Low-carbon project to bring jobs boost and eco-friendly heating to entire town by 2050

A new heat network will power every building in Worthing by 2050 in a bid to decarbonise the town's buildings, bring in around 500 new jobs and save money on heating costs - and work begins this summer. Worthing Borough Council identified the Worthing Heat Network in its

Innovative new ways to use grass cuttings explored in West Sussex County Council project

Grass cuttings from West Sussex highways are set to be collected and used in innovative ways, such as in the production of road surfacing materials. The Greenprint project by West Sussex County Council is part of a wider Government-funded project testing new solutions to decarbonise construction and maintenance across the

Scrapstore will be a haven for crafters while preventing unwanted items from landfill

One person’s trash is another’s treasure, and that’s the concept behind the new Resourceful Community Scrapstore in Bognor Regis. Set up by craft-lover Michelle Sinclair, businesses and individuals can donate their unwanted materials, ready to be used by crafters, community groups, nurseries and schools, as well as

Solar panels help three schools to save money and reduce environmental impact

Three schools in Brighton and Hove will save on their electric bills while reducing their environmental impact after installing rooftop solar panels. More than 320 solar panels have been installed on the roofs of Middle Street Primary School in Brighton and Goldstone Primary School and Peter Gladwin Primary School in

Actor Cate Blanchett named as ambassador for environmental 'beacon of hope' Wakehurst

Hollywood actor Cate Blanchett has been announced as the first ambassador of Wakehurst - with a mission to raise awareness of the Millennium Seed Bank and wild botanic garden, which is among one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Blanchett, who is passionate about the environment, will help to

Net-zero homes with solar panels and heat pumps to be built in Mid Sussex

A housebuilder has pledged to deliver dozens of net-zero carbon homes in Mid Sussex, with solar panels, heat pumps and other sustainable features. Thakeham Homes announced the £58m joint venture with housing association Aster Group, and 120 new homes will be built in Burgess Hill as part of the deal.

Community and charity funding for green capital projects from Rampion offshore wind farm

An offshore wind farm off the Sussex coast is handing out £100,000 for the second year running for community and charity groups to improve buildings with renewable energy solutions and conservation initiatives. The Rampion Community Benefit Fund 2024 is open until Friday, April 26 for applications from charities, community