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Join Sustainable Stansted to celebrate local biodiversity and discover how you can help nature around us thrive. We’ll have the findings of the parish-wide biodiversity study we have been working on with MKA Ecology and we’ll be joined by groups and organisations who can help you discover, enjoy and protect nature in many different ways.…

Most people will already be thinking about turning on the heating at home as we head into winter. More than ever this brings concerns around energy use and costs. We are pleased to say that a leaflet containing low and no cost energy saving tips, will be distributed door to door in Stansted over coming…

The UK Government has created a “climate hub” to help SMEs reducing their carbon footprint, you can find more information here: One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Ideas shared here can help reduce your energy bills and cut your carbon emissions! The hub will provide small businesses with advice on everything…

More good news for Stansted residents wanting to reduce their energy bills?

 Many householders would like to install energy and money saving measures but one of the main obstacles is the initial, upfront cost. For some items like solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, this can be thousands of pounds. However, Nationwide Building Society has recently announced a new and lower cost loan, that is available to its…

Be inspired by conservation charity Plantlife’s No Mow May and do things differently in the garden this month. Their idea is simple: just as you might be tempted to get out and mow the lawn or pluck out some weeds, hold back and let the grass and flowers grow. But how does this help wildlife? Traditional wildflower…