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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.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.by
Elouise Lavington
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Local Net Zero Hubs get £6.8m to support GB Energy
The government has announced a £6.8 million funding boost for Local Net Zero Hubs in England to support Great British Energy with local clean power projects.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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First hydrogen buses in Suffolk begin trial for Sizewell C workers
Four hydrogen-powered buses have started transporting Sizewell C workers in a trial that could lead to a zero-emissions fleet for the entire construction period.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Climate Emergency Centre proposed for Ipswich
Plans for a new Climate Emergency Centre (CEC) in Ipswich will be discussed at an online meeting on Thursday, 3 April.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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