North Northamptonshire Council have launched the latest round of a grant scheme to help local businesses to increase energy efficiency, move to a lower carbon economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Small or medium sized businesses can now apply for grants up to £5,000 towards 50% of project costs, with the remaining amount to be match funded by the business.The funding can be used for:lighting and lighting controls heating and heating controls insulation energy efficient machinery and equipment (e.g. air compressors) solar panels heat pumps biomass boilers energy storage building energy management systemsCllr David Brackenbury, the council’s Executive Member for Growth...

01 March, 2024

The UK government is taking significant strides in bolstering the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem with the launch of innovative measures under the Plan for Drivers. Unveiled on February 5, 2024, the plan encompasses grants for schools, financial support for local councils, and ambitious proposals to enhance the national network of charging points.In a bid to promote sustainability in education institutions, Technology and Decarbonisation Minister Anthony Browne inaugurated a groundbreaking grant initiative in Nottinghamshire. This grant, a part of the Workplace Charging Scheme, provides state-funded schools, colleges, nurseries, and academies with up to 75% of the costs associated with purchasing and...

05 February, 2024

Northamptonshire businesses, it's time to get excited about the future! As we face the challenges of climate change, there's a golden opportunity for you to lead the way in sustainability and reap the benefits. Here's how you can make a real difference and boost your business in 2024.Firstly, it’s key to know where to start. Transport, energy, buildings and waste are usually the biggest emitters, so don’t reinvent the wheel - assess where you are in these areas and then jump straight to some of the most impactful solutions below.TRANSPORT: Switching fleets to electric and hydrogen powered vehicles is...

03 January, 2024

Businesses and residents are being asked for their thoughts on proposals to introduce a new Environmental Policy for Northampton Town Centre.West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to implement a policy which will help improve environmental standards and set out the way that businesses handle their commercial waste. This will be trialled in central Northampton and will then be considered to be rolled out across the wider West Northamptonshire area.The consultation opens today (30 November), closing on 28 January. and will ask public opinion to shape parts of the policy around waste from businesses in the town centre and help the Council...

30 November, 2023

The countdown is on to North Northamptonshire Council’s virtual climate change conference which takes place tomorrow.NNClimate23 will be broadcast live on YouTube on Wednesday, November 22 starting at 9.30am.The day will focus on three sessions:Farming and Sustainability Towards a New Green Economy Youth and CommunityA full list of the speakers is now available online. People are invited to submit questions in advance to form the basis of Q&A discussions which will follow each of the sessions.Questions can be submitted, along with the name of the relevant speaker, to nnclimate23@northnorthants.gov.ukThe day will feature speakers on a range of topics including...

21 November, 2023

After an extremely successful maiden edition of the UON Sustainability Summit in May this year, the University of Northampton are delighted to announce that the 2nd UON Sustainability Summit is set to take place on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st May 2024.The main objective for the 2023 Summit was to identify shared sustainability challenges within the UON's stakeholder community and agree a framework for addressing those challenges. Resultingly, the Summit discussions culminated in the formation of the Northampton Sustainability Accord on the 16th of May 2023. In the six months since then, the UON have worked together to launch the...

21 November, 2023

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of your business or charity and our planet? If the answer to this question is yes, then we invite you to embark on a transformative journey towards a greener and more sustainable future by joining the 'Towards a Net Zero West Northants' (TANZ West Northants) project. This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is being led by the Sustainability Local Innovation and Partnership Agenda Hub (SLIPAH) at the University of Northampton, working in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council.Why Participate in TANZ West Northants?Lead the Sustainability...

21 November, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that can help reshape the growth of your business or charity in way that ensures a more sustainable world for our children and grandchildren? If the answer to your question is a resounding ‘Yes’, then we invite you to join us for the second webinar on the TANZ West Northants Project.Happening on the 5th of December from 1pm to 2pm, this webinar is titled; 'Transformative Strategies in Waste Management’, and will be the first of a series of webinars within the TANZ project focused specifically on waste management.This webinar will provide...

19 November, 2023

North Northamptonshire Council have launched a new grant scheme to help local businesses invest in measures to increase energy efficiency, move to a lower carbon economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Small or medium sized businesses can now apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 towards 50% of project costs, with the remaining amount to be match funded by the business.The funding can be used for:lighting and lighting controls heating and heating controls insulation energy efficient machinery and equipment (e.g. air compressors) solar panels heat pumps biomass boilers energy storage building energy management systemsCllr David Brackenbury, the council’s Executive Member...

16 November, 2023

West Northamptonshire Council has launched a new communications campaign to encourage residents across the area to recycle their electricals.HypnoCat, the Recycle Your Electricals pink fluffy cat, will be hypnotising residents to recycle their electricals and he will appear in social media advertising across Northampton.The project will encourage residents to recycle small domestic electrical items, including toasters, kettles, sandwich makers, hairdryers, irons and other items alongside their household collections.  Small items of waste electrical equipment, which will fit inside a carrier bag should be placed on top of your domestic waste bin as follows:Daventry area residents: on top of the black general...

15 November, 2023

As the mercury dips from autumn to winter, businesses must brace for the seasonal occurrence of extreme weather, including storms, heavy rain, and flooding. All of these seasonal challenges pose risks to business continuity and failing to prepare for these challenges can lead to significant disruption.The infamous 'Beast from the East' and ‘Storm Arwen’ are stark reminders of the havoc that winter weather can cause, leaving buildings without power and operations halted for days on end.Being Prepared for WinterResearch shows that only about 27% of small businesses in the UK have a business continuity plan (BCP) in place (Source),  It's...

14 November, 2023