purple-lidded bins are available on request, with orders opening in January 2022 and deliveries beginning in May 2022. As of 17 March […]

Fully-funded retrofit plans for a warmer home, that’s kinder to the planet

News from Shropshire County Council’s partners Marches Energy Agency Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: People across Shropshire are recognising the importance of making their homes as energy efficient as possible, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. That’s where a retrofit plan comes in. Retrofitting means adding or changing things in your […]

New green space declarations for Telford and Wrekin

This week Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the legal declaration of four new Local Nature Reserves (LNRs). Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The Cockshutt LNR, Rough Park LNR, Randlay Valley LNR and Lightmoor LNR join 13 other declared sites across the borough, meaning Telford and Wrekin now has a total of […]

Community cycling project coming soon in Ketley Bank, Oakengates and St Georges

A project that will encourage people to cycle more by helping to teach people how to ride and fix bikes, provide courses in schools, and skill up volunteer “Ride Leaders,” is due to start in April. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Known as ‘KOG’, the Ketley Bank, Oakengates, and St Georges Community […]

Councillors to consider creating new nature reserve

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet is being asked to support a plan to make Much Wenlock’s Windmill Hill a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Much Wenlock Town Council has asked for the land to be designated a LNR so that it can attract funds and open up the countryside even more to the public. Latest update from Shropshire […]

Innovative moss filters to help clean City air, naturally

Following the introduction of the first moss filter in Hereford in the summer, two further moss filters are now being installed in the City. Latest update from Herefordshire Council Newsroom: Air pollution causes heart and lung disease and results in between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths every year in the UK (Gov.uk). Clean air is essential […]

Business Retreat Boutique ready to reduce costs after receiving eco grant boost

An eco grant will help an Oakengates business cafe cut down on its water usage and install more energy efficient appliances. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Business Retreat Boutique on Market Street is using the Pride in Our High Street funding to buy a series of items to save money during the […]

Local people are encouraged to join local litter picks in Telford & Wrekin

Telford & Wrekin Council is proud to announce its participation in Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring Clean and are calling on others to lend a hand too. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The campaign, which runs from 17 March to 2 April, encourages communities to come together and keep their […]

Council’s plans to boost borough’s spring clean

Despite the recent severe weather, spring is here, and Cheshire West and Chester Council is planning to give the borough’s spring clean an extra boost this year. Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: The Council’s StreetCare teams work hard all year round to keep the borough looking good but this spring will […]

Council to give Whitby residents a say on the hydrogen village proposals

Cheshire West and Chester Council is setting out further details of its plans to support residents of Whitby, Ellesmere Port, to have a democratic voice on the proposals for a hydrogen village trial in their area. Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: The proposal by Cadent, the gas network provider, following a […]

Council gets green light to upgrade urban cycle and walking route

Cheshire East Council has received the green light to carry out major improvements to an urban cycle and walking route in the borough, creating a more user-friendly and safer journey. Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Sustrans, the UK walking and cycling charity, has confirmed to the council that funding is now in place for […]

Local residents stepping up to tackle litter in Wellington.

Residents had noticed the amount of litter in Bowring Park, Wellington was increasing after football games each weekend. Proactively a small group of them decided to do something about it and arranged to litter pick after a game last month, they also persuaded club managers to join in too. Now residents are helping to keep […]

Telford mum sets up recycling drop-off in front garden

Liz Pinfield-Wells has recently been seen in the news showcasing her dedication to climate action through the set up of a Terracycle recycling point in her own front yard. Liz not only helps recycle items that can’t go in your kerb side recycling bins, she is also involved in the Telford Climate Action Hub promoting […]

Wrekin walkers exasperated with dog poo bag litter

Walkers at a Shropshire beauty spot have hit out at the scale of litter and dog waste abandoned. Latest update from BBC Newsroom: Article by Rob Trigg, BBC Radio Shropshire: Dave Daniels, who walks The Wrekin almost every day and is a volunteer litter picker, said it was “endless”. He refuses to collect dog waste […]

