The WCC Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund returns with more funding opportunities for climate positive projects

More funding is available for community and voluntary sector climate change projects.

Un-bee-lievable progress at Warwickshire Country Parks

Friday 20 May is World Bee Day, a chance for people across the globe to increase awareness of the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service get involved with planting trees to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Fire stations across Warwickshire are taking part in The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), a national initiative inviting people to plant a tree in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year.

Young environmentalists win prize to help their schools become more climate conscious

The winners and runners up of Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council’s climate change competition, Young Green Shoots, have received their coveted prizes.

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue trials climate-friendly vehicles and fuel

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service (WFRS) are trialling the introduction of electric vehicles, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions.

Friends of Priory Park group undertake special tree-planting event in Warwick with Warwickshire’s Lord Lieutenant

Warwick’s Priory Park received seven new trees last week as part of a re-planting programme supported by the County Council’s Green Shoots Community Climate Change Fund.

“Still time to plant a tree for the Jubilee” says Warwickshire’s Lord Lieutenant

Warwickshire County Council and the Warwickshire Lieutenancy are encouraging people to get involved in The Queen’s Green Canopy.

Sustainability and Environmental recognition for Warwickshire County Council

WCC receives recognition for achieving ongoing ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS) and placed 7th in the region for sustainability by the Environment Agency.

Warwickshire businesses are encouraged to join the race to Net Zero

Small to medium-sized businesses across Warwickshire are being helped by Warwickshire County, Warwick and Stratford District Councils to reach Net Zero emissions as part of a new, free webinar series.

Active travel scheme saves thousands in CO2 emissions in Warwick District

Residents and visitors tracking their active travel in Warwick District have saved over 34,000kg in CO2 emissions by participating in the Choose How You Move in Warwick District challenge.