East Herts Council is encouraging eligible residents to apply for new grants to fund home energy and clean heating upgrades.

East Herts Council has launched a consultation on its draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the council’s approach to working with partners and the community to improve air quality and reduce residents’ exposure to air pollution.

Solar Together, a group-buying scheme for renewable technology, has been re-launched.

East Herts Council has taken further action to tackle climate change locally, bringing forward its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

Enthusiastic youngsters in Years 3-6 at High Wych Primary School have taken part in a range of activities focusing on air quality.

East Herts Council has marked this year’s Clean Air Day (Thursday 15 June) with the launch of Breathe Clean, a clean air initiative which will run across the district over the next twelve months.

East Herts District Council has successfully prosecuted a local resident and his development company for unauthorised works on 40 lime trees at Church End Farm in Little Hadham.

Walking and cycling routes are set to improve across East Herts as work starts on the district's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

East Herts Council has been awarded a grant worth over £126,000 by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This will be used to fund a major new initiative to improve knowledge and information about air quality, raise awareness of air pollution as a health issue, and promote alternatives to car travel.

East Herts District Council’s vehicle fleet has gone green with the replacement of all its diesel vans with a fleet of e-vehicles.