Category: Climate change / environment

378 Climate change / environment posts found.

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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Last chance to apply for half-price tree bundles

08/02/2023
Trees scheme advert

People in Shropshire need to act now if they want to take advantage of a half-price tree offer funded by Shropshire Council…

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£15,000 awarded to community projects across Shropshire

03/02/2023
Muddy Boots activities

Shropshire community groups and ecological transformation projects are set to benefit to the tune of £15,000 – thanks to Veolia and Shropshire…

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Work to convert more streetlights to LED lighting to begin

02/02/2023

The next phase of work to convert Shropshire Council streetlights to LED lighting is set to begin next week. Since 2013, over…

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Market Drayton Library goes wild for activities with pre-schoolers

02/02/2023
Muddy Boots activities

Pre-school children in Market Drayton will be going wild for activities laid on by the town’s library. The Shropshire Council-run library has…

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Update on energy bills support scheme alternative funding

30/01/2023
Rising living costs

We know that many Shropshire residents use alternative domestic fuel arrangements, and are waiting for more details about the Government’s alternative funding…

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