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Green Open Homes invites all

Guest article from Jess Walton of Marches Energy Agency: With autumn on its way, and energy bills set to rise again, you may be looking to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient, to save both money and carbon.But where should you start? How do you know what steps to take? Green Open Homes […]

Land transformed into natural oasis

An unused plot of land in Telford and Wrekin, has been turned into a natural oasis for nature and residents. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The Telford African and Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre (TAARC) has been working with partners including Telford & Wrekin Council’s Safer & Stronger Communities project to create the garden […]

Best foot forward for council’s active travel plans

From resurfacing and crossing points to school bike lessons, workshops and major flagship schemes, Telford & Wrekin Council is leading the way when it comes to safe, direct and high-quality walking, cycling and wheeling routes for day-to-day travel. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Investment into infrastructure, events, equipment and facilities are also […]

Views sought on Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS)

Local Nature Recovery Strategy seeks views from farmers, landowners and the public. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Farmers, landowners, and local communities in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are invited to offer their perspectives and share their views on the region’s natural environment to assist in shaping and preserving its features for […]

First tenants move into Nuplace’s sustainable Future Homes Standard properties

Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed the first wave of tenants to its latest properties in Donnington, marking a significant milestone in the completion of Nuplace’s latest housing development. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Wild Walk is a mixed tenure development with a total of 329 new homes which are being bought […]

Telford businesses connect and collaborate at Telford Sustainability Solutions Summit

The Telford Sustainability Solutions Summit, hosted by the Telford Sustainability & Energy Cluster (TSEC) in collaboration with Telford & Wrekin Council, achieved its goal of connecting local businesses with local suppliers in support of their sustainability and net zero journey. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Hosted by Telford College, local businesses and […]

Extra funding boost to Telford and Wrekin businesses to go green

Businesses in Telford and Wrekin and the Marches will receive an additional £2.3 million in funding to support their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards Net Zero. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: This boost in funding, allocated to Telford and Wrekin Council through the pilot Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS), […]

Volunteers team up to create new Arleston wildlife habitat

A team of volunteers have been building a new home for wildlife at an Arleston park as part of a social value project. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The group of employees from Telford-based Lyreco UK have scarified and seeded a new wildflower meadow area at John Broad Avenue Park, Arleston. Once fully-established the […]

Council-run bus services celebrate 150,000 passengers

Council-run bus services in Telford and Wrekin have seen encouraging growth since they were introduced almost a year ago. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Investment by the council of £1.4m has resulted in journeys increasing by almost 30%, equal to more than 144,000* journeys since December 2022. Seven services with capped fares […]

Telford & Wrekin Council strategy strives for even better air quality

Telford & Wrekin Council has launched a new plan to further improve air quality across the borough at cabinet today. (Thursday, February 15) Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The strategy sets out a new framework for maintaining the existing overall ‘very good’ standards and builds on regular monitoring that already takes place, […]

Rough Park is set to blossom after bulb planting sessions

A Telford local nature reserve is set to blossom after volunteers stepped in to plant over 2,500 native species of woodland bulbs. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Up to 40 helpers took part in the planting at Rough Park, co-ordinated by the council’s Environment Community Liaison Officer Rick Shaw and Treeman Tree Specialist – […]

Reuse pop-up shop back by popular demand

A reuse pop-up sale, where residents will be able to buy household items, good quality furniture, toys and baby items for incredibly low prices, returns next month. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The sale takes place on Tuesday 13 February, from 2.30pm-5pm, at Telford Theatre, Oakengates, and all money made will go […]

Telford Town Park Strategic Framework launched

A new Strategic Framework for Telford Town Park has been launched and sets out a ten-year vision for the Town Park which recognises the special quality of the site and looks to building upon existing successes and meet new national and local priorities. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Covering 150 hectares Telford […]

Community projects in Telford and Wrekin celebrate share of £500,000

Local community groups, projects and initiatives across Telford and Wrekin received over half a million pounds in support in the last twelve months, thanks to funding awarded by Telford & Wrekin Council Members. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The Telford & Wrekin Councillors’ Pride Fund is allocated annually to each member, to […]

