New support for farmers – Farmer Collaboration Fund
A new fund will open for applications in September, helping farmers work together to cut costs, strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportunities. The new £30-million Farmer Collaboration Fund will help farmers reduce costs and build stronger businesses while improving our precious natural environment. Applications open on 1st September 2026, with further rounds in 2027 […]
Weekly collections for small electrical items
In Uttlesford, small electrical items are collected for recycling weekly, along with your wheeled bin. To recycle small electrical items, simply: remove any batteries or lightbulbs leave any plugs or cables attached put your unwanted electrical items in a standard-size carrier bag (no black bin bags) Place the bag on top of your bin by […]
Earth Overshoot Day 2026 was 30th July
Earth Overshoot Day now falls nearly five months before year’s end, meaning a significant share of global economic activity depends on depleting our planet’s resources. Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.7 Earths. Earth Overshoot Day 2026 lands on 30th July, and is the date when humanity will have used […]