Environment

An environment chief has questioned whether plans to reach Carbon Net Zero by 2050 are achievable given rising energy bills and the Ukraine crisis.

A primary school community came together to improve the wildlife and outdoor area on site.

Tesco and Aldi are warning customers to be cautious when preparing fruit and vegetables because of the after affects of March's Saharan dust cloud.

Grantham DIY Women’s Institute recently marked its 13th anniversary with a contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy planting programme.

Volunteers found traffic cones, a shopping trolley and even a child's scooter as they completed their 111th clean-up.

A free cycling event was well attended at the weekend, as riders enjoyed a new route from the town into the countryside.

With the weather getting warmer, the council are reminding gardeners to sign up to a green waste recycling service.

The rules surrounding the use of red diesel are changing from April 1, but with prices rising everywhere companies are concerned about the switch.

Lincolnshire Rivers Trust has been working hard to bring a new lease of life to a tributary of the river Witham.

Families visited a woodland to celebrate the welcome return of spring.

Colourful bird nesting boxes, crafted by offenders on probation during lockdown, are attracting wildlife back to a popular park.

Belmont Community Primary is appealing for volunteers to help with the re-development of its wildlife and outdoor area.

A 'cycle to the woods' event aims to showcase the new opportunities to explore the ‘green lungs’ of Grantham.

A man who dumped waste told people on Facebook he was licensed for waste disposal.

Anglian Water has pledged to accelerate efforts to protect UK rivers.

A Grantham man has received a suspended prison sentence for deceiving the public about his ability to handle asbestos safely.

Water regulator Ofwat said it has “serious concerns” over the sewage treatment works of five water suppliers, including Anglian Water.

After securing funding, a community group have created a new village orchard and added to an existing one.

People are urged to let the council know about events which could disrupt bin collection during the Jubilee Bank Holiday.

Environmental impact of housing developments could be lessened under council pledge.