Category: Climate change / environment

243 Climate change / environment posts found.

Plans to enforce closure of Shrewsbury’s Crowmeole Lane delayed

23/03/2023

Shropshire Council’s plan to use ‘moving traffic offences’ enforcement powers to enable a permanent closure of Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury, to all but…

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News from our partners: Fully-funded retrofit plans for a warmer home, that’s kinder to the planet

20/03/2023
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News from our partners Marches Energy Agency People across Shropshire are recognising the importance of making their homes as energy efficient as…

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What will the spring Budget mean for your energy bills?

20/03/2023
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Last Wednesday’s Budget announcement by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt included an extension to the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) for a further three…

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

20/03/2023

More than 103,000 wheelie bins for recycling cans, glass and plastic have been delivered to homes across the Shropshire Council area in…

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Energy resilience, affordability and sustainability top of the agenda for business leaders

13/03/2023
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Delegates at a special Business Energy Business Breakfast have learned about the steps they need to take to help future-proof their energy…

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Draft plan published for proposed new walking and cycling routes

01/03/2023

People could soon get the chance to share their thoughts about an ambitious proposed network of new and upgraded walking and cycling…

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Hundreds more streetlights to be converted to LED lighting

28/02/2023

More than 700 Shropshire Council streetlights are set to be converted to LED lighting in March. Since 2013, over 7,900 of the…

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Nineteen community groups receive grants for environmental projects

14/02/2023

Shropshire community groups and environmental projects have been awarded a share of £15,000 from Veolia and Shropshire Council’s Envirogrant scheme. Nineteen projects…

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Focus on energy solutions at business breakfast

14/02/2023
Mark Thompson from AceOn with Caroline Cattle

Many businesses are currently facing significant increases in their energy bills. Shropshire business leaders can get free advice on how to improve…

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Green waste charge proposals on hold following budget consultation

08/02/2023
Garden waste sign

Shropshire Council will not consider a possible charge for green waste collections until more is known about the Government’s plans for waste…

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