Climate change

Latest news and updates

2024

Council's Net Zero Ambition At Risk - 21 November

Another Award for Pioneering Renewable Scheme - 8 October

Tenants Given Keys to Carbon-Cutting Homes - 2 October

Renewable Energy Scheme Scoops National Award - 13 September

New NaturePlan Website Seeks Local Views to Support Nature's Recovery - 29 May

Energy-Efficient Council Homes Given Green Light - 21 May

Coastal Protection Inspections to get Underway - 19 March

Dolphin Feature Making a Splash at Coastal Village - 19 March

Supporting Businesses to Cut Carbon Footprint - 18 March

Carbon-Cutting Council Homes Near Completion - 14 March

Tyne and Wear Pension Fund Makes Further Climate Commitment - 13 March

Pioneering Programme Powers to Success - 11 March

Ocean Recovery Update - 11 March

Ecological Emergency Declaration - One Year On - 7 March

Protecting Coastal Habitats in South Tyneside - 20 February

2023

Bathed in Glory - 20 December

Winds of Change for Pension Fund Investment - 15 December

New Network for Electric Vehicle Charging - 14 December

Pledge to Protect Coastal Habitats and Wildlife - 27 November

Paul Younger Centre Begins Delivering Low Carbon Heat - 22 November

UK-First Renewable System Up and Running - 18 October

Council on Course with Climate Change Targets - 31 August

Energy Centre Taking Shape - 22 June

Seaside Award for Sandhaven this Summer - 16 May

Waste and Recycling Policy Changes Set for Cabinet - 12 May

New Seafront Sculpture has its 'Porpoise' - 22 March

Progress Continues on Carbon-Cutting Schemes - 17 March 

Motion for the Ocean - A Year On - 6 March

Reviving Britain's Coast - Why It's Time to Help Communities on the Edge - 1 February

South Tyneside Trialling Electric Bin Lorry - 26 January

2022

Flood Protection Measures Set to Begin - 23 November

Update on Hebburn Renewable Energy Scheme - 10 October

On Track for Improved Sustainable Travel - 4 October 

Network Extension to Boost Carbon Savings - 19 August

Prestigious Green Flags for South Tyneside Parks - 26 July

Climate Change Strategy in Council Spotlight - 14 July 

'Greener' Meals on the Menu - 21 June

Call for Action on World Ocean Day - 8 June 

Cutting the Cost in Bulky Waste Trial - 22 March 

Council has Designs on Flagship Renewable Energy Centre - 21 March 

New Vehicles Hitting the Streets of South Tyneside - 8 March 

Green Revolution to take Centre Stage at Jobs Event - 4 March 

Taking Charge in World First Energy Scheme - 2 March 

Bigger and Better Bins in Fight Against Litter - 1 March 

Council Seeks Views on Air Quality - 28 February

A Ceremonial Tree for the Queen's Jubilee - 24 February

Carbon-Cutting Scheme to Enter Next Phase - 23 February

Thousands of New Trees for a Greener South Tyneside - 18 February

Driving Forward a Greener Future - 15 February

Action to be Taken to Protect Coastline - 14 February

South Tyneside Makes Ocean Recovery Declaration - 21 January 


2021

Carbon-Cutting Schemes Close to Completion - 30 December 

Go Green and Recycle - 21 December 

South Tyneside Backs Flood Action Week - 25 November

Plan to Encourage Active Travel on Agenda - 24 November 

Digging Deep for the Environment - 12 November 

Keeping Faith in a Greener Future - 10 November 

Council Drives Forward Response to Climate Change - 29 October 

South Tyneside Residents have the Power to do More - 25 October 

Schoolchildren to Draw up Vision of the Future - 21 October 

Leader's Pledge for Carbon Neutrality - 21 October 

Summit to Strengthen Council's Commitment to Sustainable South Tyneside - 15 October 

Green Scheme to Make Waves at Jarrow Pool - 26 August 

Primrose Goes Green - 3 August 

Creating a Coastline More Resilient to Climate Change - 3 August 

Council Shortlisted for Climate Response Award - 2 August 

Council on Target with Carbon Cutting - 15 July 

Taking Action on Climate Change - 23 June

First Phase of Major Carbon-Cutting Scheme Underway - 20 May

Seaside Award for Sandhaven - 14 May

Tree-mendous Project that can Bear Fruit - 14 May

Green Light for Innovative Energy Scheme - 10 May

Schools to get new weapon in fight against climate change - 7 May 

Green Light for UK-First Renewable Energy Scheme - 29 March

Gearing up for a Greener Borough - 24 March

Switching to a Greener Future - 24 March

Habitat Recovery at Hebburn Riverside - 22 March

Reducing Carbon Footprint by Recycling Rainwater - 26 February

£8m to Cut Carbon - 19 February

Milestone for Minewater Energy Scheme - 28 January 

Carbon Cutting Scheme Complete - 28 January 

Flood Protection Project Put to the Test - 15 January