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New reuse opportunity at recycling centres to support those in need

Tue, 13/12/2022 - 16:01

Brentwood, Chelmsford, and Harlow Recycling Centres now have donation points for residents to drop off their unwanted larger electrical appliances for the Lighthouse Furniture Project.

A new partnership between Essex County Council (ECC) and the Lighthouse Furniture Project has been launched giving residents new opportunities to donate electrical items for repair and reuse.

Residents visiting Brentwood, Chelmsford and Harlow Recycling Centres can now donate larger electrical appliances for repair and reuse and distribution amongst those in need.

Fully funded training available to support green careers

Wed, 07/12/2022 - 15:37

Following over 200 fully funded training places last year, Essex County Council has secured £189,150 to deliver further retrofit training in 2023.

Residents are invited to sign up to fully funded retrofit courses. Training is available at levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 and will support those who are just starting their retrofit journey, as well as those looking to progress in their career.

Essex County Council's A-Rating and Climate Action Annual Report

Fri, 25/11/2022 - 16:09

 

The Essex Climate Action Commission is delighted by the news that Essex has been rated one of the best places in the world for tackling global warming.

New tree planting dates continue climate change combatting work of Essex Forest Initiative

Fri, 18/11/2022 - 15:57

Tree plantings will be taking place across Essex over the winter months, with volunteers encouraged to sign up.

The Essex Forest Initiative, which is backed by Essex County Council, has announced new tree planting dates for this winter. 

Events will be taking place from November through to late January 2023.

In October 2019, Essex County Council (ECC) committed to planting £1 million worth of trees over the following five years. This is the equivalent of 375,000 trees.

So far, over 130,000 trees have been planted as part of the scheme.

Research backs county net-zero carbon and energy efficient new build strategy

Thu, 17/11/2022 - 15:07

Essex County Council expectations of energy efficiency for all new build homes and buildings endorsed by report.

An innovative new study has endorsed Essex County Council’s strategy aiming for all new build houses and commercial buildings in the county to be energy efficient and net-zero carbon.

Research has been undertaken to support the target for all for new homes and commercial buildings granted planning permissions, to be net zero carbon by 2025 and carbon positive by 2030, or before.

Essex awarded A grade rating for its climate action

Thu, 17/11/2022 - 09:39

Announcement comes following the launch of Essex County Council’s first 

New money-saving active transport campaign launches for Essex residents

Tue, 15/11/2022 - 09:26

Digital campaign provides tips and information on how walking, cycling, e-scooting and using public transport can help cut costs this winter.

Essex County Council has launched a new Safer, Greener, Healthier campaign which promotes the money-saving benefits of sustainable travel.

The campaign, which will run for six weeks and appear on all the main social media platforms, shares tips and information about how cycling, walking, e-scooting and using public transport can help cut costs this winter.

Staff and councillors ramp up their fight against climate change

Tue, 08/11/2022 - 14:47

Essex County Council colleagues boost climate change knowledge by completing Carbon Literacy training.

To combat the effects of climate change in the county, Essex County Council (ECC) is upskilling its workforce to be more aware of how climate change affects Essex and what can be done to combat it, both individually and collectively.

Delivered through independent and group learning, Carbon Literacy training gives ECC members and officers a strong understanding of the causes and effects of climate change.

Essex Climate Conference considers the future of transport in Essex

Wed, 02/11/2022 - 11:04

County Hall played host to the second biannual climate conference which focused on the future of Essex travel.

Cllr Peter Schwier, Essex County Council Climate Czar, welcomed an audience to share ideas and expertise on what the future of transport in Essex could look like.