Yearly Archives: 2015

Diverting waste from landfill saves thousands

NERF (resized)DIVERTING waste from landfill during an energy plant’s annual shutdown saved money and reduced the impact on the environment, council chiefs say.

For the second year running, waste which would otherwise have been sent to landfill during a planned shutdown of Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility (pictured) was diverted to other energy recovery facilities in the south east. Continue reading

Three southern counties bid for new powers

40-Keith-Glazier.jpgA bid to boost productivity and economic growth in three of England’s strongest performing counties was today submitted to Government.

The partners in the Three Southern Counties (3SC), (East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex) aim to take greater control over their road and rail network, provide confidence in housing delivery, pioneer new digital technology and launch University Enterprise Zones to support high-tech businesses. Continue reading