Youth projects inspire environmental change
Middlesbrough young people step up and create what is rightfully theirs: a healthy planet, a thriving economy and a brighter…
Newcastle powers up to 100% clean energy
Newcastle City Council has set out proposals to power the city with 100% clean energy by 2050.
Redcar MP calls for urgent environmental review of hazardous waste at former SSI site
Labour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley has called on the government to conduct an urgent environmental review into the former…
Recycling Rates Soar under New Service
Household recycling rates in Hambleton have soared following the introduction of a brand new system.
The environmental scheme to spruce Wingate up
A partnership environmental scheme is making a difference to a County Durham village.
New research into dementia and the role of the natural environment
A new report published by Natural England on Friday (11 March 2016) highlights how engagement with nature and the great…
South Tyneside Waste Services sees Landfill Reduction
South Tyneside Council is celebrating huge achievements in the amount of waste collected across the Borough diverted from landfill.
Hett Hills recycling centre hours extended
Residents are being reminded that Hett Hills HWRC will be opening longer following the Easter weekend.
Garden waste collections to start this month
Garden waste collections will start this month in County Durham after a winter break.
Helping to keep Hebburn Clean
South Tyneside Council has responded to residents’ concerns about waste in Hebburn by providing more bins to tackle littering and…
Litter Blitz at Kirkby Fleetham for Clean for The Queen
Residents and local school children in Kirkby Fleetham joined together and did their bit for ‘Clean for The Queen’ last…
Easter Waste and Recycling Collections
Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the Easter holidays.
£3 million flood defences boost protection in North East
The Environment Agency joined forces with local business Wilton Engineering to deliver the Port Clarence flood alleviation scheme.
Borough comes together to Clean for the Queen
Hundreds of people across South Tyneside have been tackling litter head on as part of the Clean for the Queen…
Local Businesses Help to Tackle Litter
South Tyneside Councillors are working with local food retailers to clean for the Queen.