Council reveals new names for ‘world-first’ electric bin lorries
Two electric bin lorries have been unveiled today (Friday) – after being named by the Nottingham public. The commercial vehicles were the first off the global production line to be…
City Council’s support for residents facing fuel poverty in lockdown wins national award
Nottingham City Council’s Energy Services team has won a national award for efforts to address fuel poverty and increase the use of green energy during the Covid crisis. The team…
Nottingham world first: Electric bin lorries take to the streets
Two new electric bin lorries have started operating in Nottingham in a world first – and they’re outperforming their diesel counterparts. The sparkling new, clean and green answer to bin…
City reaffirms global agreement to underline its ‘green’ agenda
The Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council has reiterated the authority’s carbon-neutral aims as she prepares to sign up once more to a global commitment. Councillor Sally Longford, pictured, will…
Putting businesses in the driving seat
Businesses are invited to trial a range of electric vans following the launch of a new initiative tomorrow (Thursday 26 November). Around 50 vans will be available for any size…
Nottingham residents thanked for recycling efforts during pandemic
Nottingham City Council says that national Recycle Week 2020 is another chance to work towards its ambitious carbon-neutral targets. Recycle Week runs from Monday (21 September) and aims to encourage…
Nottingham’s carbon-neutral campaign signs off with bell-ringing
A 28-day challenge to show families in Nottingham how fun and easy it can be to go carbon-neutral formally ends tonight (Friday) with the sound of the Little John bell.…
Get involved in #28For28 to help Nottingham go carbon-free
A 28-day challenge is being launched this weekend to show families in Nottingham how fun and easy it can be to go carbon-neutral. #28For28 aims to raise awareness of climate…
Carbon Neutral Nottingham reaches global Wellbeing Cities Award finals
Nottingham has been selected as a finalist city in the Wellbeing Cities Awards, receiving international recognition for its Carbon Neutral Charter and Action Plan. It is the only English city…
Nottingham’s 2028 Carbon Neutral Action Plan is blueprint for a green recovery
Almost 1,000 responses from residents, businesses and organisations across Nottingham have helped to shape how the city aims to become carbon neutral by 2028. A two-month consultation earlier this year…