East Herts Council has teamed up with eight other local authorities to host a free event, ‘Growth Through Sustainability’, to help businesses across Hertfordshire understand how by lowering emissions, they can not only save on major costs but also reduce their carbon footprint.

As part of Clean Air Day 2021 (17 June) East Herts District Council (EHDC) are installing 26 anti-idling signs in car parks across the district.

East Herts Council has launched a new campaign today (Monday 1 March) to encourage residents to think about the food they waste as part of the first ever Food Waste Action Week.

Helping to ensure that new buildings in the district minimise their environmental impact is the purpose of a draft sustainability document published by East Herts Council.

Do you get irritated by parked cars and vans waiting with the engine left on as they pump out fumes and pollute our air?

East Herts residents with no radiators in their homes could be eligible for a free installation of efficient gas-powered central heating to keep homes warm while reducing energy bills. 

Artwork by a local and internationally renowned artist, alongside pieces by Hertford students, will brighten up two subways in the town after East Herts Council, jointly with Hertfordshire County Council, received £54,000 from the government’s Air Quality Grant pot.

East Herts residents will be able to see plans around the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town transport strategy with three Getting Around in the Garden Town engagement events scheduled for later this month.

The challenge of moving to achieve a carbon-neutral district was eagerly taken up by residents, community groups and businesses as a buzz of ideas and suggestions filled the room at Fletchers Lea in Ware last week.

Are concerns about climate change and what you can do about it high on your agenda? If so, come along to East Herts Council’s free climate change event next month and get involved.