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Essex on global A-list for climate leadership

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 12:00

Essex has been given the top rating for leadership in protecting the environment.

The rating comes from an annual assessment by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The CDP operates the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. It sees over one thousand cities, states and regions report their environmental data. This includes more than 22,100 global businesses.

Essex is one of twenty locations in the UK on the CDP A List this year, and one of only two county councils.

DigiGo Celebrates 100,000 Passenger Journeys

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 12:28

On demand transport service hits 100,000 journeys.

Our on-demand transport service, DigiGo, has officially reached 100,000 passenger journeys. This marks a major milestone in improving connectivity across rural and suburban areas.​

Since launching in April 2022, DigiGo has transformed local travel within the Travel Zone. It has provided vital connections for residents. This means better access to healthcare, education, employment, and social opportunities.​

Over one million trees planted across Essex

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 14:32

120 hectares of new woodland now populate the county.

A total of 1,099,295 trees have been planted across Essex to exceed a five-year commitment.

The Essex Forest Initiative and Essex Forest Partnership have planted more than 120 hectares of woodland and 57km of hedgerows combined.

The Essex Forest Initiative was Essex County Council’s commitment to plant 375,000 trees between 2019 and 2025 using £1 million. This was exceeded with 476,200 trees planted in this period, as well as a further 63,697 in 2024/25.

5,000 electric vehicle chargers to roll out across Essex

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 14:05

Millions of pounds in government funding will significantly expand local charging infrastructure.

More than 5,000 electric vehicle charging sockets will be installed across Essex with millions of pounds awarded in government funding.

Essex County Council will receive £8.3 million from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to complete installations in different locations over the coming months.

First residential electric vehicle chargers installed in Essex

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:20

More than £200,000 of government funding is being used to install the chargers in the county.

The first residential electric vehicle chargers in Essex have now been installed.

The chargers, which are located on Moulsham Street in Chelmsford and Wimpole Road in Colchester, are the first of 66 for the county. Further points will be installed over the next six months.

They have been funded by £236,000 from the Government’s residential charge point scheme.

New woodland habitat created in Chelmsford

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 17:03

A woodland habitat has been created in Chelmsford as the Essex Forest Initiative surpasses its five-year goal.

Volunteers have helped plant 1,000 new willow, alder and oak trees just outside Chelmsford City Centre over two days.

The trees were provided by the Essex Forest Initiative, which launched in 2019 when Essex County Council committed to plant £1 million worth of trees over five years. The original target was 375,000 trees covering over 150 hectares – equivalent to 210 football pitches.

Big Energy Saving Week 2025: Essex energy expert shares top money-saving tips

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 09:06

Christopher Blomeley of Community Energy Colchester shows how you can heat your room and not your walls

This week is Big Energy Saving Week – and an Essex expert is sharing his five top tips on how to save money on home energy bills.

Christopher Blomeley of Community Energy Colchester is sharing his knowledge via Essex County Council and the Essex Climate Action Commission to help residents reduce their outgoings.

Share your views on the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Fri, 30/08/2024 - 14:20

A public consultation is now open for the people of Essex to have their say on the county’s natural habitats, with residents being encouraged to give their views on the draft Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

Award-winning team exemplifies Essex’s commitment to net zero housing

Mon, 13/05/2024 - 11:42

Essex County Council’s new Climate and Planning Unit is dedicated to achieving net zero goals.

A new team has been created by Essex County Council to drive forward net zero and sustainable development in the county.

The Climate and Planning Unit (CaPU) has been formed as part of the council’s plan to meet key net zero targets.