Environment Eco

August 17th, 2022

Yellow Hazard warning today from WSCC Resilience and Emergencies Team

The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for Thunderstorms Between 11:00 Wed 17 Aug 2022 and 22:00 Wed 17 Aug 2022
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to break out today leading to some flooding and disruption. Some places will miss these, but where they do occur, 30 to 50 mm of rain could fall in less than an hour and a few places may see in excess of 100 mm in a few hours where storms are slow moving. Lightning and hail will be additional hazards.

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July 29th, 2022

GREATER BRIGHTON STUDY UNDERWAY TO EXAMINE WAYS TO MAKE 40,000 COUNCIL HOUSES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT

A ground-breaking Greater Brighton study shows that upgrading 40,000 council houses across the region could help drastically cut carbon emissions while reducing energy costs for tenants.

The project involves seven local authorities who own housing stock looking at ways it can be made more energy efficient thus cutting down on carbon emissions. Much of the housing is old, meaning heating leaks easily from windows and roofs as well as tenants continuing to rely on gas for heating.

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July 26th, 2022

Four parks in Worthing awarded prestigious Green Flag

Eight parks in Adur and Worthing have been awarded the Green Flag for their successful management, beautiful appearance and achieving the highest environmental standards. Beach House Park, Field Place, Highdown Gardens and Marine Gardens have once again won Keep Britain Tidy’s award.
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July 26th, 2022

Worthing declares Cost of Living Emergency

A Cost of Living Emergency has been declared by Worthing Borough Council, with a commitment to also urgently help feed those most in need.

The Council is working on an urgent action plan on how to work with health and education experts and the community to support the estimated 12,000 people in the borough who cannot afford to feed themselves and their families.

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