Plant a tree for the Jubilee
A new tree planting scheme to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 launches in Telford and Wrekin.
14 Sep 2021
Pass the Planet
In 2014, Telford & Wrekin Council became only the second local authority in the UK to build a publicly owned solar farm. It took less than 18 months between the initial plans being proposed and construction being completed.
07 Sep 2021
Business Climate Leaders toolkit
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has produced a toolkit for small and medium sized businesses to support the Business Climate Leaders campaign
01 Sep 2021
Ocean Trail fish sculptures to debut at Telford Balloon Fiesta
An Ocean Trail art installation made up of 24 giant fish will debut at the Telford Balloon Fiesta this week before going on display in the Town Park’s Chelsea Gardens.
25 Aug 2021
EnviroGrant - £1,000 funding available for community groups
The EnviroGrant scheme, run by Telford & Wrekin Council’s recycling and waste partner Veolia, is now open for applications.
12 Jul 2021
UK Business Climate Hub
If you’re a business and you want to do your bit to tackle climate change, then there is a Government Hub/toolkit to help you on your journey to protect the planet. UK Business Climate Hub aim to do exactly that!
11 Jul 2021
Join us to support the Great British Spring Clean
Keeping our borough clean and tidy is a priority for us, and once again we will be supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean. This year’s event runs from 28 May to 13 June.
21 May 2021
MarRE - Now Closed
The Marches Renewable Energy grant scheme is calling for Expressions of Interest from eligible organisations in Telford and Wrekin for renewable energy installations on their premises in 2021. Grants of 50% are available for qualifying technologies.
19 May 2021
Funding and Grants
Do you need funding for a project that will reduce carbon emissions and support a green recovery in Telford and Wrekin? Don't forget to check the deadline for applications
24 Mar 2021
Global Recycling Day - 18 March 2021
Recycling can be confusing because services vary from area to area and not everything with a recycling symbol on it can be recycled in your kerbside collections, which is why we focus on the types of products you can recycle
18 Mar 2021
Wasting Food: It's out of date
Did you know throwing out food is one of the biggest contributors to climate change?
12 Feb 2021
Access your free Sustainability Health Check
Access your free Sustainability Health Check to solve energy, waste and environmental challenges within your business
08 Feb 2021
Big Energy Saving Week
Big Energy Saving Week runs from 18th - 24th January 2021. It is a national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.
15 Jan 2021
The 10 R's of Sustainable Living
Climate change is a part of all of our lives and people are ready to change their mind set to become more sustainable. The question often asked is ‘where do I start?’ So here are a few guidelines to get you started on the journey....................
08 Jan 2021
Help available to tackle fuel poverty
More than seven thousand households in Telford and Wrekin are in fuel poverty, but there is help available for eligible people to keep their homes warm this winter.
27 Nov 2020
Switch Telford - Green Energy Tariffs
Telford & Wrekin Council has its own energy comparison and switching website which can help you find a green energy tariff.
23 Oct 2020
What is plastic pollution?
It's plastic where it shouldn't be. It's in the sea and on the beach and it's causing harm.
23 Oct 2020
Wear your reusable mask with pride
The use of face masks has become mandatory in certain settings and we encourage you to choose reusable face coverings that can be washed and re-worn, instead of single-use disposable options.
22 Sep 2020