Plan to improve Shropshire for walkers and cyclists

New walking and cycling routes are being proposed in Shropshire under a 10-year plan aimed at getting more people active. Latest update from BBC Newsroom: The proposals focus on seven key market towns including Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth and Ludlow, says Shropshire Council. Ten priority schemes have been identified, with most for Oswestry. The council’s cabinet decides […]

New campaign encourages residents to ‘Recycle Your Electricals’

Gloucestershire Recycles wants people to recycle their broken electricals as they launch their latest campaign, ‘Recycle Your Electricals’. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: The campaign aims to encourage more people to recycle their items rather than throwing them away. Electricals are rich in precious metals, but these resources are lost when electricals aren’t properly […]

Making a greener borough

Telford & Wrekin Council is on a mission to make the borough even cleaner, greener, safer and more enjoyable for everybody. See the latest update from Cllr Carolyn Healy (Labour) – Cabinet Member for climate change, green spaces, natural and historic environment and cultural services: We’ve been delivering so many projects over recent months that […]

Cabinet Commission presents options for restoring the Wye

A progress report has been published setting out some preliminary findings and recommendations from The Cabinet Commission for Restoring the Wye. Latest update from Herefordshire Council Newsroom: The Commission was set up by Herefordshire Council last year to investigate options for restoring the River Wye to good health. Its membership also includes the other three […]

Council continues to honour carbon pledge with installation of heat pumps

Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council is in the process of installing a total of 14 air source heat pumps in its buildings across the borough, as it continues to honour its carbon neutral by 2025 pledge. The pumps are being funded by a government decarbonisation scheme grant and have already been […]

AceOn-inspired training centre gives engineers new technology skills for the future

A pioneering training centre for cutting-edge green technology is set to develop engineers of the future at Telford College. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Telford-based battery and energy storage specialist AceOn Group, in partnership with Telford College, has created the state-of-the-art facility on campus which will deliver training courses and qualifications in line with […]

New e-bikes arrive in Hereford

An additional 47 Beryl e-bikes are being added to Hereford’s fleet this week. More will be added over the coming weeks, making a total of 200 bikes and 104 e-bikes available for users in the city. Latest update from Herefordshire Council Newsroom: The e-bikes can be hired from and returned to any of the existing […]

Neighbourhood Pride environmental schemes announced

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a large number of environmental projects, initiated by local councillors, will make a difference to communities across the borough. Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: The Council introduced the Neighbourhood Pride Scheme (NPS) specifically for councillors to propose small to medium environmental improvement projects within […]

Telford & Wrekin Council launches consultation on climate change guidance for development

Telford & Wrekin Council has today launched a consultation on a draft supplementary planning document that will provide guidance for developers of new commercial and residential proposals to achieve sustainable development and address climate change. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The document, which is open for public consultation from Tuesday 14 February […]

Focus on energy solutions at business breakfast

Many businesses are currently facing significant increases in their energy bills. Shropshire business leaders can get free advice on how to improve energy resilience and reduce energy costs at a collaborative breakfast event on Monday 6 March 2023. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Shropshire Council and Marches LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) are hosting a […]

Nineteen community groups receive grants for environmental projects

Shropshire community groups and environmental projects have been awarded a share of £15,000 from Veolia and Shropshire Council’s Envirogrant scheme. Nineteen projects from across the county were chosen from more than 100 applications to receive funding. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: The awards were handed out at a ceremony at Shirehall in Shrewsbury on […]

Plans to go on display for proposed walking and cycling route 

Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Plans to deliver a safe and green route for pedestrians and cyclists which would link Crewe town centre with the railway station will be on display later this month. Cheshire East Council is consulting on its proposed Mill Street Corridor scheme, which is part of a package of projects […]

Businesses benefit from council’s energy efficiency and resilience event

Businesses across the borough benefited from a showcase event to support them through the energy crisis. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Representatives from 40 businesses attended the in-person ‘Energy Efficiency and Resilience’ session on Wednesday 8 February at AFC Telford United. Telford & Wrekin Council joined forces with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce […]

Work to start on large-scale solar farm in the borough

Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council is set to begin work on a large-scale solar farm, which will generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.  The 4.1 megawatt solar farm – enough to power about 1,200 houses – is being built by the council on land adjacent to the composting plant in […]