Business sustainability webinars launched to support Telford businesses 

Telford & Wrekin Council’s, Invest Telford team has partnered with E4environment, a leading Shropshire-based environmental consultancy firm to run a series of webinars to help businesses navigate the intricacies of carbon reduction, cost-saving and energy efficiency. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The webinars which start on 23 January 2024 and then follow […]

Fly-tipper hit with hefty fine after council issues CCTV appeal

A fly-tipper who dumped construction waste at the back of houses, causing a fire risk, has been tracked down and handed a £1,000 fine following a CCTV appeal by Telford & Wrekin Council. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Through Telford and Wrekin Watch – an initiative launched by the council to tackle the scourge […]

Green Flag Award announced Apley Woods as Best of the Best winner

Telford & Wrekin Council has congratulated The Friends of Apley Woods after they won one of the 10 Best of the Best awards for 2023, in the annual celebration operated by Green Flag Award. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The accolade rewards projects which have made a real difference in some of […]

Telford & Wrekin declares new local nature reserves

Today (28 November) Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the legal declaration of one new and the extension of two Local Nature Reserves (LNRs). Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The decision adds further protections to diverse natural habitats across Telford and Wrekin, supporting biodiversity and increasing residents’ access to wellbeing-boosting natural spaces […]

Telford and Wrekin Council reduces carbon emissions by 60% since 2019

Telford & Wrekin Council today revealed that it is another step closer in its journey towards net zero carbon emissions by announcing that it has now reduced its carbon emissions by 60% since 2019. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: In 2019 Telford and Wrekin Council declared a climate emergency and set out […]

Telford and Wrekin residents are invited to get out in nature and exercise in a green space with a choice of two local walks later this month, organised by The Friends of the T50 50 mile trail

The walks are being held as part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s “Green Spaces Are Go” campaign, to encourage us all to embrace the outdoors and step into the borough’s newly invigorated green spaces.  Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Throughout the year, a series of captivating activity-themed events and improvements are taking […]

Court will not hear New Works Solar Farm appeal

The High Court will not hear an appeal against New Works Solar Farm after it was granted planning permission by a government minister earlier this year. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Telford & Wrekin Council mounted a legal challenge against the farm and neighbouring Steeraway Solar Farm, which together, will cover 230 […]

Community fund deadline looms

Community groups and schools across Telford and Wrekin still have time to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 but will have to hurry. The closing date for applying for an EnviroGrant is the end of the month. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Grants are for projects that improve or protect […]

Have your say on recycling and waste services in Telford and Wrekin

Residents are being asked to give their views on the borough’s kerbside collection and Household Recycling Centre services. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Telford & Wrekin Council’s recycling and waste partner, Veolia, conducts a customer satisfaction survey every three years to gain feedback on the recycling and waste services offered to residents. The […]

Reuse Pop-Up Shop coming to Telford

There’s a chance to pick up good quality furniture, household items and toys at rock bottom prices by heading to a Reuse Pop-Up Shop coming to Telford next month. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: There will be large items such as coffee tables, bookcases and dining chairs on sale as well as […]

Telford ‘off gas’ households can benefit from Home Upgrade Grant

Households in Telford and Wrekin which don’t use gas to heat their home could be eligible for government funding to make their properties more energy efficient. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) offers a range of fully-funded energy efficiency measures including loft insulation, wall insulation, low carbon heating, double glazing […]

Habitat restoration work getting underway at Muxton Marsh

Conservation work to restore a nationally important wildlife habitat in Telford and Wrekin is due to start this week. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Muxton Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest covering about 73,000 square metres and lying within Granville Local Nature Reserve. It was given protected status in 1987 […]

Council submits legal challenge against Steeraway Solar Farm

Telford & Wrekin Council will legally challenge the government’s decision to allow Steeraway Solar Farm to go ahead. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The council believes there are arguable legal grounds to challenge the government’s decision because the Planning Inspector who considered the case did not properly apply planning policies.  Councillor Shaun […]

Be healthier and save money by joining Telford and Wrekin’s active commuting scheme

Telford & Wrekin Council are asking commuters to try active commuting to help them save money, be healthier and combat climate change. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The council are looking for people to participate in its “Active SMiles” project, which incentivises commuters to ditch their cars and walk, cycle or wheel […]

Council marks Clean Air Day by switching more fleet vehicles to electric

Telford & Wrekin Council has marked Clean Air Day today (15 June) by announcing that it has added a further eight electric vehicles to its fleet. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The announcement comes just days after the news that Telford has been ranked in second place out of England’s 55 largest […]

