North Wales Weekly News - Tag - environment

Conwy’s leftovers light up the UK

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

POTATO peelings, turkey carcasses, orange peel and overcooked sprouts from 50,000 Conwy homes are helping light up the UK.

Caravan park extension plans turned down in Conwy

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PLANS to extend a caravan park, creating up to 40 jobs, have been thrown out due to its impact on the environment.

Pupils clean up Llanddulas

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PUPILS from Ysgol Llanddulas helped clean up their town for the autumn.

Conwy Council lead the way in recycling

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RECYCLING targets for 2012/13 are already being exceeded in Conwy – but officials say public awareness must be increased.

Conwy schools may help Council eco-problem

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

ENERGY efficiency is top of the bill as Conwy County Council looks to reduce its carbon footprint.

£1.4m flood defence work begins in Gele

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

FLOOD defence work that will protect over 200 Abergele homes is now underway.

Five pence for every plastic bag in Wales

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

As from Saturday, October 1, it will cost you a mandatory 5p to buy a plastic carrier bag in Wales. Some places have been charging nominal fees for bags for some time, but now everywhere from Tesco and Asda to pharmacies, takeaways and corner shops will have to charge for their bags. IAN LLOYD HUGHES takes a look at the issue

River Gele pollution headache for Council

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

POLLUTION in the River Gele is still causing Conwy County Council a headache.

Concern over pollution in River Gele

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMT

MYSTERIOUS discharge in a river is causing concern among residents in Abergele.

Craig y Don residents create eco garden

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS of Parc Clarence Residents’ Association in Craig-y-Don have dedicated themselves to creating a family friendly environment.