Clean and green, today and tomorrow.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 1:34 PM
New recycling bins are set to appear across North Ayrshire, making it easier for people to recycle when they’re away from home. The bins have been funded by a £35,000 grant to North Ayrshire Council from Zero Waste Scotland.
Monday, 14 January 2013, 4:52 PM
Clackmannanshire and South Ayrshire Councils have each invested in four new energy efficient electric vehicles in their drive to cut carbon emissions, save money and cut fossil fuel use.
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 2:46 PM
Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee has approved the connection of the Energy Centre at the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village to the Emirates Arena.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 4:14 PM
Highland Council produced an excellent presentation for the SSN Conference 2012 illustrating how they have managed to reduce council business miles by 27%, or 3.1 million miles, over the last 4 years, saving 1032 tonnes of CO2 and £350,000.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 4:34 PM
Fife Council have recently finished a development of eight new zero heat loss properties on the site of a former primary school in Anstruther.
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 12:10 PM
Banff environmental Action team was awarded a Local Authorities Gold Award at the Green Apple Awards in Edinburgh in September.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 4:05 PM
West Lothian Council is currently seeking to recruit a Renewables Project Officer to support the development of the council’s Renewables Strategy.
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 5:01 PM
The Guardian’s online Local Government Network hosted an online expert panel discussion on 17 July, which debated whether councils were doing enough to go green. The full online discussion is available online, as well as a summary of key messages.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 3:49 PM
Several councils recognised for sustainable transport work at Scottish Transport Awards, Aberdeenshire Council continues to save costs and carbon through Worksmart and WorkSPACE schemes, Aberdeen City Council announces further extension to award-winning district heating network, Aberdeen City Council approves plans for solar panels on council buildings, Fife Council to introduce edible borders in public planting spaces, and Falkirk Council procures electric vehicles.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 3:43 PM
Glasgow City Council receives award for White Cart Flood Prevention Scheme, Aberdeenshire Council launches car club, Aberdeen City Council completes successful car club trial of hydrogen vehicles, City of Edinburgh Council to use iPads to cut paper and costs at committee meetings, and Glasgow City Council's arms-length construction firm City Building wins prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:16 PM
A report published by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) on 17 May says that local authorities play a ‘crucial role’ in meeting national emissions targets, and that limited action by local government would put achievement of UK carbon targets at risk.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:49 AM
The City of Edinburgh Council has made a short video highlighting 20 Council-led initiatives which contribute to its vision for a Sustainable Edinburgh 2020.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:22 PM
Highland Council launches new Community Benefit policy for renewable energy developments; Aberdeen City Council complete second phase of sustainable council housing development; Aberdeen City Council launches car club; Glasgow City Council launch Food Miles Education Pack for primary schools; Scottish Borders Council runs carbon reduction competition in schools, and; Fife Council's Green Business Fife organise study visit for local businesses to Gaia-Wind.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 2:51 PM
A report published this month by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) brings together the latest thinking and practice on how councils are working to establish prosperous de-carbonised local economies that are able to compete in the cleantech market, become more resource efficient and adapt to climate change.
Monday, 2 April 2012, 5:35 PM
On 15 March the Scottish Government and leaders of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) agreed a ‘Statement of Ambition’ that puts community planning partnerships and Single Outcome Agreements (SOAs) "at the core of public service reform".
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