East Herts Council has been awarded £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero as part of the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme.
Published
Displaying results 1 - 10 of 47
East Herts Council has launched a new website – East Herts Air Quality - that lets residents see live air quality data from key locations around East Herts.
Published
East Herts Council is excited to announce the installation of a new solar-powered, cashless duck food dispenser at Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford. Offering visitors an eco-friendly and convenient way to feed the ducks healthy food to support their diet, whilst maintaining a waste-free environment. The machine has been provided and installed by The Feed Ducks Initiative Ltd, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Southern Country Park.
Published
Commemorating East Herts Council’s 50th anniversary, 50 trees have been planted in the district’s three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and areas of air pollution, with another 50 planted in locations experiencing traffic congestion and flood risk. All the trees will contribute to improving air quality and tackling the effects of climate change across the district.
Published
East Herts Council has commissioned the Energy Saving Trust to provide training for local people keen to volunteer at nearby community events, so that they can engage with residents about the financial and environmental benefits of saving energy and reducing carbon in the home.
Published
As East Herts Council and Hertfordshire Police continue their determined efforts to crack down on fly-tipping offences, several fines amounting to upwards of £3000 have been issued to individuals and companies across the district.
Published
East Herts Council is giving homeowners the chance to apply for a free home decarbonisation survey, worth £350, as well as access to up to £4,500 of match funding to help them improve the energy efficiency of their home.
Published
Priors Wood primary school in Ware has won a £250 prize as part of East Herts Council’s DEFRA-funded Breathe Clean initiative. The prize recognizes the school’s efforts over the last twelve months to educate students and parents on what contributes to air pollution and to promote active travel alternatives. The prize will be used to fund more scooter storage.
Published
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recognised East Herts Council’s Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) as an example of best practice.
Published
East Herts Council has fully updated and strengthened its plans to bring its carbon emissions down to a minimum by 2027 in advance of being a net zero carbon council by 2030.
Published