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North Ayrshire gets £35,000 funding for public recycling bins

New recycling bins are set to appear across North Ayrshire, making it easier for people to recycle when they’re away from home. The bins have been funded by a £35,000 grant to North Ayrshire Council from Zero Waste Scotland.

Published 09 April 2013 in Local GovernmentTwo Councils Make Investment Drive to Cut CO2

Clackmannanshire and South Ayrshire Councils have each invested in four new energy efficient electric vehicles in their drive to cut carbon emissions, save money and cut fossil fuel use.

Published 14 January 2013 in Local GovernmentPioneering energy centre reduces bills at Glasgow’s Athletes’ Village and Emirates Arena

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee has approved the connection of the Energy Centre at the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village to the Emirates Arena.

Published 18 December 2012 in Local GovernmentHighland Council show business travel reductions possible

Highland Council produced an excellent presentation for the SSN Conference 2012 illustrating how they have managed to reduce council business miles by 27%, or 3.1 million miles, over the last 4 years, saving 1032 tonnes of CO2 and £350,000.

Published 20 November 2012 in Local GovernmentZero-heat loss council homes for Anstruther

Fife Council have recently finished a development of eight new zero heat loss properties on the site of a former primary school in Anstruther.

Published 06 November 2012 in Local GovernmentGreen Apple Award for Banff Environmental Action Team (BEAT)

Banff environmental Action team was awarded a Local Authorities Gold Award at the Green Apple Awards in Edinburgh in September.

Published 02 October 2012 in Local GovernmentJob Vacancy: Renewables Project Officer, West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council is currently seeking to recruit a Renewables Project Officer to support the development of the council’s Renewables Strategy.

Published 07 August 2012 in Local GovernmentGuardian Hosts Online Expert Panel Discussion: Are Councils Doing Enough to Go Green?

The Guardian’s online Local Government Network hosted an online expert panel discussion on 17 July, which debated whether councils were doing enough to go green. The full online discussion is available online, as well as a summary of key messages.

Published 24 July 2012 in Local GovernmentScottish Local Authorities: June Sustainability Round-Up

Several councils recognised for sustainable transport work at Scottish Transport Awards, Aberdeenshire Council continues to save costs and carbon through Worksmart and WorkSPACE schemes, Aberdeen City Council announces further extension to award-winning district heating network, Aberdeen City Council approves plans for solar panels on council buildings, Fife Council to introduce edible borders in public planting spaces, and Falkirk Council procures electric vehicles.

Published 10 July 2012 in Local GovernmentScottish Local Authorities: May Sustainability Round-Up

Glasgow City Council receives award for White Cart Flood Prevention Scheme, Aberdeenshire Council launches car club, Aberdeen City Council completes successful car club trial of hydrogen vehicles, City of Edinburgh Council to use iPads to cut paper and costs at committee meetings, and Glasgow City Council's arms-length construction firm City Building wins prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.

Published 10 July 2012 in Local Government
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