The first Broxtowe Green Festival was a hit, taking place in September, the event organised by Incredible Edible Beeston saw a fantastic turnout.Here’s what the organisers said:We held our first ever ‘Broxtowe Green Festival’ on Saturday 25th September and what a day we had! We’d like to … [Read more...]
Free tree scheme returns for Rushcliffe residents
Rushcliffe residents can make their properties even greener by applying for free trees for a fourth year running.Over 8,000 trees have been distributed since the start of the campaign in 2018 and now 800 wild cherry and dogwood trees are available without charge.It’s part of Rushcliffe … [Read more...]
West Bridgford girl tackling climate change meets with MP
6-year-old Aleesha from West Bridgford continues her work to help save rainforests and fight climate change. At the end of August, she met with Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards to ask her some important questions.In the August issue of West Bridgford Local News, we shared the story of Aleesha who had … [Read more...]
County Hall goes green for Recycle Week
For the first time in history, the County Hall offices of Nottinghamshire County Council will be illuminated green this week (20 – 26 September) to mark the annual national Recycle Week, now in its 18th year.Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Chairman of Transport and Environment Committee said: “I’m … [Read more...]
Climate Report must trigger action for nature
When absorbing news as negative as that following the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) it can be difficult to remain hopeful. The headlines came as evidence of the effects the report spells out - wildfires, floods and dangerous heatwaves - are clear to us all, so … [Read more...]
Incredible Edible launches Broxtowe Green Festival!
We have exciting news! As part of ‘Great Big Green Week’ (18th – 26th September), which celebrates action on climate change, we are hosting our own event here in Broxtowe.Broxtowe Green Festival will take place on Saturday 25th September 12 – 3pm on the Bowling Green at Inham Nook Recreation … [Read more...]
Environment role created to further Rushcliffe Borough Council’s goal to be carbon neutral
Rushcliffe Borough Council is taking further steps towards its goal for its operations to be carbon neutral by 2030 with the creation of a Team Manager for Environment in its Community Development team. Despite the pressures of COVID-19 on the authority, it is continuing with its green … [Read more...]
Council passes unanimous motion to further tackle climate change
Rushcliffe Borough Council unanimously passed a motion last night (September 19) to further tackle climate change as an organisation. Members from across the chamber all voted at its Full Council meeting to conduct an immediate audit of its investments to ascertain the current level of fossil fuel … [Read more...]