News updates about our progress towards net zero

As the nation celebrates National Tree Week (26 November - 4 December 2022) which marks the start of the tree planting season, Norfolk County Council is preparing to plant more than 75,000 young trees and hedges across the county.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service have become the first fire service in the country to move to a fleet of electric emergency response cars.

Norfolk's work to prevent and tackle flooding is to be probed by the county council's scrutiny committee

Recycle Week is taking placing this week with the focus on making sure we are recycling correctly and we are all playing our part in helping to preserve the planet.

Norfolk residents are being invited to plant a tree in memoriam to honour Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Natural England announced on Friday (2 September) that 22 successful bids will be supported to deliver projects that restore nature, reduce flood risks and boost biodiversity.

A new brand 'Travel Norfolk' has been launched to help unify all projects and campaigns which aim to make it easier for people to travel around the county, with a focus on sustainable modes of transport.

Norfolk County Council is encouraging residents to give up their cars for the day this September in support of a global initiative to reduce carbon emissions.

Norfolk County Council and local bus operators have joined forces to create a campaign to encourage more people to 'Choose the bus' in Norfolk.

Residents in Norwich and Great Yarmouth are set to benefit from three new schemes proposed as part of the council's latest funding award from central government for active travel improvements across the region.

More than 40,000 trees are available at a discount for everyone across Norfolk, thanks to the launch of a new scheme in the county.

The first electric vehicle charge points at village halls across Norfolk is set to be officially switched on this week in Dickleburgh near Diss.