Council invests in Wellington green space

Telford and Wrekin Council is about to begin work to enhance a community green space in Wellington. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Murphy Field, which is protected from future development under the council’s ‘Green Guarantee’ site status, will receive investment to further enhance the popular site for recreational use by the local […]

‘Buzzing’ summer ahead for residents

Residents are in for a ‘buzzing’ summer, as Telford and Wrekin Council, teams up with Shropshire Wildlife Trust to offer free activity sessions during the summer. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Some 15 sites will see sessions from 11-2.30, hosted by the trust and will include activities like bug hunting, den building, […]

Small businesses identify carbon outputs with help of Cool Shropshire & Telford

Small businesses across Shropshire have identified 15 tonnes of carbon output in a year, after signing up to a partnership project funded by Shropshire Council. Latest update from Shropshire Council Newsroom: Cool Shropshire & Telford is a £20,000 initiative to aid small businesses in making the move towards improving sustainability. The council’s climate team partnered […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

People power in action as Telford’s new pavement harnesses energy from footsteps

Residents and visitors to Telford will never need to worry about their phone running out of battery again, thanks to two free public charging points installed near Telford station, sustainably powered… by people’s footsteps! Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Telford & Wrekin Council has installed a stretch of pavement beside the ‘Silver […]

Report fly-tips to help prevent deliberate fires during celebrations

As many of us prepare for Halloween and Bonfire night, Telford & Wrekin Council is urging people to keep a look out for potential fire risks in their area and be mindful when disposing of rubbish, to help reduce the risk of arson attacks. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Since 2019, more […]

New eco grant gives businesses greater opportunity to reduce costs

High street businesses can benefit from a new eco grant to help them become more sustainable and reduce costs. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The eco grant is one of a number of grants available to high street businesses through Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme and has […]

Besblock targets Telford wood waste to fuel manufacturing growth

Growing Telford masonry manufacturer Besblock is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint further by using wood waste from across the borough to generate energy. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The firm, located at Halesfield, Telford has created a £3.2 million ‘energy from waste wood plant’ and is planning to invest in a […]

Local car-free project gets commuters cycling

Twenty employees at the MoD site at Donnington are piloting an innovative new project called Active SMiles, which uses behavioural science principles to incentivise and reward ‘active commuting’ – ditching the car and walking or cycling to work instead. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The project was designed and is run by […]

Council pledge takes Telford and Wrekin another step closer to Net Zero

Telford & Wrekin Council, which is ranked in the top 3% of councils for action planning around climate change, has become a member of UK100 – a network of highly ambitious local government leaders, which seeks to devise and implement ambitious, cost effective plans for the transition to Net Zero. Latest update from Telford and […]

Nuplace’s sustainable development at Southwater Way is fully complete

Tenants have now moved in to all 46 homes at the latest housing development owned by Telford & Wrekin Council’s wholly owned housing company, Nuplace. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Southwater Way is Nuplace’s most sustainable development, designed specifically to contribute towards the council’s commitment to tackle climate change. All properties benefit […]

Energy projects win £3.5million funding from Marches LEP

Three ambitious projects have won nearly £3.5million funding from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership to boost the region’s energy security and meet Net Zero targets. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The three schemes were selected from 29 different projects which applied for cash from the LEP’s innovative Marches Energy Fund. Marches LEP […]

Free air source boot camp offered to upskill Midlands based engineers

Teach A Trade have partnered with Telford College to offer West Midlands and Shropshire based engineers a chance to become qualified air source heat pump engineer. Through the delivery of a 5 day training programme engineers will learn the principles of air source heat pumps, and how to safely install, test, commission, service and repair […]

Purity Properties Ltd fined for illegally cutting down protected trees

Property firm Purity Properties Limited (PPL) has received a substantial fine for cutting down trees illegally at a Wellington nursing home. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Director Steven Jagdeep Singh has received a £9,600 fine while the company has been handed a £24,000 fine for removing three trees at The Priory Nursing […]

Learn to compost with our FREE workshops

Composting is a fantastic way to do your bit for the planet and save some pennies in your pocket, all from the comfort of your garden or community space. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: “As part of our ‘added value’ plan with our recycling and waste management partner Veolia, Telford and Wrekin […]

