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Sign the Essex Food Waste Pledge for your chance to win

Mon, 09/01/2023 - 11:42

Local authorities across Essex have come together to tackle food waste in our county.

Love Essex has launched its 2023 flagship ‘Love Essex, Love Food’ campaign in a bid to reduce food waste in the county.

In Essex, food waste currently makes up roughly 25% of the waste found in the general rubbish.

Not only is this contributing to climate change, but it’s also a huge waste of money.

Did you know, the average Essex household wastes £60 a month by throwing away food that could have been eaten?

Save on travel with £2 single fares with DigiGo

Thu, 22/12/2022 - 11:47

On-demand electric minibus service to participate in Government’s Bus Fare Cap Grant from January to March, 2023.

Residents of Essex can save money when using the on-demand electric minibus service, DigiGo, in 2023, thanks to a new Government initiative.  

DigiGo has announced it will be participating in the Government’s Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFCG) from 1 January until 31 March 2023.

This means that all single tickets will be capped at just £2, making it easier to access social, employment, health or education opportunities.

Exclusive climate network joined by Essex County Council

Mon, 19/12/2022 - 15:26

Net zero Essex by 2050 and a £200m Essex Climate Action Plan are fundamental ambitions for Essex County Council, as leader Kevin Bentley signs the UK100 Membership Pledge.

The leader of Essex County Council (ECC) has set out the authority’s continued commitment to tackle climate change by signing up to the UK100.

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