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Councillor Mark Wilkes. He is wearing a white shirt and light blue tie. He is standing next to a council van which has the words Climate County Durham printed on its bonnet.

Renewables help council scoop climate change award

Over the course of 15 years, Durham's carbon footprint has reduced by almost two-thirds.

Several electric vehicle charging stations are set up in a green outdoor area, ready for use under bright sunlight, surrounded by trees and grass.

Council secures £2.8m grant for EV charging points

The grant will allow 500 EV charging points to be installed every year for the next three years.

A close-up of the top of a wind turbine seen against a blue sky

Funding to help villages toward net zero targets

South Cambridgeshire District Council is making more than £360,000 available for eligible projects.

The roof of the parish hall in St Martin covered in solar panels as a man works up a ladder nearby. It is a stone building with large, white-framed windows and an arched entrance with a decorative framework.

St Martin marks parish first with solar installation

The panels are part of Guernsey's commitment to reaching net zero targets, officials say.

A sign for East Surrey Hospital. It is mostly blue and white, with some red. It is next to a pavement and road, with the hospital in the background.

NHS trust aims to boost recycling rate by 10%

New bins are installed at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill to boost recycling rate.

The exterior of the Douglas Council building, which is a large grand grey-brown building with large arched windows and steps up to a arched entrance.

Local authority falls behind on net-zero targets

The Douglas Council leader says a 14% reduction is still moving in the "right direction".

The mayor is sat at a school table in discussion with two female pupils wearing dark red cardigans, a white shirt and red striped tie. The headteacher is also at the table wearing a blue shirt and wearing glasses. They are smiling and talking.

Pilot scheme set up to lower schools' energy bills

The Greener Schools initiative aims to help schools improve their energy efficiency and save money.

The entrance to Gloucestershire Coroner's Court

Coroner's court goes green in carbon neutral plan

The 220 panels are part of Gloucestershire County Council's bid to become carbon neutral by 2045.

Gloucestershire

A drone shot of Canterbury, with the Cathedral in the centre of the shot.

Workshop sessions held for city's green future

Canterbury City Council hopes the workshops will produce ideas on how to be more eco-friendly.