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September 2021
No.475
Solar Together Suffolk How to register for a group buying scheme to get solar panels for your home at a competitive price and gain the benefits of having solar panels and help Suffolk move towards net-zero emissions. Since 2018, we have installed solar panel systems in over 1000 households across Suffolk. On average, homeowners have saved 33% on average market price for installation costs and £263 each year on energy bills in addition to reducing harmful carbon emissions entering the atmosphere. Solar Together Suffolk is an innovative scheme offering high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage. It is a group-buying scheme, which brings Suffolk households together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price, helping you through the process and keeping you informed at every stage. It is free to register and there is no obligation to purchase. If you already have solar panels installed you can also register to have battery storage added to your existing solar panels to maximise the benefits of your system. More details at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/planning-waste-and-environment/initiatives/solartogether-suffolk/
Babergh Mid Suffolk Free Compost Giveaway This year's free compost giveaway takes place in two locations: · Saturday 11 September 2021 from 9.00am - 12.00pm at The Old Council's Car Park (off Bridge Street), Hadleigh IP7 6DB · Sunday 19 September 2021 from 9.00am - 12.00pm at Mill Meadow, Needham Lake IP6 8NU Attendees will be allowed up to two bags of compost per car. Once it's gone, it's gone! A one way traffic system will be in place with staff available to guide attendees through. Please do not get out of your car, to help us maintain social distancing. All the compost has been supplied by Suffolk's Material Change facilities using recycled garden waste.
A Statement regarding Afghan Refugees from Babergh Mid Suffolk Council
On Wednesday 18 August, the Government announced its new resettlement scheme for Afghan refugees. Whilst the full details are yet to be confirmed, it is crystal clear that the Government needs local authorities everywhere to step up and support this national effort. All councils in Suffolk are committed to this cause. We have already helped a small number of Afghan interpreters and their families to resettle in Suffolk, in addition to ongoing work to support unaccompanied asylum seeking children and other refugees entering the UK. In the coming days and weeks, the district, borough and county councils will continue working with the Government to do what we can to provide assistance to vulnerable refugees. Times like this call for acts of humanity. Suffolk will play its part.