Council plants 1,000 trees at Arle Court roundabout

Gloucestershire County Council has planted more than 1,000 trees at Arle Court roundabout in Cheltenham. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: As part of the council’s ambition to plant a million trees by 2030, these trees have been planted at Arle Court roundabout close to Arle Court Transport Hub. Provided by the county council, the […]

Council bids to improve electric vehicle infrastructure

Air quality is set to improve and carbon footprint will be reduced in Telford and Wrekin if the local council’s funding bid for electric vehicle charge points is approved by central government. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Telford & Wrekin Council has submitted a bid to government for funding to install 44 […]

Telford and Wrekin Community groups celebrate receiving Veolia EnviroGrant

£15,000 has been given to community groups by Telford & Wrekin Council’s waste and recycling partner Veolia. Groups showcased their project plans to fellow awardees at a celebration event at Randlay Community Centre this week. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Groups enjoyed networking and hearing about other community groups’ grant projects at […]

Council updates on progress towards carbon neutral by 2025 ambition

Latest update from Cheshire East Council: Cheshire East Council reported progress on its bid to be carbon neutral by 2025 at a meeting of its environment and communities committee today. The council also reported back on the progress that has been made over the past year since it joined the UK100 network – in doing […]

Council hosts showcase energy event to help businesses through challenging times

Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to host a business showcase event next week which aims to support businesses through the energy crisis. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The in-person event, on Wednesday 8 February (9am-11am) at AFC Telford United, is called ‘ Energy Efficiency and Resilience’, and […]

New campaign to save energy costs and cut carbon

An energy-saving campaign has been launched by Gloucestershire County Council today, aimed at helping residents to save money and carbon this winter. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: The campaign, called ‘Cutting costs and carbon’, encourages people to see what they can do to reduce energy usage and make their homes more energy-efficient. In the […]

Council creating a green corridor for wildlife on disused railway site

Gloucestershire County Council is creating a green corridor for wildlife on a disused railway site by planting more than 3,000 trees. Latest update from Gloucestershire Council Newsroom: Trees and shrubs will be planted along a 1.88 acre stretch of land between Bournside School and Canterbury Walk, the former site of the railway line in Cheltenham. […]

Repair Cafe on tour

The Telford Repair Cafe is fixing our throwaway culture one repair at a time. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The Telford Repair Cafe is extending its reach in order to further encourage sustainability across Telford and Wrekin, with £5,000 funding from the UK’s leading waste management company, Veolia, as part of added […]

Better Homes Loan can help residents improve home safety and energy efficiency

Telford & Wrekin Council and Just Credit Union have joined forces to launch a loan scheme which can help residents make their homes safer and more energy efficient and reduce their bills long term. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Better Homes Loan will enable homeowners to access loans from £300 to £8,000 to […]

Council receives funding to boost active travel

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been awarded just over £128,000 to enable and encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle by Active Travel England. The grant from the Active Travel Capability Fund is part of a national £32.9million investment to help accelerate walking and cycling schemes across the country, to tackle the climate emergency and […]

Warwickshire receives a large funding boost for active travel in the county

It is great news for Warwickshire residents as the County secures over £400k of Government funding to develop active travel schemes. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Warwickshire County Council is delighted to have secured £428,214 revenue funding from the Active Travel Capability Fund for 2022-23 following an announcement made by Active Travel England on […]

Less than two weeks to give your views on climate change in Warwickshire

Have your say before 15 January. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: With the new year underway, residents, businesses and community groups across Warwickshire are being reminded that there is less than two week to give Warwickshire County Council their views on climate change and sustainability. The County Council control large budgets for Warwickshire’s highways, […]

Veolia EnviroGrant donates £15,000 to local community groups

Veolia, in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council, announces 17 grant awards to local community groups. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Veolia, the UK’s leading waste and resource management company, is providing Envirogrant funding as part of its partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council to support projects that benefit the environment or […]

New electric vehicle for country park rangers fleet

Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Rangers at Severn Valley Country Park (SVCP) near Alveley are cutting Shropshire Council’s carbon footprint by using a new electric buggy to get about the site. The new utility task vehicle (UTV) has just gone into service at the 126-acre country park and, as well as reducing reliance on […]

