Libraries across Shropshire are marking National Libraries Week from 2 to 8 October [2023], with this year’s event celebrating sustainability and climate…
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Shropshire’s libraries celebrate Green Libraries Week
Shropshire Council running subsidised tree scheme for the 2023/24 planting season
This year residents, landowners, farmers, community groups, businesses and charities can apply for trees that are subsidised at a 50% cost by…
Shropshire Council to consider pioneering project to tackle climate crisis
Pioneering plans to allow Shropshire Council to create the first council-owned pyrolysis plant and target the climate crisis are being put before…
Shropshire Council secures share of £39m funding for more EV charging points across the Midlands
Shropshire Council is part of a consortium of Midlands councils to have secured £39.3m of funding from the Government for the commissioning…
Energy projects shortlisted for National Energy Efficiency Awards 2023
Shropshire Council and installation partner BidConnecter have been shortlisted for several national awards for their efforts in tackling fuel poverty and reducing…
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum wins battle to upgrade energy award for Shrewsbury Castle
The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum, based in Shrewsbury Castle, has battled to achieve the highest rating possible on its energy rating certificate.…
Helpful new guidance over solar farm developments for parish councils and town councils
A new guidance document to help Shropshire’s parish councils and town councils begin early engagement with potential solar farm developers has been…
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…
Worm farm owner turns to council-funded project for sustainability advice
A Shropshire worm farmer has sought expert advice from a council-run project on how to make his eco-friendly business more sustainable. Luke…
Shropshire Council reports drop in carbon emissions
Shropshire Council has seen a further decrease in its gross carbon emissions in the last year, according to a performance report due…
