Young Voices for Climate and Nature
The UK government is asking young people from across the UK to share their ideas about climate and nature action. Find out more and join in on Young Voices for Climate and Nature – GOV.UK Ideas from young people aged 16 and under from across the UK will help shape what the Youth Climate and […]
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 […]
‘Extinct’ butterfly spotted across England
The Large Tortoiseshell butterfly, once considered extinct in the UK, is re‑emerging with an unprecedented number of sightings across southern England. Nature enthusiasts have recently photographed the species in Kent, Hampshire, Sussex, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isle of Wight, following years of only sporadic records. According to Butterfly Conservation, if its endangered species list were […]
DucklingWatch research project – University of Essex
Everyone can share their duckling sightings with a University of Essex research project to learn more about the UK’s most common duck – the mallard. While mallards are a common sight across the UK, our breeding population has declined by around 5% since the mid 1990s. Improving scientists’ understanding of mallard ecology, from their preferred […]
Sustainable Uttlesford’s “inspirational” first anniversary
Sustainable Uttlesford Celebrates “Inspirational” First Anniversary as Community Climate Projects Take Centre Stage Sustainable Uttlesford marked its first year of operation with a vibrant and high-energy celebration, bringing together local residents, environmental advocates, and funding partners to toast a year of landmark achievements. The event, which combined the organisation’s first AGM with a showcase of […]