Fly tipper caught and fined

A successful Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN), issued by Telford & Wrekin Council, has resulted in a borough resident being fined £400. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The rubbish was dumped in Bratton Lane, off the A442, in the village of Bratton and discovered by a member of the public and a council […]

Council’s Summer of Cycling gets dozens of children riding in first week

More than 70 local children have learnt to ride a bike during the first week of the school holidays thanks to a free initiative run by Telford & Wrekin Council, with hundreds more expected to learn during August. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Telford & Wrekin Council’s Summer of Cycling campaign got […]

Council leading the charge for electric vehicle plans

Telford & Wrekin Council’s electric vehicle (EV) charging strategy, has set out the pathway to support EV users with accessible charge points across the Borough with an initial £100,000 investment. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The strategy, submitted to cabinet today (Thursday, July 14) supports the council’s climate change plan by encouraging […]

UK’s first off-grid bus station opens in Wellington, Telford

Telford & Wrekin Council opened the UK’s first bus station to generate its own electricity, in a bid to further reduce the carbon footprint of the borough and meet our ambitious target for net zero by 2030. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: The council has worked with suppliers Etesian Green and Journeo to create an ‘off-grid’ […]

Council’s new FREE climate action tool proving a hit with local businesses

A new digital tool which helps companies to operate more sustainably is already proving a hit with local businesses in Telford and Wrekin. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: Cool Shropshire and Telford is a sustainability initiative providing free environmental support to local micro businesses and SMEs. Sponsored by Telford & Wrekin Council and […]

Telford and Wrekin Council completes Big Spring Clean

The Big Pride in Our Community Spring Clean-up saw sustained activity from Telford and Wrekin Council to make the borough clean, green and safe. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: “Teams were out to cutting grass, strimming vegetation, managing shrub beds, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping roads and cycleways, enforcing standards and […]

Telford Trees for the Jubilee

Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Telford & Wrekin Council along with the borough’s Town & Parish Councils, have been busy planting special Jubilee trees over the last few months to recognise the historic occasion. Latest update from Telford and Wrekin Council Newsroom: “The project has been undertaken as part of The […]

BBC Panorama Terracycle report could put off community participation

An interesting report from Panorama highlights issues with the Terracycle recycling initiative including the difficulty of participation with drop-off points in the community. The report shown on TV on the 30th May focused on London and indicated that many drop off points collect just a single item. This suggested it could be difficult for the […]

One year on community orchard flourishes after council investment

“12 months after receiving investment, a long forgotten Donnington orchard has been regenerated as a community facility with help from a council-led initiative and a dedicated group of volunteers. The Liz Clare community Orchard, named after the long standing Donnington ward member of 41 years, was planted by Yugoslavian refugees around the 1940s and recently […]

AO Recycling praises council for business support after gold award success

“A leading UK recycling company which has received ongoing support from Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing to go from strength-to-strength after landing an internationally-recognised accolade. AO Recycling, based at Halesfield 15, Telford has received The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. It is […]

Win-win for climate and community as council launches new crowd-funding opportunity

“Telford & Wrekin Council has launched the West Midlands’ first Community Municipal Investment (CMI) today, meaning local people can now invest directly in a greener, more sustainable future for all.” – Read the full article on Telford and Wrekin Council’s website. The first Telford & Wrekin Climate Action Investment is open now, and it lets […]

How to help Shropshire’s youngest citizens avoid climate anxiety

Guest blog by Deborah Murphy – Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire: Rising climate anxiety amongst the young Eco- or Climate Anxiety is a growing phenomenon. According to an article by Jonathan Webb and Denis Campbell (The Guardian: 20.11.21) ‘more than half of child and adolescent psychiatrists in England are seeing patients distressed about the state of […]

Severn Trent vows to get River Positive to help drive health of Britains’s rivers

Severn Trent has announced a Get River Positive Plan: five pledges to transform river water quality across their region.     “The commitments are a clear and actionable response to calls for a revival of rivers in England.  Central to the pledges is a commitment that work carried out by the company will ensure storm overflows […]

Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire

At Mossy.Life we like to introduce you to individuals and organisations who are doing their bit for the planet. This week our focus is on Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire: Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire aims to empower the next generation of Shropshire’s decision makers to create and support the necessary measures outlined in the Zero Carbon […]

