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Ipswich outperforms many parts of the country for waterside access
Ipswich residents have better access to blue spaces than the national average, with 30% of households able to reach open water within 15 minutes compared to 28% nationally.
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Food growing project targets diverse communities with farming heritage
The "Diverse Communities, Diverse Crops" initiative is seeking individuals from non-UK backgrounds with experience in farming, growing, or cooking to share their knowledge.
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Nearly 500 school children learn about air quality during council visits
Environmental Protection officers visited four primary schools during Walk to School Week and this week, teaching pupils about air pollution and encouraging them to make personal pledges.
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Government commits £14.2bn to Sizewell C nuclear power station
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce £14.2bn funding for the Suffolk nuclear site at the GMB union conference, fifteen years after the project was first proposed.
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Ipswich Borough Council to trial electric refuse collection trucks
Three electric vehicles with 200-mile ranges are being tested to determine their effectiveness in replacing traditional diesel-powered refuse collection trucks.
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How Axter became Suffolk's first Gold Carbon Literate business
Flat roof specialists Axter have incorporated climate action into everything from staff onboarding to annual reviews on their way to achieving gold accreditation.
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Anglian Water launches £11bn infrastructure plan for East of England
Anglian Water began its largest ever five-year infrastructure programme on 1 April, investing £11bn to support the region's growth and environmental challenges.
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Suffolk to roll out 6,000 EV chargepoints from Summer 2025
Suffolk County Council has partnered with operator Believ to deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle chargepoints across the county, starting next summer.
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Touch grass: How Ipswich is reconnecting with nature and community
Across Ipswich, a quiet green shift is unfolding. From hedgehog highways to wildflower verges, people are rethinking how we live alongside nature and why it matters.
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Three Ipswich roads set for 'sustainable travel improvements'
Walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements are coming to Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road, and the route from Ipswich Hospital to Waterfront following public consultation.
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From pitch, to pints, to power: How two dads built a five-star sustainable energy business
A friendship forged on the football pitch has transformed into one of Suffolk's most trusted sustainable energy companies, with a perfect five-star customer rating and an ambitious vision for a greener future.
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Suffolk councils secure funding for solar power projects
Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk Council have both secured funding to develop solar power projects as part of a £727,000 grant scheme supporting public sector climate initiatives.