Including 10 closely related terms such as council manage, buildings, and building.
… for environmental improvements and work is completed. Seek external funding to help maintain and increase tree cover in West Suffolk Council managed areas. ONGOING: In October 2023, the council sent in an application to the Local Authority Treescape Fund (LATF) and was granted £27,000. By January 2024, 112 semi- mature heavy standard trees were planted using this grant. The grant funding also…
… cut and collect mower in October 2023, and Abbey Gardens purchased two electric powered Hayter lawnmowers in May 2024. 1.4 Partnerships Work with local environment groups (for example, community groups) to improve environment and biodiversity at West Suffolk Council managed sites. ONGOING: Anglia in Bloom results are expected in July. Brandon in Bloom and Bury in Bloom are both…
… Renewable Energy Portfolio. Continue to invest in our Solar for Business scheme. ONGOING: In 2023-2024, 2.5MW of new roof mounted solar were installed on 24 buildings in West Suffolk. This compares to the previous highest year of 1.3MW in 2022- 2023. Roof mounted solar contributed £690,000 to council finances in 2023- 2024, and carbon dioxide savings of 2.3 tonnes a year. Investigate…
… opportunities to build and own another solar farm. ONGOING: Currently monitoring the approval process for a 30 MW solar farm. Investigate opportunities for the development of renewable energy sources including wind and hydrogen. ONGOING: Two council owned sites were investigated for a possible wind turbine but were unsuitable due to the proximity of nearby buildings. The council…
… explore how they wish to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Confirm the standard of build intended. Establish a measure against the standard. ONGOING: West Suffolk Council will work with its Housing Company Barley Homes to meet the new enhanced local plan and building regulations, to support the ambition for the company to be an environmental exemplar, noting the requirement…