Recycle More Plastic

Guest blog by Sally Lancaster from Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire We are all used to taking our own reusable bags to the supermarket these days. However, there is something else we should all remember to bring with us when we do the weekly food-shop….. our plastic packaging! An easy way to recycle more plastic. Perplexing […]

Highways Team go the whole hog with sustainable maintenance

“From pothole repairs and grass cutting to winter maintenance and flood water pumping, Telford and Wrekin Council’s latest trial of a ‘Hydrohog’ will go even further in helping reduce its carbon footprint, as part of long-term sustainability initiatives. If adopted, the multi-purpose, hydrogen powered, compact tractor will use cutting-edge technology for repairs with the council […]

Telford & Wrekin shortlisted at the Keep Britain Tidy Awards

“The council’s entry for the Great British Spring Clean has led to Telford & Wrekin being shortlisted as finalists for the Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards 2022.  The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 10 February at Birmingham’s prestigious Hilton Metropole where the winners will be announced. Beating stiff competition from across the country, […]

The Ercall takes centre stage in Local Nature Reserve photo competition

“Telford & Wrekin Council have announced the winners of its My Walk Today photo competition, with The Ercall featuring in both the adult and under-16s winning entries. The competition, launched by the council in December to coincide with the school Christmas holidays, encouraged people to visit the borough’s 17 Local Nature Reserves over the holiday […]

Telford groups work together to reduce waste

Climate Action Hub Telford are working with both Transition Telford and Telford Repair Cafe this Spring. Providing sustainability events in January and February in a bid to reduce waste in the Borough. Gift and household swaps – 29th January On 29th February the group will be offering a Gift and Household Item Swap event at […]

Telford & Wrekin growing trees for the future

Telford and Wrekin Council launch a new Seeds4TW project, promoting the collection and planting of tree seeds through the borough. As part of the Sustainable Telford and Wrekin project, a new webpage has been set up and launched to help promote borough residents to get involved in planting trees for the future. In line with […]

Telford manufacturer commits to become carbon neutral by 2030

One of Europe’s largest manufactures of household waste bags has taken a step towards its climate commitment by powering its Telford factory and offices in Paris with 100 percent renewable energy. The bags produce by Cedo are already made from recycled plastics, and the Telford based manufacturer sends zero manufacturing waste to landfill. The swap […]

Home needed for Telford Climate Emergency Centre

A group of climate volunteers are seeking a home for Telford’s Climate Emergency Centre (CEC), a new community based initiative. “THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EMPTY BUILDINGS AS INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY HUBS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND PLANET.” CECs exist in a variety of forms around the country, some in small empty retail shops, others in large […]

The Little Green Pantry opens high street store

Wellington takes another step towards a sustainable town centre with it’s first zero waste high street store. Telford’s first zero waste shop The Little Green Pantry started in 2019 with a Crowdfunder project set up by owner Keli King. Initially running from pop up stands at fetes and festivals, doing doorstep deliveries and regular market […]

Telford & Wrekin take part in Great British Spring Clean

Telford & Wrekin Council and local communities are coming together to support Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring Clean and calling on others to lend a hand too. This year’s event runs until 13 June, and there are plenty of litter picks happening in local communities across the borough. Councillors, council staff, Street Champions, […]

This weeks Mossy news

A quick round-up of this weeks key green news from around Shropshire. Wellington blossoming again with launch of gardening competition Wellington is set to prove that it is blossoming again after lockdown, with the second annual gardening competition being launched. Green fingered residents of the town are being encouraged to enter the contest, organised by […]

Farm Shop harnesses summer sunshine to go off grid

Apley Farm Shop near Bridgnorth made a huge step towards its net zero carbon goal this week, by installing a new solar array next to the car park. The state of the art panels installed by Noble Green Energy, took just over a week to install, and will produce just over 90% of the complexes […]

Oakengates refill store opens its doors

A new zero waste refill store is opening on Tuesday 8th June 2021 in Oakengates Telford. Based on the top floor of Oakengates Indoor Mall, Turtley Eco will be opening its doors for the first time after months of hard work by owner Zoe. Early this year, Zoe decided to take the plunge and start […]