Getting around Warwickshire by bus gets cheaper in 2023

Warwickshire residents are encouraged to get around by Bus in 2023 thanks to a new Government-backed scheme to save money on fares. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Most Warwickshire bus operators have signed up for the scheme aimed at capping the price of a Single ticket. This will help families, commuters and other passengers […]

National praise for borough’s work on food and climate emergency

Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: Cheshire West and Chester Council has received national recognition for its work to unlock a food revolution and tackle the climate emergency. The Council has been listed as one of 21 top performing councils out of nearly 200 analysed by Sustain, a national alliance for better […]

More green shoots set to grow across Warwickshire in 2023

It’s great news for the environment as 38 projects (totalling £344,608) are set to receive funding from the second round of Warwickshire County Council’s Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: Warwickshire County Council is very pleased to announce the fantastic climate change mitigation and adaptation projects that will be […]

Electric vehicle charging Task and Finish Group Review 2022

On Thursday 15 December 2022, Warwickshire County Council’s cabinet accepted the findings and recommendations of a Task and Finish Group review of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: In February 2022, the Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) agreed ‘to monitor the rollout of electric charging points’. A member Task & […]

Council awards protected status to more than 100 neighbourhood green spaces

Telford & Wrekin Council has this week awarded Green Guarantee Site status to 107 green spaces across the borough. This status recognises the community and ecological value of these sites and confers protection against any potential future development. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The addition of these new sites means that the […]

Leaner and greener businesses in Shropshire

Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Over 70 delegates attended an informative event held at AICO in Oswestry on 30 November. The Sustainability in Your Business event, hosted by AICO, and organised by the Business Environment Network (TBEN), was supported by the Federation for Small Business, Oswestry BID and the Marches Growth Hub (Shropshire). The event aimed […]

Have a Merry Sustainable Christmas from Zero Carbon Shropshire!

This is one of the hardest times of year to stick with sustainable living intentions, as it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of consumerism that Christmas can sometimes seem to be. We’ve probably all bought unsuitable presents in desperation on Christmas Eve before! Latest blog post from Zero Carbon Shropshire: by Julie […]

‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ for a greener Christmas

Latest update from Cheshire West and Chester Council Newsroom: The Council is urging all Cheshire West and Chester residents to help the environment by choosing to reduce, reuse and recycle their food this Christmas. Global food waste produces more emissions than all commercial flights put together. In the UK, food waste contributes to 5 per […]

Biodiversity COP15: Investing in Warwickshire’s rich biodiversity

Find out more about how Warwickshire County Council is safeguarding and enhancing the County’s rich biodiversity. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: To mark the start of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada (7 – 19 December 2022), Warwickshire County Council is highlighting its commitment to protecting the flora and fauna of the […]

Have yourself a sustainable little Christmas

Warwickshire residents are being encouraged to explore some of the options for a greener and more sustainable Christmas. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: The high temperatures of the summer may feel like a long time ago, but extreme weather events are a side-effect of climate change, and they pose a direct risk to Warwickshire […]

This is the difference you make: meet Ben, Habitat Specialist Ranger for Grasslands

Meet Ben Coleman, a member of Warwickshire County Council’s park ranger team. Latest update from Warwickshire County Council Newsroom: Fairly recently, Ben was promoted to Habitat Specialist Ranger for Grasslands and is now responsible for improving this vital habitat across the Warwickshire Country Parks portfolio. Ben is based at Ryton Pools, a park located between Leamington, […]

G20,000 Acorns in the ground as Warwickshire’s Tree Nursery takes root

Warwickshire is set to get a lot greener as the Warwickshire tree nursery plants its first 20,000 acorns. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: It is great news for the environment and Warwickshire County Council’s tree planting aspirations as the recently approved tree nursery plants its first 20,000 acorns at the centrally located site in […]

Growing a greener Warwickshire – Tree planting season 2022/23

As the 2022/23 tree planting season gets underway, Warwickshire County Council shares its top tips for anyone wanting to plant a tree in the county. Latest update from Warwickshire Council Newsroom: The UK tree planting season runs between the colder months of November and March, when trees are naturally dormant and there is less chance […]