Economic Growth, Green & Sustainability 15 April 2026
Drivers urged to ‘ditch the car’ as fuel prices continue to bite, with ‘average’ price now over £2.00 per litre
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator is encouraging local people to consider switching to bus travel as research, by the RAC, has shown that the average price of diesel has spiked to more than £2.00 per litre, putting further pressure on household budgets.
Green & Sustainability 7 April 2026
New £1.6 million government-backed fund to drive water-saving across Cambridgeshire
A new £1.6 million, fully government-funded initiative is set to support businesses and organisations across Cambridgeshire to reduce water use through practical upgrades and innovative efficiency solutions.
Green & Sustainability 23 March 2026
Driving change: Cambs bus operator slashes its carbon footprint
Since the rollout of its electric strategy in 2018, Stagecoach, parent of Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach East, has announced that it has achieved a reduction of 50,230 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
Green & Sustainability 19 March 2026
Driving change: Cambs bus operator slashes its carbon footprint
Since the rollout of its electric strategy in 2018, Stagecoach, parent of Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach East, has announced that it has achieved a reduction of 50,230 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
Green & Sustainability, Next Generation 24 February 2026
Powering a Greener Future: CWA Welcomes Anglian Water Staff to Sustainability Bootcamp
The College of West Anglia (CWA) has been hosting Anglian Water staff taking part in a Sustainability Bootcamp in its new Green Skills Building in Wisbech. The course is focused on developing low-carbon knowledge and a practical understanding of sustainable technologies.
Green & Sustainability 9 December 2025
From bin lorries to blue lights: How HDC cut the carbon footprint of their fleet by over 80%
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) now fuels its entire operational and pool fleet of 95 vehicles with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – a cleaner, renewable diesel alternative – following a successful 8-month trial. Made from waste vegetable oils, the fuel reduces carbon emission by over 80% when compared to fossil diesel.
Green & Sustainability 2 December 2025
Mick George Group Announces Relaunch of Commercial Waste Bin Collection Service
The Mick George Group, one of the UK’s leading total waste management providers, today announced the relaunch of its Commercial Waste Bin Collection service, operating across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and Leicestershire. The move marks a return to a service the company previously delivered successfully pre-covid. The Group’s re-entry into the commercial waste market […]
Awards, Green & Sustainability, Local Skills Improvement Plan 25 November 2025
Inspire Education Group Recognised for Sustainability Excellence
Inspire Education Group (IEG) has received the Sustainability Award at the 2025 Peterborough Telegraph Business Awards, recognising its sector-leading approach to environmental responsibility, innovation, and education. IEG was commended for embedding sustainability across all aspects of its work, from curriculum and estate development to staff engagement and student-led initiatives. Judges highlighted achievements such as transforming […]
Green & Sustainability 4 November 2025
RECOUP launches Rstuff to inspire action on reuse, repair and recycling across communities and education
RECOUP has launched Rstuff, an evolution of its long-running Pledge2Recycle Plastics campaign, designed to help communities and educational establishments think beyond recycling and embrace reuse, repair, and waste reduction.