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Households hit with £2 charge for extra food waste bags

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:57:16 +0100

BROMLEY Council is introducing a £2 charge for food recycling bags at libraries across the borough.

ERITH: Two men prosecuted for carrying scrap without proper licences

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:09:03 +0100

TWO men have been ordered to pay more than £7,000 between them, for carrying controlled waste without a proper licence.

Bromley Fire Station getting green makeover

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:43:44 +0100

A GREEN makeover at a fire station is set to help London Fire Brigade cut its carbon emissions and its energy bills by £80,000 a year.

ECO NEWS: Rare chance to rent a Bexley allotment

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:10:56 +0100

A rare opportunity to rent a Bexley allotment is available. Currently six plots in Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, one in Priestlands Park Road, Bexley, and four in Longlands Road, Sidcup, are up for grabs. To find out more, call the council's allotment helpdesk on 020 3045 3693.

ECO GROUPS: Bexley's environmental groups offer a variety of activities for people

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:30:57 +0100

Patrick Coulcher will give an illustrated talk on the natural history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands to the Bexley RSPB Group on April 15 at Hurstmere School, Hurst Road, Sidcup at 7.30pm. Non-members welcome. Admission £4.50.

ENERGY: Cash overflows for London Mayor's green projects

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:26:08 +0100

CASH to finance green projects across London is at record levels says London Mayor Boris Johnson.

ERITH: Clean-up is first event for new community group

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:01:17 +0100

THEY may have been up to their knees, or further, in thick mud but the residents of Erith were delighted.

BEXLEY: Youngsters enjoy learning outside in the Enchanted Wood

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:29:16 +0100

BEXLEY’S first Forest pre-school has just opened in Bexleyheath.

NEWS IN BRIEF: Eco information from across the borough

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:08:22 +0100

Thames Innovation Centre in Veridion Park off Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, is hosting a series of free events in conjunction with Middlesex University, to help businesses reduce costs and their carbon footprint, by adopting more environmentally economical processes. Call the centre on 020 8320 1000.

TREES: More cash for greening the capital

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:59:41 +0100

THERE will be new trees galore to be planted in London as more grant money becomes available for volunteer tree planting projects.