West Sussex Climate Action

Residents urged to explore home energy funding

West Sussex residents could qualify for free home energy efficiency upgrades to help them save money and reduce their impact on the environment.

Funding approved for the first phase of building decarbonisation works

Funding has been approved to reduce the carbon emissions of 14 West Sussex County Council buildings, including libraries and fire stations.

West Sussex County Council to launch Traffic Signals Halogen Replacement Programme

A £6.5m programme of works to upgrade nine traffic signal junctions and 81 traffic signal crossings with new LED technology has been approved by West Sussex County Council.

‘Think Before You Throw’ to increase recycling in West Sussex

A new campaign designed to thank residents and boost recycling rates has been launched by the West Sussex Waste Partnership.

Let us know what you think of proposed locations for more electric vehicle charge points in West Sussex

Following completion of the first phase of new public electric vehicle (EV) charge points in West Sussex, the County Council is seeking residents’ feedback regarding the locations of the second phase.

County Councils appointed to prepare Local Nature Recovery Strategies for Sussex

It is the first time that planning for nature recovery in England has been put on a statutory footing.

Wildfire Prevention Patrol to tackle risk of wildfires this summer

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is establishing a new Wildfire Prevention Patrol in and around Midhurst in a bid to try and minimise the risk of significant fires taking hold.

Cabinet visit new West Sussex Training Centre and Fire Station for Horsham

A brand new Training Centre and Fire Station for Horsham took centre stage as WSCC Cabinet Members were given an advance tour of the site ahead of it becoming operational.

Green light for the county’s new Green Business Champions

West Sussex has a new team of Green Business Champions to help businesses learn about the benefits of going green and getting started on sustainability.

County Council recognised for supporting businesses on net zero journey

The County Council has won a national award for its work in helping West Sussex businesses to invest in clean energy.

Working together to SCRAP fly-tipping

WSCC, as part of the West Sussex Waste Partnership, has been working in collaboration with the Environment Agency and Sussex Police, to stop waste crime by targeting areas with well-known fly-tipping problems.

Last chance to sign up for West Sussex County Council’s Solar Together Sussex scheme

Residents have until 26 May to sign up to our popular scheme that helps households switch to clean, renewable energy.

Repair and reuse with The Big Fix in May

Residents in West Sussex are being encouraged to reduce their waste by repairing and reusing items instead of throwing them away.

Local renewable energy scheme aims to cut carbon emissions and save on bills

A group-buying scheme which aims to make renewable energy more affordable returns to West Sussex for a third time.

Energy community supports push for net zero

Companies based on the Manor Royal Business District in Crawley are joining forces to invest in clean energy and reduce their impact on the environment.

West Sussex County Council partnered project set to receive £4.7 million Live Labs 2 highways decarbonisation funding

‘Greenprint’ project aims to explore how plant material mowed from our roadsides can be used for bio fuels and road materials.

New zero-carbon secondary school plans approved

A new secondary school for children living in the Burgess Hill area has been given the green light with planning permission.

Student recycling project proving a success

The West Sussex Waste Partnership is aiming to improve recycling rates in students aged 15-24.

Share your ideas on the Resident Climate Action Hub

A new online space has been launched for residents to share their ideas and views on ways to tackle climate change.

Up to £1.8million awarded to further spread the West Sussex Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Network

This extra funding award by the Department for Transport is excellent news.

Work striding ahead at trio of Active Travel schemes

Construction is progressing well at three Active Travel Fund schemes in West Sussex which will all provide improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

Future remains bright for County Council’s solar power projects

The County Council’s investment in low carbon, renewable energy is continuing to pay dividends according to the latest annual report.

Could you be eligible for the Warmer Homes programme?

The Government-funded Warmer Homes programme is offering energy efficiency measures to those who are eligible.

West Sussex striding towards longest coastal path in the world

Work starts soon in West Sussex on part of a new coastal path which, when completed, will be the longest coastal trail in the world.

Phase one of proposed on-street electric vehicle charging provision for West Sussex

The first phase in the largest roll-out of electric vehicle chargepoints by a UK Council.

Inspirational carbon-cutting stories shared by West Sussex businesses to help other enterprises

Climate change is everyone’s ‘business’ - and smaller businesses have a vital role to play in reducing collective carbon emissions.